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Clown of Tanton, Massar4usrtts ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMORIAL HALL 801 WASHINGTON STREET CANTON, MA 02021 TEL: (781) 575-6589 FAX: (781) 575-6574 Minutes of the meeting of April 27, 2017 PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman Gregory L. Pando John R. McCourt Also Present: Tamra Stock, Recording Secretary Chairman Carroll opened the meeting at 7:05 pm and reads the agenda. Temple Beth Abraham/Melissa Rudman —1301 Washington Street Chairman Carroll opens the hearing and reads the letter the petitioner sent to the Board for the record. Ms. Melissa Rudman explains Temple Beth Abraham would like to hang a temporary banner on the front of the building for a 6-12 month time period. Ms. Rudman explains two Temples have merged and until the official merger happens in late 2017 they want both communities to feel welcome. At the official merger there will be a new name for the Temple. Chairman Carroll asks if the current letters on the building will be coming down. Ms. Rudman states the new banner will cover the letters and when it is renamed new letters will be put up. Chairman Carroll asks where on the building the banner will be going. On the front of the building to the left of the entrance. Chairman Carroll asks if this is going to be tied down to the building. Yes. Chairman Carroll asks how long the temples have been in town. 50 or 60 years. Mr. Gregory Pando states this is a reasonable request. Mr. John McCourt has no concerns. Mr. Pando makes a motion on behalf of Temple Beth Abraham located at 1301 Washington Street to grant a Special Permit to allow the hanging of a new banner over an existing wall sign approx. 4' x 20' and reads "Congregations of Temple Beth Abraham & Temple Beth AM". Special Permit to be valid for one year. Mr. McCourt seconds. Vote 3- 0 approve Ambassador Pool —1030 Turnpike Street Chairman Carroll opens the hearing. Mr. Daniel Johnston, Owner of Ambassador Pools explains he would like to display a pool in the parking lot. Chairman Carroll asks if this is a current in business at this location. Yes. Chairman Carroll reads the email from the petitioner to the Board for the record. Chairman Carroll asks Mr. Johnston if he owns the building. Yes. Chairman Carroll states it looks like a house not a business. Yes it looks like a house but it is a buisness. Mr. Johnston explains he has offices upstairs and some storage downstairs. Mr. Johnston states he operates out of 12 states and most of the sales are done on the phone and online but they have this location and would like to display a pool for some drive by business. Chairman Carroll asks if Mr. Johnston is aware of any other pools on display in town other than in residential. No. Chairman Carroll states the town is proud to not have outdoor display like that. Mr. Pando states he is disinclined to be in favor of