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Owner says city sent him back and forth on sign permits; city solicitor and staff direct him to planning board
Summary
Frank DeMarinis told the committee he received city council approval for smaller, in-place sign reconstruction but was then told the building department rejected the permit and the city solicitor said sign special permits for nonconforming signs belong to the planning board; staff offered to help expedite notices and advised filing with planning.
Frank DeMarinis, owner of the Shermerhorn property at 224 Westfield Road, told the Development & Government Relations Committee he believed he had followed the city's required permitting path for modifying existing nonconforming signs but that the building-permit application was rejected and the city solicitor and building department advised the matter belongs before the planning board.
DeMarinis said he reduced sign size to address zoning concerns and…
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