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CITY OF S ALEM
PLANNING BOARD
ARD
Decision
Site Plan Review and Municipal or Religious Reuse Special Permit
5 Broad Street(Map 25, Lot 0546)
July 8,2022
Re: Application of Charing Cross Realty Trust for the property located at 5 Broad Street(Map 25,
Lot 0546)in the R2 Zoning District for Site Plan Review and Municipal or Religious Reuse Special
Permit in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site
Plan Review and Section 6.11 Municipal or Religious Reuse Special Permit. The applicant
specifically proposes conversion of the former City of Salem Council on Aging building at 5 Broad
Street to 16 new residential units. This involves the interior demolition and renovation of the
existing 3-story building. The new work shall include but not limited to new framing, electrical,
mechanical systems, structural systems, interior partitions and finishes throughout. Exterior work
to the building will include windows, roofing, trim, re-pointing and sealing of existing brick
facade. Associated improvements will be made to the parking lots, site access, utilities, and
landscaping. Applicant initially proposed 28 parking spots for the residential units.
Procedural History
1. An application for a Site Plan Review under Sections 9.5 and 6.11 of the City of Salem
Zoning Ordinance was made by Charing Cross Realty Trust and filed with the Planning
Board March 17, 2022.
2. The Planning Board of the City of Salem opened the public hearing on Thursday,April 14,
2022. The public hearing was continued to May 19, 2022 (no testimony made), June 2,
2022 (no testimony made), and July 7, 2022.
3. During the course of its hearing before the Planning Board,number of parking spaces were
reduced from 28 to 27 spaces.
4. The Planning Board closed the public hearing on July 7,2022.
5. The plans and other submission material were reviewed by the Planning Board.Throughout
its deliberations, the Planning Board has been mindful of the statements of the applicants
and their representatives, and the comments of the general public, all as made at the public
hearing.
Specific Findings:
Municipal or Religious Reuse Special Permit Findings
1. The subject property is located within the R2 district, which allows issuance of such a
Special Permit. The building meets the eligibility requirements of section 6.11.3 since it is
over 4,000 square feet in size, more than 50 years old at the time of the application, and
was used for a municipal purpose for at least twenty(20)continuous years,including some
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point in the last twenty (20) years. The proposed use of the building for multifamily
residential purposes is one of the uses allowed by Special Permit under Section 6.11.5.
2. The project's 27 parking spaces exceed the City's minimum parking requirement of one
space per dwelling unit per Sec. 6.11.8 of the Zoning Code.
Site Plan Review Findings
The Planning Board finds that the proposed project as conditioned complies with all review criteria
as identified in Site Plan Review, Sec. 9.5.6. The Plan meets accepted site planning standards and
promotes standards such that the development takes place in a manner which shall in all aspects
be an asset to the City.
Decision
In view of these findings, the Planning Board decided at a regularly scheduled meeting on July 7,
2022, by a vote of six (6) (Chair Bill Griset, Tom Furey, Sarah Tarbet, Todd Waller, Carole
Hamilton, and Zach Caunter) in favor, and zero (0) opposed to approve the proposed project
subject to the following conditions:
1. Conformance with the Plan
a. Work shall conform to "Charing Cross Realty Trust Residences at Broad Street,"
with the sheets listed below(the "Plans"):
Drawing Title Sheet Prepared By Issued Revised
No.
Cover A0.0 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
Site Photos A0.1 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
Rendering A0.2 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
Rendering A0.3 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
Exterior Elevations EX2.1 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
front, existing)
Exterior Elevations A2.1 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
front,proposed)
Exterior Elevations EX2.2 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
(right side, existing)
Exterior Elevations A2.2 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
(right side,
proposed)
Exterior Elevations EX2.3 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
rear, existing)
Exterior Elevations A2.3 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
rear,proposed)
Exterior Elevations EX2.4 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
left side, existing)
Exterior Elevations A2.4 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
left side,proposed)
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Proposed Section A3.1 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
Details A4.1 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
Floor Plan(lower EX1.0 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
level, existing)
Floor Plan(lower A1.0 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
level,proposed)
Floor Plan(first EX1.1 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
level, existing)
Floor Plan(first ALL Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
level,proposed)
Floor Plan(second EX1.2 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
level, existing)
Floor Plan(second A1.2 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
level,proposed)
Floor Plan(third EX1.3 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022
level, existing)
Floor Plan(third AU Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
level,proposed)
Roof Plan A1.3 Pitman&Wardley Associates 03.16.2022 05.25.2022
Existing Conditions Hayes Engineering, Inc. 03.30.2022
Site Plan Hayes Engineering, Inc. 09.28.2020 03.30.2022
Photometric Plan Hayes Engineering, Inc. 03.15.2022 03.30.3033
Landscape Plan L-1 James K. Emmanuel Associates 08.12.2020 05.25.2022
Landscape Architecture
b. Prior to issuance of a building permit,the applicant shall submit a revised Site Plan,
showing the following changes:
i. Crosswalk retained across Winthrop Street and Broad Street;
ii. Reciprocal ramps built to State Code CMR 521 standards, across Winthrop
Street and Broad Street;
c. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a revised
Landscape Plan, Sheet L-1, showing the following changes:
i. Milkweed and Little Bluestein removed and replaced with Baptisia/false
indigo.
ii. Wild strawberry removed and replaced with Barren Strawberry.
iii. Dwarf Burning Bush(Euonymus alatus)removed.
2. Amendments
a. Any proposed future changes to the site plan shall be submitted to the City Planner
for their review, prior to any changes in the field. The submission shall include a
plan sheet with all changes from the plans approved by the Planning Board bubbled,
noted, and stamped by a licensed professional engineer or architect. This
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submission shall also include a brief narrative explaining the proposed changes. If
deemed necessary by the City Planner, these amendments shall be brought to the
Planning Board. Any waiver of conditions contained within shall require the
approval of the Planning Board.
3. Transfer of Ownership
a. In the event of the transfer of the site as a whole, within five (5) days of such
transfer,the Owner shall notify the Board in writing of the new owner's name and
address. The terms, conditions, restrictions, and/or requirements of this decision
shall be binding on the Owner and its successors and/or assigns.
4. Site Specific Conditions
a. Perimeter fence shall be black iron and shall be consistent in height with the fence
of the abutting property.
b. Any light fixtures attached to dormers on the building shall be angled downward to
minimize potential glare.
c. The applicant shall submit a plan showing the type and location of snow guards for
the review and approval of the City Planner, prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit.
d. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the developer shall provide a copy of the
executed deed or other agreement that shows the developer has easement rights to
improve the land resulting from the curb realignment, undertaken by the City, at
the intersection of Winthrop Street and Broad Street.
e. Developer shall be responsible for the installation of the brick sidewalks bordering
the site, as shown on the Landscape Plan.
f. All standard and accessible parking spaces shall comply with local and state
dimensional requirements.
5. Pre-Construction Conference
a. Prior to mobilizing equipment on site for the start of work, a pre-construction
conference as necessary shall be scheduled with the City Planner,the City Engineer
(or their designee), the Building Commissioner, the Health Agent, Tree Warden
and any other departments that may be necessary. The Owner shall submit a
construction schedule at the time of the pre-construction conference. The schedule
shall include a description of how construction will be phased and staged and what
the impacts will be to the sidewalks and roadways.
6. Traffic& Circulation
a. To ensure that safe vehicular, bicyclist, and pedestrian circulation is maintained
throughout construction, applicant shall submit to the City Planner, prior to
issuance of a Building Permit,a plan detailing site access for construction vehicles,
material delivery, debris removal, and any other vehicular activity associated with
the project's construction.
b. The developer shall coordinate construction activities with the City Engineer.
c. The developer shall contribute $8,000.00 to the City of Salem Transportation
Enhancement Fund (TEF), commensurate to the project's impact on the City's
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transportation network, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The TEF
will be used by the city for transportation network services relating to infrastructure
and or operation of the transportation network.
d. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit a bicycle parking
plan to the City Planner for review and approval. The bicycle parking plan shall at
minimum include 8 long term spaces and 4 short term spaces in accordance with
the City of Salem Bicycle Parking Guidelines.
7. Landscaping
a. An as built landscaping plan accompanied with a letter from a Registered
Landscape Architect or certified arborist certifying compliance of the landscaping
with the approved plan shall be submitted to the City Planner prior to issuance of
the Certificate of Occupancy.
b. Maintenance of all landscaping on the site shall be the responsibility of the
Applicant,its successors or assigns,and any tree or shrub that does not survive shall
be replaced.
8. Maintenance
a. Refuse removal,ground maintenance,and snow removal shall be the responsibility
of the applicant. "Refuse removal" includes recycling, which shall be the
responsibility of the owner, successors, or assigns. The owner shall provide
adequate facilities to ensure all users are able to recycle their trash. Owner is to
enter into a contract with a company of the owner's choice to arrange pick-up of
recyclable material.A copy of this contract is to be submitted to the City Engineer.
b. Refuse shall be collected no fewer than two times a week.
c. Refuse shall be stored exclusively within the building.
d. Winter snow in excess of snow storage areas on the site shall be removed off-site.
9. Affordable Housing
a. One (1) housing unit shall be set aside as affordable housing units. The Applicant
shall place an Affordable Housing Restriction on this one (1) housing unit in the
form acceptable to the Commonwealth Department of Housing and Community
Development(DHCD). The restrictions shall be in accordance with the eligibility
criteria for DHCD's Subsidized Housing Inventory for the purpose of ensuring that
the one (1) dwelling housing unit will be restricted as affordable housing for
households whose annual incomes are sixty percent(60%) or less of Area Median
Income ("Low Income Households") with a sales or rental price affordable to said
households as determined by DHCD for a period of ninety-nine(99)years from the
date of the original conveyance. The Affordable Housing Restriction(s) shall be
registered with the Essex South Registry of Deeds.
b. Affordable Housing Units must be constructed and ready for occupancy at a
proportion of one(1) affordable unit for every ten(10) certificates of occupancy
released for the market rate units. Ready for occupancy means that 1. The
affordable units have a certificate of occupancy, 2. The Affordable Housing
Restriction has been registered with the Essex South Registry of Deeds and 3. The
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lottery has been completed pursuant to Section III of the DHCD Comprehensive
Permit Guidelines.
10. Fire Department
a. All work shall comply with the requirements of the Salem Fire Department.
11. Building Inspector
a. All work shall comply with the requirements of the Salem Building Inspector.
12. Board of Health
The owner shall comply with the following specific conditions issued by the Board of
Health:
a. The individual presenting the plan to the Board of Health must notify the Health
Agent of the name, address, and telephone number of the project (site) manager
who will be on site and directly responsible for the construction of the project.
b. If a DEP tracking number is issued for this site under the Massachusetts
Contingency Plan, no structure shall be constructed until the Licensed Site
Professional responsible for the site meets the DEP standards for the proposed use.
c. A copy of the Licensed Asbestos Inspector's Report must be sent to the Health
Agent.
d. A copy of the Demolition Notice sent to the DEP,Form BWPAO6,must be sent to
the Health Agent.
e. The developer shall adhere to a drainage plan as approved by the City Engineer.
f. The developer shall employ a licensed pesticide applicator to exterminate the area
prior to construction, demolition, and/or blasting and shall send a copy of the
exterminator's invoice to the Health Agent.
g. The developer shall maintain the area free from rodents throughout construction.
h. The developer shall submit to the Health Agent a written plan for dust control and
street sweeping which will occur during construction.
i. The developer shall submit to the Health Agent a written plan for containment and
removal of debris, vegetative waste, and unacceptable excavation material
generated during demolition and/or construction.
j. In accordance with Board of Health Regulation#7,the developer shall ensure that
the trash contractor offer mandatory recycling to the development.
k. The Fire Department must approve the plan regarding access for fire fighting.
1. Noise levels from the resultant establishment(s)generated by operations, including
but not limited to refrigeration and heating, shall not increase the broadband sound
level by more than 10 dB(A) above the ambient levels measured at the property
line.
in. The developer shall disclose in writing to the Health Agent the origin of any fill
material needed for the project.
n. The resultant establishment shall dispose of all waste materials resulting from its
operation in an environmentally sound manner as described to the Board of Health.
o. The developer shall notify the Health Agent when the project is complete for final
inspection and confirmation that above conditions have been met.
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13. City Engineer& Utilities
Prior to Engineering sign off on the Building Permit, the applicant shall provide the
following to the City Engineer for review and acceptance. The City Engineer may require
a peer review of materials submitted in connection with Conditions 13.a-e, at the
applicant's expense.
a. Provide a site plan, stamped by a MA Professional Civil Engineer(hereinafter
referred to as "the Engineer"), showing existing and proposed utilities:
i. Water
1. Existing
a. Licensed plumber to complete building inspection to locate all water
lines (noting location, size and material) connected to the building(s).
The Engineer shall incorporate this information in the site plan, along
with the water lines (location, size,material)in the abutting street(s).
b. If reuse is proposed, a formal letter from a licensed plumber is required
confirming pipe is adequate for reuse.
c. If reuse is not proposed, services shall be cut and capped at main in the
street, in accordance with City Building Demolition Regulations. Tee
service connections shall be removed from the main and replaced with a
minimum of 4 feet of new CLDI class 52 piece of pipe using repair
clamp that may need to be mechanical restrained.
d. Provide existing water demand peak flow.
2. Proposed
a. The Engineer shall provide a letter stating that the City watermains that
serve the proposed development have adequate flow and pressure.
Back-up data, including engineering calculations and the results of
hydrant flow tests (within one year), shall be included in the letter.
b. Provide proposed water demand peak flows.
c. Provide detailed information on the water meter location in the building
that demonstrates clear access for future maintenance and that no other
connections (tees) exist before the City's main meter. (Note that a
horseshoe connection is not allowed.)Provide plumbing plans.
d. Separate fire and domestic services (1 inch minimum) are required with
valves on each service at the main for the fire and large domestic
services (4 inch and above) and on the sidewalk for smaller domestic
services (less than 4 inch).
e. A minimum of 4 feet separation shall be maintained between the
domestic and fire services.
f. Water pipe material shall be copper type k(1 to 2 inch services) or
CLDI class 52 (4 inch and above)
g. All water gate valves shall be open right.
h. Water taps shall be completed using a saddle to ensure a tight
connection.
i. Length of water service connection shall be minimized and connected
directly from the main to the building perpendicularly.
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j. Provide fire sprinkler system design(note a backflow preventer is
required).
k. Identify if an irrigation system will be installed. A backflow preventer
will be required for an irrigation system is installed,provide location of
backflow device.
1. If proposed service is only one diameter smaller than the City water
main, a tee connection will be required. A triple gate configuration may
also be required if the City Engineer determines that the existing valves
on the City water main at that location do not provide adequate control.
m. A containment backflow prevention device will be required.
n. The Licensed Plumber and/or Fire Protection Engineer shall complete
and submit the Backflow Prevention Device Design Data Sheet for each
proposed device.
o. Horizontal Separation: Whenever possible sewers shall be laid at a
minimum of at least 10 feet, horizontally, from any existing or proposed
water main and services. Should local conditions prevent a lateral
separation of 10 feet, a sewer may be laid closer than 10 feet to a water
main and/or service if:
i. It is laid in a separate trench, or if,
ii. It is laid in the same trench with the water mains and/or services
located at one side on a bench of undisturbed earth, and if,
iii. In either case the elevation of the top (crown) of the sewer is at
least 18-inches below the bottom(invert) of the water main and/or
service.
p. Vertical Separation: Whenever sewers must cross under water mains
and/or services,the sewer shall be laid at such an elevation that the top
of the sewer is at least 18-inches below the bottom of the water main.
When the elevation of the sewer cannot be varied to meet the above
requirements, the water main shall be relocated to provide this
separation or re-constructed with mechanical joint pipe for a distance of
10 feet on each side of the sewer. One full length of water main and/or
services should be centered over the sewer so that both joints will be as
far from the sewer as possible.
q. When it is not feasible to obtain horizontal and/or vertical separation as
stipulated above, as determined by the City engineer,both the water
main and sewer shall be constructed of mechanical joint cement lined
ductile iron pipe or other equivalent based on water-tightness and
structural soundness. Both pipes shall be pressure tested by an approved
method to assure water-tightness.
ii. Sewer
1. Existing
a. Licensed plumber to complete building inspection to locate all sewer lines
(noting location, size and material) connected to the existing building(s).
Engineer shall incorporate this information on the site plan, along with the
sewer lines(location,size,material)in the abutting street(s).
b. Dye testing of all pipes leaving the building(s)shall be performed to confirm
connectivity to sewer lines in the abutting street(s).
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c. If reuse is proposed, Closed-Circuit Television(CCTV) inspection of sewer
service will be required along with a letter from the Engineer stating that the
sewer service is adequate for reuse.
d. If reuse is not proposed, services shall be cut and capped at the City main in
the street.
e. Provide existing sewer discharge peak flows.
f. Sump pump or roof drain connections to the sewer are not allowed and shall
be redirected by the applicant at the applicant's expense.
2. Proposed
a. The Engineer shall provide a letter to the City Engineer stating that the
City sewer system to serve the proposed development has adequate
condition and capacity to accommodate proposed flows. Back-up
data, including engineering calculations and the results of all sewer
inspections and existing sewer flow measurements, shall be included
in the letter. Additionally, cleaning and CCTV inspections of the sewer
main based on the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program(PACP)
standards will be required showing the full circumference of the pipe.
City Engineer to determine CCTV limits. A copy of the video and
logs shall be submitted with the letter. Any deficiency identified in the
system, shall be corrected by the applicant, at the applicant's expense,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b. Provide proposed sewer discharge peak flows.
c. Sewer pipe material shall be PVC SDR 35.
d. Illicit connections of sewer to drain system not allowed.
e. Sump pump or roof drain connections to the sewer are not allowed.
£ All proposed structures within the public right of way shall have
extended bases.
iii. Other Utilities
1. Existing
a. Provide information(location, size material) of existing gas,
electrical and telecommunication services on site plan.
2. Proposed
a. Provide location of proposed gas services and all electrical and
telecommunication conduits on site and in the City right-of-way.
b. A petition for grant of location through the City Council is required
for all relocation, size increase or new electrical and
telecommunications conduits within the City right-of-way.
c. All structures to be installed in public right of way(including
sidewalks) shall be H-20 rated.
b. Provide a grading and drainage plan, stamped by the Engineer, showing how the
runoff from impervious surfaces will be captured and kept on the private
property as required by federal, state and local regulations:
i. Stormwater/Drainage
1. Existing
a. Licensed plumber to complete building inspection to locate all drain
lines (location, size and material) connected to the existing
building(s) (including,but not limited to, sump pumps and roof
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drains). The Engineer shall incorporate this information on the plan,
along with the drain lines (location, size, material) in the abutting
street(s).
b. Dye testing of all pipes leaving the building(s) shall be performed to
confirm connectivity to drain lines in the abutting street(s).
c. If reuse is proposed CCTV inspection of drain service will be
required along with a letter from the Engineer stating that the drain
service is adequate for reuse. Reuse only allowed if demonstrated
that management of stormwater on site is not possible.
d. If reuse is not proposed, services shall be cut and capped at the main
in the street.
2. Proposed
a. The Engineer shall provide a completed Massachusetts Stormwater
Handbook Checklist&Report.
b. Perform any necessary field investigations, including soil testing,
prior to completing the stormwater design to provide complete
understanding of runoff/stormwater management. Result of field
investigations shall be included with Stormwater Report,
c. Provide all calculations and plans (such as drainage areas, flow paths,
etc.) from the Engineer in designing the stormwater system(s).
d. If 100%recharge to groundwater cannot be obtained, the Engineer
shall provide a letter to the City Engineer documenting the constraints
limiting recharge as well as stating that the City drain system to serve
the proposed development has adequate condition and capacity to
accommodate proposed flows. Back-up data, including engineering
calculations and the results of all drain inspections and existing drain
flow measurements, shall be included in the letter. When evaluating
the available capacity of the City's drainage infrastructure to receive
proposed stormwater runoff from the project, the evaluation may be
performed by either delineating the drainage area to the proposed
location of connection to the City's infrastructure and using the
NRCC 1-year design storm or installing flow meters in the drain and
capturing flow measurements for a rainfall event in excess of 2.7
inches in 24 hours. Additionally, cleaning and CCTV inspections of
the City drain based on PACP standards will be required showing the
full circumference of the pipe. City Engineer to determine CCTV
limits. A copy of the video and logs shall be submitted with the
letter. Any deficiency identified in the system, shall be corrected by
the applicant, at the applicant's expense,to the satisfaction of the
Engineering Department.
e. If a connection to the City drainage system is proposed, demonstrate
that the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4)requirements
have been met. At a minimum,non-roof runoff must receive 80%
TSS removal.
f. Connection of site drainage to catch basins is not allowed.
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g. Stormwater discharge from private property to City property not
allowed(e.g. downspouts, sump pumps cannot splash to sidewalks).
h. Connection of storm drainage to City sewer system not allowed.
i. All proposed structures within the public right of way shall have
extended bases.
ii. Gradiniz
1. Existing and proposed elevations/contours shall be included on site
plans and/or grading and drainage plans. If plans indicate a change in
elevation of more than two feet, a Drainage Alteration Permit is
required. Per Chapter 38, Article VI. The"application"for this is a
letter(and associated plans/calculations) signed and stamped by the
applicant's engineer stating and demonstrating that the"conditions for
issuance"have been met. Here is an excerpt from the ordinance:
"...ensure that the proposed grade changes will not adversely affect
existing drainage and groundwater conditions, which would affect the
public health, safety and welfare of any public way or adjoining real
property."
c. Provide a site layout and materials plan:
i. Connection to City sidewalks/roads—follow MassDOT standard.
ii. New sidewalks along property frontage shall comply with state code
CMR 521. Cross slopes shall be designed to 1.5%max(with 0.5%
construction tolerance). Granite curb shall be removed and reset as
determined by City Engineer. When an accessible ramp is being proposed
as part of the sidewalk replacement, a reciprocal ramp shall also be
proposed on the opposite side of the street.
iii. If public trees are proposed to be removed, applicant shall review and
comply with City Ordinance Chapter 43, Article III.
iv. Excavation within the drip line of the canopy of a public shade tree
requires a permit. Refer to City Ordinance Chapter 43: Trees. Permit
application available on the Tree Commission's webpage of the City of
Salem's Website https://www.salem.com/tree-commission. Additionally,
refer to City Ordinance Chapter 43: Trees, Article IV.—Protected Tree
Preservation for"Protected Tree" definition and permitting requirements
associated with this classification of tree.
V. If any protected tree is proposed to be removed, applicant shall obtain a
Protected Tree Removal Permit prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
Refer to City Ordinance Chapter 43: Article IV.
vi. Before any lot or area may be used as a parking lot for the
accommodation of more than two vehicles,plans shall be submitted to
determine compliance with prevailing standards for entry and exit
provisions, curbing and drainage per Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-
62.
vii. The impervious surface area of a parking lot, and all entrance and exit
drives, shall be set back a minimum of two (2) feet from all lot lines per
Zoning Ordinance Section 5.1.6.2. This buffer/set back shall consist of a
pervious surface.
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viii. Curb cuts openings shall be minimum 12 feet and not exceed 20 feet
(residential) or 30 feet(commercial)per Zoning Ordinance Section
5.1.5.6.
ix. Identify snow storage locations on the plans both during construction and
for future use.
d. Provide an erosion control plan:
i. Show erosion control protection and truck wash exit area(with detail)to
ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
ii. Provide catch basin silt sacks in the catch basins adjacent to/receiving
runoff from the site.
iii. Provide information on how dewatering of utility trenches will be
handled during construction, including treatment and location of potential
discharge.
e. Temporary water for construction use:
i. Provide information on proposed source of water for demolition and
construction activities.
ii. Temporary hydrant use is only allowed for demolition or short
construction periods (less than 1 month). For water use longer than 1
month, a temporary connection will be required.
iii. An RPZ backflow preventor device and a Neptune water meter with an e-
coder register head that measures in cubit feet will be required and shall
be provided by the contractor.
iv. Submit detailed sketch of proposed temporary hydrant use or connection.
14. Clerk of the Works
a. A Clerk of the Works shall be provided by the City,at the expense of the Applicant,
their successors or assigns, as it is deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
Accordingly, it is the understanding of the Board, the City Planner, the City
Engineer, and the Applicant,that the Clerk of the Works is expected to oversee and
review all civil and site improvements related to the Project, including, but not
necessarily limited to:
i. All utility cut and caps related to the City's Demolition Permit;
ii. All new utility installations;
iii. All connections to, extensions of, or improvements to publicly owned
infrastructure both on the Applicant's site or withing the City's right of way
and any on-site stormwater or wastewater systems;
iv. All new installations or modifications to existing pavement, sidewalk, and
curbing; and
v. All conditions placed on the project by an Order of Conditions from the
Salem Conservation Commission.
b. The Clerk of the Works shall review and approve all proposed, or approved,
changes to the original Planning Board decision.
c. The Applicant shall submit a construction plan that includes a detailed sequence
and schedule of all construction activities related to the Clerk of the Works'
purview. Once the construction plan is approved, it shall be used to create a Task
Order for the Clerk of the Works.
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d. No work, including blasting, demolition, excavation, and grading shall start before
an approved task order for the Clerk of the Works' services has been agreed upon
and approved by all parties.
15. Construction Practices
a. All construction shall be carried out in accordance with the following conditions:
i. All provisions in the City of Salem's Code of Ordinance,Chapter 22,Noise
Control, shall be strictly adhered to.
ii. 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 demolition and
construction of the project.
iii. Drilling and blasting shall be limited to Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM
until 5:00 PM. There shall be no drilling, blasting or rock hammering on
Saturdays, Sundays, or state and federal holidays. Blasting shall be
undertaken in accordance with all local and state regulations.
iv. All construction and staging 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.
v. Prior to issuance of a demolition, foundation, or building permit, the
Applicant shall provide a detailed construction vehicle access, schedule,
and traffic plan for review and approval by the Director of Traffic&Parking
vi. Any roadways, driveways, sidewalks, or landscaping damaged during
construction shall be restored to their original condition by the applicant.
vii. All construction vehicles shall be cleaned prior to leaving the site so that
they do not leave dirt and/or debris on surrounding roadways as they leave
the site.
viii. All construction shall be performed in accordance with the Rules and
Regulations of the Planning Board,and in accordance with any and all rules,
regulations and ordinances of the City of Salem.
ix. All construction vehicles left overnight at the site, must be located
completely on the site.
x. Should contaminated materials be encountered onsite, all construction shall
take place under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Site
Professional in compliance with the rules and regulations of the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
xi. The applicant shall promptly notify the Board of Health of any
environmental condition encountered during construction that may
adversely impact the abutters to the site.
16. As-built Plans
a. As-built Plans, stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer, shall be reviewed
and approved by the Clerk of the Works, then submitted to the Department of
Planning and Community Development and Department of Public Services prior to
the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
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b. The As-Built plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer in an electronic file
format suitable for the City's use and approved by the City Engineer, prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
c. A completed tie card, a blank copy (available at the Engineering Department) and
a certification signed and stamped by the design engineer,stating that the work was
completed in substantial compliance with the design drawing must be submitted to
the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy; as well as,
any subsequent requirements by the City Engineer.
17.Violations
a. Violations of any condition contained herein 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.
Record of Vote
The following members of the Planning Board voted six (6) in favor and zero (0) opposed to
approve the Site Plan Review application subject to the above-stated terms and conditions: Chair
Bill Griset, Tom Furey, Sarah Tarbet, Todd Waller, Carole Hamilton, and Zach Caunter.
I hereby certify that a copy of this decision and plans has been filed with the City Clerk and copies are on file with
the Planning Board. The Site Plan Review and Municipal or Religious Reuse 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,and 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 is recorded on the owner's
Certificate of Title. The owner or applicant,his successors or assigns,shall pay the fee for recording or registering.
William Griset
Chair
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