Planning Board Agenda - December 2, 2021

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Planning Board will be held on

Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.

**via remote participation**

in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.

Bill Griset, Chair

Important Announcement:

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that 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:

Watching the Public Meeting:

Go to the website link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85948275353?pwd=N3JESG5XRUFHK1NLNjlxTGlEUSt4Zz09

or

Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 859 4827 5353, followed by meeting password 037946, if directed to do so on screen, or

Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID #
859 4827 5353, followed by meeting password 037946, if directed. Those dialing in only will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting, but can follow along with the project materials available for download at this link (https://cityofsalem1.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/PlanningBoard/Eiex2VK4lulDiqWr...) or

Watch the meeting live on Salem Access Television Channel 22.

Providing Public Comment During the Meeting:

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the portion of the hearing designated for each agenda item. Members of the public will be asked to use the virtual “Raise Hand” function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment.

Dial *9 on your phone’s dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number.

Click the “raise hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on your computer or phone.

For each agenda item, the moderator will identify attendees with raised hands by their screenname or the last 3 digits of their telephone number and will then unmute them. The moderator will then request that the attendee unmute their device to provide their full name, address, and comment for the record.

The moderator will go down the list of attendees in the order presented by the Zoom application. The attendee list is ordered so that phone numbers are first, followed by an alphabetical list of the screen names of attendees accessing Zoom through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Anyone that speaks about an issue unrelated to the agenda items will be immediately muted.

Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to: planningboardcomments@salem.com

Familiarizing Yourself with Zoom

We encourage members of the public to install and familiarize themselves with Zoom in advance of the meeting

If you plan on providing public comment and are logging into this meeting via the Zoom application, please test your speakers and microphone ahead of time. If we have trouble hearing you when you speak, we will move on to the next person and try to return to you later in the list. If this happens, we recommend that you call the toll-free number to access the meeting and provide your comment.

The zoom meeting will open 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to allow participants to connect and practice with the audio and raise hand functions.

MEETING AGENDA

ROLL CALL

REGULAR AGENDA

Location:        1 Harmony Grove Rd (Map 7, Lot 58), 3 Harmony Grove Rd. (Map 7, Lot 46), 5 Harmony Grove Road (Map 7, Lot 57), 60 Grove Street (Map 7, Lot 47), and 64 Grove Street (Map 7, Lot 48)

Applicant:       Joe Correnti f/b/o 116 Bennington Street Realty Trust

Description:    A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of JOSEPH CORRENTI f/b/o 116 Bennington Street Realty Trust for the property located at 1 Harmony Grove Rd (Map 7, Lot 58), 3 Harmony Grove Rd. (Map 7, Lot 46), 5 Harmony Grove Road (Map 7, Lot 57), 60 Grove Street (Map 7, Lot 47), and 64 Grove Street (Map 7, Lot 48) in the I, R2, and BPD Zoning Districts for Site Plan Review in the Entrance Corridor Overlay District in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review, Section 8.1 Flood Hazard Overlay District, Section 8.2 Entrance Corridor Overlay District, and 8.3 Business Park Special Permit. The applicant is requesting an amendment to a previously approved plan by reducing the number of units to 124 in three buildings, adding a fitness building, dog park, and basketball court. The proposed work includes razing any existing improvements, construction of the new buildings and amenities, and pavement.

Location:  373 Highland Ave (Map 7, Lot 58), 355 Highland Avenue (Map 7, Lot 46), 2 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 57), 3 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 47), 5 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 48), 6 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 56), and 10 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 55) 

Applicant:       Joe Correnti f/b/o Berman Properties, LLC/Tropical Products 

Description:    A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of JOSEPH CORRENTI f/b/o Berman Properties, LLC/Tropical Products for the property located at 373 Highland Ave (Map 7, Lot 58), 355 Highland Avenue (Map 7, Lot 46), 2 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 57), 3 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 47), 5 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 48), 6 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 56), and 10 Cedar Road (Map 7, Lot 55) in the B2 and BPD Zoning District for Site Plan Review in the Entrance Corridor Overlay District in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review, Section 8.2 Entrance Corridor Overlay District, and 8.3 Business Park Special Permit. The applicant specifically proposes to construct a warehouse with an approximately 70,000 square foot footprint and all associated improvements. The proposed work includes razing any existing improvements, construction of the new building, and pavement.

 OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Deliberate and vote on a recommendation to the City Council on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to the Waterfront Industrial Overlay District (WIOD) summarized below:  

An Ordinance Amending Zoning Section 8.6 – Waterfront Industrial Overlay District (WIOD) of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance by adding a new table entry to 8.6.3 – Permitted Uses with the following:

PRINCIPAL USES WIOD

HOUSING USES

Planned Unit Development……………………………………………………... N

Almeda Subdivision - Deliberate and vote on bond and future sidewalk plan.

Meeting Format in 2022

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the July 14, 2021, Joint Public Hearing Minutes

Approval of the July 22, 2021, Regular Planning Board Minutes

ADJOURNMENT

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.