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Minutes of the Meeting of June 24, 2004. PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman James F. Fitzgerald, Jr. Gregory L. Panda 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. Grover Estates - Maple & Washington Sts. Attorney Paul Schneiders came before the Board informally representing petitioner. He stated the petitioner is requesting to erect two free-standing signs on his property. The Design Review Board has reviewed the signs and made recommendations that the petitioner has agreed to. The first sign would be located at the comer of Washington and Maple Streets and will read, "Graver Estates." The second sign is a directory sign which would be located on Maple Street. The directory would advertise the businesses on site. Mr. Pando moved the petition of John Marini and Grover Estates for a Special Permit (Sign) for two free-standing signs, one which would be 48" wide by 54" high, labeled Exhibit A, to be located in from afthe Graver Professional Building and the second sign which would be approximately 3' wide by 5-6' high, labeled Exhibit B, to be located at the corner of Maple and Washington Streets, located shown on Exhibit C, both signs to be externally illuminated, and the Board reserves the right to modify the sign locations if the locations are pedestrian or traffic hazards. The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve. For~e Pond Development - For~e Pond and Washington Sts. Attorney Paul Schneiders came before the Board informally representing petitioner. He stated the petitioner is requesting to erect a directory sign on the existing light pole. They received recommendations from the Design Review Board. The light pole is located approximately five feet from the property line. Mr. Carroll asked if traffic or pedestrian visibility would be obstructed. Attorney Schneiders stated it would not.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of the Meeting of June 24, 2004 Page 2 of 8 Mr. Pando moved the petition of John Marini and Forge Pond for a Special Permit (Sign) to allow a sign to be erected on the existing light pole, sign labeled Exhibit A, be approved, subject to the Board reserving the right to amend if necessary. The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to approve. Equiserve - 250 Rovall St. Mr. Carroll stated the matter came before the Board informally on June 10, 2004 as to whether the petitioner should add sidewalks per their site plan approval if mature trees would have to be removed. He stated the Board has since sent letters to the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen requesting their advice on the matter. Mr. Pando stated he walked the site with a representative from Equiserve and stated there is no question the sidewalk issue poses difficulty. There are substantially sized trees and a hill near the corner that comes straight down to the road. He stated it's possible the other side of the street may be better for a sidewalk. Mr. Carroll stated he would like to save as many trees as possible. He asked Mr. Pando to let the petitioner know he would like to see some kind of plan. He continued the matter to August 12, 2004. Paul Casev - 40 Industrial Drive Attorney Paul Schneiders requested a withdrawal of the matter of parking spaces located in a residential district because the petitioner is going to resolve the issue another way. Mr. Carroll moved to accept the withdrawal. The move was seconded and the Board voted unanimously to accept. Anthony and Aldo Ruscito - 1032 Turnl~ike St. Attorney Paul Schneiders stated they were unable to complete the Planning Board review and would need further continuance. He stated he sent notice to the abutters and asked for a continuance to August 12, 2004. The Board allowed the continuance.