Office of Outdoor Advertising
December 10, 2015 Regular Session Minutes
Hearing Location: State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, 2nd floor, Transportation Library, Boston, MA 02116
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Present:
John Romano, Director
Eileen Fenton, Senior Counsel
1.
Call to Order:
A. Sign in
2.
Minutes Approval:
A. November 19, 2015 OOA Public Hearing
3.
Agenda Items:
A. Application for New License(s)
1. Logan Digital
129 Border Street
P.O. Box 549
East Boston, MA 02128
(Taken under advisement)
NOTE: THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL
MATTERS WHICH MAY BE ADDED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING.
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B. Application for 2016 Renewal of Outdoor Advertising License(s) & Permit(s)
Date Processed
1. E.D. Galligan, LLC d/b/a Signcor
1 License 3 Permit/s (11/18/2015)
2. Wrap City, LLC
1 License - Permit/s (11/18/2015)
3. WHDH – TV / WLVI – TV
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/18/2015)
4. New England Holding Adv. Corp. 1 License 5 Permit/s (11/18/2015)
5. Bay Colony Associates, LLC
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/18/2015)
6. Boston Highway, LLC /
Quantum Properties
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/18/2015)
7. Tri-State Displays, Inc.
1 License 12 Permit/s (11/19/2015)
8. 2071 Purchase Street Company
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/19/2015)
9. Billboard Realty, LLC
1 License 1 Permit/s (11/19/2015)
10. Boardstruction, LLC
1 License - Permit/s (11/19/2015)
11. Judson Group, Inc.
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/19/2015)
12. Windham Realty, LLC
1 License 1 Permit/s (11/19/2015)
13. John Abdelahad
d/b/a Metropolitan Group 1 License 2 Permit/s (11/19/2015)
14. Vector Media Street Furniture, LLC 1 License 372 Permit/s (11/20/2015)
15. Brendan Engineering Corp
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/23/2015)
16. TNT Media, LLC
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/23/2015)
17. Charles River Realty Group, LLC
1 License - Permit/s (11/23/2015)
18. Boston Venture’s Easement
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/23/2015)
19. Federal Heath Company
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/23/2015)
20. Independent Outdoor III, LLC
1 License 4 Permit/s (11/24/2015)
21. ION Massachusetts Outdoor, LLC 1 License 4 Permit/s (11/24/2015)
22. ION The Ball, LLC
1 License 9 Permit/s (11/24/2015)
23. Northvision, LLC
1 License 1 Permit/s (11/30/2015)
24. Wakefield Associates Trust
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/30/2015)
25. Tyngsboro Outdoor, LLC
1 License 2 Permit/s (11/30/2015)
26. H & H Builders, Inc.
1 License - Permit/s (12/1/2015)
27. Coriander Inc.
1 License 2 Permit/s (12/1/2015)
28. Ingalls Outdoor, LLC
1 License 4 Permit/s (12/1/2015)
29. North End Billboard, LLC
1 License 2 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
30. Catahoula Realty Trust
1 License 2 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
31. Carroll Advertising Company, Inc. 1 License 24 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
32. Orange Barrel Media, LLC
1 License 4 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
33. BMC Sign Co.
1 License 4 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
34. Mansfield Outdoor Advertising, LLC1 License 4 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
35. Media Ventures, LLC
1 License 2 Permit/s (12/2/2015)
NOTE: THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL
MATTERS WHICH MAY BE ADDED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING.
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Application for 2016 Renewal of Outdoor Advertising License(s) & Permit(s)
(continued) Date Processed
36. Greater Boston Food Bank
37. Commonwealth Motors, Inc.
38. JB Visuals
39. GHG WCDC, LLC
40. Campbell Realty, Inc.
41. 71 Newbury Street Properties, LLC
42. 4 Hartwell Street, LLC
43. Murray Marketing, Inc.
44. Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC
1 License 2 Permit/s
1 License - Permit/s
1 License 1 Permit/s
1 License 2 Permit/s
1 License 3 Permit/s
1 License 2 Permit/s
1 License 2 Permit/s
1 License 36 Permit/s
1 License 289 Permit/s
(12/2/2015)
(12/4/2015)
(12/4/2015)
(12/4/2015)
(12/4/2015)
(12/4/2015)
(12/4/2015)
(12/7/2015)
(12/7/2015)
C. Application for 2016 Renewal of Un-Licensed Outdoor Advertising Permit(s)
Date Processed
1. Whispering Pines Animal Hospital 2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/18/2015)
(d/b/a Cody Pet Hospital)
2. Brookfield Orchards, Inc.
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/18/2015)
3. Juniper Hill Golf Course, Inc.
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/18/2015)
4. Scargo Stoneware Pottery
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/18/2015)
5. Heritage Plantation of Sandwich 10 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/18/2015)
6. Ye Olde Commons
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/19/2015)
7. Wyman’s Liquors (Pleasant), Inc.
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/19/2015)
8. Sea View Retreat
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/19/2015)
9. Yeo Chevrolet, Inc.
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/19/2015)
10. Stoney Brook Village, LLC
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/23/2015)
11. OpRock Boston TRSS, LLC
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/24/2015)
12. Charlton Orchards Group, LLC
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/24/2015)
13. Tern Inn
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/24/2015)
14. Harwich Junior Theatre
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (11/24/2015)
(a/k/a Cape Cod Theatre Company)
15. Blue Water Resort
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/1/2015)
16. Entertainment Cinemas Leominster 2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/1/2015)
17. BOSSCORP, LLC
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/2/2015)
(d/b/a Homewood Suites)
18. Kempenaar Real Estates
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/2/2015)
(d/b/a Howard Johnson Inn)
19. Greater Shelbourne Falls Area
Business Association
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/2/2015)
20. Upper Cape Realty
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/4/2015)
NOTE: THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL
MATTERS WHICH MAY BE ADDED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING.
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Application for 2016 Renewal of Outdoor Advertising Un-Licensed Permit(s)
(continued) Date Processed
21. Bristol Place Limited Partnership
22. Red Apple Farm
23. Colonial Traveler Motor Court, Inc.
24. Six Flags New England
4 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/4/2015)
2 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/4/2015)
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/4/2015)
1 Un-Licensed Permit/s (12/4/2015)
4. For the Record – Actions Taken Since Last Public Hearing:
A. Application for New License(s)
1. Core Investments, Inc.
41 West Street, Suite #: 800
Boston, MA 02111
Approved 12/1/2015
2. WLC Commercial Property Services, Inc.
27 Farm Avenue
Peabody, MA 01960
Approved 12/1/2015
B. Application for Electronic Permit(s)
(July 9, 2015 Public Hearing)
1. Cove Outdoor, LLC
a. 1300 North Shore Road (Route 1A) - MBTA parking garage
Revere
Application 2015D016 (new structure, facing south)
Taken Under Advisement
C. Application for Permit(s)
(October 8, 2015 Public Hearing)
1. Outfront Media, LLC
a. 39 Old Colony Avenue (Parcel Id: 0700276000)
Application 2015380 (new structure, facing north)
Boston
b. 39 Old Colony Avenue (Parcel Id: 0700276000)
Boston
Application 2015381 (new structure, facing south)
Taken Under Advisement
2. Skyworld Media, LLC
a. 72 Kneeland Street
Boston
Application 2015379 (new structure, facing east)
Approved 12/10/2015
3. Intersection Media, LLC
NOTE: THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL
MATTERS WHICH MAY BE ADDED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING.
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a. 144 Dartmouth Street (Back Bay Station)
Boston
Application 2015382 (new structure, facing north and south)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Approved 12/8/2015
b. Tremont & Winter Streets (Park Street Station southwest) Boston
Application 2015383 (new structure, facing south)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Withdrawn (item C: 3: b)
c. Tremont & Winter Streets (Park Street Station southeast)
Boston
Application 2015384 (new structure, facing north)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Withdrawn (item C: 3: c)
d. Beacon & Raleigh Streets at Comm Ave (Kenmore Station) Boston
Application 2015385 (new structure, facing east and west)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Approved 12/8/2015
Boston
e. 120 Huntington Avenue (Prudential Station)
Application 2015386 (new structure, facing east and west)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Approved 12/8/2015
f.
Summer and Winter Streets (Downtown Crossing Station) Boston
Application 2015387 (new structure, facing north and south)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Withdrawn (item C: 3: f)
g. 11 West Broadway (Broadway Station)
Boston
Application 2015388 (new structure, facing east and west)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Approved 12/8/2015
h. Haymarket Square and Cross Street (Haymarket Station)
Boston
Application 2015389 (new structure, facing north and south)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Approved 12/8/2015
i.
132 Causeway Street (North Station)
Boston
Application 2015390 (new structure, facing north and south)
(Digital urban panel unit of street furniture affixed to station entrance)
Approved 12/8/2015
D. Vegetation Removal Issues
NOTE: THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL
MATTERS WHICH MAY BE ADDED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING.
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1. Arrow Outdoor
a. Lowell Street (OOA Permit 33885)
District 5 Fall River
b. Lowell Street (OOA Permit 33884)
District 5 Fall River
c. 1 Lewiston Street (OOA Permit 2001017) District 5 Fall River
d. 1 Lewiston Street (OOA Permit 2001016) District 5 Fall River
Under Investigation
5. Public Comment:
(none)
6. Adjournment:
11:14 a.m.
NOTE: THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ADVANCE AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE ALL
MATTERS WHICH MAY BE ADDED AND/OR REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA PRESENTED AT THIS
HEARING.
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