Peabody public meetings in 2022
69 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an administrative appeal to overturn a previous decision, requiring J.D. Raymond Transport Inc. to stop illegal operations until compliant. The board also approved a residential addition variance for 32 Summit Ter and granted several project extensions.
- Approved administrative appeal to overturn Building Commissioner's determination; J.D. Raymond must cease and desist illegal operations (5-0)
- Approved variance for proposed addition at 32 Summit Ter (5-0)
- Approved extension request for 29 Newbury St (5-0)
- Continued Chapter 40B application for 39 Wallis St to January 23, 2023 (5-0)
- Continued variance modification for 73 Bartholomew St to January 23, 2023 (5-0)
- Continued Chapter 40B application for 128 Newbury Street to January 23, 2023 (5-0)
- Noted dismissal of appeal for 40-42 Endicott St
Conservation Commission
The Commission issued a permit for a 40B housing project at 40 Oak Street with 65 specific conditions regarding flood management and stormwater. A negative determination was also issued for residential work at 37 Bowditch Street. Several other project hearings and enforcement orders were continued to future dates.
- Approved Notice of Intent for 40B housing at 40 Oak Street with 65 special conditions (4-2)
- Issued Negative Determination for shed repair and yard work at 37 Bowditch Street (6-0)
- Continued public hearing for 190R Newbury Street until January (6-0)
- Continued public hearing for 25 Farm Avenue until January (6-0)
- Continued enforcement orders for Salem Country Club and Dan Mayer to January 10 (6-0)
- Removed 60 Warren Street Extension from agenda while maintaining enforcement action (5-1)
- Approved minutes for September 14, October 12, and November 9 meetings (6-0)
Licensing Board
The Board approved a new all-alcoholic hotel license for The Bell Inn LLC and a manager change for Lifetime Athletic. Two one-day liquor licenses for community events were also granted.
- Approved new special legislation s. 12 all alcoholic hotel license for The Bell Inn LLC at 2 Washington Street (3-0)
- Approved Cynthia Miller as manager of record for The Bell Inn LLC (3-0)
- Approved change of manager from Michael Bellacini to Lynn C. Bennett for LTF Club Operations Company, Inc. d/b/a Lifetime Athletic (3-0)
- Approved one-day license for Jen Davis and Granite Coast Brewing Company for Fire at the Farm event on Jan 7, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day license for Tom Pappas for St. Val’s Men’s Club annual dinner dance on Feb 4, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 24 and November 14, 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the appointment of a Building Commissioner and Public Services Director, along with numerous municipal reappointments. The council also granted a special permit for a barber shop and renewed multiple motor vehicle and entertainment licenses.
- Approved Thomas St. Pierre as Inspector of Buildings/Building Commissioner (10-0)
- Approved Robert LaBossiere as Public Services Director (9-1)
- Approved special permit for barber shop at 194 Washington Street (10-0)
- Approved Class 2 Motor Vehicle License transfer for Boston Prime Cars, Inc. (10-0)
- Approved 2023 renewals for various Class 1, 2, 3 Motor Vehicle, Entertainment, and General licenses (Unanimous)
- Approved reappointments for various city commissions and departments (10-0)
- Allowed withdrawal of Zoning Amendment regarding 'Theater and Public Hall' (Unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for New York Capital Investment Group, LLC until Jan 12, 2023 (10-0)
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing and adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification, including a Residential Factor of .847231. The Council also approved several fund transfers for the operating budget, water sewer reserves, and community preservation projects.
- Adopted Residential Factor of .847231 for FY 2023 (10-0)
- Denied discount for Open Space (10-0)
- Denied residential exemption (10-0)
- Denied small commercial exemption (10-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 appropriation from Unreserved Fund Balance to FY 2023 Operating Budget (10-0)
- Approved $1,322,100 transfer from Water Sewer Retained Earnings Reserve to FY 2023 Budget (10-0)
- Approved $25,000 transfer for Kristin Crowley Trail Project (10-0)
- Approved $50,000 transfer for NE Arc Cupola Repair (8-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a taxi driver's license and requested several public works repairs. Multiple fund transfers and zoning amendments were referred to the Finance, Legal Affairs, and Planning committees for further review.
- Approved Taxi/Limousine Driver's License for Dennis Giannias (Unanimous)
- Requested sidewalk repairs at 32-36 Highland Street (Unanimous)
- Requested pothole repair between 2 and 4 Robin Road (Unanimous)
- Requested streetlight installation on Pole 516-2 near 3 Aberdeen Street (Unanimous)
- Requested parking sign changes on Martha Terrace (Unanimous)
- Referred Marijuana Establishment zoning amendment to Ad Hoc Committee on Municipal Marijuana (9-1)
- Referred Mill Overlay District zoning amendment to Planning Board and Industrial & Community Development Committee (Unanimous)
- Referred police body camera contract with Axon Enterprises to Legal Affairs Committee (Unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit for 51 rental units at 58 Pulaski St. and granted two residential variances for additions at 134 Lynn St. and 21 Dale St. The board also accepted a finding from the Attorney General's office that it violated the Open Meeting Law via email in 2021.
- Approved Chapter 40B permit for 51 rental units at 58 Pulaski St. (5-0)
- Approved variance for bulkhead entrance at 134 Lynn St. (5-0)
- Approved variance for rear addition at 21 Dale St. (5-0)
- Accepted Attorney General's decision regarding Open Meeting Law complaint (5-0)
- Tabled variance modification for 73 Bartholomew St. pending site visit (5-0)
- Continued 25 Farm Ave administrative appeal to December 19, 2022 (5-0)
- Continued 128 Newbury St. 220-unit rental application to December 19, 2022 (5-0)
- Continued 39 Wallis St. 140-unit rental application to December 19, 2022 (5-0)
Licensing Board
The Board approved a new all-alcoholic restaurant license for Brothers Restaurant and Deli and a manager change for Legal Sea Foods. It also granted two one-day liquor licenses for holiday concerts at City Hall.
- Approved two one-day beer and wine licenses for holiday concerts at City Hall (Unanimous)
- Approved new special legislation §12 All Alcoholic Restaurant License for ADSV LLC d/b/a Brothers Restaurant and Deli at 11 Main Street (2-0)
- Approved Alexandros Vesai as manager of record for Brothers Restaurant and Deli (2-0)
- Approved change of manager from Jennifer M. Divola to Leigh Dubofsky for LSF Peabody, LLC d/b/a Legal Sea Foods at North Shore Mall (2-0)
- Received application for new special legislation all alcoholic hotel license for The Bell Inn and scheduled public hearing for December 12 (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council authorized additional funding for the William A. Welch School addition and renovation project. The Council also adopted an ordinance regarding isolated stop signs and scheduled several public hearings for special permits and zoning amendments.
- Appropriated $3,458,193 for William A. Welch School addition and renovation (11-0)
- Adopted Ordinance Amending Section 19-126 'Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs' (11-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for New York Capital Investment Group, LLC special permit (Unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for Isaias Espinal special permit (Unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for LA Holding, LLC Class 2 Motor Vehicle License transfer (Unanimous)
- Referred Casa Bella Venue, LLC zoning amendment to Planning Board and Industrial & Community Development Committee (Unanimous)
- Referred communication from State Rep. Sally P. Kerans to Municipal Safety Committee (Unanimous)
- Referred Mayor's $25,000 fund transfer for Kristen Crowley Trail Project to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Commission issued fines for the removal of 233 trees and the deposit of woodchips in buffer zones. The board also issued two full Certificates of Compliance for completed construction projects.
- Approved collecting $8,502.50 from Salem Country Club for work done to date (6-0)
- Approved collecting an additional $14,000.00 from Salem Country Club (6-0)
- Fined Salem Country Club $69,900.00 for removal of 233 trees (5-1)
- Fined Mayer Tree (Daniel Mayer) $69,900.00 for removal of 233 trees (5-1)
- Issued Full Certificate of Compliance for 23 Central Street (6-0)
- Issued Full Certificate of Compliance for 3 Lynnfield Street (6-0)
- Continued public hearing for 40 Oak Street development (6-0)
- Continued enforcement orders for 60 Warren Street Extension and 11-13 Wallis Street (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment to define and allow Multiple Retail/Service Complexes in the BR Regional Business District, including specific parking requirements. The Council also requested legal opinions regarding charter reviews and directed state police to address illegal drop-offs on Route 114.
- Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Multiple Retail/Service Complexes (10-0)
- Ordered communication to State Police Danvers Barracks regarding illegal drop-offs on Route 114 (11-0)
- Requested legal opinion on school committee litigation (Unanimous)
- Requested legal opinion on compensation limitations under Chapter 286 (Unanimous)
- Requested legal opinion on light commissioner term limitations (Unanimous)
- Approved ordinance amending Section 19-81 'Parking Prohibited, Handicapped Zone' (Unanimous)
- Requested 'Caution Children Playing' sign at Davis Terrace and Oakland Street (Unanimous)
- Requested replacement of bollards on South Peabody trail and granite marker at Linden Street (Unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved a new §12 All Alcoholic Restaurant License for Copa Cabana Steakhouse, Inc. at 150 Main Street, Unit 3, and approved Lisa Figueroa as manager of record. The board also approved a transfer of an all-alcohol restaurant license from Taiji, Inc. to Kichi, Inc. for Tokyo Steakhouse at 300 Andover Street, and approved a change of manager for Nordstrom Café Bistro at the Northshore Mall. Additionally, four one-day liquor license requests were unanimously approved for various events.
- Approved new all-alcohol restaurant license for Copa Cabana Steakhouse at 150 Main Street, Unit 3 (3-0)
- Approved transfer of all-alcohol restaurant license from Taiji, Inc. to Kichi, Inc. for Tokyo Steakhouse at 300 Andover Street (3-0)
- Approved change of manager for Nordstrom Café Bistro from Kimberly Rasmussen to Olga DiMaso (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for North Shore Bartending Service at Bishop Fenwick High School on Oct 28 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Covenant Christian Academy fundraiser on Nov 19 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for St. Vasilios Church festival on Nov 4-5 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Oh Jolie Catering at Black Box Theatre on Nov 3 (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved permits to keep chickens at 13 Bradford Rd and 37 N. Central St., upheld a $100 fine for a trash violation at 54 Paleologos St., and continued a hearing on a cemetery application at 530 Lowell St. to the next meeting. The board also granted a lifeguard variance for Choice Fitness pending Knox box installation, and received updates on COVID-19, rodent control, and air quality monitoring.
- Approved permit to keep chickens at 13 Bradford Rd (unanimous)
- Approved permit for 12 hens at 37 N. Central St., with allowance to address rooster noise (unanimous)
- Upheld $100 fine for trash violation at 54 Paleologos St. (unanimous)
- Granted lifeguard variance for Choice Fitness, 194 Newbury St., pending Knox box installation (unanimous)
- Continued cemetery application at 530 Lowell St. to next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 18 and September 15, 2022 (unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved five variance requests for residential additions and subdivisions, all by 5-0 votes. The board also continued three major Chapter 40B comprehensive permit applications (128 Newbury St, 58 Pulaski St, and 39 Wallis St) to November 21, 2022, for further review. One application (Chabad Jewish Center) was withdrawn without prejudice after revised plans eliminated the need for a variance.
- Approved variance for detached garage at 81 Main St (5-0)
- Approved subdivision at 25 Glendale Ave with condition of Conservation and Planning Board approval (5-0)
- Approved rear-yard setback variance for addition at 4 Will Sawyer St (5-0)
- Approved side- and rear-yard setback variances for additions at 5 Mt Pleasant Dr (5-0)
- Approved side-yard setback variance for mudroom addition at 7 Sheffield Dr (5-0)
- Continued 40B permit for 220 rental units at 128 Newbury St to Nov 21 (5-0)
- Continued 40B permit for 51 rental units at 58 Pulaski St to Nov 21 (5-0)
- Continued 40B permit for 140 rental units at 39 Wallis St to Nov 21 (5-0)
Conservation Commission
The commission unanimously approved an amended enforcement order against Salem Country Club for unauthorized tree removal and woodchip dumping in wetland buffer zones, requiring a restoration plan. They also issued certificates of compliance for two properties, approved minor work applications, and continued several hearings. The meeting included detailed discussion of a 9.2-acre canopy loss assessment at the country club.
- Approved amended enforcement order for Salem Country Club tree removal (6-0)
- Issued full certificate of compliance for 166 Main Street redevelopment (6-0)
- Issued full certificate of compliance for Salem Country Club parking lot improvements (6-0)
- Approved minor work application for National Grid gas anode bed project (6-0)
- Approved minor work application for crushed stone driveway at 8 Cobb Avenue (6-0)
- Issued negative determination for garage construction at 103 Goodale Street (6-0)
- Issued negative determination for Brooksby Village outdoor amenity expansion (6-0)
- Approved standard order of conditions for above-ground pool at 84 Pine Street (5-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a $214,850 transfer for fire department retroactive salary adjustments and adopted a state law allowing up to $1,500 in tax abatements for veterans providing volunteer services. Several traffic and safety issues were discussed, including visibility problems at the Lowell, King, and Endicott Street intersection, with short-term tree trimming and long-term solutions to be explored. The council also received communications on the Welch School renovation bond order and an ambulance service contract, referring them to committees.
- Approved $214,850 transfer for fire department salary adjustments (8-0)
- Adopted Chapter 59, Section 5N allowing veterans tax abatement up to $1,500 (9-0)
- Approved $22,026.49 transfer for cable fund expenses (9-0)
- Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved late communication from JG Backland Realty Trust for special permit continuance (unanimous)
- Approved handicapped sign request at 28 Harris Street (unanimous)
- Approved 'No Parking Here to Corner' signs at Fulton/Walnut and Fulton/Tremont streets (unanimous)
- Approved 'Dead-end Street' sign at Bowditch Street and Druid Avenue (unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved a new all-alcoholic restaurant license for Endless Hibachi and Sushi, LLC at 82 Newbury Street, Floor 2, and approved Hai Don Huang as manager. The board also approved five one-day liquor licenses for events at Bishop Fenwick High School and the Fall for Peabody event, and received applications for a license transfer and manager change to be heard in October.
- Approved new all-alcoholic restaurant license for Endless Hibachi and Sushi, LLC at 82 Newbury Street, Floor 2 (3-0)
- Approved two one-day liquor licenses for North Shore Bartending Service at Bishop Fenwick High School (unanimous)
- Approved two one-day liquor licenses for Party Accommodator at Bishop Fenwick High School (unanimous)
- Approved three one-day liquor licenses for Granite Coast Brewing, Essex County Brewing, and Twisted Fate Brewing at Fall for Peabody event (unanimous)
- Received application for transfer of all-alcoholic restaurant license from Taiji, LLC to Kichi, Inc. d/b/a Tokyo Steakhouse at 300 Andover Street, Suite 9; scheduled for public hearing October 24
- Received application for change of manager for Nordstrom Cave Bistro at Northshore Mall; rescheduled for public hearing October 24
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals continued all substantive applications to October 17, 2022, including a 40B comprehensive permit for 220 rental units at 128 Newbury Street, a 40B permit for 51 units at 58 Pulaski Street, and a 40B permit for 140 units at 39 Wallis Street. The board also extended a building permit pause for 27R Farm Avenue pending DEP/Conservation Commission approval and continued an administrative appeal for 25 Farm Avenue. No final decisions were made on any of the major projects.
- Continued building permit pause for 27R Farm Ave until DEP/Con Comm approval (5-0)
- Continued administrative appeal for 25 Farm Ave to October 19, 2022 (5-0)
- Continued variance request for 682 Lowell St pergola to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
- Continued 40B comprehensive permit for 128 Newbury St (220 units) to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
- Continued 40B comprehensive permit for 58 Pulaski St (51 units) to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved 6-month variance extension for 0 Newbury St (5-0)
- Continued 40B comprehensive permit for 39 Wallis St (140 units) to October 17, 2022 (5-0)
Board of Health
The Board of Health unanimously voted to defer the application for a Muslim cemetery at 530 Lowell St. until the next meeting, after a consultant outlined 11 conditions including forming a proper cemetery corporation and ensuring perpetual care. The board also tabled hearings on animal permits and a violation notice because applicants were absent. A permit for an apprentice tattoo artist was approved.
- Deferred Muslim cemetery application at 530 Lowell St. until October meeting (unanimous)
- Approved apprentice tattoo permit for Angelo Vranaj (unanimous)
- Tabled animal permit application for 37 N. Central St. (unanimous)
- Tabled animal permit application for 13 Bradford Rd. (unanimous)
- Tabled notice of violation hearing for 54 Paleologos St. (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission denied a proposed two-building project at 11-13 Wallis Street, citing failure to meet flood storage performance standards and numerous continuances over 17 months. The commission also issued an enforcement order for the same parcel to curb ongoing violations. Several other items were continued, including the 40 Oak Street 40B housing project, which faced questions about flood storage compliance.
- Denied project at 11-13 Wallis Street (6-0) for failure to meet flood storage standards
- Issued enforcement order at 11-13 Wallis Street (6-0) to remove stockpiles and cease illegal activity
- Approved extension permits for Cedar Pond Village (7-0) and Huntington Woods (7-0) until August 2023
- Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 0 Farm Avenue/0 Forest Street (7-0) with invasive species condition
- Issued partial Certificates of Compliance for #2 Hathaway Avenue (7-0) on three DEP files
- Amended enforcement order at 60 Warren Street Extension (7-0) with new action items
- Continued 40 Oak Street 40B housing project (6-0) pending flood storage compliance
- Issued Standard Order of Conditions for 211 Lynnfield Street single-family home (6-0) with special conditions
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved three special permits: a children's museum at 10 Main Street, a packaged alcohol store at 113-115 Main Street (Sita Liquors), and another at 23 Central Street (GK Liquors). The council also approved multiple budget transfers totaling over $1 million, including $432,700 to close Fiscal '22 accounts and $196,800 for Fiscal '23 salary adjustments. Additionally, the council received a report on opioid settlement funds and heard about drug education programs.
- Approved special permit for children's museum at 10 Main Street (11-0)
- Approved entertainment license transfer for Champions Pub at 114 Foster Street (11-0)
- Approved special permit for Sita Liquors packaged alcohol store at 113-115 Main Street (9-1)
- Approved special permit for GK Liquors packaged alcohol store at 23 Central Street (10-0)
- Approved $432,700 transfer to close Fiscal '22 accounts (11-0)
- Approved $196,800 transfer for Fiscal '23 salary adjustments (10-0)
- Approved $127,900 CPC transfer for purchase of 69 Granite Road (10-0)
- Approved $210,950.28 transfer for cable fund expenses (10-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a zoning amendment to include 58 Pulaski Street in the Mill Overlay District (10-0, one recused). It also approved a special permit for an auto service station at 29 Newbury Street and a moving company office at 63 Fulton Street, both unanimously. Several other items were received or referred to committees, including fund transfers and a charter review request.
- Approved zoning amendment adding 58 Pulaski Street to Mill Overlay District (10-0, Daigle recused)
- Approved zoning amendment allowing retail bakery by special permit in BR-1 District (11-0)
- Approved special permit for auto service station at 29 Newbury Street (11-0)
- Approved special permit for moving company office/storage at 63 Fulton Street (11-0)
- Referred mayor's fund transfers ($432,700, $210,950.28, $127,900, $4,242.95) to Finance Committee
- Set public hearings for special permit applications from Sita Liquors, GK Liquors, and City of Peabody
- Approved block parties for Shannon Drive/Antrim Road and Benevento Street (unanimous)
- Approved lodging house license renewal for Viceroy Peabody (unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved multiple liquor license actions, including one-day permits for East Regiment Beer Co. and Essex County Brewing Company, a change of location and name for Sita Liquors to Main Street Discount Liquors, a transfer of the Corkscrew Liquors license to GK Liquors, and a corporate structure change for In The Game. Two new restaurant license applications were received and scheduled for public hearings. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one member absent.
- Approved one-day liquor license for East Regiment Beer Co. block party at 3 Adams Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Essex County Brewing Co. at International Festival (unanimous)
- Approved Sita Liquors change of location to 113-115 Main Street and name to Main Street Discount Liquors (2-0)
- Approved transfer of Corkscrew Liquors license from Viyaan LLC to GK Liquors Inc. at 23 Central Street (2-0)
- Approved In The Game corporate structure and officer changes (2-0)
- Received Endless Hibachi and Sushi LLC application for new restaurant license, scheduled hearing for Sept. 19
- Received Copa Cabana Steakhouse application for new restaurant license, scheduled hearing for Sept. 29
Board of Health
The Board of Health upheld the denial of the tobacco product sales permit for Richdale Convenience Store at 288 Washington St. due to outstanding fines and violations. The Board also granted several tattoo and body piercing permits, revoked a fine against Main St. Smoke Shop due to a change in ownership, and approved a permit to keep chickens at 44 N. Central St.
- Upheld denial of tobacco permit renewal for Richdale Convenience Store (unanimous)
- Granted body tattooing permit to Katherine Ventura (unanimous)
- Granted micropigmentation permit to Maria Concepcion (unanimous)
- Granted apprentice micropigmentation permit to Seana Weiss, pending nurse review (unanimous)
- Granted apprentice body piercing permit to Danielle Lima, pending nurse review (unanimous)
- Revoked correction order and fine for Main St. Smoke Shop, 7 Main St., due to change in ownership (unanimous)
- Granted permit to keep 10 chickens at 44 N. Central St. (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 (unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a 372-square-foot wall sign at 212 Newbury St., far exceeding the 75-square-foot limit, with a condition that the sign be lit only until 10 p.m. The board also approved a floor area ratio variance for a home addition at 4 Jacobs St. and continued several major housing proposals, including a 220-unit Chapter 40B project at 128 Newbury St., to September 19, 2022. A request for a large pergola at 682 Lowell St. was continued after board members indicated the proposed size was too large.
- Approved wall sign variance at 212 Newbury St. (372 sf vs. 75 sf allowed), with condition sign lit until 10pm (5-0)
- Approved floor area ratio variance for home addition at 4 Jacobs St. (.97 vs .7 allowed) (5-0)
- Approved variance for deck/pool at 11 Mansfield St. (4-0, member recused)
- Continued 220-unit Chapter 40B project at 128 Newbury St. to Sept. 19 (5-0)
- Continued 51-unit Chapter 40B project at 58 Pulaski St. to Sept. 19 (5-0)
- Continued 140-unit Chapter 40B project at 39 Wallis St. to Sept. 19 (5-0)
- Continued pergola variance request at 682 Lowell St. (5-0)
- Continued administrative appeal for 27-R Farm Ave. to Sept. 19 (5-0)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved two one-day liquor licenses, approved a new all-alcoholic restaurant license for Ithaki II Restaurant & Bistro, and suspended the liquor license of Cabaret Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Cabaret Lounge for two days. The suspension follows a February 27, 2022 incident involving excessive force by staff and a delay in calling police. The board also scheduled public hearings for a license transfer and amendments.
- Approved one-day liquor license for Granite Coast Brewing Company (unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for North Shore Bartending Services (unanimous)
- Approved new special legislation all-alcoholic restaurant license for Ithaki II Restaurant & Bistro (unanimous)
- Suspended Cabaret Lounge liquor license for 2 days (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for transfer of Viyaan, LLC license to GK Liquors (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for amendments by FEG DE, LLC d/b/a In The Game (unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved two one-day liquor license requests: one for First Hand Supply's indoor market event on July 30, and one for the Peabody Rotary Club's beer garden at the International Festival on September 11. The board also received applications for a license transfer and a change of location, scheduling public hearings for August 8 and August 22, respectively. A hearing to deliberate on a cabaret violation was scheduled for August 8.
- Approved one-day liquor license for First Hand Supply (July 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) (3-0)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Peabody Rotary Club (Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain date Sept. 18) (3-0)
- Received transfer application for Our Place Diner license to Ithaki II; hearing set for Aug. 8 (3-0)
- Received amendment application for change of location and d/b/a; hearing set for Aug. 22 (3-0)
- Scheduled cabaret violation deliberation hearing for Aug. 8
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved body tattooing permits for Alexandra Hebert and Kristina Zakirova, and approved a permit for ten hens at 7 Lynn St. Ct. The board continued Katherine Ventura's permit applications to next month after hearing allegations from her former employer. The board also accepted the June 30, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved body tattooing permit for Alexandra Hebert (2-0)
- Approved body tattooing permit for Kristina Zakirova (2-0)
- Approved permit for ten hens at 7 Lynn St. Ct., conditional on exterminator report (2-0)
- Continued Katherine Ventura's tattoo establishment and performer permit hearings to next month (2-0)
- Accepted minutes of June 30, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board held a public hearing on a February 27, 2022 incident at the Cabaret involving a patron and three bouncers. After hearing testimony from police and the licensee's attorney, the board voted unanimously to close the hearing and take the matter under advisement. No final decision was made at this meeting.
- Closed public hearing on Cabaret incident (3-0)
- Took Cabaret incident under advisement (3-0)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved five variances for residential additions, garages, and a porch, all by 4-0 votes. The board continued several matters to August 15, 2022, including an administrative appeal by J.D. Raymond Transport, a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit for 220 rental units at 128 Newbury Street, and a permit for 51 units at 58 Pulaski St. The 128 Newbury Street applicant agreed to consider reducing the project to 180 units.
- Approved variance for 728 sq ft garage at 103 Goodale St, conditioned on Conservation Commission approval (4-0)
- Approved variance for rear yard setback at 4 Roycroft Rd (4-0)
- Approved variance for farmer's porch at 24 Rockdale Ave (4-0)
- Approved variance for addition at 36 Murray St (4-0)
- Approved variance for open deck at 45 Dexter St (4-0)
- Approved variance for addition at 10 Margaret Rd (4-0)
- Continued J.D. Raymond Transport administrative appeal to Aug 15, 2022 (4-0)
- Continued 128 Newbury St 40B permit to Aug 15, 2022; applicant agreed to consider reducing from 220 to 180 units (4-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council overrode the Mayor's veto of a motion to refer the issue of retaining legal representation for the City Council to the Legal Affairs Committee. The council also approved appointments, zoning amendments, entertainment licenses, and several special permits and licenses. A public hearing on a Mill Overlay District zoning amendment was recessed to August 25, 2022.
- Overrode Mayor's veto of Motion P332-22 on legal representation (10-0)
- Approved Ali Haydock as Executive Director of Peabody Children's Museum (unanimous)
- Approved Elizabeth A. Lashway as Assistant City Solicitor (unanimous)
- Recessed Mill Overlay District zoning hearing to Aug 25, 2022 (9-0)
- Adopted zoning amendment allowing bakery/retail by special permit in BR-1 (unanimous)
- Approved NexMex Thing entertainment license amendment (10-0)
- Approved Toscana Forno entertainment license with conditions (10-0)
- Approved White Auto special permit and Class 2 license (10-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved removal of two trees at 669 Lowell Street, issued a full Certificate of Compliance for 8 Cobb Avenue with conditions, and issued a full Certificate of Compliance for 9 Pine Street held until plantings are installed. Several public hearings were continued, including the 40 Oak Street 40B housing project and the Farm Avenue RDA. An enforcement order for Salem Country Club was continued due to disagreement over tree replacement sizes.
- Approved removal of two trees at 669 Lowell Street with six azalea bushes to be planted by Sept 15 (5-0)
- Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 8 Cobb Avenue with conditions: 4 bushes in perpetuity, future work requires permission (5-0)
- Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 9 Pine Street held until 19 red-twig dogwoods planted; pool condition in perpetuity (5-0)
- Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 60 Pulaski Street (4-1)
- Continued hearing for 40 Oak Street 40B housing project (4-1)
- Continued hearing for Pioneer Charter School of Science II at 67 Pulaski Street (4-1)
- Continued hearing for 25 Farm Avenue stormwater basin (4-0)
- Continued hearing for 27R Farm Avenue RDA (4-0)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved three liquor license transfers and one new special legislation license, all by unanimous 3-0 votes. The transfers were for Champions Pub, Toscana Forno, and Big Pig Barbecue, with new managers approved. The board also approved a one-day license for Notch Brewing and received correspondence on tobacco violations.
- Approved one-day license for Notch Brewing Company for Oct 8 event (3-0)
- Approved transfer of Champions Pub liquor license to Peabody Tips, Inc., with Colin Target as manager (3-0)
- Approved transfer of Stonewood Tavern license to Toscana Forno, with Angelo Perrina as manager (3-0)
- Approved new special legislation liquor license for Big Pig Barbecue, with Christopher LaBella as manager (3-0)
- Received correspondence on tobacco sales violations (3-0)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health held hearings on applications for body tattooing permits and a food establishment permit non-renewal, but the minutes do not record the outcomes of these votes. The board also discussed COVID-19 response, environmental and code enforcement updates, and other routine business. No final decisions are recorded in the minutes.
- Held hearing on tattoo permit application for SBN Beauty/Century Med Spa (outcome not recorded)
- Held hearing on tattoo permit application for Spencer Garron (outcome not recorded)
- Held hearing on tattoo permit application for William Davis (outcome not recorded)
- Held hearing on tattoo permit application for Alexandra Hebert (outcome not recorded)
- Held hearing on non-renewal of food permit for Peabody Steakhouse (outcome not recorded)
- Held hearing on orders against Richdale Convenience Store (outcome not recorded)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved a new all-alcoholic restaurant license for Moy's Group, Inc. d/b/a Buddha's Tavern at 144 Washington Street, with Melinda Moy as manager of record, by a unanimous 3-0 vote. The board also approved one-day licenses for the Azorean Brotherhood's feast and Essex County Brewing Company's concert series, and scheduled hearings for license transfers and a new application. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom.
- Approved new all-alcoholic restaurant license for Buddha's Tavern at 144 Washington St (3-0)
- Approved 3 one-day licenses for Azorean Brotherhood feast on July 15-17 (3-0)
- Approved 3 one-day licenses for Essex County Brewing Company concert series on July 10, 24, Aug 21 (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Champions Pub license transfer on July 11 (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Stonewood Tavern license transfer on July 11 (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Big Pig Barbeque and Catering new license on July 11 (3-0)
- Scheduled cabaret public hearing for July 18 (no vote recorded)
City Council
The Peabody City Council sustained Mayor Bettencourt's veto of a motion to fund a City Council attorney position, voting 10-0 not to override. The council also approved a zoning amendment allowing food processing in the BR-1 district, granted special permits for Boyd Cycles and Holden Oil, and authorized a land purchase for open space.
- Sustained mayor's veto of $52K council attorney funding (10-0)
- Approved zoning amendment for food processing in BR-1 district (10-1)
- Denied amendment to require special permit for food processing (7-4)
- Approved special permit for motorcycle repair at 27 Howley St (11-0)
- Approved Class 2 license transfer for Boyd Cycles (11-0)
- Approved special permit for propane structure at 91 Lynnfield St (11-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign purchase agreement for 156(R) Bartholomew St (11-0)
- Approved revolving fund ordinance amendment (9-2)
City Council
The Peabody City Council voted 9-1 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget of $174,417,726, which includes a 2% salary increase for non-union employees and a new Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position. The council also approved the Water & Sewer Enterprise budget ($20,765,349) and the Recreation Enterprise budget ($2,530,130), along with several fund transfers, including $1M for school salaries and $850,000 for the school lunch revolving fund. Councillor Manning-Martin opposed the operating budget, recreation budget, and salary ordinance; Councillor Welton was absent.
- Adopted FY2023 operating budget of $174,417,726 (9-1; Manning-Martin opposed)
- Approved FY2023 Water & Sewer Enterprise budget of $20,765,349 (10-0)
- Approved FY2023 Recreation Enterprise budget of $2,530,130 (9-1; Manning-Martin opposed)
- Approved salary ordinance amendment with 2% raises and new DEI Director position (9-1; Manning-Martin opposed)
- Approved $1,000,000 transfer from salary reserve to school salaries (10-0)
- Approved $850,000 transfer to school lunch revolving fund (10-0)
- Approved $557,659.87 transfer for Independence Greenway Bikeway (10-0)
- Approved $130,000 ARPA transfer for police salaries (10-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved several Notices of Intent for projects including a parking area at 58R Pulaski Street, a pedestrian path at 0 Perkins Street, a garage at 99 Lynnfield Street, and duplexes at 10 and 12 Munroe Street, each with special conditions. The commission also approved a temporary pipe for the Salem Country Club and denied two full Certificates of Compliance for Stahl (USA) Inc. at 13 Corwin Street. Several items were continued, including a 40B housing project at 40 Oak Street and a Request for Determination of Applicability for a truck wash at 119R Foster Street, where a positive determination was issued requiring a Notice of Intent.
- Approved revised local permit fees (6-1)
- Approved NOI for 58R Pulaski Street parking area with conditions (7-0)
- Approved NOI for 0 Perkins Street pedestrian path with conditions (7-0)
- Approved NOI for 99 Lynnfield Street garage with conditions (7-0)
- Approved NOIs for 10 and 12 Munroe Street duplexes with conditions (7-0)
- Approved temporary pipe for Salem Country Club (6-1)
- Denied full Certificates of Compliance for Stahl (USA) Inc. DEP files 55-312 and 55-323 (5-1)
- Issued positive determination for 119R Foster Street truck wash, requiring an NOI (4-1)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board unanimously approved the transfer of the all-alcoholic restaurant license from Aleko Pashaj d/b/a Gallo Nero Pizzeria to Gallonero Peabody, Inc. d/b/a Gallo Nero Pizzeria at 89 Main Street, including the pledge of the license as collateral and Davi Shurdha as manager of record. The board also approved two one-day liquor licenses for charity events, received a surrendered license, and scheduled hearings for a new license application and a Cabaret matter.
- Approved transfer of all-alcoholic restaurant license to Gallonero Peabody, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved one-day license for Make A Wish Foundation golf tournament (3-0)
- Approved one-day license for Peabody Firefighter Local 925 outing (3-0)
- Received surrender of restaurant license from Polyvios, Inc. (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Buddha's Tavern new license application for June 27, 2022 (3-0)
- Scheduled Cabaret matter public hearing for June 27, 2022 (3-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved multiple items, including a $2.2 million transfer for fire and police overtime and snow removal, special permits for The Dogmother LLC to increase kennel capacity, a drive-through at 527 Lowell Street, and a restaurant with liquor license at 139 Lynnfield Street. The council also approved a zoning amendment for industrial uses, utility pole installations, and various licenses and reappointments.
- Approved $2.2M transfer for fire/police overtime and snow removal (11-0)
- Approved special permit for The Dogmother LLC to increase kennel capacity from 40 to 55 dogs (11-0)
- Approved special permit for drive-through at 527 Lowell Street (11-0)
- Approved special permit for Toscana Forno restaurant with liquor license at 139 Lynnfield Street (10-0)
- Approved zoning amendment for industrial uses (11-0)
- Approved utility pole installations on Dearborn Road (11-0)
- Approved poll worker salary increases (10-1)
- Approved various reappointments to boards (11-0)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved a settlement for the 40 Oak St. comprehensive permit, reducing the project from 72 to 54 rental units. The board also approved several variances for residential additions and garages, suspended a building permit pending a Conservation Commission determination, and continued hearings on other 40B projects.
- Approved 40 Oak St. 40B settlement, reducing units from 72 to 54 (5-0)
- Approved variance for 3 George Rd. addition (5-0)
- Suspended building permit at 27R Farm Ave. until Conservation Commission determination (5-0)
- Approved variance for 54 Newcastle Rd. garage, conditioned on 25'x25' size (5-0)
- Approved variance for 18 Arnold Rd. deck (5-0)
- Approved variance for 6 Krochmal Rd. deck (5-0)
- Approved variance for 73 Bartholomew St. garage (5-0)
- Approved variance for 20 Manomet Rd. addition (5-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council denied a special permit for a trucking terminal at 13 Corwin Street, citing lack of sound-level assessment, road impact analysis, and feasibility of a bypass road. The council also approved a junk dealers license for Antique Furniture & Upholstery and a special permit for Paving Maintenance Systems. A motion to reject MBTA multi-family housing compliance failed, but the council voted to send a letter outlining objections.
- Denied special permit for trucking terminal at 13 Corwin Street (11-0)
- Approved junk dealers license for Antique Furniture & Upholstery, 58 Pulaski St (10-0)
- Approved special permit for Paving Maintenance Systems at 65 North Central St (11-0)
- Failed motion to not enter MBTA multi-family housing without clear directive (7-3)
- Approved letter to DHCD with objections to MBTA multi-family housing mandate (8-2)
- Approved temporary Ward 2 polling place change to Azorean Brotherhood, 20 Howley St (10-0)
- Approved three block party permits for June and July 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved VFW Post 1011 entertainment license renewal (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health voted unanimously to continue the stay on the order to connect 176 Newbury St to the municipal sewer system for six months, with the expectation of extending it further if milestones are met. The board also approved permits for microblading and tattooing at several locations, and conditionally approved a tattoo establishment pending inspection. No action was taken on the Richdale Convenience Store tobacco violations because the owner did not appeal or attend the hearing.
- Continued sewer connection stay for 176 Newbury St for 6 months, with conditions (unanimous)
- Approved microblading permit for Gleuciana DeSouza and establishment at 40 Lowell St (unanimous)
- Approved micropigmentation permit for Antonia Lozorio (unanimous)
- Approved tattooing permit for Shayna Costa and conditional approval for Golden Cat establishment pending inspection (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of April 28, 2022 (unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board unanimously approved four one-day liquor license requests for events in May, June, July, and August 2022, including Granite Coast Brewery's pop-up pub and summer concert series, North Shore Bartenders Service's faculty reception, Bertucci's promotional event, and St. Thomas the Apostle Church's fundraiser. The board also scheduled a public hearing for June 13, 2022, on a transfer of the Gallo Nero liquor license.
- Approved Granite Coast Brewery one-day licenses for June 11 (rain date June 18) and July 17, July 31, Aug 21 (3-0)
- Approved North Shore Bartenders Service one-day license for Bishop Fenwick High School faculty reception June 14 (3-0)
- Approved Bertucci's one-day license for outdoor event May 25 at 15 Newbury St (3-0)
- Approved St. Thomas the Apostle Church one-day license for June 11 fundraiser (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Gallo Nero liquor license transfer on June 13, 2022 (3-0)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved five variances for residential and commercial projects, including a pool cabana, a wall sign, a deck, an addition, and a FALA addition. The board also continued two Chapter 40B comprehensive permit applications for housing developments at 128 Newbury Street and 58 Pulaski Street to the June 6, 2022 meeting, and granted extensions for two prior variances.
- Approved variance for pool cabana at 30 Glen Dr. (5-0)
- Approved variance for wall sign at 229 Andover St. with lighting condition (5-0)
- Approved variance for open deck at 38 Dexter St. (5-0)
- Approved variance for three wall signs and additional free-standing sign at 210 Andover St. with lighting condition (5-0)
- Approved variance for addition at 3 Forbes Way (5-0)
- Approved variance for FALA addition at 1 Lone Pine Ln (5-0)
- Approved variance for deck-to-pool connection at 7 Dartmouth St. (5-0)
- Continued 40B application for 220 rental units at 128 Newbury St. to June 6, 2022 (5-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved special permits for a tattoo establishment, a cat café kennel, and a trucking terminal, each with conditions. It also voted to increase School Committee annual compensation from $4,000 to $6,000, established a revolving fund for the Peabody Children's Museum, and approved fund transfers for police salaries and pond restoration. All votes were unanimous except for a 7-3 decision to fund a City Council attorney position.
- Approved special permit for tattoo establishment at 2 First Avenue, Unit 101 (10-0)
- Approved special permit for kennel at 108 Newbury Street (Kitty Cat Café) with hours 8am-8pm Mon-Sat (10-0)
- Approved special permit for trucking terminal at 7 Webster Street, Unit F with conditions (10-0)
- Increased School Committee compensation from $4,000 to $6,000 annually (10-0)
- Established revolving fund for Peabody Children's Museum (10-0)
- Approved $210,000 transfer for police salaries (10-0)
- Approved $40,900 transfer for lake and pond restoration (10-0)
- Requested $52,000 for City Council attorney position (7-3)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission issued an Enforcement Order to Mayer Tree for removing living trees and grinding stumps in buffer zones and riverfront woods at Salem Country Club (133 Forest Street). The commission also ratified an emergency certificate to remove a beaver dam and trap beavers near Crystal Drive (5-2), and issued a full Certificate of Compliance to Salem Country Club for a lapsed permit where no work was conducted. Several other items were continued, including a 40B housing project at 40 Oak Street and a redevelopment at 49 Tremont Street, which received an Order of Conditions.
- Ratified Emergency Certificate to remove beaver dam and trap beavers near Crystal Drive (5-2)
- Issued Enforcement Order to Mayer Tree for illegal tree removal at Salem Country Club (7-0)
- Approved hiring DeRosa Environmental Consulting for peer review (6-1)
- Issued Full Certificate of Compliance to Salem Country Club for lapsed permit, marked invalid (7-0)
- Issued Order of Conditions for redevelopment at 49 Tremont Street with 6 special conditions (7-0)
- Issued Negative Determination for above-ground pool at 10 Wright Road with conditions (7-0)
- Continued Certificate of Compliance requests for Stahl (USA) Inc. at 13 Corwin Street (7-0)
- Continued Notice of Intent for 40B housing project at 40 Oak Street (7-0)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board unanimously approved a new wine & malt restaurant license for Marano's Trattoria at 637 Lowell Street, and also approved a transfer of an all-alcoholic restaurant license for From Brazil Restaurant at 72 Walnut Street. Two one-day liquor licenses for Peabody Main Streets events were approved. A request by The Golden Banana for an outdoor patio was continued to the next meeting for more information.
- Approved one-day liquor licenses for Peabody Main Streets events (Olio on June 1, Pride event on June 11) (3-0)
- Approved new wine & malt restaurant license for Marano's Trattoria at 637 Lowell Street (3-0)
- Approved transfer of all-alcoholic restaurant license to From Brazil Restaurant at 72 Walnut Street, with Bianca Mendez Vaz Xavier as manager (3-0)
- Continued Golden Banana outdoor patio hearing to May 23, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved sending letter to Cabaret Lounge requesting position statement on Feb 27 incident (3-0)
Board of Health
The Peabody Board of Health approved permits for a tattoo apprentice, three chicken-keeping applications, a goat-grazing permit, and a lifeguard variance, all unanimously. It tabled enforcement action on a sewer connection order for 176 Newbury St. until May, and voted to implement a mandatory 3-day suspension for first-offense tobacco sales to minors starting July 1, 2022. The board also continued a micropigmentation hearing because the applicant did not appear.
- Approved tattoo apprentice permit for Jeffrey Buendia (unanimous)
- Approved chicken permits at 46 Catherine Drive, 122 Russell St. (unanimous)
- Approved goat permit for 25-50 goats at 193 Lynn St. (unanimous)
- Approved lifeguard variance at 1 Avalon Dr., pending inspection (unanimous)
- Tabled sewer enforcement at 176 Newbury St. until May 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted 3-day suspension for first tobacco sale to minor, effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Continued micropigmentation hearing for Gleuciana DeSueza (no vote)
- Approved March 24, 2022 minutes with one edit (unanimous)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a special permit and Class 2 Motor Vehicle License for Rte 1 Auto Sales at 218 Newbury Street, limiting the premises to 25 unregistered vehicles. It also approved a special permit for Convenient MD, LLC to operate an urgent care clinic at 210 Andover Street, subject to a medical waste disposal plan. The council approved the 2021 Aggregate Industries Annual Report with conditions, including new noise mitigation and updated background noise levels. Additionally, the council voted to remove the Mill District Overlay zoning amendment from further consideration.
- Approved special permit for auto sales at 218 Newbury Street (10-0)
- Approved Class 2 Motor Vehicle License for Rte 1 Auto Sales (10-0)
- Approved special permit for urgent care clinic at 210 Andover Street (10-0)
- Approved 2021 Aggregate Industries Annual Report with conditions (10-0)
- Removed Mill District Overlay zoning amendment from further consideration (8-1, 1 present)
- Approved appointments of Mary Martin, Kevin Houlden, Len Roland (10-0)
- Approved entertainment license for Trackside Bar & Grill (10-0)
- Approved junk dealers licenses for Golden Link, Martoni & James, The Mod Haus (unanimous)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved the change of manager for Trader Joe's at 300 Andover Street from Claudia McKee to Jennifer Caggiano. The board also scheduled public hearings for May 9 on an alteration application from The Golden Banana and a license transfer from Oliveira's Steak House to From Brazil Restaurant. A show cause hearing was set for May 23 regarding an incident at the Cabaret. No one-day license requests were received.
- Approved change of manager for Trader Joe's #516 from Claudia McKee to Jennifer Caggiano (3-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for May 9 on Golden Banana alteration application
- Scheduled public hearing for May 9 on transfer of alcohol license from Oliveira's Steak House to From Brazil Restaurant
- Scheduled show cause hearing for May 23 regarding Cabaret incident
- Accepted report on outdoor dining continuance
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved participation in the Massachusetts PACE program for commercial energy improvements and voted to pursue Green Community designation, which could bring an estimated $245,000 grant. They also approved a special permit for a restaurant at 637 Lowell Street, allowing beer and wine sales with specific hours. Several licenses were renewed, and multiple items were referred to committees for further review.
- Approved PACE Massachusetts participation (11-0)
- Approved pursuing Green Community Designation (11-0)
- Approved special permit for restaurant at 637 Lowell Street (10-0)
- Approved appointment of Karina Tirado as Assistant Clerk of Committees (11-0)
- Renewed entertainment licenses for Pellana Steakhouse and Toscana Ristorante (unanimous)
- Renewed junk dealer licenses for seven businesses (unanimous)
- Renewed Class 2 motor vehicle license for Tri State Auto Sales (unanimous)
- Referred multiple items to committees, including police salary transfer and outdoor dining ordinance
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved a one-day license for Club Luis de Camoes to hold an outdoor event in its parking lot on May 1, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The board also voted to seek a City Solicitor's opinion on whether the Golden Banana's outdoor patio request requires City Council approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed a February 27 incident at the Cabaret and noted Alto Suites' intent to surrender its hotel license.
- Approved one-day license for Club Luis de Camoes outdoor event (3-0)
- Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 (3-0)
- Voted to seek City Solicitor's opinion on Golden Banana outdoor patio request (3-0)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance to convert a single-family home at 10 Basford Ct into a two-family dwelling (3-1), citing non-compliance with zoning rules. The board approved variances for a cabana at 9 Sherry Lee Ln (4-0), a sign at 210 Andover St (4-1), a deck at 149 Lynn St (5-0), a deck at 1B MacArthur Cir (5-0), and a porch at 8 Styles Dr (5-0). It denied a subdivision at 13 Paleologos St (0-4) and continued several other applications to May 16, 2022.
- Denied variance for two-family conversion at 10 Basford Ct (3-1)
- Approved cabana variance at 9 Sherry Lee Ln with conditions (4-0)
- Approved freestanding sign variance at 210 Andover St (4-1)
- Approved deck variance at 149 Lynn St (5-0)
- Approved deck extension variance at 1B MacArthur Cir (5-0)
- Approved porch variance at 8 Styles Dr (5-0)
- Denied subdivision variance at 13 Paleologos St (0-4)
- Continued several applications to May 16, 2022
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board approved the transfer of an all-alcohol restaurant license from Gjorga, Inc. to AM & C. Romano, Inc. for Trackside Bar and Grill at 30 Warren Street, with Armindo Romano as manager. They also approved a one-day liquor license for a St. Mary's Grammar School auction, renewed the Peabody Historical Society's seasonal liquor license, and voted to send Gyro City Peabody's application for a new all-alcohol restaurant license to the ABCC for reconsideration. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved one-day liquor license for St. Mary's Grammar School auction at Bishop Fenwick High School (3-0)
- Approved 2022 seasonal liquor license renewal for Peabody Historical Society (3-0)
- Approved transfer of all-alcohol restaurant license from Gjorga, Inc. to AM & C. Romano, Inc. for Trackside Bar and Grill (3-0)
- Approved sending Gyro City Peabody's license application to ABCC for reconsideration (3-0)
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission held a special hearing on March 23, 2022, regarding a violation order issued to the Salem Country Club for unauthorized tree removal and other work in wetland buffer zones. The commission voted unanimously to hire a third-party peer review at the club's expense and to issue an enforcement order with action items. The hearing was continued to April 13, 2022.
- Approved hiring third-party peer review at Salem Country Club's expense (7-0)
- Approved issuing an Enforcement Order to Salem Country Club with action items (unanimous)
- Continued hearing to April 13, 2022 (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:06 PM (7-0)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for the homeowners at 3 and 5 Tremont Place to reconfigure lot lines, with a condition requiring Planning Board approval and prohibiting further subdivisions. The board also approved variances for an attached garage at 14 Butternut Ave and an open deck at 17 Wahtera Rd, both by 5-0 votes. Several other applications were continued to April 4, 2022, including the 10 Basford Ct two-family conversion and the 30 Glen Dr pool cabana. The board entered executive session to discuss the 40 Oak Street 40B appeal and mediation.
- Approved lot-line reconfiguration variance at 3 & 5 Tremont Pl (5-0), conditioned on Planning Board approval and no further subdivisions
- Approved attached garage variance at 14 Butternut Ave (5-0), conditioned on no second floor
- Approved open deck variance at 17 Wahtera Rd (5-0)
- Continued 10 Basford Ct two-family conversion variance to April 4, 2022 (4-0)
- Continued 9 Sherry Lee Ln cabana variance to April 4, 2022 (4-0)
- Continued 30 Glen Dr pool cabana variance to April 4, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved February 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss 40 Oak Street 40B appeal and mediation (5-0)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board met via Zoom and approved minutes from February 14, ratified a one-day license for a March 5 event, and scheduled a public hearing for the Trackside Restaurant license transfer. The board also asked Alto Suites, LLC to appear regarding an unissued license and requested Gyro City Peabody to appear at the next meeting to discuss supplemental information. No public hearings were held.
- Approved February 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Ratified email vote approving one-day licenses for Bella & Harvey and Granite Coast Brewery for March 5 Pop Up Pub (3-0)
- Directed clerk to draft letter to Alto Suites, LLC to appear before board (3-0)
- Scheduled Trackside Restaurant license transfer for public hearing on March 28, 2022 (3-0)
- Requested Gyro City Peabody, Inc. appear at March 28 meeting to discuss supplemental information (3-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved the sale of city-owned property at 10 Lowell Street to Michael J. Votto for $450,000, with conditions from the RFP made binding. The council also approved three special permits: a tattoo studio at 474 Lowell Street, a consignment shop at 149 Washington Street, and an amended special permit for a cosmetology business at 99/101 Lynn Street. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance amending the mayor's salary and approved several licenses and appointments.
- Approved sale of 10 Lowell Street to Michael Votto for $450,000 (11-0)
- Approved special permit for tattoo studio at 474 Lowell Street, Unit 6 (11-0)
- Approved special permit for consignment shop at 149 Washington Street, Unit C1 (11-0)
- Approved junk dealers license for consignment shop at 149 Washington Street (11-0)
- Approved amended special permit for cosmetology at 99/101 Lynn Street (9-2)
- Adopted ordinance amending mayor's salary (10-0, 1 present)
- Approved appointment of Chris Gilbert to Zoning Board of Appeals (10-1)
- Approved right of first refusal for 10 Lowell Street (9-2)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved six variance requests, including a group home addition at 6 Azalea Ln, a porch enclosure at 7 James St, and signage for the former Burlington Coat Factory at 320 Andover St. The board continued two applications (10 Basford Ct and 9 Sherry Lee Ln) to the March 21 meeting, and accepted a withdrawal without prejudice for 1 Lone Pine Ln. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved variance for 6 Azalea Ln addition with side/front yard relief (4-0)
- Approved variance to enclose deck at 7 James St (4-0)
- Approved two wall signs at 320 Andover St (4-0)
- Continued 10 Basford Ct two-family conversion to 03/21/22 (4-0)
- Accepted withdrawal without prejudice for 1 Lone Pine Ln (4-0)
- Continued 9 Sherry Lee Ln cabana variance to 03/21/22 (4-0)
- Approved 29 Newbury St addition with Planning Board/City Council condition (4-0)
- Approved 16 Goldthwaite Pl addition with Conservation condition (4-0)
City Council
The City Council voted 8-2 to authorize the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease with ViceRoy Capital Management for a children's museum at 10 Main Street, and also voted 8-2 to create a new Children's Museum Department. The council approved a $688,398 borrowing for a gymnasium roof replacement at West Memorial Elementary School and a $1,000,000 borrowing for Wilson Square Intersection upgrades. Several special permits and licenses were approved, including an entertainment license for The NexMex Thing and electric vehicle charging stations for Electrify America.
- Approved 5-year lease for Peabody/CuriousCity Children's Museum at 10 Main Street (8-2)
- Created Children's Museum Department in city code (8-2)
- Approved $688,398 borrowing for West Memorial Elementary gym roof replacement (9-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 borrowing for Wilson Square Intersection upgrades (9-0)
- Approved entertainment license for The NexMex Thing, 5 Central Street (10-0)
- Approved special permit for Electrify America EV charging stations at 210 Andover Street (10-0)
- Allowed withdrawal of Cargo Ventures special permit for 13 Corwin Street (10-0)
- Approved $75,000 transfer to FY2022 legal budget (10-0)
Community Preservation Committee
The committee voted unanimously to join the Community Preservation Coalition for one year at a fee of $3,500, with membership to be reviewed in 2023. It also approved the January 31, 2022 financial report and transferred $3,500 from the Unreserved Fund to the Admin Expense Fund to cover the fee. The minutes of the January 11, 2022 meeting were accepted. No other substantive decisions were made; project status reports showed no updates.
- Approved joining Community Preservation Coalition for one year at $3,500 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $3,500 from Unreserved Fund to Admin Expense Fund (unanimous)
- Accepted January 31, 2022 financial report (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board upheld a $1,000 fine and 7-day suspension against Seven-Eleven at 23 Newbury St for selling a flavored vape product (Delta 8) in violation of tobacco regulations. The board also approved permits for a tattoo establishment, a tattoo apprentice, and keeping chickens, and voted to sunset a 2020 emergency eviction order. The mask mandate was kept in place, with a plan to revisit it in February.
- Upheld $1,000 fine and 7-day suspension for Seven-Eleven at 23 Newbury St (unanimous)
- Approved tattoo establishment permit for Shawn McCarron at 3 Bourbon St (unanimous)
- Approved apprentice tattooing permit for Jessica Helgeson (micropigmentation only) (unanimous)
- Approved permit for up to 6 chickens at 43 Tracey St (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Dec 16 and Dec 22, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
- Voted to sunset April 2020 emergency eviction order (unanimous)
- Kept indoor mask mandate in place; will revisit in February
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a $688,398 bond order to replace the gymnasium roof at West Memorial Elementary School, with the city's share estimated at $338,922 after MSBA reimbursement. The council also approved a $1 million bond for Wilson Square Intersection upgrades, granted special permits to Loyal Canines and Albanian Boston Community, and approved an entertainment license for Double Bull Tap House.
- Approved $688,398 bond for West Memorial gym roof (11-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 bond for Wilson Square Intersection upgrades (11-0)
- Approved special permit for Loyal Canines kennel with 14 conditions (10-1)
- Approved special permit for Albanian Boston Community center (11-0)
- Approved entertainment license for Double Bull Tap House (11-0)
- Approved appointment of Keith Slattery to ZBA (10-1)
- Approved appointment of Chris Gilbert to ZBA (10-1)
- Approved appointment of Amanda Green to Conservation Commission (11-0)
Zoning Board
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit for a 68-unit development at 40-42 Endicott St., with a 4-0 vote. The board also approved four variances for residential additions and structures at 8 Bourbon St., 28 No Central St., 15 Elginwood Rd., and 315 Lynnfield St., each by a 5-0 vote. A request for a variance at 6 Azalea Ln. was continued to the February 28, 2022 meeting due to an error in the denial letter.
- Approved 68-unit Chapter 40B permit at 40-42 Endicott St. (4-0)
- Approved variance for 2-story addition at 8 Bourbon St. (5-0)
- Approved variance for accessory structure and deck at 28 No Central St. (5-0)
- Approved variance for garage at 15 Elginwood Rd. (5-0)
- Approved variance for addition at 315 Lynnfield St. (5-0)
- Continued variance request for 6 Azalea Ln. to Feb. 28 meeting (5-0)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board unanimously approved change-of-manager applications for Not Your Average Joe's at 210 Andover Street and Bertucci's at 15 Newbury Street, both in the North Shore Mall. The board also received correspondence from Peabody Main Streets regarding a planned Pop-Up Pub event on March 5, 2022, but took no action on it. No one-day license requests were received.
- Approved change of manager for Not Your Average Joe's from Robert W. Beliveau to Amanda Rathe (3-0)
- Approved change of manager for Bertucci's from Francisco Richiez to Eric Alford (3-0)
- Received email from Peabody Main Streets about Pop-Up Pub planning (3-0)
City Council
The Peabody City Council approved a Junk Dealers License for Laura Johnson at 99 Lynn Street, subject to six conditions including health and safety requirements. The council also continued a public hearing for Loyal Canines, LLC until January 27, 2022, and approved numerous license renewals and transfers. All decisions were unanimous unless noted.
- Approved Junk Dealers License for Laura Johnson at 99 Lynn Street (11-0)
- Continued public hearing for Loyal Canines, LLC to January 27, 2022
- Approved Class 3 Motor Vehicle License renewals for Peabody Auto Collision and Pinto Recycling
- Approved Innholder License renewals for Extended Stay America, Hampton Inn, and Homewood Suites
- Approved Lodging House License renewals for Skalkos Brothers Realty Trust and Viceroy Peabody
- Approved Class 2 Motor Vehicle License renewals for seven businesses
- Approved Entertainment License renewals for Brodies Pub and Jade's Restaurant
- Approved Taxi/Limousine Driver's License for John Gosselin
Conservation Commission
The Peabody Conservation Commission approved a one-year extension for a DEP permit for a dwelling replacement at 15 Elginwood Road, issued a Positive Determination requiring a new Notice of Intent for work at 49 Tremont Street, and approved a Standard Order of Conditions for an aquatic plant management program covering 11 waterbodies. Several hearings were continued, including those for the school rehabilitation at 50 Swampscott Avenue and the proposed warehouse at 8 Centennial Drive. The commission also discussed revising local permit fees, which have not been updated since 2003.
- Approved one-year extension for DEP File No. 55-797 at 15 Elginwood Road (7-0)
- Issued Positive Determination for 49 Tremont Street, requiring new Notice of Intent (7-0)
- Approved Standard Order of Conditions for aquatic plant management at 11 waterbodies (6-0)
- Continued hearing for school rehabilitation at 50 Swampscott Avenue (5-1)
- Continued hearing for warehouse redevelopment at 8 Centennial Drive (6-0)
- Continued hearing for 11-13 Wallis Street riverfront project (6-0)
- Continued violation order for M&R Trucking and Paving (6-0)
- Continued enforcement order for 60 Warren Street Extension (6-0)
Licensing Board
The Peabody Licensing Board unanimously approved multiple amendments for Fidelity Post 1011 VFW, including a change of manager to Kendra Jones. The board tabled the 2022 renewal application for Polivios, Inc. d/b/a Brothers Kouzina and accepted a new license application from Gyro City Peabody, Inc. for a public hearing on February 14, 2022. No one-day license requests were received.
- Approved multiple amendments for Fidelity Post 1011 VFW (ABCC License No. 00045-CL-0956), including change of manager to Kendra Jones (3-0)
- Tabled 2022 renewal application for Polivios, Inc. d/b/a Brothers Kouzina at 23 Newbury Street (3-0)
- Accepted application of Gyro City Peabody, Inc. for new §12 all alcoholic restaurant license at 134 Newbury Street and scheduled public hearing for February 14, 2022 (3-0)