Meeting Notes November 11, 2009 5 Broad Street Re-use Feasibility Studay Presentation LDa
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MEETING NOTES
MEETING: 5 Broad Street Reuse Feasibility Study: Public Presentation Meeting 1
MEETING DATE: 11.04.09
MINUTES BY: K. Sheffield, D. Hofelich
ATTACHMENTS: Salem Progress Presentation Powerpoint
PREPARED BY: K. Sheffield
1 Primary Goals for this meeting
- Presentation of the context& evaluation of existing building with regard to the
following:
Code Review
Structure
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems
Building Envelope
Historic Commission Jurisdiction
Zoning
- Presentation of the potential reuse options
- Solicit public feedback on reuse alternatives
2 Public feedback on reuse alternatives
2.1 General Observations
- Noted that "trucks" were not allowed on Broad Street.
- The public uses the parking lot for snow emergencies.
2.2 General Concerns
- See the cemetery as an asset to the community and would like to see it
considered in any reuse options.
- Want to preserve & improve the access to the cemetery.
- Worried about the increase in the amount of traffic if the use changes.
- Impact of reuse on an historic landmark and neighborhood.
- Don't want to see the brick painted.
- Want to make sure that anything that is done is done with taste.
2.3 Mixed Use (commercial/office w/housing above)
- Like the civic presence of first floor; prefer being residential.
- Could see an archival library on the first floor with a historic focus.
- A museum focused on the history, development, etc of the cemetery.
- Professional offices could be on first floor.
- Some sort of educational use on the first floor.
- Voiced a concern about not wanting a program that involved delivery of goods to
the site - large truck traffic.
- Concern that retail use of any kind would contribute to the erosion of the building
as a landmark and historic neighborhood.
2.4 Relocation of the City Hall Annex
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- Concern about the lack of square footage at 5 Broad Street to support present
Annex program.
- Could the basement be used as occupied space for offices/meeting space?
- General public consensus: don't like the idea of having the Annex move to 5
Broad Street.
- One person was in favor of the Annex moving to 5 Broad Street.
- The traffic impact would be too great for a historic residential neighborhood.
- Concern about reduction in productivity of Annex employees moving back and
forth from City Hall.
- Parking needs and current on and off-site parking locations for the City Hall
Annex were discussed.
- Most City Hall employees currently park in the Museum Place Garage.
2.5 Multi-Family Housing
- Like idea of condo units similar to 1 Broad Street.
- Have seen the success that multi-family housing has had throughout the city and
like idea of multi-family housing.
- Possibility of senior housing as well similar to 3 Broad Street (Ruane Residences).
- The access to the parking lot by other neighbors will be eliminated.
These minutes reflect our understanding of issues discussed and decisions made.
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