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Address & Applicant:
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Date Submitted to BOA:
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Abutters List Requested:
Abutters Notice Sent:
LY Notice to Abutting Cities & Towns, Councillors:
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A Hall: 14 days before meeting)
r/ Legal Notice Emailed & Confirmed:
d Legal Notice Posted on Web:
Agenda to Applicant:
Applicant's email address or fax number to send agenda:
Opened at Meeting:
Continued Meetings:
Extension Form(s) Signed & Clerk Stamped?
Closed at Meeting:
Decision:
Decision Filed: I i /, /, I_ Appeal Period Over: �,�_Lu
after decision filed) �� _1 , (21"day
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Notice of Decision Sent to-abutters, cities and towns,
councillors:
ZBA ACTION FORM
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Petitioner: Tom Watkins
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Address: I0 - 9-LI12-ZQsv0r) S+. Jimmy Tsitsinos
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Paul Viceica(Alt)
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Conditions:
El Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations.
El All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the Building
Commissioner.
EIAll requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
El Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction.
El Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure.
E3A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
El A Certificate Of Inspection is to be obtained.
El Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display said
number so as to be visible from the street.
OPetitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but not
limited to,the Planning Board.
F—I Unless this Decision expressly provides otherwise,any zoning relief granted does not empower or
authorize the Petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the structure(s)located on the subject property to an
extent of more than fifty percent (501/o)of its floor area or more than fifty percent(50%)of its replacement
cost at the time of destruction. If the structure is demolished by any means to an extent of more than fifty
percent(501/o)of its replacement cost or more than fifty percent (501/6)of its floor area at the time of
destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of the Ordinance.
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET♦ SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
KIM13ERLEY DRISCOLL 'TELE:978-745-9595 ♦ FAx:978-7 FILE-#
MAYOR V1 LERM: SALEM;MASS.
November 2, 2016
Decision
City of Salem Board of Appeals
Petition of 139 GROVE STREET REALTY TRUST requesting Variances from the provisions of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.5 to allow the distance between adjacent residential lots to be less
than the required 100' ft.; Sec.8.4.9 Parking Requirements to allow less than the required on-site
parking; Sec. 8.4.13Transitional Overlay District to allow less than the required 50' buffer area, and
Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit to construct a
new residential development at 70-92 % BOSTON STREET (Map 15, Lot 299 & Map 16, Lot 139
(NRCC, R-2, B-2 )
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on October 19,2016 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, 11.
The hearing was closed on that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present: Ms.
Curran (Chair),Mr. Duffy, Mr. Copelas,Mr. Watkins,Mr. Tsitsmos.
The Petitioner seeks Variances requesting relief from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.5
to allow the distance between adjacent residential lots to be less than the required 100' ft.; Sec.8.4.9 Parking
Requirements to allow less than the required on-site parking;Sec. 8.4.13Trantitional Overlay District to allow less
than the required 50' buffer area, and Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimen.nonal Requirements for minimum lot area per
dwelling unit to construct a new residential development.
Statements of fact.
1. Attorney Correnti presented the petition on behalf of the applicant.
2. In the petition date-stamped September 27, 2016, the Petitioner requested Variances requesting relief
from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.5 to allow the distance between adjacent
residential lots to be less than the required 100' ft.;Sec.8.4.9 Parking Requirements to allow less than the
required on-site parking;Sec. 8.4.13TranritionalOtwray District to allow less than the required 50' buffer
area, and Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit to construct
a new residential development.
3. The petitioner proposes to construct two (2) new buildings consisting of a total of fifty (50) dwelling
units and a 736 square foot commercial space.
4. The project site is a combination of small parcels located at 70-92 '/2 Boston Street in the NRCC
none,with a portion of the site in the B2 and R2 zones.
5. The site also falls within the Transitional Overlay District (I'OD) of the NRCC and the Entrance
Corridor Overlay District (ECOD).
6. The proposed project was reviewed and approved by the Planning Board, Design Review Board and
Conservation Commission. The site plan was peer reviewed for traffic and civil analysis.
City of Salem Board of Appeals
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Project: 70-92 'h BOSTON STREET
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7. The property is an existing brownfield site. The petitioner is proposing to clean up the brownfield site
and redevelop it for resident and commercial uses,which are compatible with the NRCC zone.
8. The petitioner testified that due to the cost of the brownfields cleanup and the unique topographical
features of the site, the project would not be feasible without the requested relief.
9. The petitioner testified that the property is unique as to shape as the site has frontage on three (3)
streets including Boston, Beaver and Goodhue Streets. The property also wraps around a parking lot
owned by the City of Salem at the corner of Beaver Street and Goodhue Street. The unique shape of
the site impacts the design of pedestrian and vehicular access.
10. The petitioner provided evidence that the property is unique as to topography as there is a steep slope
of approximately twenty five (25) feet from Boston Street down to Goodhue Street. There is also a
significant slope along Boston Street toward the intersection of Bridge Street and Goodhue Street.
The
e topography presents many design challenges which affect the configuration and location of the
buildings.
11. The petitioner is requesting relief from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.5 to
allow the distance between adjacent residential lots to be less than the required 100' feet. The building
is located 89' feet from the property line of an adjacent residential lot. The unique topography of the
property does not allow the corner of the building to be moved as it would be located in a fire lane
and negatively impact pedestrian access.
12. The petitioner is requesting relief from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.13
Transitional Oaerlay District of the NRCC to allow less than the required 50' buffer area. The petitioner
is proposing parking, a tiered retaining wall and a small piece of the proposed townhouse structure to
be located within the 50' foot buffer.
13. The petitioner is requesting relief from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec.8.4.9
Parking Requirements to allow less than the required on-site parking. The petitioner is proposing 96
parking spaces where 105 are required. Specifically, the NRCC requires two (2) parking spaces per
dwelling unit and one (1)parking space per 150 Gross Square Feet for commercial retail. Through
Site Plan Review conducted by the Planning Board,the traffic peer reviewer deemed an existing
curbcut on Beaver Street as not feasible or safe. The location of the curbcut and some parking spaces
needed to be eliminated to provide safe site circulation and access. Due to the size, shape and
topography of this unique lot, there is no other feasible option to lay out this development. Further,
the petitioner testifies that there is great good to the City and the neighborhood with the
redevelopment of this site in comparison to its current condition as a deteriorated industrial
brownfield that is located at an entrance to our City.
14. The petitioner is requesting relief from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 4.1.1 Table
of Dimensional Requirements for nummum lot area per dwelling unit to construct a new residential
development. The petitioner is proposing to construct 50 dwelling units of which five (5) units will be
affordable dwelling units as granted by Special Permit by a Planning Board density bonus allowed in
the NRCC. The property size is approximately 1_68 acres, which would allow the petitioner to
construct approximately twenty (20) residential units as of right. The petitioner testifies that the by-
tight density is not feasible due to unique construction and brownfield cleanup costs associated with
the site.
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City of Salem Board of Appeals
November 2,2016
Project: 70-92 '/z BOSTON STREET
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15. The requested relief, if granted, would allow the distance between adjacent residential lots to be less
than the required 100' ft.; allow less than the required on-site parking; allow less than the required 50'
buffer area, and allow the construction of a new residential development.
16. At the public hearing no members of the public spoke in favor of, or in opposition to, the petition.
The Salem Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing, and
after thorough review of the petition, including the application narrative and plans, and the Petitioner's
presentation and public testimony, makes the following findings that the proposed project meets the
provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance:
Findings for Variances:
1. Special conditions and circumstances that especially affect the land, building, or structure involved
generally not affecting other lands, buildings and structures in the same district include the fact that
the property is a brownfield site and that there is a steep slope of approximately twenty five (25) feet
from Boston Street down to Goodhue Street. There is also a significant slope along Boston Street
toward the intersection of Bridge Street and Goodhue Street. Further, the property is unique as to
shape as the site has frontage on three (3) streets including Boston,Beaver and Goodhue Streets.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would create a substantial and unique hardship
for the following reasons: 1) As to Sec. 8.4.5 to allow the distance between adjacent residential lots to
be less than the required 100' feet, the building is located 89' feet from the property line of an
adjacent residential lot. The unique topography and shape of the property does not allow the comer
of the building to be moved as it would be located in a fire lane and negatively impact pedestrian
access. 2) As to Sec. 8.4.13 Transitional Overlay District of the NRCC to allow less than the required 50'
buffer area. The petitioner is proposing parking, a tiered retaining wall and a small piece of the
Proposed townhouse structure to be located within the 50' foot buffer due to the topography and
shape of the lot 3) As to Sec.8.4.9 Parking Requirements to allow less than the required on-site parking
the proposed plan is the site configuration that provides safe access and circulation. The unique shape
of the site impacts the design of pedestrian and vehicular access. 4) Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional
Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit to construct a new residential development. The
by-right density is not feasible due to unique demolition, construction and brownfield cleanup costs
associated with the site.
3. The desired relief may be granted without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the
district or purpose of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance.
On the basis of the above statements of facts and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals voted five (5)in favor
(Ms. Curran,Mr. Copelas,Mr. Duffy, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Tsitsinos in favor) and none (0) opposed, to grant
Variances requesting relief from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.5 to allow the distance
between adjacent residential lots to be less than the required 100' ft.;Sec.8.4.9 Parking Requirements to allow less
than the required on-site parking;Sec. 8.4.13TransitionalOverlay District to allow less than the required 50'
buffer area, and Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit to construct
a new residential development, subject to the following terms, conditions and safeguards:
City of Salem Board of Appeals
November 2,2016
Project: 70-92 '/2 BOSTON STREET
Page 4 of 4
Standard Conditions:
1. The Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes,ordinances, codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the
Building Commissioner
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly
adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction.
5. Exterior finishes of new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
8. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display
said number so as to be visible from the street.
9. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but
not limited to, the Planning Board.
Rebecca Curran, Chair
Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK
Appeal from this deairion,if any,shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Macmcbusettr General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days of filing of this *ii.non in the offrce of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General lows Chapter 40A, Sectian 11, the V=ana or
Spe al Permitgranted herein shalt not take effect anti!a mPy of the dea anion bearing the rerlificate of the City Clerk has been filed w th the Essex South
Registry of Deeds.
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS
con orTq" PETITION FORM
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BOARD OF APPEALS 1016 SEP 21 A Ii 4U
120 WASHINGTON STREET,31in FLOOR
? SALEM,bLSSSACHUSETTS 01970 FILE if
�sy CITY CLERK, SALEM. MA-S.
- ��/M1NET, Thomas St.Pierre,Director of Inspectional Services R E^
'Phone:978-619-5641 / Fax:978-740-9846,s., - f '
KimBERi.EY DRISCOLL Erin Schaeffer,Staff Planner ` v. L CC
MAYOR Phone:978-619-5685/Fax:978-740-0404 ,,�y-„..z,a ”
SE�.2 7 2016
TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: D ePT OFPLANNING
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The Undersigned represent that he/she is/are the owners of a certain parcel of land located at: COMMUNIT y DE�E�O G�t&
Address: Goodhue Street and 70-921 Boston ZSottttng95istrict-.NRCC & Entrance Corridor Ovefl yT
District
An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeal for the following reason(s):This statement must
describe what you propose to build,the dimensions,the zone property is in,and the zoning requirements.(Example:
1 am proposing to construct a 10'x 10'one story addition to my home located at 3 Salem Lane, in the R-2 Zoning
District. The Zoning Ordinance requires the minimum depth ofthe rear yard to be 30 feet. The current depth of my
rear yard is 32 feet; the proposed addition would reduce the depth of the rear yard to 22 feet.)
The Petitioner proposes to construct t.,r, new buildings rancisting of. a
total of 50 dwelling units and some small commercial space. The site
is a combination of small parcels located at -70-92k Boston Street in the
NRCC zone, with a portion of the site in the B2 and R2 zones. Please
see Schedule A and detailed plans submitted herewith.
8.4.13; 8.4.9;
For this reason I am requesting: 4.1. 1 and
(C)Variance(sl from provisions of Section 8.4.5 of the Zoning Ordinance,specifically from buffer zone within
TOD o NRCC;. parking requ>,rements in NRCC; minimum lot area peer welling unit;
and distance from ad3acpnt rpsidpnfial lnts (i.e. minimum depth ofrearyard).
What is allowed is -See attached Schedule A (ft?sq ft?stories? %?), and what I
am proposing is 60?sq ft?stories? %?).
( )A Special Penn it under Section of the Zoning Ordinance in order to
( )Appeal of the Decision of the Building Inspector(described below):
( )Comprehensive Permit for construction of low or moderate income housing(describe below):
Current Property Use: . :vacant Are Lot Dimensions Included?(X)Yes O No Why?
(Example: Two Family Home)
The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and allow
the project to be constructed as per the plans submitted,as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws would involve
practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially
derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS
PETITION FORM
The following written statement has been submitted with this application:
QO For all Variance requests a written Statement of Hardship demonstrating the following must be attached:
a) Special conditions and circumstances that especially affect the land,building,or structure involved,
generally not affecting other lands,buildings,and structures in the same district;
b) Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involved substantial hardship to the
applicant;and
c) Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good,and without nullifying or
substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance.
( ) For all Special Permit requests a Statement of Grounds must be attached. An application for a special permit for
a nonconforming use or structure shall include a statement demonstrating how the proposed change shall not be
substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood in accordance with
Section 9.4 Special Permits.Such a statement should include reference to the following criteria:
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a) Social,economic,or community needs served by the proposal;
b) Traffic flow and safety,including parking and loading;
c) Adequacy of utilities and other public services;
d) Impacts on the natural environment,including drainage;
e) Neighborhood character;and
f) Potential fiscal impact,including impact on City tax base and employment.
( ) For all Comprehensive Permits for construction of low or moderate income applicants should refer to M.G.L.
Ch.40B § 20-23.
Previous applications to the Board of Appeals involving this property have been submitted with this petition
form. The Building Commissioner can provide documentation ofprevious applications to the petitioner or his
representative.
139 Grove Street Realty Tru
s#dijjerent from petitioner:
c/o Joseph C. Correnti, Esq.
. 'Petitioner:S eraf ini. Darling_& Co rrentTProperty Owner
63 Federal Street
Address: Salem, M& Address:
Telephone<978) 744-0212 Telephone:
Email: JW27
com Email:
Signat e: Signature:
(Attached consent fetter is also acceptable)
Date: Date:
If differentfrom petitioner:
Representative:
Address:
A TRUE
ATTEST Telephone:
Signature:
Date:
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CITY CLERK DATE DPCD DATE
This original application must be filed with the City Clerk
Schedule A
The Petitioner, 139 Grove Street Realty Trust, owner of the site at 70-92 %: Boston Street is pleased to
present for consideration a new residential development at the former Flynntan site. The Petitioner
seeks zoning relief to allow for the construction of the attached plan that was recently approved by
the Planning Board, after months of meetings and review. The site is located in the North River Canal
Corridor (NRCC), with small portions located in the B2 and R2 zones. The site also falls within the
Transitional Overlay District (TOD) of the NRCC and the Entrance Corridor Overlay District (ECOD).The
plan, as proposed, requires the following variances:
- the buffer zone requirement in the TOD (§ 8.4.13);
- the parking requirements in the NRCC (§ 8.4.9);
- the minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirement (§ 4.1.1);
- the 100 foot NRCC requirement of distance from adjacent residential lots for the midrise
building (89' provided) (§8.4.5).
The proposed plan will clean up a brownfields site in the ECOD and redevelop it for residential and
commercial uses, which are compatible with the NRCC zone. Due to the cost of brownfields cleanup
and the unique topographical features of the site, the project would not be feasible without the
requested relief.
Another unique feature of the site is the shape. The site is located adjacent to the corner of Boston,
Bridge, and Goodhue Streets. The site has frontage on three streets — Boston Street, Beaver Street,
and Goodhue Street, and wraps around a parking lot owned by the City of Salem at the corner of
Beaver Street and Goodhue Street. The unique shape of the site impacted the design of pedestrian
and vehicular access, particularly access to the commercial space and garage, which front on
Goodhue Street. There is no other property in the NRCC District with similar topographical
challenges.
The most conspicuously unique feature of the site is its topography. There is a steep slope (25+ feet)
from Boston Street down to Goodhue Street, and there is also a significant slope along Boston Street,
running downward toward the intersection with Bridge Street and Goodhue Street. The topography
presents many design challenges which affect the configuration of the buildings and the cost of the
project, including the cost of building into the side of the hill, which arise in the form of special
construction techniques that must be employed, as well as special drainage and stormwater
management plans.
The property will be substantially landscaped. The portion of the site that falls within the buffer zone
of 50 feet is located at a significantly different grade than the abutting residential parcels. No
buildings are proposed on that area of the site. There is tiered landscaping proposed for the sloped
area, and a parking area is proposed at the street level. A retaining wall is proposed within the buffer
area, which will serve a structural purpose and also shield the abutting residences from the parking
area.
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The project, as presented, has received-all required approvals from the Planning Board, Design
Review Board and Conservation Commission, and we respectfully request the Board's favorable
consideration.
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
��tt t job DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET ♦ SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 0190
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LYNN .�..WNIN DUNCAN,AICP TELE:978-619-5685 ♦ FAX:978-740-0404
DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Appeals
Cc: Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor
Joseph Correnti, Esq.
From: Lynn Goonin Duncan, AICP, Director
Re: Gateway Center
Date: June 29, 2016
As I will no longer be working for the City of Salem at the time of the public hearing for
the Gateway Center located at 401 Bridge Street and 44 Boston Street, I write this
letter in advance of your July meeting in support of the project,specifically the
requested special permit for shared parking and variances for minimum lot area per
dwelling unit, buffer zone within the TOD of the NRCC, and curb cut width.
The Planning Board after a thorough, lengthy, and comprehensive review of the proposed
development approved the project at its meeting on May 19, 2016. In considering approval of'
the NRCC Special Permits,the Planning Board made findings that the proposed project complies
with the North River Canal Corridor Neighborhood Master Plan. Findings#6, 7, 8, and 11 are
specifically relevant to the requests before the Board of Appeals, but they are all worth noting
in terms of understanding the good planning practices that the proposed development
incorporates.
Further, based upon input from the Planning Board members and the neighborhood, theplan
was revised significantly,thereby reducing the number of variance requests to come before
you. The Planning Board made the following findings:
1. Redevelops a key site in the NRCC, the former Sylvania site.
2. Creates a new "landmark" building at the southeast corner of Bridge and Boston Streets.
3. Supports the creation of an "Urban Village" and "Gateway" to the downtown at the
intersection of Bridge and Boston Streets, as articulated in the Master Pian: The
proposed development adds to the vitality-of the area through its active, 24/7,,mixed-
use development, including housing, commercial, retail and the Community Life Center.
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In urban planning and design, an urban village is an urban development typically
characterized by medium density housing, mixed use development, good public transit,
and an emphasis on pedestrians.
4. The new mixed-use building and the new Community Life Center are placed close to the
street to enhance the pedestrian experience.
5. Buildings are appropriate in scale and meet the height requirements of the NRCC
zoning.
6. Parking is located at the rear with entry/exit away from the intersection of Boston and
Bridge Streets.
7. Incorporates a shared use parking strategy to reduce the amount of pavement and
drainage runoff.
S. Provides a landscaped buffer at the rear of the parcels to protect views of the nearby
residences on Federal Street.
9. Improves the sidewalks and pedestrian environment on both Boston and Bridge Streets
along the project site through improvement of sidewalks and landscaping.
10. Focuses active ground level uses at the corner.
11.The NRCC vision statement states,"Create new housing opportunities that encourage
a range of housing types and affordability". The proposed housing includes 10%
affordable units.
Minimum lot area per dwelling—At approximately 23 units per acre this would be
considered a medium-density development and is comparable to other projects in the
NRCC that have.been approved. In terms of comparison,28 Goodhue (now North River
Apartments) has 24 units per acre; Riverview Place has 31 units per acre; and Grove
Street Apartments (Salem Oil &Grease site)has 18 units per acre. In addition, the
Planning Board granted a density bonus of 12 units under NRCC Section 8.4.11.2 of the
Zoning Ordinance because the development incorporates 10%affordable units, which
is a goal of the NRCC neighborhood plan. This reduces the extent of the variance
request.
Buffer area—the Planning Board carefully reviewed the site plan and was satisfied that the
landscaped buffer at the rear of the property, along with the change in elevation, protects the
views of nearby residences. I note that the Planning Board has specific expertise on board as
one of its members is a landscape architect.
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Curb Cut—The plan was peer reviewed by a traffic engineer. The recommendation
was that there be no left turns entering or exiting the site from Boston Street, resulting
in a wider driveway, as proposed.
Parking—The NRCC neighborhood plan encourages shared parking, which is
appropriate for the types of uses proposed for the site. Residential parking demand is
highest overnight after normal work hours, and the Community Life Center and retail
use peak demand is during the day. The NRCC District requires two parking spaces per
-2-
residential unit. To date, only one development, North River Apartments, has been
constructed. There are 44 residential units, 6,000 square feet of retail space, and 120
parking spaces to meet zoning requirements. While recognizing that the retail space is
not fully occupied,there are typically only 45—49 cars there on an average basis,
underscoring the fact that the parking requirement may result in an excess of paved
area, and supporting the request of the Gateway Center for a special permit for shared
parking.
I strongly support the requested variances and special permit for the Gateway Center
mixed use development and believe that this development will support the creation of
an urban village and gateway to the downtown as envisioned in the NRCC
Neighborhood Master Plan. Thank you for consideration of these comments.
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KIMBERI.EY DRIscoLL
MAYOR
City of Salem
Zoning Board of Appeals
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of 139 GROVE STREET REALTY
TRUST requesting Variances from the provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.4.5 to allow the
distance between adjacent residential lots to be less than the required 100' ft.;Sec.8.4.9 Parking Requirements to
allow less than the required on-site parking;Sec. 8.4.13TransitionalOverlay District to allow less than the required
50' buffer area, and Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit to
construct a new residential development at 70-92 1/2 BOSTON STREET (Map 15, Lot 299 & Map 16, Lot
139) (NRCC,R-2, B-2)
The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM, in Room 313, 3rd at 120
Washington Street in accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws. A copy of the
application and plans are on file and available for review during normal business hours at the Department of
Planning& Community Development, City Hall Annex, 3"', 120 Washington St, Salem,MA.
Rebecca Curran, Chair i
Board of Appeals
Salem News: October 5, 2016 and October 12, 2016
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191SOIrtH AWNSTREET 3 PEER REVIEW COMMEMS/RDA FILING 6124/2016 DRAWING: C-2
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MIODLETONl IISLI99 $ PEE0.REVIEW COMMFNi$ )1141x016 SCALE:1'=2D'
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' NO. DATE MARCH 31,2016 �
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