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FEBRUARY 4, 1997
The Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town Hall, Mansfield, MA, at 7:30 P.M.
Present at the hearing were the following members: Richard Secher, Chairman; Leonard Flynn;
Eric Butler; Donald Daniels; and Richard Devine.
The hearing on the application of Charles Sarakin for a Variance from Section 4.7.4.1 of the
Zoning By -Law, to allow for the installation of a wall sign, one more than allowed and greater
than 3 square feet, to be located on the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 School Street in
the R -2 Zone.
The application was labeled Exhibit "A "; newspaper advertisement as Exhibit 'B "; a Plot Plan of
Land Dated December 8, 1995 and revised on January 12, 1996 prepared by Colonial Land.
Surveying Co., Inc., Hanover, MA, was labeled as Exhibit "C" and Sketch of the Sign, was
labeled as Exhibit "D ".
Mr. Secher asked the applicant to present his case.
Mr. Bernabei and Mr. Cunningham introduced themselves as representatives for Mr. Sarakin and
Kingdom Hall, They explained that they originally had a free - standing sign on West Street and
took the sign down to do landscaping. They would now like to replace the sign and place it
directly on the side of the building.
Mr. Butler asked why the Church needed a sign on West Street if there is no entrance there.
Ivu. Bemabei explained that they have visiting speakers every week and it is needed for
identification.
The Board requested from the applicants:
(1) The exact dimensions of the sign and exactly where the sign is to be located on a
Plan; and
(2) Since Mr. Sarakin is listed on the application, a letter giving these representatives
permission to act on his behalf.
Minutes of February 4, 1997
f, Mr. Bernabei requested a continuance in writing until March 4, 1997.
A motion was made by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Flynn to continue this hearing until
March 4, 1997. Unanimously approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Flynn to approve the Minutes of January
21, 1997. Minutes approved.
A motion was made by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Daniels to adjourn the meeting.
Unanimously approved.
The meeting closed at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Donald Daniels, Clerk