2020-11-18 DRB Agenda.Revised
Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
REVISED
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
6:00 pm
The Design Review Board will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm
via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws and Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020.
Important Announcement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting
Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of
people that may gather in one place, this public meeting of the Design Review Board is being conducted via
remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but the public
can listen and or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through
any one of the following ways:
• Go to the website link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81470241164?pwd=ZVdwNTJPUmR5YW1oUjRUeFBpVHpXQT09; or
• Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 814 7024 1164 and Password
874908; or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 814 7024 1164 and
Password 874908. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting
but can follow along with the project materials available for download at: DRB Meeting Materials.
Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do
so, during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment. If you would like to make a comment,
please use the ‘Raise Hand’ feature; if you are participating via phone, press *9 to raise your hand. The
Chair of the Authority, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their
hands an opportunity to speak.
Additional, specific information and general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public
and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the City of Salem
website, at Zoom Participation Tool FAQ.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community
and the world.
Roll Call
Signs in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 41 Lafayette Street, City Smoke Shop, continued from 10/21/20
2. 90 Lafayette Street, Aleris Dental Center, continued from 10/21/20, request to continue to December 16, 2020
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 217-221 Essex Street: Modification of Approved Project – Proposed Installation of Transformer
2. 256 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Façade Trim Painting and Replacement Doors
New/Old Business
1. 2021 Meeting Schedule
2. Approval of Minutes:
a. May 27, 2020
b. August 26, 2020
c. October 21, 2020
3. Staff Updates, if any
Upcoming Meetings
1. SRA: December 9
2. DRB: December 16
Adjournment
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25 and City Ordinance Sections 2-028 through 2-2033.
Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening
device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the
City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.
Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras
David Jaquith Helen Sides
Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan
Catherine Miller