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know where they are going (Ms. Coppe responded they get phone calls asking them where they are located all the time). A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, stated that keeping the lights on is a matter of safety. A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, clarified the lighting and suggested lighting on only one side of the sign. An audience member, Li Zhang of 2 and 4 Raymond Street, stated she objects to the location of the sign as it is too close to the street and too big. She stated all the houses in the area are residential and they should respect the residential area. She also stated her concern for lighting. An audience member, John Campbell of 22 and 33 Muzzey Street, shared similar concerns as Ms. Zhang. He stated when the dentist office is closed the lights should be shut off. He also stated the design of the sign and size were appropriate. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated there is not a certified plot plan and asked if the measurement was drawn to scale (Yes). He then asked for a reason why they could not move the sign to the right (Ms. Coppe stated there are bushes and landscaping on that side, and they are already compromising. If they place the sign to the right it would look like the dentist office is where the karate studio is and the karate studio already gets people coming in asking where the dentist office is). Ms. Coppe stated they are a respectable business in town and they keep the building nice. It would be nice to have a sign as do many other businesses in town. The lighting is important because they get children and people in wheelchairs. This is a reasonable request. Mr. Gaffney stated a building without a sign is like a sign of no business. There were no further questions or comments from the audience The Hearing was closed at 7:29 PM. A Board member, Nyles N. Barnert, stated he would prefer the lights to be off at 7 PM and he doesn't have a problem with the location. Ms. Krieger stated she has no problem with what is proposed. They are entitled to advertise their business. One sided lighting was discussed. The Board discussed lighting and location of the sign. The Board agreed the location proposed was fine. The Board agreed the lighting should be off at 7 PM. Mr. Williams again expressed his concern for the window sign. The Zoning Administrator stated she would inspect and see if it violates any laws.