Planning Board - Regular Meeting
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- Government Body
- Planning Board
- Meeting Type
- Planning Board
- Location
- Salem, MA
- Meeting Date
- March 26, 2026
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Start free trial50 Washington Street, Salem, MA (Map 34, Lots 23 & 23-1)
Applicant: Beacon Communities Services LLC Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Beacon Communities Services LLC for the Tabernacle Congregational Church property located 50 Washington Street (Map 34, Lots 23 & 23-1) in the B5 (Central Development) Zoning District for Site Plan Review and a Special Permit in accordance with the following sections of the Salem Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.5 Site Plan Review and Section 7.3 Planned Unit Development Special Permit. Specifically, the applicant proposes to renovate the existing building and construct two (2) additions within the existing parking lots to create 48 studio apartments for veterans. The project includes nine (9) car parking spaces as well as other site improvements, including utilities and landscaping. Existing church uses will be maintained within the building. Requested continuance to April 23, 2026.
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.
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.
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), Salem, MA
Applicant: Joseph C. 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).
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), Salem, MA
Applicant: Joseph C. Correnti, Esq. f/b/o WinnDevelopment Companies, LLC Description: A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of Joseph C. Correnti, Esq. f/b/o WinnDevelopment Companies, LLC 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, and Section 37 of the Salem Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management Permit. Specifically, the applicant proposes a total of up to 145 dwelling units through the adaptive reuse of three (3) existing Salem State University South Campus buildings (Harrington, Academic, and Alumni buildings) and the construction of one (1) new four-story residential building along Harrison Road. No changes are proposed to the footprints of the existing buildings. Site improvements will also include approximately 159 off-street surface parking spots and a connective network of landscaped common areas and pedestrian paths. This project is the second phase of a two-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).