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Public hearing delayed for used-car dealer license; applicant says operation will not change
Summary
A Somerville applicant seeking a used-car dealer license for Prospect Street introduced himself at a committee meeting; the committee postponed the formal public hearing because required notice was not given and scheduled the hearing for Feb. 21 with a 10-day advertisement.
The Licenses and Permits Committee heard from an applicant for a used-car dealer license but did not hold the required public hearing because proper notice had not been given. The committee agreed to hold the item for the next meeting, with a public notice to appear in the Somerville Times 10 days before that meeting.
Guilvan Costa introduced himself and said he is a Somerville resident and a business owner seeking to operate a used-car dealer (up to 15 vehicles) on Prospect Street. "My name is Guilvan Costa. I'm requesting that the license... for Prospect Street," he said, adding that he owns an auto body shop in Weymouth (South Shore Prime Collision) and described his previous experience and local residency. He told the committee there would be "no change for the place."
Chair Hart and staff explained that certain new license applications, including used-car dealers and garages, require a public hearing under city ordinance (and sometimes state law), that abutters must be notified and that the City places a newspaper advertisement in advance. Assistant City Clerk Michael Poteer said staff would place an advertisement in the Somerville Times 10 days before the next Licenses and Permits Committee meeting (anticipated Feb. 21) so the hearing portion of the matter can be held then.
The committee left the item in committee and scheduled the public hearing for the next meeting so members of the public and abutters can comment at that time. Costa was told he need not attend the next meeting but was welcome to do so if members of the public wish to ask questions.
