2021-09-22 DRB Agenda
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Design Review Board
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, September 22,
2021, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.
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Roll Call
Signs in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 37 Central Street: Eastern Bank, continued from 8/25/21
2. 32 Church Street: Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry and Helios
3. 192 Essex Street: Witch Mansion Haunted House
4. 6 Front Street: Front Street Coffee House
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
1. 73 Lafayette Street and 9 Peabody Street: Schematic Design Review – Redevelopment of 73 Lafayette Street
and 9 Peabody Street through the construction of mixed-use structures for affordable elderly supportive
Paul Durand, Chair Marc Perras
David Jaquith Helen Sides
Glenn Kennedy J. Michael Sullivan
Catherine Miller
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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 10/27/21.
2. 234 Bridge Street: Small Project Review – Installation of cellular infrastructure on existing light pole, continued
from 2/24/21.
3. 32-50 Federal Street and 252 Bridge Street: Schematic Design Review – Restoration of historic courthouses and
development of mixed-use structure, continued from 8/25/21.
4. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Installation of rooftop mechanicals for Flip the Bird, continued
from 8/25/21.
5. 14 New Derby Street: Small Project Review – Modification of rear and side elevations to include restoring
window openings, adding residential entrances and exterior lighting, and repointing brick façade.
6. 17 Central Street: Small Project Review – Repointing of brick façade, restoration of façade elements
7. 133 Washington Street: Small Project Review – Installation of replacement windows.
Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal Area
1. 373 Highland Avenue: Design Review for Entrance Corridor Overlay District Project – Construction of
manufacturing building and associated site improvements for Tropical Products.
New/Old Business
1. Approval of Minutes:
a. July 28, 2021
b. August 25, 2021
2. Staff Updates, if any
Upcoming Meetings
1. SRA: October 13
2. DRB: October 27
Adjournment
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