Planning Board - Regular Meeting
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- Government Body
- Planning Board
- Meeting Type
- Planning Board
- Location
- Salem, MA
- Meeting Date
- February 19, 2026
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Start free trial8 Harrison Road (Map 31, Lot 327), 9 Harrison Road (Map 31, Lot 340), 262 Loring Ave (Map 31, Lot 1), and 266 Loring Ave (Map 31, Lot 341), Salem, MA
Applicant: Joseph Correnti, Esq. f/b/o AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Joseph Correnti, Esq. f/b/o AvalonBay Communities, Inc. for the property located at 8 Harrison Road (Map 31, Lot 327), 9 Harrison Road (Map 31, Lot 340), 262 Loring Ave (Map 31, Lot 1), and 266 Loring Ave (Map 31, Lot 341) in the R1 (Residential One Family), RC (Residential Conservation), SGO (Smart Growth Overlay District), ECOD (Entrance Corridor Overlay District), and C-ROD (Coastal Resiliency Overlay District) Zoning Districts for Smart Growth Overlay District Plan Review and C-ROD Site Plan Review in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 7.4 Smart Growth Overlay District, Section 8.9 Coastal Resiliency Overlay District Site Plan Review, and Section 37 of the Salem Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management Permit. Specifically, the applicant proposes to construct a residential building consisting of 340 units, an above-level parking garage with 524 parking spaces, and two enclosed outdoor courtyards. The proposed work also includes an approximately half-acre central landscaped common, extension of the existing Harrison Road, and connection to the Forest River Conservation Trailhead. This project is the first phase of a multi-phase project known collectively as the Forest River Residences, to be located at 8 Harrison Road (Map 31, Lot 327), 9 Harrison Road (Map 31, Lot 340), 262 Loring Ave (Map 31, Lot 1), and 266 Loring Ave (Map 31, Lot 341).
45 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA (Map 25, Lot 653)
Applicant: Scott Grover, Esq. f/b/o ZXE, LLC Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Scott Grover, Esq. f/b/o ZXE, LLC for the property located at 45 Jefferson Avenue (Map 25, Lot 653) in the Industrial, Coastal Resiliency Overlay District, and Entrance Corridor Overlay District Zoning Districts for Site Plan Review in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review, Section 8.9 Coastal Resiliency Overlay District Site Plan Review, and Section 37 of the Salem Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management Permit. Specifically, the applicant proposes to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new four-story and approximately 100,000 square-foot self-storage facility. The proposed building includes 735 total storage units, with 721 units in the interior and 14 units accessible from the exterior. Additional site improvements proposed include 11 parking spaces, a two-way driveway, and a two-lane drive aisle around the front and side of the facility. *Agenda revised to include request to continue to the March 5th, 2026, meeting*
15 Crosby Street, Salem, MA (Map 8, Lot 44)
Applicant: Scott Grover, Esq., f/b/o 15 Crosby LLC Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Scott Grover f/b/o 15 Crosby LLC for a Definitive Subdivision Plan in accordance with the Salem Subdivision Regulations to allow the subdivision of one existing lot into two lots as shown on the plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan of 15 Crosby Street in Salem, MA" and dated August 18, 2025. The proposed development is located at 15 Crosby Street (Map 8, Lot 44). The applicant also requests a waiver of frontage requirements of the Subdivision Control Law for the property located at 15 Crosby Street (Map 8, Lot 44). Specifically, the applicant requests the waiver of frontage requirement for Lot B. *Agenda revised to include request to continue to the March 5th, 2026, meeting*
248 Highland Ave and 232-234 Highland Ave, Salem, MA (Map 8, Lot 119 and Map 8, Lot 120)
Applicant: 248 Highland Ave, LLC Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of 248 Highland Ave, LLC for the property located at 248 Highland Ave (Map 8, Lot 119) and 232-234 Highland Ave (Map 8, Lot 120) in the B2 (Business Highway), R1 (Residential One-Family), and ECOD (Entrance Corridor Overlay District) Zoning Districts for Site Plan Review and a Drive-Through Facilities Special Permit in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review and Section 6.7 Drive-Through Facilities. Specifically, the applicant proposes to renovate an existing 595-square-foot Dunkin Donuts building by removing one of the two existing drive-through windows and relocating the customer walk-up window. No expansion of the building is proposed. The applicant also proposes removing one of the two existing drive-through lanes and adding five (5) additional parking spaces, for a total of 11 parking spaces. Other site improvements include relocation of landscaped islands and a proposed sidewalk between customer parking and the building.