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84-86 Derby St application STAMPED 3/19/24,11:43 AM about:blank w��atflDiT,f9� CITY &F SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS ? s� fAj f i' n� 98 WASHINGTON STREET,2ND FLOOR 1 i c t tea', SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 fy (, -i1• a �4' Thomas St.Pierre,Director of Inspectional Services Phone:978-619-5641 Daniel Laroe,Staff Planner City of Salem Phone:978-619-5685 Zoning Board of Appeals Application Application ID: ZBA-24-13 Date submitted: March 19, 2024 TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Undersigned represent(s)that they are the owner(s)of a certain parcel of land located at: Address:84 86 DERBY STREET Zoning District: B1 41 An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason(s): Pursuant to Section 3.1D Use Regulations a distillery with tasting room within the B1 Zoning District requires a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Section 3.1.2 of the Zoning Ordinance in order to use the premises as a distillery with tasting room. For this reason,I am requesting: []Variance(s)from provisions of Section of the Zoning Ordinance,specifically from. trueJ A Special Permit under Section 3.1.2 of the Zoning Ordinance in order to use the premises as a distillery with tasting room.of the Zoning Ordinance in order to 3.1.13 Brewery,distillery,or winery with tasting room in B-1 business district L]Appealing a Decision of the Building Inspector: L]Comprehensive Permit: Current Property Use:Retail Are Lot Dimensions Included:Yes The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and allow the project to be constructed as per the plans submitted,as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. Statement of Hardship(for Variances): Statement of Grounds(for Special Permits): Maitland Farm Kitchen & Spirits Zoning Board of Appeals Application 84-86 Derby Street Address about:blank 1/3 3/19124,11:43 AM about:blank Business Neighborhood(B11 Zoning District An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reasons: Applicant proposes to use the premises for a distillery with a tasting room in accordance with Section 10.0 Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem and Section 19C of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Pursuant to Section 3.11) Use Regulations a distillery with tasting room within the B1 Zoning District requires a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. For this reason I am requesting (x)A special permit under Section 3.1.2 of the Zoning Ordinance in order to use the premises as a distillery with tasting room. Commercial Use Current Propel Use Statement of Grounds a. Social,economic,or community needs served by the proposal. i. The proposed distillery fills a need for additional business development in the City of Salem.. The distillery will enhance the current offerings of Maitland Mountain Farm by providing an attractive tasting room serving craft cocktails distilled with ingredients grown at the only commerical farm pursuant to section 3.1B Commercial Farm,Exempt in the City of Salem. The distillery will bring awareness to Maitland Mountain Farm and its mission to educate its patrons on the importance of sustainable growing practices, providing community Members with access to fresh and healthy foods, improving the local economy and environment, and increasing the economic resiliency of the community. b. Traffic flow and safety,including parking and loading. i. The proposed distillery is located in the B1 Zoning District on Derby Street. The current use and structure is historical in nature and does not provide any off-street parking spaces. The proposed distillery is located in a very walkable neighborhood in close proximity to bicycle routes, the Salem Ferry, Pickering Wharf, and South River Parking Garage. There is also the availability of on-street parking meters along Derby Street. Patrons are not likely to utilize vehicles and will walk or bike to the distillery therefore minimal traffic impacts are expected. The distillery will not affect existing traffic levels or have negative impacts on traffic safety. c.Adequacy of utilities and other public services. i. Existing utilities and public services are adequate for the proposed use and consistent with other uses in the area and in the B 1 Zoning District. The stricture is connected to municipal water and sewer services. about:blank 2/3 3/19/24,11:43 AM about:blank d.Impacts on the natural environment,including drainage. i. The proposed distillery will not impact the natural environment or have a significant effect on existing drainage. The applicant plans on creatin; an attractive, comfortable, welcoming environment for patrons with some cosmetic improvements to the building exterior, specifically new signage and a new door, which has already been approved by the Salem Historical Commission. The interior design is shown on the plan submitted. e.Neighborhood character. i. The existing neighborhood is a commercially active area so the proposed distillery will be in harmony with the other nearby business uses and the existing neighborhood character. Other abutting and nearby business uses include a pre-existing non-conforming lodge sgrving alcohol and food, and a pre-existing non-forming restaurant with service of alcoholic beverages. f.Potential fiscal impact,including impact on City tax base and employment. i. The proposed distillery will employ approximately 10 local residents. Additionally, the use will have a positive financial impact on the City&rsquo;s local receipts by generating revenue through various means including but not limited to real estate taxes, building permit fees, licensing fees, and local meals tax. The proposed use will increase the commercial tax base which ultimately provides relief to the residential ratepayers. The use'will contribute to the economic growth, development, and revitalization of the Derby Street neighborhood thus increasing property values overall. Petitioner: Holly Maitland ff different from petitioner Address:23 cedarcrest ave.,Salem, MA 01970 Property Owner:Ryan Macione Telephone:978-873-0172 Address:84-86 Derby st,Salem,MA 01970 Email:maitlandmountainfarm@gmail.co - Telephone:978-594;23`24 Email:rmacione@o tlo .com Signature: Signature: _ Date: 3 114 I Z°zu Date: If different from petitioner Representative: Address: , Telephone: Email: Signature: Date: about:blank 3/3 Maitland Farm Kitchen & Spirits Zoning Board of Appeals Application 84-86 Derby, Street Address Business Neighborhood(B 1) Zoning District An application is tieing submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason[s): Applicant proposes to use the premises for a distillery with a tasting room in accordance with Section 10.0 Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem and Section 19C of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Pursuant to Section 3.lD Use Regulations a distillery with tasting room within the B1 Zoning District requires a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. For this reason I am requesting (x) A special permit under Section 3.1.2 of the Zoning Or4ance in order to use the premises as a distillery with tasting room. Commercial Use Current Property Use Statement of Grounds a) Social, economic, or community needs served by the proposal. i) The proposed distillery fills a need for additional business development in the City of Salem.. The distillery will enhance the current offerings of Maitland Mountain Farm by providing an attractive tasting room serving craft cocktails distilled with ingredients grown at the only exempt use Farm pursuant to section 3.lB Commercial Farm, Exempt in the City of Salem. The distillery will bring awareness to Maitland Mountain Farm and its mission to educate its patrons on the importance of sustainable growing practices, providing community members with access to fresh and healthy foods,improving the local economy and environment, and increasing the economic resiliency of the community. b) Traffic flow and safety, including parking and lowing. i) The proposed distillery is located in the B 1 Zoning District on Derby Street. The current use and structure is historical in nature and does not provide any off-street parking spaces. The proposed distillery is located in a very walkable neighborhood in close proximity to bicycle routes, the Salem Ferry, Pickering Wharf, and South River Parking Garage. There is also the availability of on-street parking meters along Derby Street. Patrons are not likely to utilize vehicles and will walk or bike to the distillery therefore minimal traffic impacts are expected. The distillery will not affect existing traffic levels or have negative iinpacts-on traffic safety. c) Adequacy of utilities and other public services. i) Existing utilities and public services are adequate for the proposed use and consistent with other uses in the area and in the Bl Zoning District. The structure is connected to municipal water and sewer services. d) Impacts on the natural environment,including drainage. i) The proposed distillery will not impact the natural environment or have a significant effect on existing drainage. The applicant plans on creating an attractive, comfortable, welcoming environment for patrons with some cosmetic improvements to the building exterior, specifically new signage and a new door, which has already been approved by the Salem Historical Commission. The interior design is shown on the plan submitted. e) Neighborhood character. i) The existing neighborhood is a commercially active area so the proposed distillery will be in harmony with the other nearby business uses and the existing neighborhood character. Other abutting and nearby business uses include a pre-existing non-conforming lodge serving alcohol and food, and a pre-existing non-forming restaurant with service of alcoholic beverages. J f) Potential fiscal impact,including impact on City tax base and employment. i) The proposed distillery will employ approximately 10 local residents. Additionally, the use will have a positive financial impact on the City's local receipts by generating revenue through various means including but not limited to real estate taxes, building permit fees, licensing fees, and local meals tax. The proposed use will increase the commercial tax base which ultimately provides relief to the residential ratepayers. The use will contribute to the economic growth, development, and revitalization of the Derby Street neighborhood thus increasing property values overall. City of Salem Dept. Of Planning and Community Development " Co: ZBA 98 Washington St 2nd Floor Salem, MA 01970 N i Petitioner: Maitland Farms LLC. has my consent as the owner of 84 derby st to present an application to the ZBA in regards to a Special Permit under section 3.1.2 of the Zoning Ordinance in order to use the premises as a farm distillery,�with a tasting room. Please consider this note my waiver of appearance for this matter. If you need any additional information please let me know. Thank you, Ryan Macione 84 Derby St,owner N 978-594-3824 r r uA:'Y.+iIKPeNe<k91� 09ofUlZ l9161 o 02610VW'W31VS OVOHNOU'VIS 64 srma aoov aasoaoad a sausxa o' ,Im=n� •10311HOHV 03H31SIEM . S113snHOVSSVW `W3lVS aHvss:31 'u lnvc=i 133a1S kEIN30 48 rSLINIdS V N3H3IIA—ONVIIIVV4 ow EL o in r LL 0. OCL N ❑ C e a 6 a 6 6 Or- o l© I - m � � o O O O O(b 0 J L) T I a W = y O a m m F u n 0 W e E) Z �a di W I + i I i i J I` �r I I City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development Check Receipt and Tracking Form Please complete the form and make two (2) copies Date Received Amount Received oG O C Form of Payment © Check ❑ Money Order — Client Information ❑ Artists' Row Rent ❑ Planning Board Application Fee ❑ Charlotte Forten Plaza Use Fee ❑ SRA/DRB Fee Payment received for ❑ Derby Square Plaza Use Fee 11" ZBA Fee what service? ❑ Old Town Hall Rental Fee ❑ Peer Review Fee ❑ Conservation Commission Fee ❑ Salem Ferry ❑ Other Staff receiving payment Additional Notes Maitland Farm LLC 1 23 Cedarcrest Ave •� _ �v Zy 53-7055/211 3 Date Salem MA 01970 RU Q Pay to the L t o � �s®, 8 a order of o Dollars i9 3 � m SalemFi e = MEMO OA 4_. SIGNED cn 115000 LO 7111 is 2 L- L 70 5 581: L 0 0 0 20 3 7 7 L 611' a Original Check and Form:Treasurer's Office Copy 1 1: Client �1 Copyl2:Application File City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development Check Receipt and Tracking Form Please complete the form and make two (2) copies Date Received o3/./y4 Amount Received 4 a 0 o ForT Payment Check ❑ Money Order Clieormation ❑ Artists' Row Rent ❑ Planning Board Application Fee ❑ Charlotte Forten Plaza Use Fee ❑ SRA/DRB Fee FPayment received for ❑ Derby Square Plaza Use Fee 10 ZBA Fee what service? ❑ Old Town Hall'Rental Fee ❑ Peer Review Fee ❑ Conservation Commission Fee ❑ Salem Ferry ❑ Other Staff receiving payment Additional Notes Maitland Farm LLC 105 23 Cedarcrest Ave Salem MA 01970 Date :3 - I - to-z 5 3-70 6 51211 3 Pay to the — $ o order of jCi'�� b sc,1p_ Dollars SalemFi e - •- - -�- ME p�- _'Z":. ar SIGNED I 14000 10 1: 2 1 1 3 70 5. SIBt: L000 20 3 7 7 L 6ul I f -Original Check and Farm:TI :asurer's Office Copy 1: Client LIN Scan and email if required City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development Check Receipt and Tracking Form Please complete the form and make two (2) copies Date Received Amount Received of D G Form of Payment I Check ❑ Money Order Client Information /na� - ❑ Artists' Row Rent ❑ Planning Board Application Fee ❑ Charlotte Forten Plaza Use Fee ❑ SRA/DRB Fee Payment received for ❑ Derby Square Plaza Use Fee i ZBA Fee what service? ❑ Old Town Hall Rental Fee ❑ Peer Review Fee ❑ Conservation-Commission Fee ❑ Salem Ferry ❑ Other Staff receiving payment Additional Notes 104 - p 5 3-7 0 6 51211 3 Maitland Farm LLC Date 1 "� 23 Cedarcrest Ave Salem MA 01970 0 Pay to the s order of Dollars 8 0 - SalemFive r(G�^� SIGNED MEMO °s 4u• 1: 2 L 13 70 5 581: L000 20 3 7 7 L 6ii' 111000 10 Original Check and Form:Treasurer's Office Copy 1: Client Copy 2:Application File Scan and email if required City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development Check Receipt and Tracking Form Please complete the form and make two (2) copies Date Received 0,3 /?Y Amount Received G��& Form of Payment Check ❑ Money Order Client Information a ❑ Artists' Row Rent ❑ Planning Board Application Fee ❑ Charlotte Forten Plaza Use Fee ❑ SRA/DRB Fee Payment received for ❑ Derby Square Plaza Use Fee ZBA Fee what service? ❑ Old Town Hall Rental Fee ❑ Peer Review Fee ❑ Conservation Commission Fee ❑ Salem Ferry ❑ Other Staff receiving payment �til Additional Notes H 6u)-S W 106 5 3-7 0 6512113 Maitland Farm LLC pate a 23 Cedarcreos1g70 ° Salem MA • as Dollars pay to the 11 �� _ order of � � Lv�r m •�O F � C 0 T �VNr N SalemFiv - �� f� SIGNED CO. c► x p 20377 MEMO- �; L 0 0 � 3705 8 111000106tt _ -- Original Check and Form: Treasurer's Office Copy 1: Client Copy 2:Application File r Scan and email if required