Universal Steel Rezoning Presentation - January 26, 2016Redevelopment Universal Steel Rezoning Public HearingJanuary 26, 2016
Three parcels to be rezoned
3297 Bridge StreetBeckford Way Extension311 Bridge Street
Universal Steel and Trading Company stored and processed scrap metal on site. Contaminated with PCBs, metal, and petroleum Site was abandoned and in tax title City has been working with multiple agencies on clean up and redevelopment since 2007. Final tax foreclosure June, 2012 3 public meetings held to discuss clean up and reuse
EPA completed remediation work September 2013 Parking lot - a temporary use RFP issued February 2015. Sun King LLC, affiliate of Webb’s – only response Proposal is an expansion of the existing Webb’s facility to include a showroom, warehouse and office Includes utility, pedestrian and vehicular access easements
Not a Big Box
Zoning in the areaR2B5 -DowntownNRCC
Bridge Street Corridor Land Use Map
Bridge Street parcels293-295 Bridge311 Bridge Street331 Bridge Street335 Bridge Street 337 Bridge Street
R2 Zoning v. B4 ZoningR2 Allowable usesBy right •single family home•two-family home•child care•agriculture•education•religious purposesB4 Allowable usesBy right (partial listing)•bank and professional office•personal service•restaurant (no alcohol) •retail store•wholesale, warehouse or distribution facility•vehicle light service and sales•sale/storage building supplies
•After the close of the public hearing, the Planning Board has 21 days to vote on a recommendation to Council.•Note that when the Planning Board deliberates after the close of the hearing, no further public comments can be entertained.
Reasons to Rezone – Community Benefits•Commercial redevelopment in an old industrial area•Keeps a local business in Salem and enhances their operation•New growth = tax revenue ($3,000,000 +)•Adds vibrancy and activity to city through provision of services to contractors and residents•Job retention and creation - provides employment opportunities•Improves this section of Bridge Street•R2 zoning does not work given the prohibition of residential uses (AUL)•Consistent with 1996 Master Plan
F.W. Webb TeamRobert Mucciarone – Treasurer. F.W. WebbRobert Matvichuk, Manager, F.W. WebbAndrew McBeth – President, Green Leaf ConstructionAttorney Joseph Correnti – Serafini, Darling, and Correnti