Beverly public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic District Commission
The Historic Districts Commission is meeting to consider a certificate of appropriateness for a sign replacement. The body will also discuss the establishment of the Fish Flake Hill Neighborhood Conservation District and a National Register nomination.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for sign replacement at 23 Essex Street (Montserrat College of Art)
- Review of steps, study report, and ordinance language for Fish Flake Hill Neighborhood Conservation District
- Review and comment on National Register Nomination for Dodge’s Row Burial Ground
Economic & Community Development Council
The council will receive updates regarding the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the Local Rapid Recovery Program. Members will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix and development scorecard questions.
- Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
- Local Rapid Recovery Program Update
- Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix discussion
Historic District Commission
The Historic Districts Commission will consider determinations of historic significance for several areas. The body will also discuss rehabilitation plans for Beverly Golf & Tennis and review reports regarding the Fish Flake Hill area.
- Determinations of historic significance for Lynch Park, Cabot Street Extension Area, and the neighborhood between Cabot and Rantoul Streets
- Discussion of Beverly Golf & Tennis Rehabilitation Plans and review process
- Review of Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District Study Committee Preliminary Study Report
- Discussion of Fish Flake Hill Neighborhood Conservation District goals, framework, and timeline
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is conducting a site visit at 134 McKay Street. The body will review the Golf & Tennis Clubhouse and surrounding area regarding previously submitted rehabilitation plans.
- Site visit: Beverly Golf & Tennis Club, 134 McKay Street
Historic District Commission
The Beverly Historic Districts Commission will hold a public hearing and determine a certificate of appropriateness for window trim repairs. The body will also discuss signage for Montserrat College of Art and rehabilitation plans for Beverly Golf & Tennis.
- Certificate of Appropriateness #21-3: Repair/replacement of trim on windows and corners at 59-63 Front Street
- Application for Certificate of Appropriateness: Replacement and addition of signs at 23 Essex Street for Montserrat College of Art
- Discussion of Beverly Golf & Tennis Rehabilitation Plans by Spencer, Sullivan, & Vogt
- Discussion on the process to propose a Neighborhood Conservation District in the Fish Flake Hill National Register District area
Historic District Commission
The Historic Districts Commission will review a preliminary study report and draft design guidelines for the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District. The body will also discuss priorities for historic survey planning and National Register nominations.
- Review of Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District Study Committee Preliminary Study Report
- Review of draft FFH Design Guidelines
- Discussion of historic survey planning and National Register nominations
Historic District Commission
The Commission will discuss next steps for the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District following a site walk. Members will also review a draft annual report and high priority actions within the Historic Preservation Plan.
- Review of Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District site walk
- Review of draft FFH Design Guidelines
- Update on Certified Local Government application
- Review of draft Annual Report
- Review of high priority actions in Historic Preservation Plan
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission Study Committee is meeting to conduct a site walk through the Fish Flake Hill National Register Historic District. The body will also schedule a future meeting regarding the potential expansion of the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District.
- Site walk of Fish Flake Hill National Register Historic District
- Scheduling of next Study Committee meeting for Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District expansion
Historic District Commission
The provided document consists of a map legend and a list of street names. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Historic District Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a partial demolition request at 572R Essex Street. Members will also discuss the expansion of the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District and alternatives to demolition for 47 Cabot Street.
- Public Hearing: Demolition Delay Review #261 for partial demolition at 572R Essex Street
- Discussion on expansion of Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District
- Establishment of Local Historic District Study Committee
- Discussion on alternatives to demolition of historic structure at 47 Cabot Street
- Review of high priority actions in Historic Preservation Plan
Historic District Commission
The Beverly Historic District Commission is holding a special remote meeting. The body will discuss expanding the Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District and establishing a Local Historic District Study Committee.
- Discussion on expansion of Fish Flake Hill Local Historic District
- Discussion on establishment of Local Historic District Study Committee
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will discuss historic preservation priorities with Mayor Cahill. The body will also review an application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability regarding exterior repairs at 26 Front Street.
- Discussion on historic preservation priorities with Mayor Cahill
- Application #21-01: repair and replacement of window frames, sills, clapboards, trim, fascia, and shingles at 26 Front Street
Historic District Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a building demolition at 47 Cabot Street. Members will also discuss the Certified Local Government designation and the Beverly Depot/Odell Park Historic District.
- Public Hearing: Demolition Delay Review #259 for 47 Cabot Street
- Discussion of Certified Local Government designation
- Discussion of Beverly Depot/Odell Park Historic District following two building demolitions
- Review of Draft Annual Report
- Approval of April 22, 2021 minutes
Economic & Community Development Council
The Economic and Community Development Council will discuss the Race Equity Task Force's relationship to community development. The body will also review the status of the draft ECDC Strategy and the impacts of Governor Baker's May 17, 2021, re-opening of Massachusetts.
- Discussion on the City's Race Equity Task Force
- Status update on the Draft ECDC Strategy
- Review of revised promotional and informational materials about Beverly
- Discussion of local impacts from Governor Baker's May 17, 2021 re-opening
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to review and approve a request for educational signage. The meeting is being conducted remotely via Google Meet and telephone.
- Review and approval of educational signage at Hale Farm, 39 Hale Street
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will review updated rules of procedure and a draft annual report. Members will discuss the extension of the Center Business District National Register District and receive project updates.
- Vote on updated Rules of Procedure
- Discussion on extension of Center Business District National Register District
- Update on Historic Preservation Plan
- Update on Dodge’s Row Cemetery
- Update on Certified Local Government designation
Economic & Community Development Council
The Economic and Community Development Council will review various grant opportunities and several active zoning projects. Discussions include updates to city ordinances regarding signs, marijuana, and solar energy.
- Community One Stop Application grant opportunity
- EDA Grants discussion
- Bass River Overlay Ordinance project
- Accessory Dwelling Unit study with MAPC
- Updates to Sign, Marijuana, and Solar ordinances
Economic & Community Development Council
The Economic and Community Development Council is meeting to receive updates on a special tax assessment request and outdoor dining grants. The body will also discuss the future of seasonal outdoor events and the city's development scorecard.
- Request by Mayor Cahill to extend the Special Tax Assessment (STA) for Beverly Restaurant Associates, LLC
- Spring 2021 Outdoor Dining/Shared Streets Grant update
- Future of Spring/Summer Outdoor Events
- Development Scorecard Update
- Review of Comprehensive Plan’s Implementation Matrix
Economic & Community Development Council
The Economic and Community Development Council will meet to review the Implementation Matrix of the Comprehensive Plan. The council will also consider a request from Beverly Restaurant Associates, LLC to extend a Special Tax Assessment expiration date.
- Extension of Special Tax Assessment for proposed restaurant at One Water Street from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028
- Review of Comprehensive Plan’s Implementation Matrix
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will meet to discuss and vote on the final Beverly Historic Preservation Plan. The body will also consider preliminary implementation steps for the plan and review its rules of procedure.
- Vote on the Beverly Historic Preservation Plan
- Discussion of preliminary implementation steps for the Historic Preservation Plan
- Presentation and discussion regarding the Gruppe Mural by Mike Collins
- Review and discussion of Rules of Procedure
- Approval of December 10, 2020 minutes
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission will review the Beverly Historic Preservation Plan through a final presentation and vote. The meeting also includes discussion of a mural, implementation steps for preservation, and a letter of support for Dodge’s Row Cemetery.
- Beverly Historic Preservation Plan: Final presentation, discussion, and vote
- Beverly Historic Preservation Plan: Consideration of preliminary implementation steps
- Dodge’s Row Cemetery: Consideration of Letter of Support for CPA Application
- Gruppe Mural: Presentation and discussion by Commissioner of Public Services Mike Collins
Economic & Community Development Council
The Council will discuss a draft ECDC strategy and receive updates on COVID-19 regulations affecting local businesses. The meeting is being conducted remotely.
- Review of DRAFT ECDC Strategy
- Update regarding COVID-19 precautions/regulations impacting businesses