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Minutes
November 18, 2014
The Zoning Board of Appeals held its regular meeting in the Town Hall, Mansfield, MA at 7:30 pm. Present were
the following members: Kevin Mackie, Chairman; Elisabeth Garber - Miller, Clerk; David Luca; Associate Member
Darlene Pruitt; Associate Member Matthew Cummings.
1. Meeting opened at 730 pm.
2. Maple Street Management, LLC (I, D. Sign Group, Inc.)
The application of Maple Street Management, LLC was filed for a Variance from Section 4.7.2.1, of the Zoning By-
Law for a second free - standing sign, larger than allowed, at 60 Maple Street (Assessor's Map 30, Parcel 7S) in the
Industrial 2 (12) Zone.
The following documents were introduced at the public hearing: Application for Variance, filed with the Town
Clerk's Office October 1, 2014; a copy of the public hearing notice; "(Sign B) 2 Sided Tombstone Sign ", dated July
30, 2014, prepared by I.D. Sign Group, Inc.; Planning Board letter dated November 6, 2014.
Associate Members Darlene Pruitt and Matthew Cummings were appointed voting members for this hearing.
Planning Board letter dated November 6, 2014: Following discussion, the board voted unanimously to send a
positive recommendation on this application for a Variance. The board felt that because of the size of the building
and the fact that it has entrances on two different streets, the second sign will help drivers find their way.
Scott Cashman, I.D. Sign Group, Inc., explained this is a large property with entrances on Maple Street and Oakland
Street. The property owner would like to add a directional sign to clearly mark the Oakland Street entrance for
delivery trucks. The proposed sign will be double -sided and non - illuminated with 16 interchangeable tenant
panels.
Mr. Luca made the motion to grant the Variance from Section 4.7.2.1, of the Zoning By -Law for a second free-
standing sign, larger than allowed, at 60 Maple Street (Assessor's Map 30, Parcel 75) in the Industrial 2 (12) Zone,
as per the plan, "(Sign B) 2 Sided Tombstone Sign ", dated July 30, 2014, prepared by I.D. Sign Group, Inc. Ms.
Garber - Miller seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Ms. Garber - Miller said this is a very large property and there are safety issues with the truck traffic because the
Oakland Street entrance is not marked.
Mr. Mackie said the proposed sign will be identical to the existing Maple Street sign.
Mr. Luca noted the size of the property, which is large enough to be several separate lots with several different
signs.
Mr. Cummings said he was concerned the Oakland Street sign would create further confusion because it will
identify the property as 60 Maple Street. Mr. Cashman said there would be more confusion if the proposed sign
said "Oakland Street" because all deliveries go to 60 Maple Street, not to the Oakland Street address.
Motion passed 5 -0 -0
3. Correspondence:
4. New Business:
S. Old Business:
William Clemmey submitted a letter, dated November 7, 2013, requesting an extension of six months for a Finding
issued November 19, 2013 to Quirk Trust, LLC for the construction of a new single family house at 33 Paine Road.
He plans to proceed with the building on the lot after the winter season.
Ms. Garber - Miller made the motion to grant an extension of the Finding for 33 Paine Road to May 19, 2015. Mr.
Luca seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 -0 -0.
The Board signed the decisions for Jake's Way (Variance), 33 Henry Street (Variance) and 8 Jewell Street
(Variance).
6. Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn at 7:55 pm. (Luca /Cummings). Passed.
Next Meeting will be December 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm.
Elisabeth Garber - Miller, Clerk Date