ZB07-21-11

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Zoning Board of Appeals 
July 21, 2011 meeting 
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Present: Chairman Paul B. Carroll, Greg Pando, John Marini. 
 
Alternate: Kevin T. Feeney, and Velma Coffey, Recording Secretary & Admin. Asst 
 
Chairman Carroll called hearing to order at 7:03 P.M. 
 
SCHEDULED HEARINGS 
Max Finklestein Inc/Wells Fargo Bank – 10 Pequot Way 28-11-Mod SP-SP-V (GP,PC,JM) 
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Modify prior decision – 4 conditions. Hold this over for 2 call (petitioner stuck in traffic) 
 
SPUSO5-Alta Woods/Peabody Properties – Stagecoach Rd & Turnpike St (PC,GP,JM) 
Sign for Stoughton apartment community. Ms. Addie Grady appeared before the Board to present their 
proposal for the sign. She represents Wood Partners. Chairman Carroll reads the petition as published. 
Ms. Grady then states they would like to replace the Peabody Properties sign and add their own. This 
Board approved prior sign location but it is not visible, need to change the location. It was approved 1 
year ago, but was not constructed. This cleans up the area, new landscaping. Chairman Carroll asked if 
it is the same dimensions: Alta Woods sign is 1ft 10in. high x 6 ft wide. He is pleased the two signs are 
now together. There are 3 colors (white, blue, green). Same language approved last time? YES. Mr. 
Pando referred to sheet two showing lighting. Is the lighting on the ground? We need to mount the 
lighting on top of the sign and light it DOWN. See Section 6.6.2. This is a nice sign, it is a reasonable 
request. It will help people to find them. Mr. Marini stated it is a nicer sign, putting 2 signs together is 
an improvement. Chairman Carroll asked if you got along with Peabody Properties? YES. Motion to 
grant a Special Permit for a freestanding sign on the SE side of Stagecoach Rd. to remove, relocate and 
combine the lamplighter and Alta Woods sign in conformity with plan from DRG Design Resource Group 
dated February 25, 2011, colors: white, blue, green. The Alta Woods sign (1ft 10in high x 6ft wide) is 
incorporated in a masonry py lon, light to be “down lighting”. Hours of operation are to be dusk until 
10pm. Voted 3-0 to approve. 
 
INFORMAL HEARINGS 
702 NEPONSET ST – SUNOCO – SIGN (PC,GP, JM) 
Petitioner would like to add a new LED gas station sign at this location. Attorney Paul Schneiders 
represented the petitioner. He reads his proposal. He references Section 6.3.84 of the By-Laws on 
“moving” signs. Gas stations feel it is very beneficial to change the fuel prices on their signs 
electronically rather than manually. It is also safer to change them inside, not going out to the parking 
lot, etc. It is more modern, safer and green. Chairman Carroll asked if they would be larger than 
current. Atty. Schneiders said they have 3 categories now, and they will eliminate one. So it is the same 
amount of space. Atty. Schneiders was the author of the ATM article on “moving signs”. The by-law 
does not differentiate between manual or electronically changing on the sign. Chairman Carroll stated it 
was at ATM 5,6, or 7 years ago. Mr. Pando stated that he agrees/concurs, technology replaces and 
improves the ability to change prices. “Moving” prohibits animation, blinking or flashing (which attracts