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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL PERMIT
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
FEBRUARY 2, 1995
ISSUE RESOLUTION RESOLVEDi
1. Can rooftop noise be mitigated? Board of Health Conditions #7 & 8 should be included in
decision.
• Planning Board should consider additional noise buffer
installation if abutting land owners will allow the use of their
property.
• Request from the sound engineer a sound buffer design detail
for the sound buffer to be located on the top of hill.
2. Can nighttime rooftop noise be mitigated? • Can certain rooftop equipment be muffled and further, can
such equipment be turned off/down at night?
3. Overnight storage of refrigerator trucks • No overnight storage of refrigerator trucks allowed per
Mitigation Package. Such prohibition will be written into
decision.
4. Off-Hour Deliveries • Deliveries during business hours only per mitigation package.
Such prohibition will be written into the decision.
5. Off-Hour Refuse Collection • Refuse collection during business hours only, per mitigation
package. Such prohibition will be written into decision.
6. Hours of Operation • Stop 'N Shop has agreed to maintain hours of operation of
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. as stated in mitigation package.
• Hours of operation to be written into the decision. tj
ISSUE RESOLUTION RESOLVED.
7, Boston Street Traffic • Mitigation package includes $100,000 for traffic
improvements on Boston Street and in the Boston Street area.
• Increase mitigation to provide funding to design the recently
announced, State-funded improvements on Boston Street.
• Planning Department to determine cost of design work.
8. Harmony Grove Road Traffic • Increase mitigation package to provide a Corridor Study to
define Harmony Grove Road improvements.
• Planning Department to determine cost of study.
9. Traffic on surrounding neighborhood streets • Increase mitigation package to provide a Neighborhood
Traffic Study.
• Planning Department to determine cost of Traffic Study.
10. Howley/Main Street Intersection • Include condition in Decision that developer will get
commitment, in writing from the City of Peabody, to ensure
the traffic signal at Howley/Main will be coordinated with
Boston Street signals upon construction of Boston Street
improvements.
11. Boston/Aborn Street Intersection • Recently announced State funded improvements to Boston
Street will include Aborn Street intersection. As stated in
#7, mitigation funds can design state-funded improvements.
ISSUE RESOLUTION RESOLVED "
12. Is Vanesse traffic study correct? • Frank Ching analyzed the Vanesse Study for the Board at the
1/5/95 meeting. Mr. Ching stated that the trip generation
numbers were correct and the computer calculations were
"meticulously done." Mr. Ching went on to state that
"Vanesse took the extra step to suggest mitigation for all
affected intersections." Mr. Ching also stated that
"commuter time along Boston Street is enhanced with the
proposed mitigation in place."
• Frank Ching stated in his report to the Board dated December
30, 1994 that the Vanesse Study was prepared in a technically
competent manner and in accordance with guidelines and
accepted standards of State and local governing agencies.
13. Increased rail freight activity near the site • According to Robert Vanesse, the increased rail freight
activity will have no measurable impact on the development.
Therefore, no resolution is necessary.
14. Opinion requested from Bob Ledoux regarding the inclusion • Opinion received from Bob Ledoux which confirms the
of the small R-2 parcel in the PUD necessary common ownership and the "obligation" of the
Planning Board to vote within 90 days of the close of the
public hearing.
15. Historic review and preservation of any valuable historic • Stop 'N Shop has agreed to conduct a reconnaissance
resources archaeological survey as required by MHC in 9/27/93 letter.
16. Size of store vs. size of other Super Stop 'N Shop stores and • Parcel cannot be enlarged; Stop 'N Shop has not agreed to
size of parcel vs. other parcels reduce the store size and parcel and store size are similar in
other locales.
17. Does the project allow the North River Bicycle/Walking Trail • Mitigation package includes the cleaning of debris by Stop 'N
to be implemented Shop from the North River for the entire length of their
property. In addition, Stop 'N Shop will contribute up to
$25,000 toward the construction of the City-wide Walking
Trail Plan.
ISSUE RESOLUTION RESOLVED
18. Harmony Grove Road "Hillside" needs to be cleaned • Planning Board can require that Stop 'N Shop clean debris
from the hillside of the privately-owned properties along
Harmony Grove Road.
19. Site Lighting could be intrusive to neighbors • Mitigation package states that sight lighting shall be designed
to provide adequate site security, while at the same time,
providing a shield to guard against glare in surrounding
residences.
• Board of Health decision states there shall be no direct
lighting of residential property.
20. Drainage System • Consider requesting that Stop 'N Shop investigate the
possibility of eliminating the proposed retention areas and
providing underground drainage to tie into existing City
drainage. Further, to ensure that such tie in will not
overburden the existing system, the Planning Department will
review the drainage system with the City Engineer and report
to the Planning Board at our next meeting.
21. Neighborhood needs playground/tot-lot • Mitigation package includes the provision of $25,000 to the
City of Salem to fund neighborhood improvements in the
area surrounding the proposed development.
• Planning Board could create an ad-hoc advisory group of
neighbors to determine the most appropriate expenditure of
these funds.
22. Jobs will not go to Salem residents • Mitigation package includes the creation of a neighborhood
summer jobs program which will give preference to hiring
neighborhood youth for temporary summer employment.
9 Decision should include commitment to jobs program.
ISSUE RESOLUTION RESOLVED
23. Signage • Stop 'N Shop shall conform to sign requirements prescribed
by the Planning Board which may be stricter than the existing
sign regulations.
• Signage shall be approved by City Planner prior to
installation.
24. Landscaping Plan • Planning Department Landscape Architect to review and
report any suggested amendments to Planning Board at next
meeting.
25. Size of access/exits • City Engineer to review and report any suggested
amendments to Planning Board at next meeting.
26. Parking space layout • Planning Department to review and report any suggested
amendments to Planning Board at next meeting.
27. Snow storage area • Planning Department to review and report any suggested
amendments to Planning Board at next meeting.
28. Delivery truck turnaround adequacy • City Engineer to review and report any suggested
amendments to Planning Board at next meeting.
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TO: Jan Reitsma, Director, MEPA Unit
FROM: Robert W. Golledge, Jr. , Acting Di
Division of Wetlands and Waterways
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DATE : November 15, 1995
RE: Stop & Shop, North River, Peabody & Salem,
EOEA #9597
The Department of Environmental Protection, Waterways Regulation
Program (the Department) , has reviewed the referenced Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) , noticed in the Environmental
Monitor on November 7, 1995 . The proponent proposes to construct
and maintain drainage structures, utilities, and a portion of a
parking field on an approximately 6 , 720 square foot segment of
filled private tidelands in connection with the development of a
Super Stop & Shop market .
The proponent has worked closely with the Department to determine
the extent of filled tidelands on the site . The drainage
structures proposed to be located in flowed tidelands will
require licensing. The Department presumes that the structures
and uses proposed on filled tidelands require licensing unless
it is demonstrated that the previous filling was properly
authorized and the proposed structures and uses are consistent
with those existing on January 1, 1984 . The Department
recommends the proponent file a Request for Determination of
Applicability with all necessary documentation prior to
submission of the FEIR for a determination as to whether c . 91
licensing will be required on the filled tidelands portion of the
site .
Assuming a license is required for the filled tideland portion of
the site, the following issues should be resolved in the FEIR:
• Proper Public Purpose : As stated in c . 91 § 18 , "no
structure or fill for nonwater-dependent use of tidelands
may be licensed unless a written determination by the
Department is made following a public hearing that said
structures or fill shall serve a proper public purpose and
that said purpose shall provide greater public benefit than
detriment to the rights of the public in said tidelands . . . "
Pursuant to 310 CMR 9 . 31 (2) (b) , the Department presumes the
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referenced requirement is met if the project : (a) complies
with the standards of 310 CMR 9 . 51 - 9 . 52 . (described below) ;
and (b) is consistent with the policies of the Massachusetts
Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) .
Waterways Standards for Nonwater-Dependent Use Projects : 310
CMR 9 . 51 - 9 . 52 of the Waterways regulations require such
projects to be compatible with the waterfront and provide
appropriate open spaces with interconnected walkways to
further the public rights within tidelands . Any such
measures should compliment and further the waterfront
walkway along the North River Canal that the Cities of
Peabody and Salem are planning. Towards this end, the
proponent has proposed several measures, including placing
an attractive facade on the building side facing the water
to provide aesthetic views of the site, donating funds to
the City of Salem towards development of the North River
Bicycle/Walking Trail, planting of appropriate landscaping
in the proposed parking lot to soften the appearance of the
site, and improvement to the local pedestrian access network
on and off-site . The Department urges the proponent to work
closely with Salem and Peabody officials to finalize these
measures in a manner amenable to both cities and report on
the specific resolutions in the FEIR, including landscaping
plan and amount of proposed donation.
Any questions regarding the Department' s comments should be
directed to Thomas Maguire of my staff at (617) 292-5602 .
cc : DEP NERO, Wetlands
DEP NERO, John Felix
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Salem and Peabody Planning Depts/Boards
Salem and Peabody Conservation Commissions
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November 22, 1995
Secretary Trudy Coxe
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Attn: MEPA Unit
RE: Super Stop and Shop Plaza, Howley Street, Peabody and Salem, MA EOEA #9597
(MHC#'s 11398. 11399)
Dear Secretary Coxe:
The staff of the Massachusetts Historical Commission has reviewed the Draft Environmental
Impact Report (DEIR) describing the proposed project referenced above. The MHC has also
reviewed the historic inventory documentation for those building sites identified in the ENF to
be within the project site and proposed to either be moved or demolished. The MHC
previously received and commented on a proposed Management Memorandum
Reconnaissance Archaelogical Survey submitted by the Public Archaeological Laboratory,
Inc.(PAL).
The MHC previously identified the location of numerous properties located on or adjacent to
the project site which are included in the Inventory of Historical and Archaeological Assets of
the Commonwealth. MHC staff have evaluated the additional historic inventory submitted by
PAL and have determined that the site does contain significant historic resourses which are
eligible for listing in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
MHC staff have determined that the Larrabee and Hingston Company Shop Complex is
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places for its associations with
Peabody's historically important tanning industry. Contributing components of the complex
include the Main Shop Building, two Lumber Storage Sheds, the Lumber Drying Shed, and
the Office Building. MHC staff have also determined that the adjacent Old South Burying
Ground in Peabody (Pea.800) and nearby Harmony Grove Cemetery in Salem (Sal.800) are
both individually eligible for listing on the National Register. \IHC staff also note that a
National Register-eligible District may exist along Boston Street including 166-168 Boston
Street, 160 Boston Street. and the Jeffers Lumber Office Building. MHC staff will need to
assess the potential National Register eligibility of this Boston Street historic district including
the possible boundaries with a site visit to the area.
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Following review of this information, I have determined that the proposed project, which will
involve demolition and relocation of properties eligible for National Register listing,
constitutes an "adverse effect" which would diminish the integrity of the areas setting,
materials, feeling, and association through the physical destruction of those identified historic
resources (36 CFR 800.9(b)(1)), (950 CMR 71.05(a)(b)(c)). MHC staff now request the
opportunity to consult to consider project alternatives that could eliminate, minimize, or
mitigate the adverse effect.
Alternatives to the proposed demolition could include the use of an alternative site, the
development of the site to avoid or partially avoid demolition of the historic structures, the
adaptive use of existing structures on the current site, or the consideration to relocate the
existing structures. Please consider these and other possible alternatives to the proposed
demolition of the project site. A site visit and meeting between representatives of the MHC,
the Salem and Peabody Historical Commissions, and the project proponent, would be helpful
to further discuss these alternatives.
These comments are provided to assist in compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (36 CFR 800), M.G.L. Ch. 9, ss. 26-27c, as
amended by Chapter 254 of the Acts of 1988 (950 CMR 71.00) and MEPA.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Holtz or.Edward Bell of this office.
Sincerely,
ethB'. cDonough
Executive Director
Massachusetts Historical Commission
State Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Peabody Historical Commission
Salem Historical Commission
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WILLIAM F.WELD
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ELLUCCI November 29, 1995 Fax: (617)727-2754
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR -
TRUDY COXE
SECRETARY - -
CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
ON THE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PROJECT NAME : Stop & Shop Supermarket
PROJECT LOCATION : Peabody/ Salem
EOEA NUMBER : 9597
PROJECT PROPONENT : Stop & Shop Supermarket Company
DATE NOTICED IN MONITOR : October 23 , 1995
The Secretary of Environmental Affairs herein issues a statement
that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) submitted on
the above project adequately and properly complies with the
Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (M.G.L. c . 30, ss . 61-62H)
and with its implementing regulations (301 CMR 11 . 00) .
The proposed project is located on a 6 . 87 acre site on the
Peabody/Salem City line, and involves the construction and
operation of a 63 , 922 square foot supermarket and 11, 560 square
feet of mezzanine space . The development will include
approximately 363 parking spaces, . site landscaping, installation
of sidewalks along Howley Street, drainage systems, and
associated infrastructure .
The project has received extensive local review from both the
City of Peabody and the City of Salem. The DEIR generally
addresses the issues of concern in the scope and comments on the
ENF. The Final EIR (FEIR), may incorporate by reference those
portions of the DEIR not specifically addressed in this
Certificate or in the enclosed comment letters . Copies of the
FEIR must be circulated to those either identified in the scope
and/or those who commented on the DEIR.
Traffic
The DEIR recommends various project related and non-project
related traffic mitigation measures in the project area. The
FEIR should include appropriate commitments to the project-
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related mitigation measures . . The City of Peabody has raised.
operational concerns with several area intersections . The FEIR
should address these concerns . The FEIR should also discuss
potential conflicts between exclusive turning lanes (proposed as
traffic mitigation at some intersections) and pedestrian
movements, especially from the 'adjacent residential areas .
Air Quality
The mesoscale analysis shows a. small increase (4 . 2 kg/day) in
regional VOC emissions in the 2000 build scenario compared with
the 2000 -no-build scenario. The proponent has proposed a number
of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures which aim to
reduce the project ' s average daily traffic by 5 . 0;, leading to a
0 . 396 decrease in mesoscale VOC emissions . The City of Peabody
has requested more specific information on the TDM program. . The
proponent should further refine the TDM measures in the FEIR. I
encourage further consultation with both Peabody and Salem
planners on this issue.
Wetlands/Drainage
The site does not contain wetlands, but is located partially - -.-. -
within the buffer zone to the North Canal and partially within
the 100 year floodplain. The proponent will provide compensatory
storage in excess of Wetlands Protection Act requirements . Both
the Peabody and Salem Conservation Commissions have issued Orders
of Conditions for this project, and both have been appealed to
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) . The DEP
permitting process can resolve any further wetlands issues .
Chanter 91 Tidelands
The proponent has worked closely with DEP to determine the extent
of filled tidelands on the .site . DEP has indicated that the
proposed drainage structures will require licensing, and possibly
the activities on the filled tidelands portion of the site as
well . The FEIR should present a definitive answer to the
question of Chapter 91 jurisdiction, and should discuss Chapter
91 permitting requirements and mitigation, if applicable .
Urban Design
Most of the building will be located in the City of Salem. The
Special Permit from the City of Salem contains a number of
conditions relating to the project ' s urban design. The City of
Peabody, in which the front entrance of the building and the
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parking areas will be located, has expressed concern that the
number of parking spaces proposed is excessive. The proponent
should consult with the City of Peabody regarding the provision '
of parking, and should report the results of the discussions in
the FEIR. If the number of parking spaces is reduced, the
proponent should explain whether this reduction in parking will
allow for additional landscaping and/or pedestrian/bicycle
amenities .
Historical/Archaeological
The Massachusetts Historical Commission has determined that the
proposed project will constitute an "adverse effect" on
properties eligible for the National Register. MHC has requested
the opportunity to consult with the project proponent to discuss
methods which may reduce or eliminate impacts to historic
properties . The FEIR should report on the results of this
consultation, and include commitments to any appropriate
mitigation. The FEIR should also report the findings of the
intensive archaeological survey, and include commitments to
mitigation, if necessary.
Hazardous Materials-
The FEIR should present -an approximate schedule for site cleanup
activities identified as necessary pursuant to the requirements .
of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.
Comments
The FEIR should contain a copy of this Certificate and copies of
. all comments listed at the end of this Certificate . To
facilitate review by commenters, I suggest that the proponent
adopt an indexed format with respect to comment letters,.
providing appropriate references to sections of the FEIR in the
margins of the reprinted comments.
11/29/95
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Comments received
11/15/95 DEP Boston
11/21/95 Stop & Shop
11/22/95 City of Peabody Planning Dept .
11/27/95 City of Salem Planning Dept .
11/27/95 City of Peabody Public Services Dept .
11/28/95 MHC
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
WILLIAM E. LUSTERs ONE SALEM GREEN
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(508) 745.9595, EXT. 311
FAX(508) 7445918
November 27, 1995
Ms. Trudy Coxe, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
MEPA Unit
Leverett Saltonstall Building
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Re: Proposed Supermarket, EOEA No. 9597, Peabody and Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Secretary Coxe:
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to comment on the Draft Environmental
Impact Report (DEIR) submitted by the Stop and Shop Supermarket Company for the above
referenced project.
The City of Salem, through the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission, has
spent considerable time reviewing this project. On March 23, 1995, following several months of
review, the Planning Board granted a Planned Unit Development Special Permit for this project.
The PUD Special Permit included twenty-five conditions to address landscaping, drainage, noise
and traffic concerns. In addition, a$350,000 mitigation package which includes community set-
aside funds, transportation and traffic enhancements and neighborhood improvements was
incorporated into the PUD Special Permit.
The City of Salem Conservation Commission issued an Order of Conditions 464-238 for
this project on October 4, 1995. The Order of Conditions includes twenty-one (21) Special
Conditions.
The final approval needed by the City of Salem Planning Board was a Wetlands and
Flood Hazard District Special Permit. The Permit was granted unanimously on November 16,
1995 and incorporates the conditions of the PUD Special Permit and the Order of Conditions.
The City has tried to ensure that the project is compatible with the surrounding area and
has secured an amenities and transportation package designed to address the impacts of this
development on the City.
I have included copies of the PUD Special Permit and the Order of Conditions for your
review.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project.
Sincerely,
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William E. Luster
City Planner
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Department of. Community Development & Planning
City of Peabody
November 21, 1995
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Ms. Trudy Coxe, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
MEPA Unit
Leverett Saltonstall Building
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Re: Proposed Supermarket, EOEA No. 9597
Peabody and Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Secretary Coxe:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above mentioned project. -We have reviewed
the Draft Environmental Impact Report and offer the following comments.
TRAnYC
The addition of a 60,000 square foot supermarket will have an increased vehicular impact on the
adjacent neighborhoods. Our concern is to address the surrounding intersections.
The intersection at Main Street and Howley Street should have a detailed signal phasing plan
and specifications that address the access and egress from Egan Place and the Gas Station on
the northerly comer. An 8 phase controller with opticom for emergency vehicles will be
needed, not 3 phase as proposed, to support that intersection. The westbound site distance
along Bostor. Street approaching Howley Street appeal to be inadequate. Allat mitigation is
proposed to address the westbound site distance of the proposed signals?
The intersection at Walnut Street and Howley Street is in close proximity to a single family
neighborhood, which will create an opportunity for pedestrian traffic. This intersection should
include full signalization with pedestrian crosswalks. Both the Walnut Street and Main
Street intersections on Howley should address traffic movement with concern focusing on
pedestrian safety.
The upgrading of physical conditions for Howley Street has been addressed Other conditions
that should be addressed include no-parking signs. The Railroad signals may need to be
improved due to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The upgrade of Howley Street
should include reconstruction of the North River/Howley Street Bridge deck and abutments.
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Several other intersections should be addressed because of the increased traffic in the
downtown area A comprehensive signalization and lane delineation plan should be designed
for the following sections of Main Street: Washington and Main, Caller and Main, and
Howley and Main. The plan should also include Washington and Abom, and Boston and
Abom (in Salem). Traffic mitigation should be addressed at Harmony Grove Road and Mason
Street in Salem according to specifications set forth by the City of Salem. The Tremont
/Central /Warren Street intersection should be redesigned and implemented.
Detailed recommendations are needed for signalization changes and timing at the Peabody
Square intersection which should be approved by our department.
The City of Peabody uses a standard traffic signal specification. The proponent should work
with the City of Peabody Engineering Department to insure that any new signal lights meet
the City's standards.
The proponent mentions how it will promote employee car pools. How will the proponent
propose to make this concept work? The proponent should support the Peabody Transit by
donating $12,000 a year to help operate the bus service. The service can be used to transport
customers and employees to the Howley Street location. The Peabody Transit will designate
a bus stop at Howley Street for the convenience of the proponent. The proponent should also
work with Michaud and/or ABC Bus as part of its transportation mitigation recommendations.
Has the proponent designated any specific trucking routes? We would like to see a plan that
illustrates a route specifically for Walnut and Main Streets.
LANDSCAPING IMPROVENIF'M
The proponent is showing 363 parking spaces or 5.75 per 1000 square feet of building space.
The city only requires 4.5 parking spaces per 1000 square feet, or 279 spaces. The city
recommends a reduction to 304 spaces or 4.8 parking spaces per 1000 square feet to
accomplish the following:
Eliminate 35 spaces that are adjacent to the B & M KO.W. and the North River.
This should be landscaped with a sidewalk for pedestrians coming from the Walnut
Street area to the store. The area should also be used to support a StormTreat or
Vortechs catch basin system noted in the Conservation portion of this letter.
Eliminate 18 spaces adjacent to the Old South Burial Grounds. This area should also
be landscaped and a sidewalk constructed to support Main Street oriented pedestrian
traffic.
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Eliminate 6 spaces located at the end of each line of parking spaces. These
landscaped areas have already been designated by the City of Salem as end islands.
Curbing along Howley Street and the entrance into the parking lot should be vertical granite.
The sidewalks should be concrete with brick edging, and should include historic lights with
hangers for hanging plants along Howley Street. These design standards shall be consistent
with the City of Peabody Main Street Urban Systems Project. The proponent should also be
part of the Adopt-A-Basket program undertaken throughout the downtown.
The reconstruction of Howley Street should be laid out in accordance with the following
specifications:
westside: 5' sidewalk adjacent to the street curb
2' grass with street trees between the sidewalk and the property line
eastside: 7 sidewalk adjacent to the street curb
20' on center, trees on Stop & Shop property
A "Gateway" arch at the comer of Main and Howley Street should be constructed. The arch
should have arms for plantings, which will form a suitable welcome entry into the
community. The archway should be consistent with other gateway entries throughout the
City, with the final design approved by the Peabody Community Development Department.
There should be buffer plantings on the north side of the building. The buffering should be
designed in conjunction with other facade treatments.
Landscaping along the B & M right-of-way should be in conjunction with the Peabody and
Salem Conservation Commission's as well as the City of Peabody and Salem's plans for the
future bike path. The proponent should work with both communities to address the specific
requests needed for that area of the site.
RIVERWALK
The improvements to the Riverwalk should be consistent with plans designed and submitted
to MAPC, which have been identified in the Transportation Improvement Plan.
The project proponent should continue to work with B & M to insure maintenance and
landscaping along North River is consistent with proposed work and landscaping along the
right-of-way. The proponent should work with both citys' Community Development
Departments to finalize the design and complete the Riverwalk section along its boundary.
The initial estimate to develop the Peabody portion of the Riverwalk is $114,000.
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BUILDING& STTE DESIGN
The proposed site is located in a heavily urban area, and the design of the building facade
should be consistent with the historic character of downtown Peabody. Detailing of the store
front, building materials, and use of windows will be compatible with the facade improvement
program set forth by the Peabody Community Development Office. The final building design
must be approved by the Peabody Community Development Office before a building permit
is issued.
CONSERVATION
The proponent is creating an impervious surface close to the North River, and stormwater
nin-off should be controlled. The proponent should use a Vortechs and/or StormTreat
stormwater treatment system (or equal) as part of its control of run-off exciting the site and
direct discharge into the North River. These two systems are designed to use innovative
technology to collect and treat nun-off, and to effectively control pollutants from entering the
river. The two systems filter the stormwater run-off before entering into the North River.
The system should be located adjacent to the North River and the B & M railroad right-of-
way.
Sincerely,
Roger C. wk Director
DEM OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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