Salem Redevelopment Authority Meeting
Salem Redevelopment Authority Meeting Agenda, May 8, 2024
Salem Redevelopment Authority
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – 6:00 pm
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
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/82522483838?pwd=ZU1PRXFja1pveUlvc21HNDY5NTJZZz09 or
- Go to the website link https://www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 825 2248 3838 and passcode 558760, or
- Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID 825 2248 3838. 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: SRA Meeting Materials.
Members of the public attending this meeting 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 dialing in, please press *9 to raise your hand. The Chair of the Authority, with the assistance of City Staff, will provide all participants who have raised their hands with an opportunity to speak.
Roll Call
Christopher Dunn Christine Madore Grace Napolitano | Cynthia Nina-Soto Dean Rubin |
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Execetive Director’s Report
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area
- Washington Street at Essex Street: Small Project Review – Installation of two fences on the northern sidewalks at the intersection of Washington and Essex Streets.
- 9 Crombie Street: Small Project Review – Review of DRB Recommendation for façade changes to single family home, including restoring the existing masonry, adding a second door, and installing new windows.
- 32 Federal Street: Schematic Design Review – Review of DRB Recommendation on the proposed changes to the exterior of the Superior Court House and the County Commissioners’ Building.
- 30 Federal Street: Amendment to Final Design Review Approval – Proposal to phase the project and review design drawings for Phase 1, which includes installation of a new south door, new tenant sign, and a railing modification to accommodate egress at the new south entry door.
Projects in the Urban Renewal Area – Outdoor Dining
- 2 East India Square: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Village Tavern, continued from 4/10/24.
- 227 Essex Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Rockafellas.
- 227 Essex Street: Project Update: Bay window at Rockafellas.
- 2 East India Square: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Red Line Café.
- 2 East India Square: Outdoor Dining - Review of proposed outdoor dining on Church Street and next to East India Fountain for Thai Place.
- 282R Derby Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Paprika Grill.
- 283 Derby Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Witchside Tavern.
- 203 Essex Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Hotel Salem.
- 120 Washington Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Gulu-Gulu Café.
- 120 Washington Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Flying Saucer Pizza Company.
- 76 Lafayette Street: Outdoor Dining – Review of proposed outdoor dining for Howling Wolf Taqueria.
New/Old Business
- Redevelopment of the Historic Courthouses and the Crescent Lot: Update on Project Status
- SRA Financials
- Other
Approval of Minutes
- February 14, 2024
- March 13, 2024
- April 10, 2024
Upcoming Meetings
- DRB: May 22
- SRA: June 12
Adjournment
Adjournment of Meeting
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