Planning Board Meeting Agenda - May 18, 2023

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Planning Board will be held on
Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
**via remote participation**
in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
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/87460376527?pwd=R3ZHWW9wM3k3QXRtSTAzWWdPWVF6dz09 or
• Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 874 6037 6527, followed by meeting password 999036, if directed to do so on screen, or
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 874 6037 6527, followed by meeting password 999036 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
I. ROLL CALL

II. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Location: 50 St Peter Street, Salem, MA (Map 35, Lot 179)
Applicant: Scott Grover, Esq., f/b/o Iron Bar LLC
Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Scott Grover, Esq., f/b/o Iron Bar LLC, for the property located at 50 St Peter Street, Salem, MA (Map 35, Lot 179) in the B5 Zoning District for an amendment to a Planned Unit Development Special Permit in accordance with the Salem Zoning Ordinance sections 7.3 Planned Unit Development. Specifically, the applicant proposes to amend an existing Planned Unit Development Special Permit decision dated December 12, 2006, and amended by Amended Decisions dated April 22, 2008; July 28, 2008; March 19, 2009; October 19, 2015; and February 9, 2016. The amendment would allow the conversion of the approximately 3,200 square foot space formerly used as a restaurant to three (3) residential dwelling units. The existing three (3) on-site parking spaces dedicated to the former restaurant will serve the three new dwelling units. There are no proposed changes to the exterior appearance of the building and no changes to the site, including landscaping, lighting, and utilities.

III. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
A. Receive and file: Issuance of Chapter 91 Waterways License, 16 Franklin Street, Salem
B. Receive and file: Issuance of Draft Chapter 91 Waterways License, 1 Leefort Terrace, Salem
C. Receive and file: Issuance of Draft Chapter 91 Waterways License, 21 Hemenway Road, Salem
D. Receive and file: Chapter 91 Waterways License Application, Recreational Fishing Pier, Salem Willows Park Salem Willows Park, 200 Fort Avenue, Salem
E. Updates from Staff

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the April 20, 2023, Regular Planning Board Minutes
B. Approval of the May 4, 2023, Regular Planning Board Minutes

V. 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