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61-182 Selectmen’s Meeting – July 6, 1998 Artisan’s Way Open Sign Elizabeth Stevenson came before the Board for some guidance; she feels the Town has instituted a rather convoluted system for obtaining permits and approvals that a business needs in this Town. She has been through the system multiple times and remains stuck. As recently as last Thursday the Historic Districts Commission (HDC) denied her application for a sign that reads “Open”. Signage is vital to her business. With the rapidly approaching date of the Emery Park/Depot Square project, which could impact her business to the point of disaster by reducing her visibility and accessibility during the months when the largest percentage of her business is transacted, she has to find a way of gaining visibility. She does not understand the system sufficiently to accomplish this and is turning to the Board directly for some assistance. Mr. Fenn stated that the HDC is an independent body set up under state statutes. The HDC is not responsible to the Board of Selectmen. Any issues with an HDC ruling have to be pursued with the HDC. The process issue was discussed at our goal setting meeting a couple of weeks ago. The Board talked about whether there were ways, without circumventing the regulatory arrangements in the Town, that the process could be squeezed a bit so that citizens can be helped through the process. Mr. Fenn suggested Ms. Stevenson send any suggestions she may have to the Board in the form of a letter. Gasoline Storage License – Parking Structure at 45 Hayden Avenue Mr. Tom McGarrigle was present from Spaulding and Slye. Spaulding & Slye has applied for a fuel storage permit for an open parking structure at a facility being constructed at 45 Hayden Avenue. Fire Chief Quinlan stated that this is a normal process that building owners have to go through anytime there is a structure above an open parking area. Mr. David Kanter asked if there were any sprinkler requirements. Fire Chief Quinlan stated that the way the building is constructed there are not sprinkler requirements. Mr. Caleb Warner, South Lexington Civic Association, stated they were contacted by Spaulding & Slye. They back what Spaulding & Slye have done and it makes sense. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to issue an above ground gasoline storage license to Spauling & Slye Hayden Woods, LLC for the storage of 940 gallons of gasoline at 45 Hayden Avenue.