Revised Planning Board Agenda - February 3, 2022

**REVISED** NOTICE OF MEETING 

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

Thursday, February 3, 2022, 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/89938064413?pwd=N29TaklhYldWdHlHNWd6a3Fsem0xUT09 or 

Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 899 3806 4413, followed by meeting password 753032, if directed to do so on screen, or 

Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID #  
899 3806 4413, followed by meeting password 753032, 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 16, Lot 377), 3 Harmony Grove Rd. (Map 16, Lot 239), 5 Harmony Grove Road (Map 16, Lot 378), 60 Grove Street (Map 16, Lot 237), and 64 Grove Street (Map 16, Lot 236) 

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 16, Lot 377), 3 Harmony Grove Rd. (Map 16, Lot 239), 5 Harmony Grove Road (Map 16, Lot 378), 60 Grove Street (Map 16, Lot 237), and 64 Grove Street (Map 16, Lot 236) 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. 

The above description corrects the Map and Lot identification numbers for the property addresses related to the project, which were previously erroneously identified in the Planning Board Meeting Agendas posted for meetings on September 9, 2021; October 21, 2021; November 4, 2021; December 2, 2021; December 16, 2021; January 6, 2022; and January 20, 2022.  

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 

57 Marlborough Road/Strongwater Crossing/Osborne Hills: Review and approve request for bond reduction for Phases 1-3 

**57 Marlborough Road/Strongwater Crossing/Osborne Hills: Review of request to release Triparty Agreement** 

Staff update on 94 Washington Square East Landscape  

Staff update on harbor walk closure at 23 Congress Street/Salem Waterfront Hotel Expansion 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Approval of the December 2, 2021, Joint Public Hearing Minutes  

Approval of the December 16, 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.