2021-10-13 SRA agenda-REVISED
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
REVISED
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 – 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, October
13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.
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
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Roll Call
Executive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 17 Central Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for the repointing of brick façade and
restoration of façade elements.
2. 32-50 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street: Schematic Design Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for the
restoration of historic courthouses and development of mixed-use structure.
3. 234 Bridge Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for the installation of cellular
infrastructure on existing light pole.
4. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for the installation of rooftop
mechanicals for Flip the Bird.
5. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for the modification of rear and
side elevations to include restoring window openings, adding a residential entrance, and exterior lighting.
David Guarino Dean Rubin
Grace Napolitano Russell Vickers
Cynthia Nina-Soto
6. 91 Lafayette Street: Small Project Review – Façade modifications to Wendy’s, including new materials and
architectural features.
New/Old Business
1. Lappin Park: Request for Permanent Patio Extension, submitted by Steven Feldman, owner, Gulu Gulu Café and
Flying Saucer
2. Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
3. SRA Financials
Approval of Minutes
1. August 11, 2021
2. September 8, 2021
Upcoming Meetings
1. DRB: October 27
2. SRA: November 10
Adjournment
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