Committee Report - L&P - 1-11-12 — File 192443

January 11, 2012 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 1 of 3 Printed 1/12/2012 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 Omar Boukili Administrative Asst. Present Eddie Nuzzo Supt., ISD Present Dave Shapiro Asst. City Solicitor Present 191427 - Sign/Awning Permit, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq., one sign.: Mr. Nuzzo will visit the property. Alderman Heuston's motion that all future applications for signs include a drawing and measurements, was approved. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192029 - George O’Shea submitting comments re: George Dilboy Post 529, 371 Summer St., operating a commercial parking lot without a permit.: See item 192272 (below) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 192148 - New Fortune Teller License, Stacey Mitchell dba Astrology by Nina, 511 Medford St.: Attorney Alfred Farese, representing the applicant, stated that the city's zoning ordinances do not mention fortune telling businesses, therefore, regulation would be by the state, and to deny the application would be unconstitutional. Mr. Shapiro explained that the Planning Department is working out the zoning allowance for the proposed use and he discussed the relationship between

Committee Meeting January 11, 2012 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 2 of 3 Printed 1/12/2012 the licensing and zoning aspects of this application. Alderman Trane expressed his concern regarding the applicant's reputation and experiences in other communities. The application was approved with the following conditions: 1. license is subject to the pending review and approval of the Planning Department, 2. hours of operation shall be 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Sunday, 3. no residential living activity permitted on premises, only business activity allowed. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 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.: Mr. Nuzzo discussed his review of the property and informed the members that since 1960, the Dilboy Post has been donating 15 parking spots to the Somerville Police Department for use during shift changes and that the use is grand-fathered. Mr. O'Shea cited statutes that he believes are being violated and Claudia Morrow expressed concern that the city is being secretive and clandestine with regard to this matter and feels that the city should be receiving payment from the Post for operating a parking lot. Mr. Shapiro offered his opinion that the license may be approved conditioned on compliance with the law. The item was approved with the condition that all applicable laws are complied with. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 192319 - 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.: The proprietors of Mass Auto Brokers and GE Auto Repair appeared before the committee to discuss the parking and storage of vehicles at the respective businesses. Since both businesses share a common address, both of the previously approved licenses (item # 191208 and 192089) were amended, as follows: GE Auto Repair (#191208): 0 vehicles outside, 9 vehicles inside Mass Auto Brokers (#192089): 4 vehicles outside, 5 vehicles inside

Committee Meeting January 11, 2012 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 3 of 3 Printed 1/12/2012 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED