2021-05-12 SRA agenda
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 – 6:00 pm
The Salem Redevelopment Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:00
pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with the
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 Salem Redevelopment Authority 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/88478114235?pwd=amlLTXVFQ3JUYlRuR2hxaVl1U3BFUT09 or
• Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 884 7811 4235 and passcode
605645, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID 884 7811 4235. 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: SRA 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 dialing in, please 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.
Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our
community and the world.
Roll Call
Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 38 Norman Street: Schematic Design Review – Construction of a new mixed-use building with commercial uses on
the ground floor and residential uses above, continued from 4/14/21, request to continue to June 9, 2021
2. 53 Charter Street: Modification to Approved Plans – Final Review and vote on exterior restoration of historic
home
David Guarino Dean Rubin
Grace Napolitano Russell Vickers
Cynthia Nina-Soto
3. 13 Barton Square: Small Project Review – Review of project and DRB recommendation for the construction of an
exterior porch and deck
4. 302 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Installation of new door with security door
5. 118 Washington Street: Small Project Review – Façade renovations including painting, lighting, and material
replacement
New/Old Business
1. Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
2. Charlotte Forten Park – Account Management
Approval of Minutes
1. March 10, 2021
2. April 14, 2021
Upcoming Meetings
1. DRB: May 26
2. SRA: June 9
Adjournment
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 39 §23B 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.