84-86 Derby Street Petition FormCity of Salem
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
Stavroula Orfanos, Director of Inspectional Services
Phone: 978-619-5641
Brennan Postich, Staff Planner
Phone: 978-619-5685
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Application ID: ZBA-25-11 Date submitted: March 24, 2025
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
An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason(s):
A special permit is required for a use of a restaurant with the service of alchohol. per zoning ordinance.
For this reason, I am requesting:
[ ]Variance (s) from provisions of Section of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically from .
[ true ] A Special Permit under Section 3.1.C of the Zoning Ordinance in order to Special permit required
[]Appealing a Decision of the Building Inspector:
[] Comprehensive Permit:
Current Property Use: Restaurant Are Lot Dimensions Included: No
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
Business Neighborhood (B1)
Zoning District
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An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason(s):
Applicant proposes to use the premises for special permit for a restaurant with the service of alcohol in
accordance with Section 10.0 Definitions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem and Section 19C of
Chapter 13 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Pursuant to Section 3.1C Use Regulations a restaurant with the
service of alcohol
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 restaurant with
the service of alcohol.
Commercial Use
Current Property Use
Statement of Grounds
a. Social, economic, or community needs served by the proposal.
i. The proposed restaurant with the service of alcohol fills a need for additional business
development in the City of Salem.. The restaurant will enhance the current offerings of Maitland
Mountain Farm by providing an attractive restaurant serving craft cocktails. The restaurant 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 restaurant with the service of alcohol 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 restaurant with the service of alcohol 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 establishment
therefore minimal traffic impacts are expected. The establishment 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 B1 Zoning District. The structure is connected to municipal water and
sewer services.
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d. Impacts on the natural environment, including drainage.
i. The proposed establishment
ii. 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 establishment 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.
f. Potential fiscal impact, including impact on City tax base and employment.
i. The proposed establishment 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.
Petitioner: Holly Maitland
Address: 23 cedarcrest ave, Salem,MA 019709
Telephone: 978-873-0172
Email: maitlandmountainfarm@gmail.com
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
If different from petitioner
Property Owner: Ryan Macione
Address: 84 Derby st., Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: 978-5943824
Email: rmacione@hotmail.com
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
If different from petitioner
Representative:
Address: ,
Telephone:
Email:
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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