REVISED - Planning Board Meeting Agenda April 16, 2020
Submitted Project Materials for April 16, 2020 Planning Board Meeting - Members of the public can view and download application materials at this link for all projects scheduled for the April 16, 2020 Planning Board Meeting.
REVISED* Notice of Meeting
You are hereby notified that the Salem Planning Board will be holding a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm via remote participation with instructions posted to www.salem.com in accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and Governor Baker’s Emergency Order dated March 12, 2020.
Ben J. Anderson, Chair
Important Announcement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the City of Salem Planning Board will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.
For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:
Watching the Public Meeting:
- Go to the website link: https://zoom.us/j/460220394?pwd=MXg4OG1GM2JkV0wzY0tSekpqVm44QT09 or
- Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 460-220-394 followed by meeting password 680628, as directed on screen.
- Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 460-220-394 followed by meeting password 680628. 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 salem.com/planning-board 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.
Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to mwells@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.
Once again, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our community and the world.
MEETING AGENDA
- ROLL CALL
- REGULAR AGENDA
- Location: 79 Columbus Avenue (Map 44, Lot 57)
Applicant: Eric Cormier
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of ERIC CORMIER for the property located at 79 Columbus Avenue (Map 44, Lot 57) for a Flood Hazard Overlay District Special Permit in accordance with the Salem Zoning Ordinance Section 8.1. Specifically, the applicant proposes to reconstruct a home and garage on 79 Columbus Avenue. Other improvements include a new driveway. No change to the existing foundation and footprint is proposed.
- Location: 54 and 56 Swampscott Road (Map 07, Lots 65 and 64)
Applicant: Michael Buonfiglio
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of MICHAEL BUONFIGLIO for the property located at 54 and 56 Swampscott Road (Map 07, Lots 65 and 64) for a special use permit per Section 3.1.3 and Section 9.4 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow a change in use from an auto repair shop to a contractor’s yard and landscaping business in the Business Park Development District. Specifically, the applicant proposes to repair the shop for use as office and storage, with the addition of a second floor to the existing building.
- Location: 160 Federal Street (Map 26, Lot 0002-30)
Applicant: North Shore Community Development Coalition
Description: *The applicant has requested a continuation to the regularly scheduled meeting on May 7, 2020 of the public hearing for all persons interested in the application of NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION for the property located at 160 Federal Street (Map 26, Lot 0002-30) for Site Plan Review, Municipal or Religious Reuse Special Permit, and Flood Hazard Overlay District Special Permit in accordance with Salem Zoning Ordinance Sections 9.5, 6.11, and 8.1. Specifically, the applicant proposes the conversion of the former St. James Parochial School into 33 units of housing, with associated community space for residents. The applicant additionally proposes approximately 42 parking spaces on site to serve the residential units.
- Location: 13 Hawthorne Boulevard (Map 35, Lot 0287-0)
Applicant: North Shore Community Development Coalition
Description: *The applicant has requested a continuation to the regularly scheduled meeting on May 7, 2020 of the public hearing for all persons interested in the application of NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION for the property located at 13 Hawthorne Boulevard (Map 35, Lot 0287-0) for Site Plan Review and Municipal or Religious Reuse Special Permit in accordance with Salem Zoning Ordinance Sections 9.5 and 6.11. Specifically, the applicant proposes the conversion of the former Immaculate Conception parochial school into 29 units of housing and approximately 4,500 square feet of studio, workrooms, galleries, and meeting space. There are 7 parking spaces on the premises for visitors. The applicant proposes that the required 29 parking spaces for the residential units will be reserved in nearby municipal parking facilities.
- Location: 16, 18, and 20R Franklin Street (Map 26, Lots 400, 401, and 402)
Applicant: Juniper Point Investment Co LLC
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of JUNIPER POINT INVESTMENT CO LLC for the properties located at 16, 18, and 20R Franklin Street (Map 26, Lots 400, 401, and 402) for an amendment to a Site Plan Review, Flood Hazard Overlay District Special Permit, and Special Permits associated with the North River Canal Corridor Neighborhood Mixed Use 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 8.4 North River Canal Corridor Neighborhood Mixed Use District; and a Stormwater Management Permit in accordance with Salem Code of Ordinances Chapter 37. Specifically, the applicant proposes to amend an existing Planning Board decision dated September 20, 2018. The original decision allows replacing the junkyard with a residential development consisting of forty-two (42) units in five (5) buildings and includes a strip of land running from Franklin Street to the river that is approximately 25,000 square feet and is part of an ownership dispute. The new application includes only a portion of the disputed land, referred to as Parcel B, and downsizes the project accordingly. The amendment proposes to replace the existing junkyard with a residential development consisting of thirty-seven (37) units in four (4) buildings with parking under each building, in addition to some surface parking. The project also includes landscaping throughout, and public access along the riverfront with walking paths. Also included are slightly repositioned building locations. In order to accommodate the new building layout, the applicant proposes the relocation of the site entrance approximately 55-feet to the south; revised parking and walkway layouts; changes to grading, drainage, sewer, water, gas, electric, lighting, and landscaping; and a new proposed three-foot tall retaining wall along the disputed strip of land. NOTE: Alternatively, should Parcel B not be integrated into the project, then the Applicant requests the Decision be amended to reflect a further reduced plan, to 31 units, with no change to the building footprints, or site plan, as submitted herewith.
- Location: 23 Summer Street (Map 26, Lot 463)
Applicant: 23 Summer Street LLC
Description: *CORRECTION* - During the April 2, 2020 Planning Board meeting, the 23 Summer Street project was formally continued by a Planning Board vote to their May 7, 2020 regularly scheduled meeting. This item was mistakenly included on the April 16, 2020 agenda and will not be heard at the meeting on April 16, 2020.
- OLD/NEW BUSINESS
- Location: 94 Washington Square East (Map 35, Lot 536)
Applicant: The Breakaway at Salem Common, LLC
Description: Review proposed paint or screening of a proposed HVAC unit partially visible from Andrew Street. On May 30, 2019 the Planning Board issued an amended Site Plan Review decision for 94 Washington Square East. The Planning Board is reviewing the proposed design solution.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Regular Planning Board meeting minutes for January 23, 2020.
- Regular Planning Board meeting minutes for February 20, 2020.
- 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.
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