*Revised* Planning Board Agenda - March 2, 2023

*REVISED* Notice of Meeting 

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

Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

**via remote participation**

in accordance with Chapter 107 of the Act of 2022.

Bill Griset, Chair 

Important Announcement:

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MEETING AGENDA

ROLL CALL                                

REGULAR AGENDA

Location: 266 Canal Street (Map 32, 0038), 282 Canal Street (Map 32, Lot 0037), 286 Canal Street (Map 32, Lot 0036), 282 Rear Canal Street (Map 23, Lot 0144), and 2 Kimball Road (Map 32, Lot 0102)

Applicant: Joseph Correnti f/b/o Canal Street Station, LLC

*Request to Continue to March 16, 2023*

Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Joseph Correnti f/b/o Canal Street Station, LLC, for the property located at 266 Canal Street (Map 32, 0038), 282 Canal Street (Map 32, Lot 0037), 286 Canal Street (Map 32, Lot 0036), 282 Rear Canal Street (Map 23, Lot 0144), and 2 Kimball Road (Map 32, Lot 0102) in the RC, B2, and I Zoning Districts for Site Plan Review in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review, 7.3 Planned Unit Development Special Permit, 8.2 Entrance Corridor Overlay District, and Section 8.1 Flood Hazard Overlay District Special Permit and Section 37 of the Salem Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management Permit. 

The applicant proposes to redevelop portions of the parcels located at 266, 282, 282R & 286 Canal Street and 2 Kimball Road into a multi-use Planned Unit Development consisting of residential units, 20% of which will be affordable, commercial space along Canal Street, and over 9 acres of open space.  The redevelopment of the property will include razing and removal of all existing buildings and infrastructure, construction of five new buildings, which total approximately 73,615 square feet, 250 residential units, 117 surface parking spaces, 196 garage parking spaces, and supporting infrastructure.

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: Joseph Correnti f/b/o Berman Properties, LLC

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 an amendment to 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. Specifically, the applicant proposes to amend an existing Business Park Development District Special Permit, and Stormwater Management Permit, and Site Plan Review decision dated February 23, 2022.

The applicant specifically proposes to revise the site layout to add a concrete pad and propane tanks in the rear of the building, the relocation of accessible parking spaces, changes to the building facade, rooftop screening for mechanicals, addition of a concrete walkway from Highland Avenue to the building, adjustment of tree planting locations, minor reconfiguration of the vehicular entrances off Highland Avenue, and revisions to the site grading, drainage, and utilities.

Location: 65 Washington Street (Map 35, Lot 600)

Applicant: 65 Washington Street, LLC

Description: Discussion of the decision for the application of 65 WASHINGTON STREET, LLC for the property located at 65 Washington Street Salem, MA (Map 35, Lot 600). The application is for an amendment to a Planned Unit Development Special Permit and a Site Plan Review in accordance with the Salem Zoning Ordinance sections 7.3 Planned Unit Development and 9.5 Site Plan Review. Specifically, the applicant proposes to amend an existing Planned Unit Development Special Permit and Site Plan Review decision dated April 4, 2018. The applicant proposes to revise the lower garage level of the development and reduce the number of parking spaces from 61 to 59 spaces. No changes are proposed to the exterior of the development.    

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Updates from Staff

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the February 16, 2023, Regular Planning Board Minutes

ADJOURNMENT

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