Board of Appeal – Apr 15, 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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What was decided

The board heard Petition 26-002 from Alpha Business Center, LLC, seeking four variances for a 73-unit project at 1 Salem St. and 15 Ferry St. The board approved relief on density, usable open space, parking requirement, and number of parking spaces, the last with conditions requiring efforts to find off-site parking and encourage alternative transportation.

Decisions recorded

Approved relief on Density for Petition 26-002 by a vote of 4-1.
Approved relief on Usable Open Space for Petition 26-002 by a vote of 5-0.
Approved Parking Requirement relief for Petition 26-002 by a vote of 4-1.
Approved the number of parking spaces for Petition 26-002 with conditions (seeking off-site parking and encouraging alternative transportation) by a vote of 4-1.

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City of Malden

Massachusetts

Board of Appeal

215 Pleasant Street Malden, Massachusetts 02148

Telephone 781-397-7000 x 2104

Board of Appeal - Public Meeting

April 15, 2026

Minutes

The Malden Board of Appeal held a Public Hearing Wednesday April 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Room #106 Herbert L Jackson Council Chambers, Malden, MA on the following named petitions:

Roll Call: Bilgen, Cramer, D'Esposito, Froio, King and Yu. Adam Sherwin is absent. In Sherwin's absence, Yu has been appointed to be a voting member for tonight's meeting.

Minutes: Motion by Froio to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2026, meeting, 2nd by Bilgen - All in favor.

Petition 26-002 by Alpha Business Center, LLC seeking a variance under Code of the City of Malden as amended – Title 12.16.010 Table of Intensity Regulations: Specifically: Density. Section 12.16.080 Usable Open Space Requirements. Section 12.20.010 Number of Parking Spaces. Section 12.20.020 General Off Street Parking Requirements as per plans Res-075160-2025 at the property known as and numbered 1 Salem St., Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor's Parcel ID #075-272-209 and 15 Ferry St., Malden, MA 02148 and also known by City Assessor's Parcel ID #075-272-211

Petition 26-002 is being represented by Attorney Roberto DiMarco from Foster, Walker and DiMarco law firm and Will Chalfant from KDI Architects.

Attorney DiMarco stated they are seeking four (4) variances due to the fact the site is extremely tight and they are trying to put something in place that will be both financially viable as well as a benefit to the city.

Mr. Chalfant presented a video proposal outlining the planned project. This project contains 73 units, 1 commercial and 72 living units. On-site parking, approximately 52 spaces both below and behind the building.

Bilgen made a motion to approve the request for relief on Density, 2nd by Froio: Bilgen – Yes, King – No, Yu – Yes, Froio – Yes, Cramer – Yes – Relief on Density has been approved by a vote of 4-1

Bilgen made a motion to approve the request for relief on usable open space, 2nd by King: Bilgen – Yes, King – Yes, Yu – Yes, Froio – Yes, Cramer – Relief on Usable Open Space has been approved by a vote of 5-0.

Bilgen made a motion to approve the parking requirement relief as requested, 2nd by Froio; Bilgen -Yes, King – No, Yu – Yes, Froio – Yes, Cramer – Yes; Parking Requirement relief has been approved by a vote of 4-1.

Bilgen made a motion to approve the number of parking spaces with the following conditions,

Will seek off-site parking as needed between their 52 and the required 73 spaces.
Will encourage public transportation, bike sharing, T-pass discounts, ride-share or other support systems.

2nd by Froio; Bilgen – Yes, King – No, Yu – Yes, Froio – Yes, Cramer – Yes; Number of parking spaces has been approved with the conditions listed by a vote of 4-1.

Motion to adjourn made by Yu, 2nd by Froio – All in favor. Adjourned at 7:19pm.

Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 80 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved September 29, 2026.

Agenda

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Terms used here

variance: Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.

All the terms in the glossary

Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Malden's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Malden Publick on September 28, 2026.