2021-06-23 DRB Agenda.REVISED #2
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Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
REVISED
Wednesday, June 23, 2020
6:00 pm
The Design Review Board will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 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:
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at
6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.
Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via
technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will
post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of
proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.
Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of
the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote
participation meeting 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.
Roll Call
Signs in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 51 Charter Street: Charter Street Cemetery Informational/Rules Signage, continued from 4/28/21
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras
David Jaquith Helen Sides
Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan
Catherine Miller
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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 September 22, 2021
2. 234 Bridge Street: Small Project Review – Installation of cellular infrastructure on existing decorative light pole,
continued from 2/24/21
3. 278 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Painting and light installation for Bit Bar, continued from 5/26/21
4. 285 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Façade modifications to rear tenant space, including creating new
entry doors, murals, exterior lighting, and the construction of a paved walkway along the side of the building in
the easement area of Charlotte Forten Park
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 5/26/21
New/Old Business
1. Approval of Minutes:
a. April 28, 2021
b. May 26, 2021
2. Staff Updates, if any
Upcoming Meetings
1. SRA: July 14
2. DRB: July 28
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.