Planning Board

CITY OF SALEM PLANNING BOARD *REVISED* NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Planning Board will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 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=R3ZHWW9wM3k3QXRtSTAzWWdP WVF6dz09 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/Eiex2VK4lulDiqWrUC8UoC YBv2pwr4dBfkRaaUILXEgnog?e=AKzvGG) or • Watch the meeting live on Salem Access Television Channel 22. Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.  City of Salem Planning Board Agenda for December 5, 2024 Page 2 of 3 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 ensure all public comments are subject to the same time limit. The moderator will go down the list of attendees with their hands raised in the order presented by the Zoom application. The attendee list is ordered in the order that participants raise their hands. 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. 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. 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. Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.  City of Salem Planning Board Agenda for December 5, 2024 Page 3 of 3 MEETING AGENDA I. Regular Agenda A. 32 Federal Street and 34 Federal Street (Map 35, Lot 621) *REVISED TO INCLUDE REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO DECEMBER 19, 2024* Applicant: WinnDevelopment Companies, LLC f/b/o Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of WinnDevelopment Companies, LLC f/b/o DCAMM for the property located at 32 Federal Street and 34 Federal Street (Map 35, Lot 621) in the B5 (Central Development) District for Site Plan Review and a Special Permit in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review and Section 7.3 Planned Unit Development Special Permit. This project constitutes Phase Two of a two-phase project. Phase One consists of redevelopment of a city-owned parking lot and proposal of a mixed-use building with at 252 Bridge Street. For Phase Two, the applicant proposes rehabilitation and transformation of the historic and currently vacant County Comm parking issioner's and Superior Court buildings located across the street from the Phase One parcels. This filing amends the original filing made on June 27, 2024, by increasing the proposed number of affordable residential units in the County Commissioner’s building from 10 to 15 units. The applicant proposes special events space and restoration of existing offices in the Superior Court building. Proposed site improvements include pedestrian walkways, a sitting area, landscaping, vehicular parking, stormwater management, and utility upgrades. A public courtyard between the two buildings is proposed as the primary entry for both buildings. II. Old/New Business A. Discuss and vote on application fees for Coastal Resiliency Overlay District (C- ROD) Site Plan Review. B. Discuss and vote to move June 19, 2025, Planning Board meeting to June 26, 2025. C. Staff update on Salem Harbor Station lighting and landscaping concerns. III. Approval of Minutes A. Draft minutes from 11/7/24 B. Draft minutes from 11/21/24 IV. Adjournment Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.