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Planning Board tables proposal for electronic pricing face at Heaven’s Gas, asks for photometric data
Summary
The Bedford Planning Board continued a conditional use permit request to replace the pricing board face at Heaven’s Gas (381 Boynton St.) to July 13 after members sought a photometric plan, a white 12-inch numeral mock-up and clarification on right-of-way nonconformity. The motion to table passed 7–0.
The Bedford Planning Board on June 15 continued a conditional use permit application from I & Q Enterprise LLC and applicant Heather Dudko to replace the pricing face on the freestanding sign at Heaven’s Gas, 381 Boynton Street.
Heather Dudko, the applicant’s sign consultant, told the Board the project would only replace the pricing cabinet face and leave the existing structure intact. She said the technology is used “for safety for the employees so that the employees do not have to be outside on a winter's day at five below zero with a pole changing the placards,” and that the board size and number of signs would not change. Owner Hammad Zaka said the electronic face would allow employees to change prices from inside the building.
Board members questioned the proposal’s visual impact and technical details. Staff said the pricing cabinet is about 20 square feet and noted the numerals proposed would be 16 inches—larger than others recently approved in town. Members asked whether numerals could be white rather than colored and suggested removing the ‘ATM inside’ panel, which the owner said is existing but not required. Chair Hal Newberry and staff raised concern that the sign sits on the right-of-way and is nonconforming; several members recommended the applicant seek a license agreement with Town Council to address potential future right-of-way conflicts.
Nearby residents urged caution. Scott Klose, a neighbor, expressed concern about LED light projection into residential yards and asked for enforceable controls on hours and intensity. The Board asked the applicant to return with a photometric (lumen) plan, a white-numeral mock-up at 12 inches, and information about night-time operation before taking final action.
Mr. Matt Nichols moved to table the item to the July 13, 2026 meeting; Mr. Chris Bandazian seconded. The motion carried 7–0. The Board’s request for a date-certain continuance was intended to avoid additional public-notice requirements while allowing the applicant time to produce the requested materials.
