December 3, 2012
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Soter with all members in attendance.
Public Hearing – application of Maple Street Auto Sales for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 146 Maple St.
Mr. Soter read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Lee Ambler represented the applicants, John Bocci and Anthony Kassir. He stated the property consists of a single family residence and a garage located in an industrial zone which allows for a Class II License.
Attorney Ambler noted the applicants are amending the plan by changing the parking spaces for the vehicles from two rows to one row on the paved area and reducing the number of vehicles from 15 to 12. This change will remove the vehicles from the 100’ wetlands buffer zone and will allow for 3 parking spaces for customers. Attorney Amber stated the applicants are requesting the hours of operation to be 8 AM – 8 PM, seven days a week. He also noted the applicants will be cleaning the property. Attorney Ambler also stated there will not be any storage of unlicensed flammable materials on the property.
Mr. Connor asked if the applicants have experience in selling cars. Mr. Bocci stated he has owned a gas station and has sold personal vehicles, but has never held a Class II License.
Mr. Soter stated one of his concerns for this application is the parking of vehicles on the grass and asked if the applicants could place crushed stone in this area. The applicants agreed to this stipulation. Mr. Soter also asked about the trailers on the property. Mr. Bocci stated this is temporary storage.
Mr. Connor stated there is an occupied residence on the property, plus a business and asked if this is permitted. Attorney Ambler stated a residence and business has been on this property.
Mr. Spencer asked if the house is a rental property. Mr. Bocci stated it is. He was asked if the individual(s) renting the property have any problem with the Class II operation and also if there are children on the property. Mr. Bocci stated they do not have a problem with the business and do not have children.
Mr. Soter asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application.
Fire Chief Gentile stated he did not sign off on the application sheet noting the applicant never came to his office to discuss his plans for the business. He doesn’t know if he will
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be repairing vehicles in the garage, what permits he should receive from the Fire Dept. He also is concerned with the parking of the vehicles allowing enough space between the vehicles for his men to fight a fire at the location.
The applicant stated he will not store any unlicensed flammable materials and will not be doing any major repairs or body work at his business.
Mr. Spencer asked where vehicles will be repaired during the warranty period. Mr. Bocci stated anything major will be done at a friend’s repair shop.
There being no further comments, Mr. Mayhew made a motion, seconded by Mr. Featherston to close the public hearing. All members voted in the affirmative.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Maple Street Auto Sales for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 146 Maple Street with amendments as noted by Attorney Ambler and stipulations by Selectmen that there be no storage of unlicensed flammable materials and crushed stone where cars will be parked on lawn area, with hours of operation being 8 AM – 8 PM, seven days a week, 12 vehicle limit.
Public Hearing (continued from 4/2/12) – application of A-Plus Tire & Autocare LLC d/b/a Boulevard Auto Sales for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 700 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Soter read the continued public hearing notice.
Attorney Ambler represented the applicant, Frank Towle, and stated he would like to amend #10 on the Class II application to reflect the applicant also had a used car license in Bellingham up until 2008. Mr. Towle is requesting a 15 car license, 7:30 AM – 10 PM, seven days a week as the hours of operation, with no outside repairs after 7 PM.
Mr. Connor asked if there is enough parking for a 15 vehicle license, plus parking for customers. Mr. Towle stated there is more than enough space.
Mr. Soter stated he has a few concerns with the first one being the hole in the fence which needs to be repaired. He would also recommend that a 6’ – 8’ vinyl fence be installed before the 2013 renewal period. He also stated he does not want to see vehicles parked on the sidewalk. Mr. Soter stated he feels the 10 PM closing time is too late for an establishment located in a residential area. The Board recommended operating hours of 8 AM – 8 PM. Mr. Towle stated he was hoping for 9 PM, but would go along with the Board’s recommendation.
Mr. Soter asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of A-Plus Tire & Autocare LLC d/b/a Boulevard Auto Sales for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 700 Pulaski Blvd. with the following stipulations: 15 vehicle license with no vehicles parked on the sidewalk, repair the hole in the current fence,
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install a 6’ – 8’ vinyl fence before the 2013 renewal period. A copy of the ZBA’s Special Permit vote will be attached to the license.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the November 15th minutes as submitted.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board voted to accept the November 19th minutes as submitted. Mr. Featherston abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the appointments of Kirk Crawford, Debbie Parker, Wade Parker, Melinda Ehrman and Paula Saliba to the Memorial & Veteran’s Day Committee.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $6,919.37; residential sewer, $78.08; municipal water, $8,348.17; municipal sewer, $86.40 and trash $774.00.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the license renewals as presented (list attached).
On a Featherston/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to grant Old Stone Bridge Acres Condominium Trust the rights to the capacity for a potential 112 condominium unit to connect to the CRPCD sewers. Said rights to capacity shall be terminated in 365 days if the connection is not permitted and physically completed. The rights to capacity may be extended upon written request if approved by the Board.
Mr. Matthews requested the Board’s signature on a Deed for Pierce Estates to convey open space land. He further stated this was part of the Order of Conditions for this project. Mr. Morin of 72 Whitehall Way expressed his concern regarding this conveyance because the owner’s association was not clear on how this property would be maintained.
On a Mayhew/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to delay action on this Deed and place this item on the Dec. 17th agenda allowing time to receive more information.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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