Peabody public meetings in 2022
12 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)