Committee Report - L&P - 9-21-11 — File 191996

September 21, 2011 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 9/21/2011 REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dennis M. Sullivan Chair Present Robert C. Trane Vice Chair Absent Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Eddie Nuzzo Supt., Inspectional Services Present Tom Flaherty RCN Present Iriyank Patel RCN Present Anne Vigorito, Esq. Present Joseph DePalo, Sr. Present Joseph DePalo, Jr. Present George Michael Present 191866 - Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 autos in, 2 out.: Mr. Nuzzo informed the members that this business has been operating with its doors open and has been operating at night, sometimes as late as 9:30 PM, and has been parking vehicles on the street. Mr. Nuzzo also stated that he has an issue with having to track down the owner to get him to renew his business license. Attorney Vigorito, representing the owner of the business, said that the neighbors have no problem informing Mr. DePalo when there is a problem. Mr. DePalo addressed the members saying that he was unaware of any complaints from neighbors and added that his license does not specify that the doors to the shop must be closed. The item was approved for sixty (60) days with the following conditions: • The doors at the body shop at 42 Dana Street are to be kept closed, • No vehicles are to be parked on the street, • No work is to be performed after the specified hours of operation as listed on the license and • ISD will monitor the business to ensure compliance with all aspects of the license. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS

Committee Meeting September 21, 2011 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 9/21/2011 191867 - Renewing Garage License, Pearl St. Auto Sales, 56 Bonair St., 8 autos in.: RESULT: APPROVED 191960 - Public Event Permit, Stereo Drive-By Concert, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 24, 4PM (raindate Oct 1).: RESULT: APPROVED 191962 - New Hawker Peddler License, RCN Becocom, Communications services.: Mr. Flaherty told the members that RCN is requesting the license so that the company may be allowed to set up tents at various locations throughout the city for the purpose of informing people that RCN can provide another source of business to Somerville. No business would be transacted at these remote locations, other than the collecting of names for follow-up by RCN at a later date. RCN would not be allowed to set up on state property, in Davis Square, Prospect Hill, Powderhouse or the Union Square areas. Mr. Flaherty will provide the committee with a schedule of dates and locations. Alderman Heuston requested that the ward Aldermen be notified of those dates and locations, as well. The item was approved with the following conditions: • RCN set up at the Dunkin Donuts in Magoun Square, • The dates and locations be provided to the Committee on Licenses and Permits, • The hours of operation shall be on Fridays and Saturdays, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for a period of ninety (90) days. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS • Alewife Auto/GE&M Auto - Requested owner to appear before Committee Mr. Nuzzo stated that the license for this business allows 14 vehicles to be stored on the property, however, at one point, there were 39 vehicles on the premises. Mr. Nuzzo has received complaints from neighbors regarding the number of vehicles and he also has concerns about the tires on the back lot. The committee directed Mr. Nuzzo to perform a site visit to determine how many vehicles can be placed on the property and to make recommendations to the committee so that both of the licenses for this business might be adjusted, if necessary.