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Springfield City Council approves five zoning-related permit actions, adds condition on tire displays at 295 Allen St.
Summary
At the Feb. 24 hearings meeting the council continued a Verizon petition, approved transfers and special-permit changes for multiple motor-vehicle businesses and granted a permit to operate a gas station at 295 Allen St. with a new condition prohibiting tire displays in front of the property.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Springfield City Council on Feb. 24 handled multiple zoning and licensing items in its hearings meeting, continuing a Verizon petition and approving several special-permit actions for motor-vehicle businesses.
Key outcomes (votes at a glance): - Verizon Maple Street petition: continued to the council's next regular meeting (March 10) on a motion by Councilor Govan, seconded by Councilor Brown. - 91 Pineville Street (transfer of existing motor vehicle sales/auto body special permit to Orlando Ramos/Orchard Capital Group LLC): council approved transfer; applicant indicated the operation will be by appointment, with no more than five vehicles on site and light auto-body work subject to prior conditions. - 731 Liberty Street (change in petitioner for a motor vehicle sales special permit): council approved the ownership change; the applicant reported holding 9–10…
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