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FIREHOUSE COFFEE SHOP CAFE EXPANSION DRB — -- 1995 FIREHOUSE COFFEE SHOP 30 Chur4 St. Cafe Expansion r• i .[ �. i '. �.I :.� ., y 4 � ��.:.i. +�. �- x�r �. ;,,, )s`_,_ i�I � ` �.1 � c � +� �, � � , 7 f 3 � I ,� � ,� t �^'� IIIMI 1 �M1 J V � � , S� 1 .T-�. 7 �;, ''i �_ i � � !!� I ��tlll�l . 1 �.,I f _, ,' i K � r� ��( rs� . w . ,� „�� . sic f.-� .,, , � r .A � R -” ��. `fYe � �oI .tii_. Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment Joan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director TO: Members of the Design Review Board FROM: Michelle Cammarata AtC — RE: FIREHOUSE CAFE EXPANSION DATE: June 29. 1995 The owners of the Firehouse Coffee Shoppe have applied to the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and Design Review Board(DRB) for permission to remove a planting bed, bushes and trees from the area adjacent to the Firehouse Office Building/Two Salem Green. The owners of the restaurant hope to expand their cafe operations. At the request of the SRA Board, landscape architect Juli Riemenschneider of the Salem Planning Department has examined this proposal and evaluated its impact on the environment. Ms. Riemenschneider has identified two alternatives to the plan proposed by the restaurant owners: 1. Place the cafe in the area outside of the restaurant's rear entrance. (Near the door marked "Firehouse Office Building". The restaurant stores its cafe tables inside this doorway.) This vacant area is larger than the current cafe space. 2. Expand the present cafe area outward, onto the sidewalk. The sidewalk is quite wide and could fit several tables and a grill and still accommodate pedestrian traffic. The area could be attractively roped off or separated with flower boxes. Both of these options would be accomplished less expensively and more quickly than the original proposal. Both options would require little maintenance and would not require the removal of trees or plants. In fact, if the landscaping amenities remain, the environment is much more pleasant and attractive to cafe-goers. I'm sure you will find that the owners and staff of the Firehouse Coffee Shoppe are eager to hear your advice and amenable to a compromise that serves the restaurant, its customers,the building's tenants and other visitors to the area. One Salem Green 0 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther. Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau _ Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul LHeureux William E. Luster Executive Director August 8, 1995 Mr. John Boris, Chairman Salem Licensing Board 95 Marein Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Outdoor Cafe Permit 30 Church Street Dear Chairman Boris: Please accept this letter as confirmation that the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) has granted permission for the Outdoor Cafe at the Firehouse Coffee Shop to have a seating capacity of 32 seats. If you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. c ely, I �illiam uster Executive Director esd\sraofirehs32 One Salem Green • Salem. Massachusetts 01970 • (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 0 Fax (508) 744-5918 r/J � / I ' f_�.� � I / :. �.� .. i � - ��'� �~., �5 �� a.: .. � f yy 1 " ...K" 'fi ��_, >;p$ •"tL. r 3 s CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3928 JOANNE SCOTT,MPH,RS,CHO _ NINE NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT Tel:(508)741-1800 Fax:(508)740-9705 June 26, 1995 Katherine Parent, Owner c/o Kenny Rothwell, Manager Firehouse Coffee Shoppe 30 Church Street Salem,MA 01970 Dear Mr. Rothwell: The Health Department approves your proposed outdoor grill with the following conditions: • All requirements of the State Sanitary Code regarding food be met, • in particular,the food in the outdoor refrigerator be kept at 45 F or below, • all food contact surfaces must be properly sanitized, • and the temperatures of cooked food must be monitored. Please notify us when the grill and refrigerator are in place, but before you plan to serve the public,so that this Department may do an on site inspection. Sincerely yours, Jo�Health Agent cc: John Boris, Salem Licensing Board Michelle Cammarata, Assistant Director of Economic Development Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther, Chairman Redevelopment Joan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul CHeureux William E. Luster Emutive Director June 28, 1995 Katherine T. Parent Firehouse Coffee Shoppe 30 Church Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Parent: The Board of Directors of the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) has reviewed your request for tree removal and other changes to the landscape in order to expand your restaurant's cafe area. The Board supports your cafe expansion but does not feel comfortable approving a change to the landscape without additional information. Before the SRA sanctions the removal of trees, shrubs and the brick-lined planting area, we require that two steps be taken: I. That the City's landscape architect examine the site to determine the most attractive way to expand your cafe. The landscape architect will visit the site during the week. 2. That the Design Review Board (DRB) examine and advise the SRA on your proposal. The DRB will meet on Friday, June 30 at 8:30 a.m. in the second-floor conference room at One Salem Green. Your presence, or the presence of a staff member who knows about the project, is required at the meeting. We apologize for the confusion and delay in addressing your request. However, until recently,the SRA staff was only aware of your desire to add an outside grill to your cafe. It was not until the week of June 12 that the staff learned of your plan to remove the planting area. We must move your request through the proper channels of the Salem Redevelopment Authority and its Design Review Board. These boards are responsible for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of downtown Salem. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions,please contact Michelle Cammarata at 745-9595, extension 311. &am uster Ptv cA4 1L Executive Director One Salem Green 9 Salem, Massachusetts setts 01970 9 (5081 745-9595, Ext. 311 9 Fax (508) 744-5918 i Salem BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Guenther. Chairman Redevelopment loan Boudreau Authority Barbara Cleary Robert Curran Paul EHeureux ' William E. Luster Executive Director July 31, 1995 Mr. John Boris, Chairman Salem Licensing Board 95 Margin Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Outdoor Cafe Permit 30 Church Street Dear Chairman Boris: Please accept this letter as confirmation that the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) has granted permission to the Firehouse Coffee Shop to operate an outdoor cafe on the public walkway area between Church Street and Federal Street. Over the past several years, the SRA has encouraged the development of outdoor cafes within the urban renewal district, not only to add vitality to the downtown, but to also improve the economic viability of downtown businesses. If you have any further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. USincereluster Executive Director esd\sra\giardi.ltr One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 0 (508) 745-9595, Ext. 311 • Fax (508) 744-5918 l - '�f,`j} i (�S � S•Y "�.�� T'^?�_ M '�P '1x C � T �5_ i IM115 w a ,Y inb°w Ra Orr" Deluxe Commercial Gas Patio Grills •Heavy Stainless Steel Construction •Complete with Roll Cover, Dial Thermometer, Hose& Regulator •Large Allr els&Casters •Available inn 36"36" 48" nd 60"sizes. For in/or on call: '1 vu G FIREHOUSE COFFEE SHOPPE 30 Chwcch St Leet Saeem, + 01970 June 15, 1995 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: OUTSIDE CAFE We aAe Aequesting youA pehm"a.ion to have the.Cdty remove .the tuea along .the .side og the F.iAehowse Co66ee Shoppe and we wuuid be neepons.ibke UoA putting .in .the bh i,ck beooA .to match .the o-thex side wheAe we now ,set up 4 .tabtes. OuA Aeasonz UoA doing this is .to ,incheaae .the number o6 tabee,s that we have out theAe, add out side cooking (Photo oU gAiU ati eady submitted) . OuA. howcs ob operation wilt Aemain .the same. We {eee that .the addition o6 .the outside case w-iZe .inc eaee bua.ine z 6oA .the F.iAehouae Co66ee Shoppe and aso be a mice addition 6oA .the city. SineeAeey yowls, FIREHOUSE COFFEE SHOPPE Katheh ine T. Paxent Owner 4z I� A_ rcl, J 1 a. 1 ro l