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Minutes of February 13, 2003 Meeting.

PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman
 Gregory L. Pando
 Robert J. Quigley, Alternate Member

ALSO
PRESENT: Sue Franco, Recording Secretary

 Mr. Carroll opened the Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Salah Hearing Room,
Memorial Hall.

TK O'Shea's - 601 Net}onset St.

 Attorney Paul Schneiders came before the Board informally to request an
extension of a Special Permit previously granted to petitioner. He stated the petitioner is
unable to go forward on the construction because he is still trying to purchase the
building.

 Mr. Pando stated he would request to step down because he has a conflict of
interest.

 Attorney Schneiders requested the Board ask Mr. Armando to sit on the hearing
and requested a continuance to Feb. 20, 2003, which was allowed.

John Mazlia - 199 Pleasant Garden Rd.

 Attorney Paul Schneiders came before the Board on the continued petition. He
stated there are ongoing negotiations with the Wampatuck Golf Course representations
and he believes the case will be ready for hearing on March 13, 2003.

Curves Fitness Center - 583 Washinzton St.

 Attorney Paul Schneiders and Mr. Michael Bruce came before the Board
representing petitioner. Mrs. Donna Bruce, Ms. Donna Saloni, and Mr. Bruce Beckham
were also present on behalf of petition.

 Attorney Schneiders stated the petitioner is requesting a Special Permit (Use) to
allow a fitness center. He stated the petitioner mistakenly thought it was a permitted use
in the downtown area and ordered all the equipment. When he realized the use was not

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permitted, he filed for a hearing before this Board. Attorney Schneiders stated the hours
of operation would be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m., Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There would be one employee present and 4
to 8 patrons in the center at any given time. He stated the facility would consist of eight
machines and a changing room area.

 Mr. Pando stated that due to the parking issue in the downtown area, the
petition, if approved, should stipulate that employees have to park off street.

 Mr. Beckham stated he has a space available in the back of the building for the
employee to park. He further stated that although there is a parking issue in the
downtown, it does not seem to deter businesses from running successfully.

 Attorney Schneiders stated they are also requesting a sign and have met with the
Design Review Board for that purpose. He stated Ms. Kathy Keith is present
representing the DRB.

 Ms. Keith spoke on behalf of the DRB. She stated the Board found the requested
signage was too large for the building and the other existing signs on the building. She
stated the Board gave the petitioner guidance as to what they are looking for and stated
they prefer down lit, wooden type signs. She stated the Board is meeting again on
February 26, 2003.

 Mr. Pando moved the petition of Michael Bruce d/b/a Curves Fitness to grant a
Special Permit (Use) under Sec. 2.14.3 and Special Permit (Reduced Parking) so that
petitioner can operate a weight loss and fitness center with the following conditions:

· Hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7
 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sunday.
· Maximum of 9 people shall be at the site at one time.

· Employee parking shall be to the rear of building.

 The Board will await the DRB recommendation before acting on the sign request
 portion of the petition.

 The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to grant.

 Attorney Schneiders requested a temporary Special Permit to allow petitioner to
open the business before the twenty day appeal period has lapsed.