Committee Report - L&P - 12-7-11 — File 192318

December 7, 2011 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 1 of 3 Printed 12/7/2011 REPORT OF THE LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Dennis M. Sullivan Chair Present Robert C. Trane Vice Chair Present Maryann M. Heuston Ward Two Alderman Present Eddie Nuzzo Supt., ISD Present Dave Shapiro Asst. City Solicitor Present Leo Martini Somerville Police Present • Public Hearing: Chambers Motorcars, Garage License, 71 Linwood Street Attorney Anne Vigorito, representing the petitioner, spoke in favor of the item and said that minor auto repairs would be performed at the facility. There could be up to nine vehicles stored inside the building and none outside. There were no speakers against the petition. • Public Hearing: Valvoline Instant Oil Change, amend Garage License, 182 Washington Street. Wayne Lee and Gary Sawyer, from Valvoline, spoke in favor of the petition and told the members that this facility was the first Valvoline franchise in the company. Attorney Michael McLaughlin stated that the company's corporate office is making a push for operating hours on Sundays, to accommodate customers. There were no speakers against the item. 191617 - New Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St., Mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 9 autos in.: Inspectional Services will monitor the operation for a period of six months for compliance with all conditions of the license. RESULT: APPROVED 192029 - George O’Shea submitting comments re: George Dilboy Post 529, 371 Summer St., operating a commercial parking lot without a permit.:

Committee Meeting December 7, 2011 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 2 of 3 Printed 12/7/2011 The City Solicitor has responded to Mr. O'Shea's communication. The committee requested that ISD determine the allowable number of parking spaces for the parking lot. The item will remain in committee until ISD supplys the requested information. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192088 - Sign/Awning Permit, Laundromax, 630 Somerville Ave., one sign.: Michelle Boudreau, General Manager of Laundromax, described the new sign and answered questions about it's appearance. RESULT: APPROVED 192089 - New Used Car Dealer License Class II, Mass Auto Brokers Inc., 631 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 5 out.: Attorney Anne Vigorito, representing the petitioner, spoke in favor of the item. Mr. Nuzzo told the members that 14 vehicles could be stored inside the building and 4 outside. The committee approved Alderman Trane's motion to grant the petitioner a 60 temporary license and to allow storage of 7 cars inside the building and 2 outside. Alderman Heuston's motion that the City Clerk notify the holder of the license for G E Auto Repair to appear before the Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss the terms of the license, was approved, RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED 192146 - New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Square, A-Frame Sign.: The petitioner will be requested to appear before the committee to discuss this request. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192147 - New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, A/E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 8 autos in, 4 out.: RESULT: APPROVED 192148 - New Fortune Teller License, Stacey Mitchell dba Astrology by Nina, 511 Medford St.:

Committee Meeting December 7, 2011 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 3 of 3 Printed 12/7/2011 Information was submitted to the committee regarding the applicant's past actions in another community. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192194 - Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St., 1 A-frame sign.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192272 - New Outdoor Parking License, George Dilboy Post 529 VFW, 371 Summer St., 30 autos.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192286 - Amending Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St., requesting to operate Sundays, 10AM-4PM.: Alderman Heuston informed the members that neighbors are in favor of the new hours. The Sunday hours of operation were amended to 11:00 AM to 4:00PM and there shall be no operating hours on major holidays. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED