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BOA Meeting June 9, 2016 2 A Board Member, Mr. David G. Williams, asks what justifies the length of the sign as it seems long (Mr. Grant responded that there was an existing sign there that was the same length for the previous tenant, Lexington Video). Mr. Williams reminded the Board that they denied a similar request for a sign across the street a few years ago. The signs for the tenants next to the applicant’s address pre-date the by-laws. A Board Member, Mr. William P. Kennedy, asks for clarification on how many signs there are currently for the other tenants on that block (there are 2 internally illuminated signs at Alexander’s Pizza and the hair salon). Mr. Grant stated that they the property that was denied a Special Permit had put up a sign without permission and were denied later on. The Board allowed an internally lit sign at the Mobil station down the road a few months ago. There is a Dunkin Donut sign that is internally lit). The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, asked what hours the sign would be lit (Mr. Granted answered it wouldn’t be outside 11-6 which is what the bylaw states but they wouldn’t have it lit outside the hours of operation). The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, asked if they would accept the condition that it only be illuminated during business hours (Yes). A Board Member, Mr. James A. Osten, referenced other fitness signs in the downtown area and asked how this sign compares to the other fitness signs. (Mr. Grant stated he hasn’t noticed the others). A Board Member, Mr. David G. Williams, referenced the sign for Curves. (Mr. Grant stated that property is in the Historic District and has different regulations). A Board Member, Mr. F. David Wells, asked the Zoning Administrator, Mr. David George why there is an internally lit sign needs a Special Permit and why the Design Advisory Committee has an issue. (Mr. George stated that he was not at the meeting with the DAC and can only speak for their recommendation for the sign not to be internally illuminated). Mr. Grant stated that he has accommodated the DAC with withdrawing their application for one of the signs. At the DAC meeting, they were concerned about the presence of the second sign. The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, mentioned that Alexander’s Pizza has an internally illuminated sign and asked what the size is (Mr. Mata of Fast Signs stated that he doesn’t have the specifications for that sign but it’s at least 12-14ft wide). The Zoning Administrator, Mr. David George, stated that the Bedford Street gas station had an existing sign and the Special Permit was for a modification to the existing sign. A Board Member, Mr. F. David Wells, asked if the signs for Alexander’s Pizza and the Hair Salon had Special Permits since they were internally illuminated. Submitted by: Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk