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Committee Report - L&P - 4-21-10
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April 21, 2010REPORT OF THE COMMITTEEON LICENSES AND PERMITSThe Committee on Licenses and Permits convened on April 21, 2010, with Chairman Bruce Desmond presiding and Committee Members Aldermen Robert Trane and Maryann Heuston also present and voting. Also present were Superintendent of Inspectional Services Ed Nuzzo, Somerville Police Officer Leo Martini, individuals having business before the committee and interested members of the public (list attached).Public hearing - Billiard/Pool Table and Bowling Alley License for Flatbread Somerville Inc., dba Flatbread Company at Sacco?s Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street:Mr. Ray Zonghetti, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the petition and there were no speakers against. The public hearing was closed.189224 - New Outdoor Seating License, Eat At Jumbos, 688 Broadway:Mr. Zonghetti spoke in favor of the item and Mr. Nuzzo explained that tables can?t be added, therefore the tables would have o be moved from inside he building to outside.189221 - Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69-71 Bow Street:Alderman Heuston requested that ISD count the number of vehicles on the property to ensure that the number allowed is not exceeded. Proprietor Louis Leins told the members that cars from the neighborhood are being parked if front of the business because the NO PARKING sign had been removed. Alderman Heuston will have the sign replaced. Chairman Desmond cautioned Mr. Leins about moving cars from place to place, saying that it could be dangerous for young people in the area.Alderman Trane?s motion that the Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development (ISD) inspect the property at 69-71 Bow Street to ascertain the number of vehicles that can be stored on the premises and to count the number of vehicles actually on the site, was approved.189011 - A+ Auto Body:Attorney Christos Tsiotos, representing A+ Auto Body, was informed by the members that neighbors have been complaining that employees are parking vehicles (to be worked on) on the street. Both Alderman Roche and Chairman Desmond said that they have seen cars parked on the street by the business. Proprietor John Frangione said that he was having difficulty with one neighborhood but that the problems had been worked out. Members said that parking cars awaiting repair on the street is a serious problem and that if the practice continues, the committee will make adjustments to the business license. Attorney Tsiotos told the members that his client would make a better effort to keep vehicles off the street and to keep the front of the property clear. Mr. Frangione told the members that he would deliver repaired vehicles to his customers that live in Somerville.Alderman Trane?s motion that the business known as A+ Auto Body be allowed to operate for 60 days with random inspections to be performed by ISD to ensure that there are no code and/or parking violations, was approved.The committee discussed matters before it and took action on the following 45 items: 188994: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., 13 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189084: Junk - Renewing Junk Dealer?s License, La Chic Boutique, 235A Elm St., Women's boutique and decorative household items. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189085: Junk - Renewing Junk Dealer?s License, Nissenbaums Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia St., Scrap. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189086: Junk - Renewing Junk Dealer?s License, Joseph Talewsky Enterprise Inc., 508 Columbia St., Scrap. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189088: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat?s Towing Inc., 160- 200 McGrath Hwy., 340 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189089: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaums Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia St., 76 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189090: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, 534 Central LLC, 11-13 Washington St., 12 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189091: Extended Hours - Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino?s Pizza, 201 Elm St., Th to 1AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM, for deliveries only. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189092: Extended Hours - Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonald?s, 14 McGrath Hwy., 24/7 operation. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189185: Flammable - Renewing Flammable License, Union Gulf, 231 Washington St., 18,600 gallons. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189186: Flammable - Renewing Flammable License, Faulkner Brothers, 9-13 Alpine St., 18,900 gallons. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189187: Flammable - Renewing Flammable License, A. L. Prime Energy, 73 Summer St., 20,000 gallons. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189188: Flammable - Renewing Flammable License, Pete?s Boys inc., 229R Lowell St., 9,800 gallons. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189189: Flammable - Renewing Flammable License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway, 24,550 gallons. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189190: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Faulkner Brothers, 2 Alpine St., 4 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189191: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat?s Auto Body, 24-30 Joy St., 100 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189192: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat?s Auto Body, 161 Linwood St., 63 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189193: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development Co., 55-59 Day St. and 108-112 Dover St., 70 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189194: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development Co., 7-9 and 11-13 Herbert St., 20 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189195: Outdoor Parking - Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon?s Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 2 spaces. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189196: Junk Dealer - Renewing Junk Dealer License, Artifaktori LLC, 22A College Ave. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189197: Junk Dealer - Renewing Junk Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc, 475 Columbia St. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189198: Junk Dealer - Renewing Junk Dealer License, CASPAR Inc., 160 Highland Ave. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189199: Extended Hours - Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc., 137 Washington St., 24/7 operation. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189200: Extended Hours - Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Hess Corp., 709 McGrath Hwy., 24/7 operation. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189202: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St., 10 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189203: Garage - Renewing Garage License, PMD Group LLC, 379-385 Broadway, 150 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189204: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Paul Paone, 11 Rossmore St., 2 autos inside, 8 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189205: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Don?s Automotive, 13-27 Cutter St., 3 autos inside, 2 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189206: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body Repair, 9 Union Sq., 3 autos inside, 5 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189207: Garage - Renewing Garage License, M. Korson and Co., 91 Washington St., 1 auto inside, 3 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189208: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Auto Express, 712 Mystic Ave., 3 autos inside, 7 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189209: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Domenic Fabrizio, 290R Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, 2 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189210: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Reilly?s Garage, 61-63 Washington St., 2 autos inside, 6 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189212: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Auto Mechanic Sousa Inc., 308 McGrath Hwy., 9 autos inside, 3 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189213: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Inner Belt Industrial Center Realty Trust, 21 Third Ave., 76 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189214: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Ave., 12 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189216: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Pete?s Boys Inc., 229A Lowell St., 50 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189217: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Pete?s Boys Inc., 229R Lowell St., 10 autos inside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189218: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors Inc., 22 Marshall St., 2 autos inside, 10 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189219: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire & Service, 16 Clarendon Ave., 2 autos inside, 2 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189220: Garage - Renewing Garage License, Inman Auto Center, 45 Webster Ave., 13 autos inside, 4 outside. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189223: Pool Table/Bowling - New Billiard/Pool Table/Bowling Alley License, Flatbread Company at Sacco?s Bowl Haven, 45 Day St., 10 bowling alleys. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189224: Outdoor Seating - New Outdoor Seating License, Eat At Jumbos, 688 Broadway, 2 tables, 6 chairs. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved subject to Ward Alderman?s concurrence. VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor 189225: Outdoor Seating - New Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Gill, 61 Union Sq., 4 tables, 8 chairs. RECOMMENDATION: Should be approved VOTE: Unanimous - 3 - 0 in favor