43 Church Street-Rear Three-Season Dining AreaDecision
Small Project Review - SRA-22-5
Address of Project: 43 CHURCH STREET
Meeting Date:September 14, 2022
Members Present:Grace Napolitano, David Guarino, Christine Madore, Cynthia Nina-Soto, Dean Rubin
Members Absent:None
Decision:To approve the project as presented and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- Project Narrative, prepared by Niemitz Design Group, 530 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, dated March 31, 2022.
Plan Set titled, 'Turners Seafood at Lyceum Hall - Three Season Patio Addition', prepared by Niemitz Design Group, 530 Harrison Avenue, Boston,
MA 02118, dated August 16, 2022.
A series of photographs of existing conditions, submitted by the applicant on March 30, 2022.
Conditions of Approval:
- Validity of Approval: This approval is valid for two years from the date of the meeting. The approval shall no longer be valid if a substantial use
and/or construction has not commenced except for good cause within this two-year period.
- Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the project may not be completed as presented and conditioned
herein, he/she/they shall return to the SRA to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field.
- The rail system along the existing roofline should be one level and not feature the change in elevation as shown on the plan set.
The primary customer entrance to the building will remain on Church Street. The rear handicap accessible entrance will not become a customer
entrance except for handicapped customers. Other than the signage required to identify a handicap entrance, no signage will be posted directing or
inviting non-handicap customers to use the rear entrance.
The four feet of sidewalk width adjacent to (south of) the expansion must be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
No trash bins or dumpsters will be permitted in the courtyard area or along the Salem Green alleyway; and no trash, equipment, furniture, supplies,
or other materials will be left temporarily in those areas.
The stormwater drainage and building access issues on the southwest portion of the proposed addition will be resolved to the satisfaction of the
Salem Five Bank.
The plans for stormwater drainage and runoff from the roof of the proposed addition will be to the satisfaction of the Salem Five Bank.
The southeastern corner of the proposed addition will be far enough west to allow space for a vehicle to comfortably park between the proposed
addition and the Salem Five Bank's adjacent parking area, without blocking the traffic lane to the east of the restaurant.
The applicant shall contact the SRA, via Principal Planner, Kate Newhall-Smith, prior to the opening of the new dining area to execute the License
Agreement in accordance to the terms voted on at the September 14, 2022 SRA meeting. The required fee shall be paid to the SRA upon execution.
Findings:
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Signature of the SRA: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the Salem Redevelopment
Authority Board.
Tom Daniel, AICP, Executive Director Date Signed: September 15, 2022
SRA-22-5
Design Review Board Recommendation
Small Project Review - SRA-22-5
Address of Project: 43 CHURCH STREET
Meeting Date:August 24, 2022
Members Present:Paul Durand, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras, Sarah Tarbet
Members Absent:David Jaquith, J. Michael Sullivan
Decision:To recommend approval of the project as presented and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- Project Narrative, prepared by Niemitz Design Group, 530 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, dated March 31,
2022. Plan Set titled, 'Turners Seafood at Lyceum Hall - Three Season Patio Addition', prepared by Niemitz Design
Group, 530 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, dated August 16, 2022. A series of photographs of existing conditions, submitted by the applicant on March 30, 2022.
Conditions of Approval:
- Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the project may not be completed
as presented and conditioned herein, he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to
making any changes in the field.
- The rail system along the existing roofline should be one level and not feature the change in elevation as shown
on the plan set.
Findings:
- The Board found that the proposal is consistent with design standards and guidelines for projects in the
Downtown Renewal Area. The project will be an attractive addition to the Salem Green area and bring a liveliness
to this quiet area, which is consistent with the Downtown Renewal Plan's objectives. The color of the awning and curtain walls is consistent with Turner's branding and existing awnings on the front
façade. The parapet is a good addition to the roofline and will successfully screen the restaurant's mechanical systems.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of
the Design Review Board.
Date Signed: August 25, 2022
SRA-22-5
Paul Durand, Chair
03/31/2022
City of Salem, MA
SRA-22-5
SRA-Urban Renewal Area - Small Project Review
Additional Applicant Info
Project Information
Status: Active Date Created: Mar 30, 2022
Applicant
Matt Hamor
mhamor@landplex.com
10 George Street, Suite 208
Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
9782019390
Location
43 CHURCH STREET
SALEM, MA 01970
Owner:
TURNERS SEAFOOD REAL ESTATE LLC
25 GRAPEVINE ROAD GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
Is the owner the applicant?
Who is the point of contact for this application?
Matt Hamor, LandPlex, LLC
Project Name/Title
Turners Seafood Addition
Project Description
Proposed one-story addition to the rear of the existing restaurant.
Existing Structure's Square Footage
7,600
Proposed Structure's Square Footage
694
Estimated time schedule for completing project
1-year
Does your project propose a change(s) to the existing site plan?
Does your project propose a change to the building's facade?
Signature
DRB Recommendation
SRA Decision Entry Section
The City of Salem encourages the inclusion of Public
Art in project proposals.
Public Art proposals must be presented to the Public
Art Commission for consideration as part of this
application's formal approval process.
Public Art is loosely defined as any artistic
installation on the grounds or exterior spaces of the
property.
Will your project include a proposal for Public Art?
No
Do you have a plan in place for Public Art at this location?
No
If you would like assistance or suggestion for
developing public art for this location please contact
Julie Barry, Senior Planner of Arts and Culture
Planning Email Julie (mailto:jbarry@salem.com?
Subject=Contact regarding Public Art)
Digital Signature
Matt Hamor
03/30/2022
Conditions of Approval Findings:
Conditions of Approval Findings:
NIEMITZ DESIGN GROUP
March 31, 2022
Project Narrative
Turner’s Seafood
43 Church St., Salem, MA
Project Narrative
Turner’s Seafood
Salem, MA
3.31.22
Turner’s Seafood intends to add a permanent three-season outdoor seating patio to the rear of
the existing space at 43 Church St. The existing restaurant has permitted seating at the rear of the
building in the SRA owned outdoor space on Salem Green public pedestrian path. The current
secondary building egress and handicap accessible entrance are located at the rear of the building
along this space. At present the space is paved in brick and concrete with an uneven surface that is, at
times, prone to collecting water. The existing previous single story expansion supports the building’s
HVAC equipment on the roof and is visually prominent on this side of the green. The goals of the
project are to create a fixed and defined outdoor dining space for the restaurant within the green
space, improve emergency egress from the building, to upgrade the accessible access to the building,
and conceal the existing HVAC equipment on the first story roof from the green.
The proposed patio will add 804 square feet of outdoor dining space to the current restaurant.
This will allow for 48 seats in addition to the 235 current seats at the interior of the first floor
restaurant and second floor event spaces. The structure will be a wood deck with a fixed roof that will
require permanent footings for structural support. The space will have architectural and decorative
lighting as well as ceiling hung infrared heaters for the shoulder seasons. At the perimeter will be
sliding waterproof curtains with Isinglass windows to close during inclimate weather. At one end of
the patio will be a small service bar for the space, which will have no seats or stools. The existing
handicap ramp will be demolished and built new to meet current all ADA/MAAB codes. The existing
rear exit will be moved to improve access from the bar side of the restaurant as well as the kitchen
and second floor spaces. A new additional exit will be added on the dining room side of the restaurant
adjacent to the handicap ramp. This entrance will improve the handicap access and experience entering
the restaurant, in addition to bettering the emergency egress for the dining room. New bi-folding
doors will replace the existing storefront at the bar rear dining and allow this space to open up to the
patio and the green space. The current single story roof will receive a new low screen wall to better
shield the existing HVAC equipment from view. All colors, finishes, and materials are intended to
match the existing vernacular language and character of the Lyceum Hall building and of historic
Salem.
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FINISHES & FIXTURES
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Kathryn Newhall-Smith
From:Jim <jim@turners-seafood.com>
Sent:Friday, November 20, 2020 8:41 AM
To:Glenn Kennedy; Kathryn Newhall-Smith
Subject:Re: Turners 3 Season Seating
Good morning,
Light removal:
According to my brother Chris:
Originally met David Knowlton and John Giardi regarding installation of rear lights now existing on backside of Turner’s as well as the removal of said “street
light.” Only request from the two was that a road worth box ((ie. Junction box / cover) be installed in its place. Note: Chris has purchased this box and it is on
location in Salem.
Thanks,
Jim
From: Glenn Kennedy <glennkennedy@gmail.com>
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:31 PM
To: Kathryn Newhall-Smith <knewhallsmith@salem.com>
Cc: Jim <jim@turners-seafood.com>
Subject: Turners 3 Season Seating
Hi Kate,
Thank you for coming out and meeting us at Turner’s.
I’m putting together a list of the folks we need to have preliminary talks with to get a temp check on possible options.
General Feasibility & Handicap Accessibility: Building Inspector (Tom St. Pierre and/or Michael Lutrzykowski 978-619-5648)
Fire Truck Lane & Hydrant: Fire Department (John Giunta 978-744-6990)
Trees: Tree Warden (Robert Leblanc 978-745-0195)
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Light Removal: Approval already granted. Jim, who did you get that through?
Anyone missing?
Ive got a few ideas I need to sketch up this weekend.
Thank you. gjk
.............................................
Glenn Kennedy
glennkennedy@gmail.com
978-884-9001
.............................................
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Kathryn Newhall-Smith
From:Jim <jim@turners-seafood.com>
Sent:Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:15 PM
To:Glenn Kennedy; Kathryn Newhall-Smith; Tyler Youngblood
Cc:Kathi Turner; Chris
Subject:Re: Turners 3-Season Seating
Glenn and Kate here is Tyler Youngblood's email address.
Kate, Tyler works for Peter Niemitz Design and was the lead designer at 43 Church Street as well as our new restaurant location in Melrose. Glenn and I met
with Tyler briefly today on site and are awaiting some answers that Glenn has posed to some of the individuals we identified at our prior meeting here. Once we
have an idea of what the city will permit, Tyler can begin sketching some possible design concepts. I look forward to working together with everyone.
Thanks,
Jim
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Kathryn Newhall-Smith
From:Jim <jim@turners-seafood.com>
Sent:Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:25 PM
To:Tyler Youngblood; Glenn Kennedy; Kathryn Newhall-Smith
Cc:Chris; Kathi Turner; Joe; Yale; Sharon Turner
Subject:Preliminary meeting with Fire Dept.
Good afternoon everyone,
Chris and I met with fire department officials this morning and they were supportive of our proposal to construct a three season
room. Their concern with fire truck access remains isolated to the main drive / walkway that separates our building from Salem
Five’s. They all agreed that the hydrant has not been used in many years and thus is unnecessary - they were looking into the
possibility of having it capped and removed. The only issue raised was their ability to carry ladders past the structure. Not
having a code reference present, they all seemed to agree that a 4’ pathway would suffice. I specifically mentioned the idea of
raised decking to make the space level and thus handicap accessible with the interior of the restaurant. No one posed any
objections. Lt. Peter Schaeublin did share that the structure would need to meet updated safety requirements since it would be
newly constructed.
Thanks,
Jim
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Kathryn Newhall-Smith
From:Peter Schaeublin
Sent:Monday, June 6, 2022 2:46 PM
To:Kathryn Newhall-Smith
Cc:Beth Rennard; Jim; Alan Dionne
Subject:Re: Turner's Rear Patio Proposal
Kathryn,
Sorry for the delay, I am in a conference in Boston this week. Yes, the Chief and I have reviewed the plan for
Turner Seafood and approve it. They will need a design professional to see what is required for life safety and
that plan will need approval from our office as well. The Life Safety Plan Review can be found on the
permitting portal for the City of Salem, the link in below. Let me know if there is anything further.
https://salemma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1086
Lt. Peter Schaeublin
Fire Marshal - City of Salem
29 Fort Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
bus (978) 745-7777 cell (978) 414-7644
firemarshal@salem.com
From: Kathryn Newhall-Smith <knewhallsmith@Salem.com>
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2022 9:21 AM
To: Peter Schaeublin <pschaeublin@Salem.com>
Cc: Beth Rennard <BRennard@Salem.com>; Jim <jim@turners-seafood.com>
Subject: RE: Turner's Rear Patio Proposal
Good Morning,
I am checking in on my email below.
The Salem Redevelopment Authority is meeting on Wednesday evening and I would like to have your thoughts on this
proposal to share with the board members.
Thank you, in advance, for your time and assistance,
Kate
Kate Newhall-Smith
Principal Planner
City of Salem | Department of Planning & Community Development
2
98 Washington Street, 2nd Floor | Salem, MA 01970
978-619-5685 ext. 42509 | knewhallsmith@salem.com
From: Kathryn Newhall-Smith
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:20 AM
To: Peter Schaeublin <pschaeublin@Salem.com>
Cc: Beth Rennard <BRennard@Salem.com>; Jim <jim@turners-seafood.com>
Subject: Turner's Rear Patio Proposal
Good Morning Lt. Schaeublin,
I am working with Jim Turner at Turner’s Seafood, 43 Church Street, on a proposal to extend his outdoor seating area to
the rear of his restaurant. He is proposing to construct a three-season room that extends off of the existing glassed in
area – see attached site plan.
The new seating area will be located on Salem Redevelopment Authority-owned land and will maintain 4’ of clearance
between the proposed room and the curbing of the planting bed.
I have a January 2021 email from Jim stating that you had initially expressed no concerns with the project so long as
there remains a 4’ pathway for ladder access to the buildings.
Can you please review the attached plans and the email and send me an email with your thoughts, concerns, approvals,
of the proposal?
The SRA is reviewing this next week, on Wednesday, June 8th.
Thank you, in advance, for your time and assistance,
Kate
Kate Newhall-Smith
Principal Planner
City of Salem | Department of Planning & Community Development
98 Washington Street, 2nd Floor | Salem, MA 01970
978-619-5685 ext. 42509 | knewhallsmith@salem.com