Committee Report - L&P - 7-8-20 — File 210405

Licenses and Permits Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 7/9/2020 July 8, 2020 REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived William A. White Jr. Chair Present Wilfred N. Mbah Vice Chair Present Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott Ward Two City Councilor Present The meeting was held via GoToWebinar and was called to order by Chair White at 5:09pm and adjourned at 5:30pm. Others present: John Long - City Clerk; Rose Durham - Clerk of Committees; Kimberly Wells - Assistant Clerk of Committees Approval of the March 11, 2020 Minutes RESULT: ACCEPTED Approval of the February 12, 2020 Minutes RESULT: ACCEPTED 204351: Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Summer St, from Pole 325/4 to a point of pickup at Nunziato Field. The Chair noted that this item is no longer necessary. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 208798: Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a new pole replacing an existing pole at Trum Playground, 546 Broadway. The Chair shared that this item has been superseded by a subsequent request. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 208976: Submitted by Eversource to install 57 feet of conduit in Cedar St from Pole 238/1

Licenses and Permits Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 7/9/2020 to a point of pickup at 171 Cedar St. Mr. Long shared that Eversource has been unable to confirm whether this project remains active. The Chair asked that a communication be sent to confirm and request that a representative appear at the next Committee meeting or the item will be Placed on File. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 209915: New Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St, 2 autos inside, 2 outside, for mechanical repairs only. The applicant Murph Thongsythavong spoke and shared that the plan is to create a small repair shop. He confirmed that the space will allow for two vehicles inside and two outside, and a 6 space parking lot will be rented to allow for customer parking. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: White Jr., Mbah, Scott 210264: Requesting approval of an Order to not require this Council's authorization pursuant to Ordinance 12-14 for businesses seeking outdoor food and beverage service on the public way through November 1, 2020. The Chair noted that the City Council previously approved this Order giving authority to the Licensing Commission to approve outdoor seating permits. Any permits issued by the Licensing Commission will expire on November 1, 2020. The Chair asked City Clerk John Long to send a communication to all entities that received outdoor seating permits from the Licensing Commission that they would have to apply to the City Council if they wished to continue outdoor seating during November and December or if they want to renew for next year. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 210363: New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St, 0 autos inside, 0 outside, Mo-Fr 8am-6pm, Sa-Su by appointment. The applicant Marc Williams spoke and stated that the business is an automotive repair shop looking to sell vehicles online and to have access to auctions, and it requires a used car license to do so. Nothing will be stored at the physical space. Mr. Long confirmed that he has not received any complaints or comments about this business, and it currently has indoor space for 10 vehicles and no outdoor space. Councilor Scott noted that the Committee should be attentive to any potential complaints from the neighborhood residents. RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: White Jr., Mbah, Scott