Design Review Board

Design Review Board

Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

6:00 pm

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Design Review Board will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with a Special Act extending remote participation meetings until March 31, 2023.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. If 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=bjl3bllhUmUyYzhnall0Tms2RXBVZz09; 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.

Roll Call

1. 40 Front Street: Roost
2. 139 Washington Street: Spruce
3. 41 Lafayette Street: Barrio
4. 192 Essex Street: Ascend
5. 161 Essex Street: Polonus European Deli
6. 11 Church Street: Zitelle
7. 253 Essex Street: Black Craft
8. 103 Washington Street: Paxton Parts & Service

1. 5 Higginson Square/10 Derby Square: Small Project Review – Replacement of building’s 3^rd floor windows.
2. 252 Bridge Street and 32-34 Federal Street: Design Consultation to Revise for Final Design Review – The Exchange Salem – Part 1: Redevelopment of 252 Bridge Street, the ‘Crescent Lot’ into a six-story mixed use building with approximately 7,325 square feet of commercial space, up to 120 residential units that will be offered at varying levels of affordability, creation of public spaces, and site improvements.

There are no projects outside of the Urban Renewal Area to review.

1. Approval of Minutes:
   1. June 22, 2022
2. Staff Updates, if any

1. SRA: August 10
2. DRB: August 24

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.