2021-07-28 DRB Agenda-Revised
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Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
REVISED
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at
6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.
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technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will
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proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.
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Roll Call
Signs in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 14 New Derby Street: Flip the Bird Signage
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 234 Bridge Street: Small Project Review – Installation of cellular infrastructure on existing decorative light pole,
continued from 2/24/21, request to continue to 8/25/21.
2. 217-221 Essex Street: Small Project Review – Replacement of existing and installation of new cellular
infrastructure on rooftop.
Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras
David Jaquith Helen Sides
Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan
Catherine Miller
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3. 278 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Patio wall paint and brick up lighting for Bit Bar, continued from
6/23/21.
4. 285 Derby Street: Small Project Review – Exterior lighting and façade modifications on alley-facing façade,
continued from 6/23/21.
5. 140 Washington Street: Small Project Review – Façade modifications including new paint, exterior lighting, and
signage.
6. 38 Norman Street: Schematic Design Review – Construction of a new mixed-use building with commercial uses
on the ground floor and residential uses above.
7. 32-50 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street: Schematic Design Review – Restoration of historic courthouses and
development of mixed-use structure.
Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area
1. 342 Highland Avenue: Entrance Corridor Project – Design review of proposed convenience store and 12-pump
gas station
New/Old Business
1. Approval of Minutes:
a. April 28, 2021
b. May 26, 2021
c. June 23, 2021
2. Staff Updates, if any
Upcoming Meetings
1. SRA: August 11
2. DRB: August 25
Adjournment
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City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.