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Committee Report - L&P - 3-28-12 — File 192807

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March 28, 2012 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 1 of 2 Printed 4/12/2012 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 Eddie Nuzzo Supt., ISD Present • Public Hearing - Mac’s Auto Body Corp. for a Garage License Attorney Kara Dardano, representing the owner, David Medeiros, the petitioner and neighbor Marc Maxwell spoke in favor of the application. The committee heard from a neighbor of the business who said that she would like improvements to the ventilation system to be made to address the smells emanating from the body shop. Mr. Nuzzo stated that the shop's equipment is "state of the art" and in compliance with applicable codes and he assured the members that the City would be diligent in ensuring that the smells are contained. There were no speakers in opposition to the item. Alderman Heuston's motion that the business owner be directed to take action to mitigate any odors emanating from the business to ensure that neighbors are not effected, was approved. 192689 - Public Event Permit, “The Davis Flea” Open-Air Flea Market, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Sundays Jun 3-Oct 28.: Chairman Sullivan requested that ISD examine the facility and that the Ward 6 Alderman have an opportunity to weight in on the item. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192692 - New Garage License, Mac’s Auto Body Corp., 53 Russell St., mechanical repairs, auto body, spray painting, vehicle storage, 10 autos in, 8 out.: Conditioned on the following: that the business owner be directed to take action to mitigate any odors emanating from the business to ensure that neighbors are not effected.
Committee Meeting March 28, 2012 Licenses and Permits Committee Page 2 of 2 Printed 4/12/2012 RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 192693 - New Fortune Teller License, Dolly Costello dba Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192717 - Grant of Location submitted by the MWRA, for a water meter cabinet across the street from 65-67 Perkins St.: Chairman Sullivan requested that the MWRA arrange a neighborhood meeting at the 70 Perkins Street senior citizen building to apprise residents of the area about this item. The item was approved on the condition that the referenced meeting is held. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 192763 - Public Event Permit, Russell Rd. Block Party, May 20, 10AM-11PM.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192766 - Public Event Permit, “Drag Race for a Cure” 100-Yard Race, Bike Path from Cedar St. to Grove St., Oct 20, 2-3PM.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192767 - Sign/Awning Permit, Ace Wheelworks, Sign.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE