City of Salem Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
Board or Committee: Redevelopment Authority, Regular Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday March 14, 2012 at 6:00pm
Meeting Location: Third Floor Conference Room, 120 Washington Street
Members Present: Chairperson Robert Mitnik, Conrad Baldini, Robert Curran, Matthew Veno
Members Absent: Robert Mitnik, Russell Vickers
Others Present: Lynn Duncan
Recorder: Sarah Brophy
Matt Veno calls the meeting to order. Roll call was taken.
Executive Director’s Report
Lynn Duncan provided a status update on the Urban Renewal Plan. The plan has been approved. The working files are in order for future use.
The Peabody Essex Museum hosted a meeting regarding their upcoming plans for expansion. The SRA will be involved in this project as it is happening in the heart of the urban renewal area. The expansion will allow the collection to be one of the largest in the country and certainly the largest for a city of this size. The Mayor anticipates that permitting will start in the fall.
The Bridge Street Neck Rezoning project will be starting within the next month. Bob Mitnik will be a member of the working group.
Old/New Business
- 198 Essex Street (CVS): Discussion and vote on proposed signage and awning
The submission includes photos of the proposed signage and awnings.
Duncan provided a summary of the project. The red of the awning will be brighter than the current red, but it is expected to fade over time. The DRB recommended removal of text on the sides of the awnings. The submission before the SRA reflects these changes.
Curran: Motion to approve as recommended by the DRB, seconded by Baldini. Passes 3-0.
- 7 Central Street (Mighty Aphrodite): Discussion and vote on proposed signage
The submission, dated February 14, 2012, includes a sign permit application, letter, and photos of the proposed signage.
Baldini: Motion to approve as recommended by the DRB, seconded by Curran. Passes 3-0.
- 33 New Derby Street (10 Perfect Nails): Discussion and vote on proposed signage and awning
The revised submission, dated February 13, 2012, includes photos, plans, and cut sheets of the proposed signage and awning.
Duncan stated that this project was done through the storefront improvement program. Revised submission includes the changes recommended by the DRB.
Curran: Motion to approve as recommended by the DRB, seconded by Baldini. Passes 3-0.
- 76 Lafayette Street (Orange Leaf): Discussion and vote on proposed awnings
The submission includes photos and plans of the proposed awnings.
Orange Leaf is a new business opening in the downtown. Awnings will function as the signage.
Baldini: Motion to approve as recommended by the DRB, seconded by Curran. Passes 3-0.
- 244 Essex Street (re-find men’s): Discussion and vote on proposed signage
The submission, dated February 16, 2012, includes a photo and plan for the proposed signage.
Curran: Motion to approve as recommended by the DRB, seconded by Baldini. Passes 3-0.
Minutes
The minutes from the February 8, 2012 regular meeting were reviewed.
Baldini: Motion to approve, seconded by Curran. Passes 3-0.
Adjournment
Curran: Motion to adjourn, seconded by Baldini. Passes 3-0.
Meeting is adjourned at 6:15 pm.
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