2021-05-26 DRB Agenda.Revised
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Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
REVISED
Wednesday, May 26, 2020
6:00 pm
The Design Review Board will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 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/89878634705?pwd=bjl3bllhUmUyYzhnall0Tms2RXBVZz0 9; or
• Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 898 7863 4705 and Passcode 337156; or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 898 7863 4705.
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 Board, 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. 51 Charter Street: Charter Street Cemetery Informational/Rules Signage, continued from 4/28/21
2. 2 East India Square: Cinema Salem, decals on marquee sign
3. 1 Derby Square: Maison Vampyre A-frame sign
Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras
David Jaquith Helen Sides
Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan
Catherine Miller
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Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 73 Lafayette Street: Schematic Design Review – Redevelopment of 73 Lafayette Street and 9 Peabody Street
through the construction of mixed-use structures for affordable elderly supportive housing, compact residential
units, the North Shore Health Center, and additional space for non-profit organizations, continued from
3/24/21, request to continue to June 23, 2021
2. 234 Bridge Street: Small Project Review – Installation of cellular infrastructure on existing decorative light pole,
continued from 2/24/21, request to continue to June 23, 2021
3. 302 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Installation of new door with security door
4. 118 Washington Street: Small Project Review and Sign Review – Painting, lighting, material replacement,
installation of new entry doors, and signage
5. 278 Derby Street: Small Project Review and Sign Review – Painting, light installation and new signage for Bit Bar
Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area
1. 4 Franklin Street: North River Canal Corridor and Entrance Corridor Overlay Districts – Construction of a
business office and ambulance facility with associated employee parking area, utilities, landscaping, and harbor
walk path along the North River, continued from 4/28/21
New/Old Business
1. Approval of Minutes:
a. April 28, 2021
2. Staff Updates, if any
Upcoming Meetings
1. SRA: June 9
2. DRB: June 23
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.