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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
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October 4. 2017
Decision
City of Salem Board of Appeals
Petition of EAST REGIMENT BEER CO. seeking a special permit per,Sec. 3.0 Table of User of the Salem
Zoning Ordinance, to allow a microbrewery with a tasting room and outdoor seating area at the property of
30 CHURCH STREET(Map 35 Lot 445)(B-5 Zoning District).
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on September 20,2017 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, § 11
and the hearing was closed on that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present:
Rebecca Curran(Chair), Peter A. Copelas (Vice-Chau),Mike Duffy,Jimmy Tsitsinos, and Tom Watkins.
The Petitioner seeks a Special Permit per Sec. 3.0 Table of Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, to allow a
microbrewery with a tasting room and outdoor seating area.
Statements of fact:
1. In the petition date-stamped July 25, 2017, the Petitioner requested a special permit per Sec. 3.0 Table
of Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, to allow a microbrewery with a tasting room and outdoor
seating area.
2. Attorney Scott Grover and Scott Perry, owner of East Regiment Beer Company presented the
petition.
3. The petitioner is proposing to place the microbrewery in the basement of the building and a year-
round outdoor seating area. The proposed outdoor seating area will be located adjacent to the
building on the east side and be approximately +/- 915 square feet.
4. The property is located in the B-5 Zoning District.
5. The petitioner is proposing a microbrewery with a tasting room and outdoor seating area in an
existing mixed-use structure. Other uses within the building include a pizza restaurant and
professional offices.
G. The petitioner has registered with the FDA and has received the federal brewer's license required for
this use. The ABCC of Massachusetts has reviewed the building and the state licensed is pending the
decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
7. The proposed microbrewery will be a three (3) barrel system and the product will be kegged at this
location.
8. The petitioner will be contracting with a compost hauler to remove spent grain from the location. No
trash will be stored outside.
9. The petitioner is proposing to use a high efficiency system to limit the amount of water used as much
as possible.
10. The basement unit of the building is approximately+/- 1,500 square feet.
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11. The outdoor patio is proposed. to be on property that is owned by the Salem Redevelopment
Authority. At the public hearing, the petitioner acknowledged that they will need to go before the
Salem Redevelopment Authority for permission to use this public planting strip for the proposed
outdoor seating area.
12. The proposed hours of operation for the microbrewery is 6am -12am seven (7) days a week and
public hours of operation are proposed to be between 12pm and 12am seven (7) days a week.
13. The petitioner is proposing to use the existing tight-of-way next to the building off of Church Street
as a short term loading area for the business. The loading required for this business will not have a
negative effect on traffic or circulation.
14. Two (2) members of the public expressed concern about additional noise that may come from the
proposed outdoor patio area as a result of this business.
15. The petitioner expressed that there are other offices within the building with late hours of operation,
and the brewery does not want to negatively impact these businesses or neighbors. The business will
not be hosting live music outside or playing loud music that will negatively impact the surrounding
neighbors.
16. The requested relief, if granted,would allow a microbrewery with a tasting room and outdoor seating
area.
17. At the public hearing, two (2) members of the public spoke in opposition and two (2) members spoke
in favor of the petition.
The Salem Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public heating,
and after thorough review of the petition, including the application narrative and plans, makes the
following findings:
Special Permit Findings:
1. There are social, economic and community needs served by the proposal as the petitioner is
proposing a use an underutilized space that will help activate this space. Additionally, this business is
offering a unique experience and use in the downtown as there are no other current brewery
businesses in the B-5 downtown district.
2. There will be no impacts to traffic flow and safety, including parking and loading as the property is
located in very close proximity to the MBTA train station and the Church Street parking lot.
3. There will be no impact to the adequacy of utilities and other public services.
4. There will be no impacts on the natural environment,including drainage. ,
5. The proposed use fits within the neighborhood character as the business is located within the
downtown business district.
6. The potential fiscal impact,including impact on City and tax base and employment is positive.
On the basis of the above statements of facts and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals voted five (5)in favor
(Rebecca Curran (Chau),Peter A. Copelas (Vice-Chair),Mike Duffy,Jimmy Tsitsinos,and Tom Watkins) and
none (0) opposed, to approve the special permit to allow a microbrewery with a tasting room and outdoor
seating area subject to the following terms, conditions and safeguards:
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Standard:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues,ordinances,codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the
Building Commissioner.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly
adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction.
5. Exterior finished of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
8. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display
said number so as to be visible from the street.
9. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but
not limited to the Planning Board.
Special Conditions:
1. The outdoor seating area is subject to the approval of the Salem Redevelopment Authority to use the
exterior planter space for the outdoor seating area.
2. No live music shall be played outside.
3. No deliveries shall take place on Church Street.
4. The hours of operation for the microbrewery is Gam-12am seven (7) days a week and public hours of
operation are proposed to be between 12pm and 12am seven (7) days a week.
5. Trash and grain shall not be stored on the exterior of the building.
-Pa C., f
Rebecca Curran,Chair
Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK
Appeal fmm this decision, if any,.shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Masrachusettr General lows Chapter 40A,and shall be filed within 20
days of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk Purruant to the Masrachurettr General Lawr Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or
Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the emifscate of the City Clerk has been fled with the Essex South
Registry of Deeds.
`Plans must be tiled and approved by the Inspector before a permit will be granted.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT? Yes r/ No w
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PERMIT BEEN OBTAINED? Yes No Home Phone # 7�lj 7,3/3
APPLICATION Bus. Phone # 7Sr-73
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TO THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS:
The undersigned herebv applies fora permit to build aceording to the foll9wings ificationg:
Owner's name and address _ �� _,� C
Architect's name .
Mechanic's name and address — 3
Location of building,No.
What is the purpose of building?
Material of building? A i Asbestos?
If a dwelling,for how many families'-
Will
amilies"_Will the building cppfonn to the requirements of the laws
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Estimwed cost lZ,9 Contr tors Lie.No.
Signature of applicant
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PENALTY OF PERJURY.
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APPLICATION FOR
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COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE ARTHUR C. SARGENT. III WARD COUNCILLORS
PRESIDENT
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THOMAS H.FUREY CHERYL A. LAPOINTE ROBERT K.MCCARTHY
WILLIAM H. LEGAULT CITY CLERK HEATHER E.FAMICO
ELAINE F.MILO TODD A.SIEGEL
ARTHUR C.SARGENT, III DAVID W. EPPLEY
July 20, 2015 JOSH H.TURIEL
BETH GERARD
JOSEPH A.O'KEEFE,SR.
Paranormal Salem
30 Church Street
Suite 203
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Ms. Field and Ms. Payne:
At a regular meeting of the Salem City Council, held in the Council Chambers on
Thursday, July 16, 2015 the Council discussed the matter regarding granting you an extension on
the hours for your business and voted to grant you an exemption with the following conditions:
1. The exemption expires on December 31, 2015
2. Limit of 16 people per tour
3. Limit two tours at one time
4. Stay between Church St. and Charter St.
5. No legitimate problems or complaints from other tour guides
6. Additional extension until 11:30 P.M., as granted in the past.
Yours truly,
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ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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Fire Chief
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Licensing
SALEM CITY HALL• 93 WASHINGTON STREET• SALEM, MA 01970-3592 • WWW.SALEM.COM
Certificate No: 12-13 Gas Permit No.: G408-2003
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Salem
Building Electrical Mechanical Permits
This is to Certify that the BUSINESS located at
Dwelling Type
0030 CHURCH STREET in the CITY OF SALEM
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IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY
30 CHURCH STREET UNIT 100
DESIGN THAT MATTERS, INC.
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and
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In accordance with the provision of Chapter 337 of the Acts of 1985 and Chaoter 110, Section 5, of"lass.
General Laws, business certificates shall be in effect for four(4) years from tfie date of issue and shall be
renewed each four years thereafter. A statement under oath must be fried with the town clerk upon
discontinuing, retiring, or withdrawing from such business or partnership.
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Copies of such certificates shall be available at the address at which such business is conducted and shall be
furnished on request during regular business hours to any person who has purchased goods or services from
such business.
Violations are subiect to a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each month during which
such violation cnnnnues.