SRA Decision.BBC Cafe Permit.5-8.19 Salem
Redevelopment
Authority
Decision
133 Washington Street
Boston Burger Company— Cafe Permit
Meeting Date: May 8, 2019
Members Present: Grace Napolitano, Dean Rubin, Gary Barrett
Members Absent: Russell Vickers, David Guarino
Decision: At a regular meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority(SRA), upon a motion
duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to approve the cafe permit as presented
and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Application package prepared by Boston Burger Company Management, including site
plans, and photographs of existing conditions and site furniture, submitted on 3/28/19
with additional information submitted on 4/12/19.
2. Staff Comments dated 5/1/19.
Conditions of Approval
1. Consistency with Aproved 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.
2. Patio Umbrellas: The applicant shall only utilize umbrellas without corporate logos.
3. Serving of Alcohol: The applicant shall obtain the permission of the City of Salem
Licensing Board to serve alcohol to patrons seated outside of the establishment. Should
the Licensing Board not approve the service of alcohol, thereby necessitating the
application to redesign the patio seating area, the applicant shall return to the SRA for
review of a new outdoor seating configuration.
Findings
1. Activating Underutilized Pedestrian Space: Placing outdoor seating at the rear of the
restaurant will activate a currently underutilized space. The activity and lighting that will
be in this space will create a more welcoming environment for pedestrians passing
through the area.
2. High Qualitv Furnishings: The applicant will be using high quality furnishings for the
tables, chairs, umbrellas, and planters. The furnishings will complement the building's
aesthetic and will not derogate from the visual appeal of the area.
3. Accessible Passage: The applicant has indicated, via the application documents, that
there is approximately 5 '/2' of clear sidewalk between the outer edge of the tables and
the curb of the sidewalk along Washington Street. The applicant has also indicated that
there is 10' and 7 Y2' of clearance between the rear of the building and the condos and
the patio space, respectively.
Signature of the SRA
By the signature below, I ce 'fy that this decision accurately reflects the actions of the SRA.
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Tom Da ie , AICP Date
Executive Director