ZB07-10-08

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Minutes of the meeting of July 10, 2008 
 
PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman 
 Gregory L. Pando 
 James Fitzgerald 
ALSO 
PRESENT: Velma J. Coffey, Admin. Asst./Recording Secretary 
 
Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:04pm in the Salah Hearing Room, Memorial Hall. 
 
Dr. Andrew Chase/Arch Realty – 800 Washington St – 32-08 SP (Sign) (PC,JF,GP) 
Dr. Chace appeared before the Board for an update on his freestanding sign. He met with the 
CCDRB for approval of his sign request, since his office is within the CCEOD overlay district. 
The CCDRB suggested (as did the Board) that he move the existing freestanding sign so that it 
was more visible from both Washington St and Sherman St., similar to what is across the street 
(Kramer bldg.) The Board was amenable to this suggestion. Chairman Carroll said this was a 
good example, a smaller scale, geared to both Washington St. and Sherman St. The petitioner 
was asked to send a drawing of the new sign to the Board through Ms. Coffey. Motion made to 
Dr. Chase for a dual facing sign on Washington St and Sherman St, according to the resubmitted 
drawings for approval. Voted 3-0 to approve. Amendment made to allow lighting of the sign 
from dusk until 9:00PM. Voted 3-0 to approve. 
 
 
Robert Reiser Co. – 725 Dedham St – 15-08-Mod SPA-SP-V (PC,GP,CA) 
Mr. Armando and Atty. Schneiders could not make it to the meeting this evening. The public 
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hearing was closed in June. This will be continued to July 24. Chairman Carroll suggested that 
Mr. Armando speak with Paul Brodmerkle. Even with underground garage, not enough to meet 
required parking. Fire Chief venting is needed. Tom Houston has reviewed the plan, and he sees 
no reason they are not able to retrofit building to allow parking. Mr. Pando stated you can take 
portion of building into the garage, but it needs venting. This changes the use of the space. He 
encourages Mr. Armando to discuss any questions with Mr. Brodmerkle. He thanked Mr. 
Brodmerkle for visiting with the Shapiro’s. 
 
DMB Group LLC – 5 Springdale Avenue -39-08-SP (PC,JF,GP) 
Petitioner would like to install a freestanding sign on his business property at 5 Springdale Ave. 
Michael McNeice appeared before the Board. He is to provide a site plan to the Board through 
Ms. Coffey. Mr. Pando said it is an appropriate size for Springdale and Pine Streets. Chairman 
Carroll asked him if he was seeking relief for the signs on the building? It was suggested to Mr. 
McNeice that he make one sign for all 3 names on the building, keeping it less than 100 Sq. Ft. 
Motion made to DMB Group LLC for a Special Permit for a freestanding sign at 5 Springdale 
Voted 3-0 
Ave. in accordance with the submitted drawings, as Exhibit A, dated 4/10/08. to 
approve.