Licenses and Permits Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 1/28/24 at 9:15 AM)
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom, was called to order by Chair Burnley at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:45pm on a roll call vote of 3 in favor (Councilors Ewen-Campen, Mbah, and Burnley), none opposed, and none absent. Others present: Kimberly Wells – City Clerk, Michael Potere – Licensing Operations Manager, City Clerk’s Office, Natasha Frazier – Assistant Clerk of Committees, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk. Clerk Wells introduced former Assistant Clerk of Committees Michael Potere as the new Licensing Operations Manager and Natasha Frazier as the new Assistant Clerk of Committees.
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KazXgXgkRPW2nXR4HKOGCg Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of December 13, 2023. Accepted Pass
6. 2. Public Hearings
7. 2.1. New Extended Operating Hours License, Everfitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening Monday-Friday 24/5 for in-store service only. 24-0060 Recommended to be withdrawn
8. 2.2. New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 10 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. 24-0027 Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation Pass
9. 2.3. New Garage License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 7 vehicles outside, for mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, Mon-Fri: 6am-10pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: closed. 24-0024 Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation Pass
10. 2.4. New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only. 24-0023 Recommended to be withdrawn
11. 2.5. New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7 for in store and take-out services. 24-0022 Recommended to be approved Pass
12. 2.6. New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes. 24-0020 Recommended to be withdrawn
13. 2.7. New Garage License, John's Auto Sales Inc, 181 Somerville Ave, for 2 vehicles inside and 22 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: Closed. 24-0124 Recommended to be approved Pass
14. 12 Referenced Documents: • L&P - 2024-02-14 Public Comments (with 24-0024) • L&P - 2024-02-14 Public Comments (with 24-0027) • L&P - 2024-02-14 Public Comments (with 24-0124)