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Why it matters: The plan implements a condition of the special permit issued in Case No. 2310 (July 2023) for the new hospital facility; it includes two takings and discontinuances of right‑of‑way and a proposed redesign of the Hospital Road–Murray Hill Road intersection so that an SU‑30 single‑unit truck and a fire truck can turn without crossing into opposing traffic lanes. The plan will require the city to take roughly 290 square feet at the intersection to permit the widening.

Staff (Michelle Ferguson) reminded the board that the special permit for the hospital project included site‑work conditions requiring reconstruction of Hospital Road between Savin Street and Murray Hill Road and reconfiguration in the Savin Street area to locate a sidewalk and a bus pullover. Ferguson said sheet 3 of the submitted plans shows the Hospital Road–Murray Hill Road intersection that would be reconstructed. The work will require the DPW Commission authority to alter the right‑of‑way; under state law the DPW must refer such a petition to the Planning Board for a recommendation.

Ferguson said the city engineer has reviewed the plan and recommended approval. The board’s recommendation to DPW is to approve the plan as shown, including the two takings and the realignment, but only after approval by the city engineer, city solicitor and city council for transfers or abandonments of public land. The city council involvement is required because the project includes transfer of public land to a private entity and the taking of private land for public purposes.

Ken Antonucci moved to recommend DPW approval of the plan with the specified takings and realignment, subject to the other entities’ approvals; Stephanie Stone seconded. Board members then recorded a roll‑call voice vote in which members present voted yes and the motion passed. Ferguson said the plan will later return to the Planning Board as an Approval‑Not‑Required plan updating prior endorsed plans (the Malden Community Parcels and Hallmark Health System parcel).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Board September 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning Board recommended that the DPW Commission approve two takings and realignment of Hospital Road related to the hospital development, conditioned on approvals by the city engineer, city solicitor and city council; the plan includes a 290‑square‑foot taking and redesign to accommodate large trucks and emergency vehicles.","taxTitle","Malden City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",5722,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5988303,"Planning board endorses ANR plan splitting Overlook Ridge parcel; Malden portion totals about 12,807 sq ft",170,1468000,1638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772219-c77709abe6576bec4a88567577c72ebb&start=1468&end=1638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772219-c77709abe6576bec4a88567577c72ebb/thumbnail_1468000.jpg","/articles/5988303/Malden-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Planning-board-endorses-ANR-plan-splitting-Overlook-Ridge-parcel-Malden-portion-totals-about-12807-sq-ft","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5988303-662c915b733b714bfff945c8ff93e630/orig.mp4?Expires=1775688472&Signature=Dl-dpGiYQ1SpRldGuTDVkbLVNBfrvqI6KnwV~mAKnglQ26qXVKz0rtu~LYokHaQY9mawSLAkykj42Z1dG3Aox0mhZnggshTqHj2RGU0lBMCzGIY4ZsdGwGwv7q9cDfRgsmYjY0QIrxB9NvxaP-vRBi~Kwrlt6XRGX0Q2VtBHnll7qkLMS9QSGOxgW0woLHtp65wPkKoYZwmQgUblnt20UPUJPUWYFx~uspalalK0aRrkGFiczYQoNzL0dbp7U8JljhQLfHVMxv9j~67iLUC3jnkQYQu9PIXrwSI53kPM1I8s6bAQHdvwzMpDcNijQezbg2uW~osm39Hlp1JOXPGdvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malden Planning Board on Sept. 10 voted to approve and authorize the chair to endorse an Approval‑Not‑Required (ANR) plan that splits a parcel related to Overlook Ridge Drive, formally creating two parcels — one with frontage on Overlook Ridge Drive and one with frontage on Salem Street. The motion to allow the chair to endorse the ANR plan passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: The ANR filing is not a subdivision but is a procedural endorsement under the Subdivision Control Law that clears the plan for recording. The split creates two parcels; most of the land lies in Revere, and a portion in Malden measures approximately 12,807 square feet. The parcels are not proposed as buildable lots and are intended to be part of the new Overlook Ridge Drive roadway when it is realigned.

Staff (Michelle Ferguson) summarized a July 24, 2025 cover letter from the petitioner’s attorney explaining the plan and noted that Revere has already signed the plan. Ferguson said the Malden portion is approximately 12,807 square feet and that the plan is straightforward: the parcels meet frontage requirements to join a public way, so a full subdivision review is not required.

Ken Antonucci moved that the chair be authorized to approve and endorse the ANR plan; Pat Hayes seconded. There were no questions from board members and the motion carried on a voice vote. The endorsement permits the plan to be recorded and will be used for future right‑of‑way work related to Overlook Ridge Drive.","The Planning Board authorized the chair to endorse an Approval‑Not‑Required plan that splits a parcel mostly in Revere into two parts, including a 12,807‑square‑foot piece in Malden intended for future roadway realignment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5988308,"Planning board grants TIS waiver for proposed 12‑unit Salem Street project, with condition",350,977000,1327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772219-c77709abe6576bec4a88567577c72ebb&start=977&end=1327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772219-c77709abe6576bec4a88567577c72ebb/thumbnail_977000.jpg","/articles/5988308/Malden-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Planning-board-grants-TIS-waiver-for-proposed-12unit-Salem-Street-project-with-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5988308-50bed69f33950dc9a3187dda3e89910f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775688472&Signature=UwVFXeIZfdbbCeKiIWFRPPPi1WLal8bqcktzBW68bOweDNjy8UMK3j~ZxU08HdoWRQQLsTqz~qEFm0qtdTnD4~86uaNTMSKyAccFn4xEnhiaLJHqrGH3nd6sNg53AgFBXKl7Ky7O5ARSIElQRrsNlOSZ5VDBRk~Ac09YKs0W8NmIg37Tjywr8bwKW741W0nhzEttuvKAP467uC~8Cf7Fi1Jr8IiT7fCZz93ereM~HO~8uED-GetnZDBG3Luo8MB9zrXt0Vs2m4Fn9fHl62uTt5F0HFFgnkE4vFb9i0aqrVX7CxaEY0USua4VrufiPbXTXCCpo~91RefGmIGnw1W98A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malden Planning Board on Sept. 10 granted a waiver of its traffic impact study (TIS) filing requirement for a proposed 12‑unit residential project at 105 Salem Street, provided the petitioner submits sight‑distance calculations and analysis for city peer review prior to the special‑permit hearing. The vote was by voice; the motion to grant the waiver with that condition passed.

Why it matters: Planning Board rules (Section E(9)) require a TIS for projects of this size. Granting a waiver speeds the application process for the petitioner but keeps one technical review step — sight‑distance analysis — to be completed and reviewed before the public special‑permit hearing.

Michelle Ferguson, presenting for staff, said the petitioner, Volunteers of America, Massachusetts, through Michael Whitmore of Roundel 47, submitted a memorandum requesting the waiver dated Aug. 4, 2025. The board forwarded the request to its peer reviewer, BSC Group, which issued an initial peer review (dated Sept. 9, 2025) and a follow‑up peer review (dated Sept. 10, 2025). BSC noted several comments had been addressed by revised materials and recommended approval of the TIS waiver after submission of the remaining items.

A remaining technical item is site‑distance and intersection sight‑distance analysis at the site exit on Salem Street; Ferguson said the petitioner agreed to provide that analysis in advance of the special‑permit hearing so the city peer reviewer can evaluate it. Emergency‑vehicle access was raised; Deputy Fire Chief James Dockery reviewed the site plan and wrote on Sept. 10, 2025, “we do not foresee any issues regarding fire department apparatus access to the building.” After the fire department memo, BSC Group reviewer Amy Allen wrote that, “Since the fire department reviewed and found it acceptable, we do not need to review turning movement figure.”

Ferguson told the board that other peer‑review comments had been resolved: a parking space that could have allowed a passenger vehicle to back onto the sidewalk was removed, and the proposed van‑accessible handicap parking stall was revised to address prior concerns.

Ken Antonucci moved to grant the requested TIS waiver with the condition that the petitioner provide the sight‑distance calculations and analysis to BSC Group prior to the special‑permit hearing; Diane Chuha seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote. The board did not decide the special permit itself; Ferguson said the special‑permit public hearing is expected next month and will include the full site plan and required analyses for review.","The Malden Planning Board granted a waiver of its traffic impact study requirement for a proposed 12‑unit building at 105 Salem Street, conditioning approval on submission of sight‑distance calculations for city peer review before the special‑permit hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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