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Dear Mr. Scott:
The Salem Planning Board voted on September 15, 2005 to endorse "Approval Under
Subdivision Control Law Not Required"on the following described plan:
1. Applicant: Wayne Scott, Charles River Properties, 140 Humphrey Street., Swampscott,
MA 01907
2. Location: These parcels are located at 430-436 Essex Street, assessors map 25, parcel 30.
3. Project Description: This Form A combines the two lots into one contiguous lot with an
area of 24,418 sq. ft.
Sincerely,
Walter B. Power, III
Chairman
Cc: Cheryl LaPointe
Cc: Scott Patrowicz
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 •TEL: 978.745.9595 FAx: 978.740.0404 ♦ WWW.SALEM.COM
CI 1Y 0SALEM, MA
CITY OF SALEM CLERK'S OFFICE
PLANNING BOARD
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DECISION
September 12, 2005
Charles River Properties
C/o Scott Patrowicz
Y. 10 Derby Square,4s'floor
Salem, MA 01970
RE: 430-436 Essex Street, Chestnut Square
Site Plan Review Special Permit
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board of the City of Salem held on September
1, 2005, the Board voted to approve with conditions and by a vote of six (6) in favor and none
opposed,the Site Plan Review application of Charles River Properties for the project at 430-436
Essex Street, also know as Chestnut Square, for demolition of the existing two-story garage and
the construction of a new 4,200 square-foot building with twelve (12)new residential units. The
Public Hearing was opened on July 7, 2005, continued on July 21, 2005, and closed on
September 1,2005.
The approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Conformance with the Plan
Work shall conform with the plans entitled, "Site Plan for Chestnut Square, 12 New
Residential Units at#430-436 Essex Street, Salem, Mass.,"prepared by Patrowicz Land
Development Engineering, 10 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970, dated July 7, 2005 and
revised July 20, 2005, including pages 1-6; and the elevations entitled,"Front Elevation
(A-4), Right Elevation(A-5), Rear Elevation(A-6), Left Elevation(A-7),"prepared by
CAS Partners, 37 Water Street, Wakefield, Mass 01880, dated June 13, 2005.
2. Amendments
Any amendments to the site plan shall be reviewed by the City Planner and if deemed
substantial by the City Planner, shall be brought to the Planning Board for a vote. Any
waiver of conditions contained within shall require the approval of the Planning Board.
3. Landscaping
a. Any proposed landscaping shall be done in accordance with the approved set of plans.
b. The applicant shall coordinate with the City of Salem Cemetery& Shade Tree
Department for the selection of street trees. The selection and placement of street trees
shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Planning& Community
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 • TEL: 978.745.9595 FAx: 978.740.0404 ♦ WWW.SALEM.COM
Development prior to installafion.The final landscaping plan shall be approved by the
City Planner prior to the issuance of a building permit.
4. HVAC
If an HVAC unit is located on the roof or site, it shall be visually screened. The method
for screening the unit shall be submitted to the City Planner for review and approval prior
to installation.
5. Easement on Abutting Parcel
The applicant shall obtain an easement from the abutting landowner(Map 25,Lot 19)to
allow emergency access to the proposed building, grading and snow storage on the
abutting land. The agreement shall be submitted to the DPCD; determined to be
satisfactory; and recorded at the Registry of Deeds prior to the issuance of a building
permit. Grading plan to be submitted to DPCD and the City Engineer for approval prior
to any work and the issuance of a building permit
6.Essex Street Wall
The existing stone and masonry retaining wall on Essex Street shall be removed. The
area shall be regraded and the applicant shall install a four-foot fence inside the property
line. The fence to be a continuation of the same type of fence as at CVS. The applicant
shall extend the city concrete sidewalk to the property line. The location and
specifications for the fence shall be submitted to the DPCD for review and approval prior
to the issuance of a building permit. The specifications for the city concrete sidewalk
shall be submitted to the Office of the City Engineer and the DPCD for review and
approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
7. Dumpster
The dumpster to be relocated to the other side of the property and screened. Revised plans
showing the new location of the dumpster and the proposed screening to be submitted to
DPCD for approval and determined satisfactory prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. Right Turn Only
Right turns only are allowed from the site and the applicant to install a right tum only sign
and pavement marking at the end of the driveway.
9. Stockade Fence
A stockade fence to be constructed on the property line with 14 Highland Avenue subject
to the approval of the abutter N/F Ronald Czarnecki. Revised plans to be submitted to
DPCD for approval showing location and type of fencing, and fence to be constructed
prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
10. Fire Lane
The applicant shall install pavers in the fire lane that are rated to support a fire truck. The
specifications for the pavers shall be submitted to the DPCD and Fire Prevention for
review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
11. Master Box
The applicant shall install a fire Master box on the building.
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12. Sewer
a. The applicant shall locate and inspect the existing sewer service with CCTV. The
results shall be submitted to the DPCD and the Office of the City Engineer for
review and approval. Additional improvements may be required depending on
the condition of the utilities.
b. The old sewer service, if abandoned, shall be cut and capped at the City's main.
13. Noise
Following occupancy of the building, if the Department of Planning&Community
Development receives any complaints concerning noise emanating from the air
conditioner units,the applicant shall be required to show that the decibel level is no
higher than the pre-development level and if not, shall submit a plan for review and
approval by the City Planner to make any improvements necessary.
14. Form A Plan combining the two lots to be submitted for Planning Board endorsement
prior to issuance of the building permit.
15. Signage
All proposed signage shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the
issuance of a sign permit.
16. Lighting
a.No light shall cast a glare onto adjacent parcels or adjacent rights of way.
b. The applicant shall install four light fixtures consistent with the light fixtures on the
adjacent CVS property that will be owned and maintained by the Condominium
Association. The final location of the lights shall be reviewed and approved by the
Department of Planning&Community Development prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
c.A final lighting plan shall be submitted to the City Planner and the City Electrician for
review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
d. After installation, lighting shall be reviewed by the City Planner and the City
Electrician prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
17. Construction Practices
All construction shall be carried out in accordance with the following conditions:
a. The operation of tools or equipment used in construction or demolition work shall
occur in accordance with Salem Ordinance Section 22-2 (5): Construction and Blasting
and between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. No work
shall take place on Sundays or holidays. The Planning Board will agree to changes in the
starting time, at the request of the applicant and if approved by a formal vote of the City
Council, as per the ordinance.
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b. Any blasting,rock crushing,jack hammering,hydraulic blasting,or pile driving shall
occur in accordance with Salem Ordinance Section 22-2(5): Construction and Blasting
and be limited to Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. There
shall be no blasting,rock crushing,jack hammering,hydraulic blasting, or pile driving on
Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
c. Blasting shall be undertaken in accordance with all local and state regulations.
d. All reasonable action shall be taken to minimize the negative effects of construction
on abutters. Advance notice shall be provided to all abutters in writing at least 72 hours
prior to commencement of construction of the project.
e. All construction vehicles and equipment shall be cleaned prior to leaving the site so
that they do not leave dirt and/or debris on surrounding roadways as they exit the site.
f The applicant shall abide by any and all applicable rules,regulations and ordinances
of the City of Salem.
g. All construction vehicles and equipment left overnight at the site must be located
completely on the site.
h.No Street shall be closed without prior approval of the Department of Planning and
Community Development, unless deemed an emergency by the Salem Police
Department.
18. Construction Traffic& Phasing
a. All construction will occur on site;no construction will occur or be staged within
City right of way. Any deviation from this shall be approved by the Department of
Planning& Community Development prior to construction.
b. A construction traffic/phasing management plan and schedule shall be submitted to
the Department of Planning&Community Development for review and approval prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
c. Any roadways, driveways, or sidewalks damaged during construction shall be
restored to their original condition by the applicant.
I The applicant shall clean construction vehicles before they exit the construction site,
and clean and sweep all streets affected by their construction truck traffic as necessary.
19. Clerk of the Works
A Clerk of the Works shall be provided by the City,at the applicant,his successors or
assigns' expense, as is deemed necessary by the City Planner.
20. Board of Health
All work shall comply with the requirements of the Salem Board of Health.
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21. Salem Health Department
All work shall comply with the requirements of the Salem Health Department, if
applicable.
22. Office of the City Engineer
The applicant, his successors or assigns shall comply with all requirements of the City
Engineer.
23. Fire Department
All work shall comply with the requirements of the Salem Fire Department.
24. Office of the Building Commissioner
All work shall comply with the requirements of the office of the Salem Building
Commissioner.
25. Utilities
Any utility installation shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
26. Drainage
a. The applicant shall submit(1)calculations for 10,25 and 100-year storm events
and(2)a capacity analysis of the proposed new storm pipe from the City's DMH
to the site, including peak flows from each of the above noted storm events and
flow reductions from the proposed on-site infiltration chambers to the DPCD and
Office of the City Engineer. Present runoff from the embankment to be directed
to Essex Street through the storm drain system. Drainage system to be deemed
satisfactory by the City Engineer based on this information prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
b. The proposed stormwater system shall be privately owned and maintained by the
condominium association. This is to be so noted on the design plans and any
plans of record prior to the issuance of a building permit.
27. Maintenance
a. Refuse removal, ground maintenance and snow removal shall be the responsibility of
the applicant,his successors or assigns.
In. Winter snow in excess of snow storage areas on the site shall be removed off site. The
applicant, his successor or assigns shall ensure that snow storage does not block
emergency access from abutting parcel.
c. Maintenance of any landscaping shall be the responsibility of the applicant, his
successors or assigns. The applicant,his successors or assigns, shall guarantee all trees
and shrubs for a two-year period.
28. As-built Plans
As-built plans, stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer, shall be submitted to the
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Department of Planning and Community Development and Department of Public Works
prior to the issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy.
29. Violations
Violations of any condition shall result in revocation of this permit by the Planning
Board,unless the violation of such condition is waived by a majority vote of the Planning
Board.
I hereby certify that a copy of this decision has been filed with the City Clerk and copies are on
file with the Planning Board. The Special Permit shall not take effect until a copy of this
decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty(20)days have elapsed and no
appeal has been filed; or that if such appeal has been filed, it has been dismissed or denied; is
recorded in the Essex South Registry of Deeds and is indexed under the name of the owner of
record as recorded on the owner's Certificate of Title. The owner or applicant,his successors or
assigns, shall pay the fee for recording or registering.
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