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*Revised* Planning Board Agenda - March 31, 2022

Submitted on March 24, 2022 - 4:15pm
Revised on March 30, 2022 - 11:35am
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Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 6:30pm
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Planning Board Meeting

**REVISED** NOTICE OF MEETING 

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

Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. 

**via remote participation** 

in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and as amended by Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022. 

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: 9 and 11 Franklin Street (Map 26, Lot 375)  

Applicant: 11 Franklin, LLC  

Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of 11 FRANKLIN, LLC for the property located at 9 Franklin Street (Map 26, Lot 375) in the B1 and R2 Zoning District for a Site Plan Review and Flood Hazard Overlay District Special Permit in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review and Section 8.1 Flood Hazard Overlay District. Specifically, the applicant proposes to construct twelve (12) townhouse style units located in three (3) buildings on the portion of the parcel known as 9 Franklin Street and consisting of approximately 36,450 square feet. The proposed buildings are three (3) stories. Six (6) surface parking spaces and twenty- four (24) garage parking spaces are proposed for a total of thirty (30) spaces. Proposed vehicular access to 9 Franklin Street will be provided through a twenty (20) foot wide drive aisle from the existing westerly curb cut. Proposed pedestrian access will be provided through a sidewalk extending from Franklin Street into the site.  

Request to Continue to April 14, 2022 

Location: 38 Norman Street (Map 26, Lot 0464)   

Applicant:  Christina Granese f/b/o 38 Norman Street LLC   

Description:  A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of CHRISTINA GRANESE f/b/o 38 Norman Street LLC for the property located at 38 Norman Street (Map 26, Lot 0464) in the B5 Zoning District for Site Plan Review in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review and 7.3 Planned Unit Development Special Permit. The applicant specifically proposes to construct a four-story mixed-use building with approximately 1,583 square feet of retail space on the first floor and 1,419 square feet of related commercial space in the basement and 20 residential units above the retail space. The proposed work includes razing any existing buildings and improvements, construction of the new building, and pavement.  

**Request to Continue to April 14, 2022** 

OLD/NEW BUSINESS 

  • Update on Witch Hill Subdivision  
    • Description: The applicant will attend to provide an update on the existing conditions, clerk of the work inspections, and a timeline for completion of the project.  
  • Deliberate and vote on a recommendation to the City Council on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to Urban Agriculture 
  • Deliberate and vote on a recommendation to the City Council on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to Visibility at Intersections 
  • Update on 94 Washington Square East - Landscaping 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Approval of the March 7, 2022, Joint Public Hearing Minutes 

Approval of the March 15, 2022, Joint Public Hearing 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.