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To: J&J Auto
381 Camp Street
West Yarmouth/Hyannis, MA 02601
RE: MANDATORY LICENSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETING DISCUSSION
Date: March 8, 2023
On February 16, 2023, our office received a complaint from the Town of Yarmouth indicating a possible
encroachment of vehicles onto Yarmouth Town Property at 381 Camp Street, West Yarmouth/Hyannis. On
February 16, 2023, our office contacted Consumer Affairs Officer Chris Kelsey and requested a compliance
check of the property.
On February 19, 2023, Officer Kelsey conducted a compliance check and determined that a total of 19
vehicles for sale were on display and that several were parked on Yarmouth property. The current Class II
Auto Dealer license allows for 5 display vehicles on Hyannis property. This is a violation of Licensing
Authority Rules & Regulations, 509-4 (c) & (e) as well as 509-5 (c). Further, Officer Kelsey noted there were
no hours of operation posted as required by the Licensing Authority Rules & Regulations, 509-2 (c) General
Provisions.
At the time of his visit, Officer Kelsey advised Mr. Imad of the violations and instructed him to correct the
issues immediately. As of the evening of March 6, 2023, the number of display vehicles is still over the 5
that are allowed by the Class II Auto Dealers License.
Due to the failure to comply by reducing the number of display vehicles, this letter serves as notice and
invitation for your presence at the Licensing Authority Public meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023 at
9:30am, at Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main Street, 2nd Floor Hearing Room, Hyannis, where a discussion will
take place to determine if there is a need to call for a Show Cause Hearing that could either suspend,
modify, or revoke your license. Please refer to Licensing Authority Rules & Regulations 501-5 (B) regarding
mandatory attendance.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Respectfully,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Mgmt & Licensing
cc: Barnstable Licensing Authority
Consumer Affairs Officer, Chris Kelsey
Town of Yarmouth Licensing, Dakota Prue
Town of Barnstable
Licensing Division
367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
www.town.barnstable.ma.us
Telephone: 508-862-4674 Fax: 508-778-2412
Erin Logan
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PART V: LICENSING AUTHORITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
509 AUTOMOBILE SALES
509-1 DEFINITIONS
a)CLASS I means any person who is a recognized agent of a motor vehicle
manufacturer or a seller of motor vehicles made by such manufacturer whose
authority to sell the same is created by a written contract with such manufacturer
or with some person authorized in writing by such manufacturer to enter into such
contract, and whose principal business is the sale of new motor vehicles, the
purchase and sale of second hand motor vehicles being incidental or secondary
thereto,and further defined by MGLc.140 §58.
b)CLASS II means a person whose principal business is the buying or selling of
second hand motor vehicles, a person who purchases and displays second hand
motor vehicles for resale in retail transactions, and any other person who displays
second hand motor vehicles not owned by him pursuant to an agreement in which
he receives compensation, whether solely for displaying the vehicles,upon the
sale of each vehicle, and subject to conditions as defined in MGLc.140 §58.
c)CLASS III means a person whose principal business is the buying of second hand
motor vehicles for the purpose of remodeling, taking apart or rebuilding and selling
the same, or the buying or selling of parts of second hand motor vehicles or tires,
or the assembling of second hand motor vehicle parts may be granted a motor
vehicle junk license.
509-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
a)It is prohibited for any person or business to engage in vehicle sale activity without
an appropriate license issued by the Licensing Authority.
b)The applicant/licensee must prove sale of vehicles is principal business.
c)A sign is required on the property, whether it is a free standing sign or displayed in
the door or window, listing the name of the business and hours of operation.
d)All dealerships shall have a repair facility or provide repairs themselves (provided
repairs are allowed on premise). Location of repairs will be available and listed on
the application and renewal of the license. This information shall be provided
yearly.
e)A 'Notarized Letter' stating where repairs will be performed to satisfy the warranty
obligations imposed by section 7N.25 of M.G.L., Chapter 190 must be submitted
with each application and renewal.
f)All licensees may use a computer-generated version of the Used Vehicle
Inventory Book, so long as it is approved by the Mass. DOR.
g)An inspection of the Used Vehicle Inventory Book for each dealership shall be
conducted by the police/inspector, at least once a year.
h)All Class II dealers who do not display vehicles on the licensed property or who
only conduct business via the internet, shall submit to the Licensing Authority a
quarterly report of all vehicle transactions, as delineated in the Used Vehicle
Inventory Book.
i)“Internet Only” operations may only be allowed in permitted zoning districts
permitted for class II operations and may not, on or off licensed premises, store or
display any vehicle for sale to the public or conduct business via pedestrian sales.
j)Each licensee must comply with MGLc.90 §7N1/2.
k)All Class II licenses are required to carry, at minimum, $25,000.00 Bond.
l)All vehicles that are for sale which are parked outside of a building must be in
saleable and drivable condition.
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m)Licensing Agents for the Town of Barnstable will perform inspections throughout
the year to ensure the license holder is in conformance with the restrictions of that
license.
509-3 PHYSICAL PREMISE
a)All signs, flags and other forms of outdoor display must be approved by the
Building Department.
b)No spare or junk parts may be stored outside of a building. No repair work may be
conducted outside of a building except for minor emergency or reactive repairs to
be completed by the end of the workday. Scrap metal must be kept in a recycling
container and emptied on a regular basis.
c)Properties must be kept clean and maintained at all times.
d)Any outdoor lighting must not impose on any abutting properties.
509-4 VEHICLE DISPLAY –PARKING PLAN
a)An approved parking plan shall be available on site for any inspections.
b)All spaces delineated on the approved parking plan shall be marked out with lines,
on the surface of the property,except for lots that are storage or non-asphalt
surfaces.Existing licensed premises or existing storage lots may be of non-
asphalt surfaces; however surfaces may not be altered from paved to non-asphalt
at any time.
c)Total vehicle count shall include the numbers of displayed/unregistered vehicles,
customer vehicles, including spaces Handicap accessibility,and employee
vehicles. The plan shall be approved by the Building Commissioner and Fire
Department. This shall apply to all new, transferred or amend license
applications.
d)A physical vehicle count may be conducted quarterly by the police/inspectors of all
Class I and Class II dealerships.
e)Motor vehicles for sale or lease may not be displayed less than 10 feet from
property line.
509-5 CHANGES IN OPERATION
Prior to any changes in operation, the licensee must apply to the Licensing
Authority for a license which will include the proposed change, if such change
involves any of the following:
a)Sale, transfer or any change in ownership of the licensed premises;
b)Incorporation or other business organization procedures which may distribute
ownership and/or liability of such business in a manner different than as set
forth in the current business organization of the licensee.
c)Expansion of that portion of the premise occupied by the licensee to be
designated or devoted to the licensed activity beyond the boundaries
designated and highlighted in the plan submitted with the original application.
d)Removal of a substantial portion of the licensed activity to a different premise
than those set forth in the previous license.
e)A change in the licensed activity which constitutes a substantial portion of the
licensed activity being conducted in a license classification for which the
licensee is not licensed.
f)A change in principal business activity of the licensee.
Best regards,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Management & Licensing
Town of Barnstable | 367 Main Street | Hyannis, MA 02601
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
P 508.862.4774
C 774.470.8033
Barnstable Licensing Authority – Rules and Regula ons
From: Logan, Erin Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 2:12 PM To: 'Prue, Dakota' Cc: Kelsey, Chris; Anthony, David Subject: RE: J&J Auto
Thank you, Dakota! I certainly appreciate your partnership.
I will loop in our Consumer Affairs Officer to have him check the plan. Please let me know what you find out on
your end.
Best regards,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Management & Licensing
Town of Barnstable | 367 Main Street | Hyannis, MA 02601
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
P 508.862.4774
C 774.470.8033
Barnstable Licensing Authority – Rules and Regula ons
From: Prue, Dakota [mailto:DPrue@yarmouth.ma.us] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:46 PM To: Logan, Erin Subject: FW: J&J Auto
Hi Erin,
Thank you for sending me the copy of their license. I have received this complaint regarding that loca on. However, they
are not licensed here in Yarmouth. It seems as though they have cars on the Yarmouth side of the property. I am reaching
out to Town Counsel regarding this to see if he thinks they should have a license here. Also, it seems as though they have
more than five cars for sale on the property.
I just wanted you to be aware.
Thank you,
Dakota Prue
Finance Technician/Licensing Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
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From: Joe Hall <hallmasonryri@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 8:05 AM To: Prue, Dakota <DPrue@yarmouth.ma.us> Subject: J&J Auto
Good morning,
My husband Joseph and I purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche January 7,2023 at J&J Auto, 381 Camp St.,West
Yarmouth,MA. In the amount of $9,875.
We live in Newport,RI. Truck was registered and inspected in RI. When we brought this vehicle to our mechanic on
February 3rd, because of the overwhelming smell of an freeze inside the cabin of the truck, he informed us the truck had
extremely serious issues and was unsafe to drive.
When we bought the truck we, as well as the dealers smelt this an freeze. We were assured 'the smell would dissipate
over me, just some an freeze that must have been spilt on the engine.'
We called J&J Auto Feb.3rd and le a message with Hassan, the Manager informing him of the findings. We then called
back again Feb.3rd and spoke with the owner Jay and told him the truck was unsafe to drive and a health issue. He told
us, 'Hassan was out of the country and would return Tuesday the 7th and he was the only one that knew about this
vehicle.He has to tell us what to do.' We told Jay our Warranty was up on Tuesday the 7th and he assured us they would
honor it and fix the problem.
On Tuesday the 7th we called J&J and spoke with Hassan. He told us he would have to ask Jay what to do about this and
get back to us.
When we did talk to Hassan Wednesday the 8th, he said the owner would put a strap on the gas tank if we brought the
truck down. And that's all he's willing to do.Your truck is out of warranty, you are well beyond the warranty.We are doing
this out of a good will gesture."
The owner Jay and the manager Hassan shi ed responsibility of the vehicle back and forth un l warranty was up.
Even though we spoke to the owner on the 3rd, four days before warranty was up and described how many safety and
health issues the truck had. We needed our money back or truck repaired.
They violated the Warranty which states in part; "All vehicles are Warranted as a ma er of state law. They must be fit to
be driven safely on the roads.. If you have significant problems with this vehicle, you should no fy the dealer
immediately. He may be required to fix the car or refund the money."
We did a Challenge Inspec on with the State Dept of Inspec ons who took the plates and vehicle off the road. Deemed
UNSAFE to drive.
This vehicle was brought to a shop to inspect for repair. The cost to repair the truck was more than what we purchased
the truck for. The mechanic couldn't even get the strap on the gas tank because there was nothing to a ach it to,
everything was ro ed. The issues were the heater core was broken and an freeze fumes coming into the cab of the
vehicle; the manifold was missing 4 bolts causing exhaust fumes into the cabin of the truck; the frame was ro ed and the
gas tank was missing a strap. The combina on meant at any me the gas tank could fall out and blow up. If we had not
brought the vehicle to the mechanic due to the smell of an freeze inside the truck we would s ll be driving not knowing
we were in a death trap. Not only for us and our family but for others on the roads.
This was a definite safety and health issue. These dealers chose to ignore.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joseph and Marilyn Hall
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Joe Hall
Hall Masonry
847-1785
Na onwide Contractors Insurance
License #20231
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VIOLATION NOTICE
JJ Imad Enterprises LLC
C/O Sav On Gas INC
381 Camp St.
West Yarmouth, MA 02673 February 17, 2023
RE: 381 Camp St – H4 – Auto sales
This letter constitutes a formal zoning enforcement order under MGL Ch 40A.
Dear Mr. Imad,
It has come to the attention of the Building Department that vehicles are on display for sale on this property without the
required relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a violation of Section 103.1.1 of the Town of Yarmouth Zoning
Bylaw;
103.1.1 Compliance certification. Buildings, structures or land may not be erected, substantially altered or changed
in use without certification by the Building Inspector that such action is in compliance with then applicable zoning, or
without review by him regarding whether all necessary permits have been received from those government al agencies
from which approvals required by federal, state or local law. Issuance of a building permit or certificate of use and
occupancy, where required under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code, may serve as such
certification.
Failure to comply with the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw is subject to fines and penalties as allowed per section 101.3
101.3 Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be fined not more than three hundred
dollars ($300.00) for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
You are hereby ordered to abate and or correct said violations or seek relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals as allowed
by MGL Ch 40a §7 & §15.You are required to respond within 7 days of receiving this letter. You also have the right to
appeal this decision with the Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days of this letter.
Questions regarding this matter may be directed to this department.
Very Truly,
Tim Sears CBO
Deputy Building Commissioner
Town of Yarmouth
C: Board of Appeals, Dakota Prue, Brian Florence
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Logan, Erin
From:Logan, Erin
Sent:Friday, March 31, 2023 9:37 AM
To:'Savon Gas'
Subject: J&J Auto - Mandatory Licensing Public Hearing SHOW CAUSE HEARING NOTICE
Attachments:J&J Auto Legal Ad 04 10 23.pdf
Importance:High
Good morning, Mr. Imad,
Kindly see the attached legal ad advising of a Show Cause Hearing to be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at
9:30am at Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main Street, Hyannis. Appearance of yourself or your appointed
representative is required. Said letter has been forwarded to your attention via Certified mail.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions as I am here to assist!
Best regards,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Mgmt & Licensing
Town of Barnstable | 367 Main Street | Hyannis, MA 02601
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
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TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
RULES
AND
REGULATIONS
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LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE CODE -PART V
SECTION 501 PAGE 3 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL LICENSED BUSINESSES
SECTION 502 PAGE 13 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
SECTION 503 PAGE 21 ENTERTAINMENT
SECTION 504 PAGE 25 COMMON VICTUALLER
SECTION 505 PAGE 26 INNHOLDER/HOTEL
SECTION 506 PAGE 28 LODGING HOUSE
SECTION 507 PAGE 29 NON-INTOXICATING BEVERAGES
SECTION 508 PAGE 30 SECONDHAND/JUNK DEALER
SECTION 509 PAGE 35 AUTOMOBILE SALES
SECTION 510 PAGE 37 FORTUNE TELLER
TOWN MANAGER RULES AND REGULATIONS
406B PAGE 38 PEDICAB AND PEDICAB OPERATOR
406A PAGE 43 OPEN AIR PRIVATE PARKING LOT
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A PAGE 45 LICENSING FEES
APPENDIX B PAGE 47 ABUTTER NOTIFICATION AND LEGAL AD
REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX C LICENSING POLICIES
PAGE 48 16-01.HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
PAGE 49 16-02.LEGAL AD BILLING
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PART V: LICENSING AUTHORITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
501 GENERAL RULES FOR ALL LICENSED BUSINESSES
In addition to any other pertinent section within Part V of the Town of Barnstable Code, all licensed
businesses are subject to the following General Rules and Regulations
501-1 DEFINITION
a)Whenever the word "licensee" is used herein it shall mean an individual licensee
and each member of a partnership licensee and each officer, director, manager,
and stockholder of a corporate licensee and any agent of a licensee including
those employees who work in the public areas of the premises.
b)The term “Year-round”or annual shall mean a business that operates no less than
11 months in a calendar year.
c)The term “seasonal” shall mean a business that operates less than 11 months in a
calendar year.Seasonal alcohol licenses shall be valid for any duration between
April 1 and January 15th each calendar year.
d)The term “Cover Charge” shall mean all admission fees or admission charges.
e)The term “premise” shall mean a parcel along with other appurtenances and
including all structures, houses or buildings, occupied by a business or considered
in an official context.Specific areas where alcohol is permitted is defined in
description on license, approved by both Licensing Authority and ABCC.
501-2 REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE
a)No individual or establishment may conduct any business which requires a license
without first obtaining a valid license.
b)No license is to be issued unless the fees as established by the Town Council and
set forth in Appendix A, have been paid.
501-3 CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON LICENSES
a)At the discretion of the Licensing Authority, conditions may be imposed upon the
licensee to protect the public welfare.
501-4 AVAILABILITY OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
a)All licensees of the Licensing Authority for the Town of Barnstable shall ensure
that a copy of the rules and regulations of the Licensing Authority is kept on the
premises at all times and is immediately available for inspection upon request by
a member of the public or an agent of the Authority, or any police officer.
b)The rules and regulations need not be posted but must be readily accessible to a
requesting party within several minutes of the request.
501-5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LICENSE HOLDER
a)The licensee is responsible for ensuring that all employees who work in the public
areas of the premises read the rules and regulations of the Licensing Authority
and comply with all rules and laws.
b)License holders are required to attend any and all mandatory meetings held by
the Licensing Division or any Town of Barnstable Division as related to the
business operation.
c)Licensees shall maintain a current list of all of their employees and shall have it
available at all times for inspection upon the request of a police officer or an
authorized agent of the Licensing Authority. Licensees who contract with
entertainment entities to provide entertainers must maintain a current list of the
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names of such entertainers, and said entertainers shall be held to the same rules
as other employees at the premises.
d)Unless otherwise stated, licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Applicants
are responsible for obtaining an approved license each year, prior to opening for
business.(See Appendix A)
e)The applicants will be responsible for obtaining any required Town Board
approvals or department permits prior to applying for a new or transfer license. An
exception is made in the event that a Zoning Board of Appeals appeal made prior
is in effect, at which time an applicant may advertise for a hearing for a license
provided that the date of the license hearing occurs after the ZBA appeal period is
ended (20 days from the date of filing with the Town Clerk).
f)The Licensing Authority requires all new applicants, transfer and amended license
applications to come before the Authority for approval.
g)Applicants are responsible for providing either a Worker’s Comp Certificate of
Liability Insurance with the Town of Barnstable Licensing Authority named as the
certificate holder, or a Worker’s Comp Insurance Affidavit. In addition, the
applicant is responsible for completing and submitting all required forms (such as,
but not limited to, application, renewal affidavit, floor plans, certificate of
inspection) prior to being scheduled on Licensing Authority meeting agenda.
h)The license holder is responsible for the proper management of the premises,
according to the provisions of relevant General laws of the Commonwealth or
relevant Ordinances or Codes of the Town of Barnstable, any rule or regulation of
any Town of Barnstable agency or of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission,
any business plan or management policy of said license holder, or of any other
means as determined by the Licensing Authority, so that unlawful acts or
unlicensed activity does not occur on the licensed premises.
i)The License holder will maintain the orderly appearance and operation of the
premise with respect to litter.
j)Licensees who use a valet parking service shall be responsible for ensuring that
valet parking is conducted in an orderly manner without undue noise, without
undue blocking of traffic lanes, and without the violation of any laws or authorized
parking programs.
k)Licensees who have agreed to a parking program as a condition of their license
must adhere to such program except upon exemption by the Licensing Authority.
501-6 POSTING REQUIREMENTS
a)No business requiring a license from the Licensing Authority shall operate without
a valid license posted.
b)Licenses issued by the Licensing Authority, and all other licenses, permits and
certificates affecting the licensed premise must be posted in a conspicuous place
easily seen by the public where they can be read without difficulty and without
recourse to the assistance of employees at the premises.
c)Licensees shall not permit entrance to the premises by more persons than the
number approved by the Building Commissioner for the capacity of the premises
minus the number of employees working in the public areas at the time. Every
room licensed for public occupancy shall be conspicuously posted at each
entrance, clearly visible to patrons as they enter, with a statement of maximum
occupancy. The statement must be clearly printed on permanent stock with white
letters and numbers, no less than one inch high, printed on a dark contrasting
background. Handwritten statements or statements on paper or cardboard are not
permitted. The statement shall be permanently affixed and secured and
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maintained in a clearly visible state. The statement shall contain the language
"MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THIS ROOM _____ PERSONS." The number of
allowable persons included in the statement shall be that number approved by the
Town of Barnstable Building Department. Whenever a section of a room is
separated by an attached or secured wall, railing, divider, drink rail, or other
partition, it shall be considered a separate room and all such sections shall be
posted as separate rooms.
d)All cover charge or other admissions policies SHALL BE CONSPICUOUSLY
POSTED.
e)No licensee may require any person to pay a minimum charge or cover charge
unless a sign is conspicuously posted at every entrance to any dining room or
rooms where such charge is required, in letters no less than one inch in height,
stating that a minimum charge or cover charge shall be charged and also stating
the amount of charge; provided, however, that no such licensee shall require a
person under 13 years of age to pay a minimum charge or cover charge. Such
cover charge shall not be collected in advance of gaining entrance to the licensed
premises, and can only be charged upon a written or printed receipt, permanently
recorded and numbered seriatim, presented to each individual customer or group
of customers. Records of such receipts shall be kept by the licensee for a period
not less than two (2) years. Such charges must also be posted on the outside of
the licensed premises. Nothing in this regulation shall be constructed to prohibit
advance ticket sales.
f)A licensee who charges a minimum charge for the purchase of food and/or
nonalcoholic beverages shall include a specific statement in the posting stating
that there is no minimum charge for alcoholic beverages. Such minimum charge
for food and/or nonalcoholic beverages shall not be collected in advance of
gaining entrance to the premises.
g)No licensee may institute dress requirements of any kind except according to the
following rules:
1)No signs may be posted which state “Proper dress required”or which
otherwise announce a dress policy without stating specifically, item by item,
what dress is required or what dress is prohibited.(Examples: “Jackets
required”, “Ties and jackets required”, “Shirts with collars required”, “No
Sneakers”.)
2)No requirement may be made as to the type of shoes or the height of heels
which may be worn; provided however, that reference may be made to the
admissibility or non-admissibility of sneakers or other soft athletic shoes or
open shoes such as sandals.
501-7 ADMISSIONS TO THE PREMISES
a)No licensee may permit any rule, policy, or action, express or implied, which
makes any distinction, discrimination, or restriction on account of race, color,
religious creed, national origin, sex,sexual orientation,physical or mental
disability, or ancestry, or on account of any other classification relative to the
admission or treatment of persons from the general public or employees at the
licenses premises; provided, however, that premises licensed pursuant to §12 of
the General Laws,Chapter 138, may make rules regulating the admission of
minors to the premises when such rules are not inconsistent with other rules and
regulations stated herein; provided, further, that private clubs licensees may not
discriminate, as aforesaid, with regard to guests at the licensed premises or with
regard to who may be invited to the premises as a guest.
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b)No licensee may issue special admissions passes or “VIP” cards except according
to the following rules:
1)A licensee may issue special passes.
2)The special passes must state the calendar year on the face of the pass.
3)The special pass may not entitle the passholder to free drinks or to a discount
on drinks.
4)The licensee must keep a list of the names and the addresses of all
passholders and must have such list available if requested by the Licensing
Authority.
5)The licensee is responsible for ensuring that persons are picked to be
passholders on a rational basis and not on any basis that invidiously
discriminates.
c)Licensees who permit persons to wait in line for a table or a seat or for entrance to
the premises must obey the following rules:
1)Persons who wait inside the premises must be kept in an orderly line and must
not be permitted to block fire aisles or exits. The number of such persons
waiting inside the premises may not exceed the number of persons allowed as
standees.
2)Persons who are permitted to wait in line outside the premises must be
supervised by an employee of the licensed premises. Such employee must
stand outside with the line during all times when the line exceeds 10 persons
and shall announce no further admissions to the premises if persons in the
line are being loud or disorderly or if the line is blocking the sidewalk or is of a
size that could reasonably be expected to cause noise or other problems for
residents of the area or for passersby. To the extent that lines in front of a
licensed premises become the subject of public complaints the licensee will
have been deemed to be inviting a public nuisance and will be subject to
disciplinary proceedings for same. Licensees in residential zoning districts or
within 150 feet of a residential zoning district are not permitted to allow patrons
to wait in line outside the premises.
d)Licensees may refuse entrance to the premises to a person who appears to be
intoxicated or unruly and may evict such a patron, except that in such a case the
licensee will call the police and will offer assistance to an intoxicated or disruptive
patron or person trying to gain entry when possible, if the employee finds, with
reasonable discretion or opinion, such person poses a risk to the public or
him/herself.
e)Licensees are not permitted to lock the front door of the premises until the last
patron has exited from the premises.
501-8 HOURS OF OPERATION
a)The hours of operation shall not exceed the hours approved by the Licensing
Authority.
b)Licensees shall ensure that their patrons leave the premises in an orderly manner.
c)Licensees are not permitted to allow any patron or any guest or any employee
who is not working that shift to enter the premises after the closing hour posted on
the license or prior to the opening hour posted on the license.
d)Licensees are not permitted to have persons, including employees, on the
premises except during the following hours:
1)The hours on the license,except that patrons who are already on the
premises at closing hour may remain on the premises for up to 1/2 hour after
closing time; provided, however, that no new patrons are admitted after
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closing time and that no drinks are served after closing time and that no food
is served after closing time.
2)The owner, manager, and employees may be on the premises after hours but
only if they are actively engaged in cleaning, making emergency repairs to, or
providing security for such premises or preparing food for the day's business
or opening or closing the business in an orderly manner.The Police must be
notified if employees are going to remain after 2:00am for closing and/or
cleaning.No other persons, friends, or relatives may be on the premises with
the owners, managers or employees of licensed premises during the hours
when the public is excluded from the premises.
e)Licenses are granted to serve the public need and to that end licensee are
expected to operate the license for a substantial number of hours on all days
when the premises are permitted to be open under the terms of the license.
f)Any licensee intending to close its place of business for a short-or long-term
during regularly scheduled dates of operation must notify the Licensing Authority
in writing before such closing and state the reason for such closing.
g)In the case of alcoholic beverages licenses closing for a short-or long-term,see
Chapter 502 for further specifics.
501-9 PHYSICAL PREMISES
a)Licensees are responsible for maintaining a legal right to the premises which is
covered by the license.
b)No licenses shall issue or shall be considered in good standing unless licensed
premises comply with all statutory requirements, including all applicable building
codes, fire, health, safety, trash, state and local tax obligations and other
government regulations and laws.
c)The licensed premises shall conform to the floor plan approved by the Licensing
Authority with regard to the structures and the walls at the premises, as well as
with regard to all tables, chairs, booths, bars, counters, barstools, dance floors or
areas, railing partitions, and other barriers at the premises. Any changes in the
floor plan or any renovations of any kind may not be made without notification to
the Licensing Authority and the approval of the Licensing Authority. This includes
substantial changes in the arrangement of moveable furniture.
d)All premises covered by the license shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
e)No outside area may be used as a gathering place for patrons unless approved by
the Licensing Authority.
f)The premises shall be lighted in all public areas in a manner sufficient for the
safety of the patrons and in a manner sufficient for the agents of the Licensing
Authority to make observations at the premises without the need to identify
themselves or the need to seek assistance.
g)The capacity set for the premises by the Building Department constitutes the
maximum potential capacity for the premises but the actual capacity of the
premises may not exceed the amount approved by the Licensing Authority and
stated on the license.
h)All licensed premises shall be subject to inspection by the Police Department of
the Town of Barnstable and other duly authorized agents of the Licensing
Authority.
i)No device or electronic equipment shall be utilized by a licensed premise for the
purpose of signaling employees that police officers or agents of the Licensing
Authority are present.
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501-10 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY OCCURRING AT
LICENSED PREMISE
a)No employee and/or entertainer shall solicit, induce or request a patron to
purchase any alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage or any food for them or for any
other person. Nothing shall prohibit the above activity in connection with any
contact which such person may have with a patron to whom they are related by
blood or marriage.
b)Licensees are not permitted to invite the members of the general public to private
areas of the premises which are approved by the Licensing Authority for storage
or for an office or for a kitchen or for a music or video projection room or for any
similar nonpublic use. Only owners and employees of the licensed premises may
be in these areas.
c)Any person who hinders or delays a police officer or other authorized agent of the
Licensing Authority in the performance of the agent's duties or who refuses to
admit to, or locks out any such agent from any place which such agent is
authorized to inspect or who refuses to give to such agent such information as
may be required for the proper enforcement of the General Laws shall be
punished by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200 or by
imprisonment for not more than two months or both.
d)The Licensing Authority or its agents or a police officer may, at any time, take
samples for analysis from any beverages or alcohol kept on the premises licensed
pursuant to the General Laws, Chapter 138, and the vessel or vessels containing
samples shall be sealed on the premises in the presence of the license holder or
of one of the employees and shall remain so sealed until presented to the state's
Department of Public Health for analysis. Duplicate samples shall be left with the
license holder.
e)It is forbidden to employ or to permit any person in or on the licensed premises
while such person is unclothed or in such attire as to expose to view any portion of
the areola of the female breast or any portion of the pubic hair, cleft of the
buttocks, or genitals.
f)It is forbidden to permit any employee or person in or on the licensed premises to
promise, offer, suggest, or accept sexual acts or favors in exchange for money or
for the purchase of any alcoholic beverages or other commodities.
g)It is forbidden to encourage or permit any person in or on the licensed premises to
touch, caress, or fondle the breasts, buttocks or genitals of any other person.
h)It is forbidden to employ or permit any person to wear or use any device or
covering exposed to view which simulates the breasts, buttocks, pubic hair, or
genitals or any portions thereof.
i)It is forbidden to employ or permit any person in or on the licensed premises to
perform any act or acts or to simulate any act or acts of sexual intercourse,
masturbation, sodomy, flagellation, or any sexual acts prohibited by law; or
touching, caressing, or fondling of breasts, buttocks, or genitals of another or of
himself or herself.
j)Licensees shall make all reasonable and diligent efforts to ensure that illegal
activities do not occur at the licensed premises. Such efforts will include, but are
not limited to:
1)Frequent monitoring of rest rooms and other nonpublic areas of the premises
for signs of drug activity or other illegalities;
2)Paying attention to activities on the premises of known drug users or drug
dealers or prostitutes or others who are known to have been convicted of
crimes which may be conducted at a licensed premises;
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3)Diligence in observing and taking action against persons who make unusually
frequent trips in and out of the premises or in and out of the rest rooms and/or
persons who are visited at the premises by an unusually large number of
people or by one or more people at frequent intervals and/or persons who
appear to be making exchanges of small packages (matchbooks, cigarette
packs, bags, paper squares, plastic or foil containers, or other containers) or
payments of money;
4)Monitoring of activities of persons who talk about weapons or who appear to
be hiding a weapon;
5)Calling for police assistance to protect patrons against injury or to evict unruly
patrons or to uncover unlawful conduct or to give medical assistance and
providing police with requested information;
6)Hiring security personnel to deal with chronic unlawful activity at the premises
such as prostitution or gambling or larceny from patrons or assaults and
batteries or other problems associated with the premises.
k)There shall be no disorder, indecency, prostitution, illegal activity on the licensed
premises or any premises connected therewith by an interior communication.
l)Licensees shall instruct their employees and security personnel that they are not
to make bodily contact with a patron unless to protect other patrons or themselves
from being subjected to body blows from an unruly patron. In all other
circumstances employees and security personnel will call the police to have
patrons removed from the premises when such patrons are being disruptive and
they are unable to convince the patron to leave the premises voluntarily.
m)Licensees and employees will call the police and an ambulance and take all other
reasonable steps to assist patrons and persons who are injured in or on the
licensed premises or whose injuries have occurred outside the premises but have
been brought to the attention of the licensee.
501-11 ENVIRONS OF LICENSED PREMISES
a)It shall be the obligations of licensees to ensure that supervision is exercised over
the conduct of the licensed establishment at all times. Each licensee will be held
accountable for all violations that are related to the licensed premises, whether or
not the licensee acted properly in the given circumstances.
b)Licensees shall maintain compliance with all health and safety laws for the areas
outside and contiguous to the licensed premises.
c)Licensees shall act reasonably and diligently to disperse loiterers or patrons who
attempt to congregate in front of or at the licensed premises. Failure of the
licensee to keep persons from congregating at the licensed premises may lead to
disciplinary action against the licensee for allowing a public nuisance. Reasonable
steps to be taken by the licensee may include:
1)Maintaining the front door in a closed position;
2)Asking loiterers to disperse;
3)Calling the police if loiterers refuse to disperse;
4)Hiring a security guard or stationing a security employee at the front door to
disperse loiterers;
5)Refusing to allow the same patrons to walk in and out of the premises at short
intervals;
6)Maintaining order in lines of patrons waiting outside to get in;
7)Announcing that no further patrons will be allowed into the premises if lines
become too long or disorderly or loud.
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d)No licensee may exceed the approved number of occupancy or seats posted on
the license. The seating capacity and occupancy are set by the Building
Commissioner and the Board of Health/Health Director. The occupancy, and if
applicable, the seating capacity and, if applicable, the theater occupancy shall be
posted on the license.
e)All licensed businesses are subject to the Town of Barnstable noise code,Chapter
133.
f)When any noise, disturbance, misconduct, disorder, act or activity occurs in the
licensed premises, or in the area in front of or adjacent to the licensed premises,
or in any parking lot provided by the licensee for the use of its patrons, which in
the judgment of the Licensing Authority adversely affects the protection, health,
welfare, safety or repose of the residents of the area in which the licensed
premises are located, or results in the licensed premises becoming the focal point
for police attention, or is offensive to public decency, the licensee may be held in
violation of the license and subject to proceedings for suspension, revocation or
modification of the license.
g)The Licensing Authority may go to a neighborhood to hold a hearing with regard to
a complaint against a licensee by a private citizen when the complaint is brought
to the Board's attention upon a petition of 25 adult residents who live within a one-
mile radius of the licensed establishment in question; provided, however, that a
spokesperson for the petitioners shall meet with the Licensing Authority's
Chairperson (or duly authorized representative) to explain the case to be
presented.
501-12 BUSINESS ASSIGNMENTS OF LICENSES
a)Assignment of the licenses for purposes of collateralizing loans or notes, etc.does
not give the right to the assignee to conduct the business of the licenses.
Assignee must immediately notify the Licensing Authority and be heard when the
assignee forecloses under such assignment or when other proceedings are
brought which affect the economic and financial rights and abilities of the licensee.
b)No person or entity may obtain or renew a license unless the applicant for such
license or for renewal of such license can demonstrate proof of a legal right to the
licensed premises for the term of the license. Such proof shall include ownership
papers or a tenancy document or a management contract; provided, however, that
all parties to such ownership or leasehold interest or management contract must
be known to the Licensing Authority, and the terms of such agreements or
contracts must be made known to the Licensing Authority. The Licensing Authority
reserves the right to disapprove of such arrangements where it reasonably finds
that such arrangements are not in the public interest.
c)No licensee may hire any employee or contract for goods or services in any name
other than that of the licensee, nor may the licensee pay for any such
employment, goods, or services by any means other than its own cash or bank
accounts in its own name. Cash transactions must be recorded in a manner
suitable for review by the Licensing Authority. Such records must be kept for a
period of three years.
d)No licensee shall permit any person to have a direct or indirect financial or
beneficial interest in the licensed business or to receive any revenue from the
business or to manage the premises other than the persons properly approved of
by the Licensing Authority and the salaried employees of such persons.
e)No licensee shall permit any person to work at the licensed premises or to hold
themselves out as a person in a position of authority at the premises except for
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those persons who are owners and officers or who are salaried employees for
whom payroll records are available. No licensee may pay an employee any
percentage of the profits of the business or pay an employee in any manner other
than by salary or hourly rate except upon approval of the Licensing Authority.
f)No licensee may pay a landlord or creditor of any kind a percentage of the profits
of the business except upon complete disclosure to the Licensing Authority and
the receipt of the Board's approval.
g)No licensee shall lease out any part of the premises or any part of the business
without the approval of the Licensing Authority. No licensee shall lease out the
food or beverage service without the approval of the Licensing Authority.(§501-6F)
h)No licensee shall enter into an agreement with an independent contractor to
provide beverages or food or entertainment or management at the premises
without the approval of the Licensing Authority.
501-13 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
a)Violation of any provision of this chapter may be prosecuted, as a criminal matter
or as an administrative procedure or by the method provided in §21D of Chapter
40 of the General Laws. Each violation shall be considered separately.
b)Whoever violates the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not more than $300.
The Licensing Authority may suspend, revoke or modify any license issued by
them whenever they have reasonable cause to believe the licensee has violated
the terms, conditions or regulations pertaining to such license. Any violation of this
chapter enforced by the methods provided in §21D of Chapter 40 of the General
Laws shall be subject to a fine of $250.
501-14 OTHER CAUSES FOR REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND
MODIFICATION
a)All complaints and reports shall continue in force until they have been reviewed
and disposed of by the Licensing Authority.
b)Any license issued pursuant to General Laws Chapter 138 and Chapter 140 may
be modified, suspended, or revoked for any of the following causes:
1)Violation by the licensee of any provision of the relevant General Laws of the
Commonwealth or the relevant Ordinances of the Town of Barnstable or of
any rule or regulation of any Town of Barnstable agency or of the Alcoholic
Beverages Control Commission or of any rule or regulation of the Licensing
Authority;
2)Fraud, misrepresentation, false material statement, concealment or
suppression of facts by the licensee in connection with an application for a
license or permit or for renewal thereof or in connection with an application for
the renewal of the licensed premises or the alteration of the premises or in
connection with any other petition affecting the rights of the licensee or in any
interview or hearing held by the Licensing Authority in connection with such
petition, request, or application affecting the rights of the licensee;
3)Failure to operate the premises covered by the license;
4)Failure to have a legal right to the named licensed premises.
5)Failure or refusal of the licensee to furnish or disclose any information required
by any provision of the General Laws or by any rule or regulation of the
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission or any rule or regulation of the
Licensing Authority;
6)Conviction of the licensee of any crime which is a felony under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States of America.
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c)Licensees may not give or offer any money or any article of value or pay for or
reimburse or forgive the debt for services provided to any employee or agent of
the Licensing Authority either as a gratuity or for any service.
d)Licensees may not fail to comply with any condition, stipulation or agreement
upon which any license was issued or renewed by the Licensing Authority or upon
which any application or petition relating to the premises was granted by the
Licensing Authority. It shall be the duty of the licensee to ensure that all
appropriate personnel at the licensed premises are familiar with the rules and
regulations of the Licensing Authority and with any conditions on the license.
e)A license may be suspended or modified or revoked for the refusal by any
licensee and, if a corporation, by a manager, officer, or director thereof to appear
and to testify under oath at an inquiry or hearing held by the Licensing Authority
with respect to any application or matter bearing upon the conduct of the licensed
business or bearing upon the character and fitness of such person to continue to
hold a license.
501-15 SUSPENSION OF SERVICE ORDERS
a)Licensees must properly serve suspension and modification orders.
b)Suspended licenses may be surrendered to the Licensing Division for the time
period of suspension if such action is voted by the Licensing Authority at a show
cause hearing.
c)When the Licensing Authority suspends the license of any licensee, it shall
provide the licensee with an order/sign of suspension for public display.
d)Suspension orders/signs of the Licensing Authority, as above, shall remain affixed
throughout the entire period of suspension. The removal, covering, defacement, or
obliteration of the order of suspension or the failure to maintain the order of
suspension in the manner and place required prior to the expiration of the
suspension period shall be deemed the act of the licensee and shall be cause for
further suspension, modification or revocation of the license.
e)Suspension periods may not be used as a time to do renovations at the licensed
premises unless such renovations have previously been approved by the
Licensing Authority.
f)Unless otherwise ordered by the Licensing Authority, no members of the public
may be on the licensed premises at any time during the suspension periods and
the business may not be open for any reason.
g)If the business is closed by order of the Licensing Authority, the licensee may be
on the premises only if it is in the process of actively cleaning up or doing office
work at the premises. No persons other than the licensee and its employees may
be on the premises during the period of closure for any reason.
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PART V: LICENSING AUTHORITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
509 AUTOMOBILE SALES
509-1 DEFINITIONS
a)CLASS I means any person who is a recognized agent of a motor vehicle
manufacturer or a seller of motor vehicles made by such manufacturer whose
authority to sell the same is created by a written contract with such manufacturer
or with some person authorized in writing by such manufacturer to enter into such
contract, and whose principal business is the sale of new motor vehicles, the
purchase and sale of second hand motor vehicles being incidental or secondary
thereto,and further defined by MGLc.140 §58.
b)CLASS II means a person whose principal business is the buying or selling of
second hand motor vehicles, a person who purchases and displays second hand
motor vehicles for resale in retail transactions, and any other person who displays
second hand motor vehicles not owned by him pursuant to an agreement in which
he receives compensation, whether solely for displaying the vehicles,upon the
sale of each vehicle, and subject to conditions as defined in MGLc.140 §58.
c)CLASS III means a person whose principal business is the buying of second hand
motor vehicles for the purpose of remodeling, taking apart or rebuilding and selling
the same, or the buying or selling of parts of second hand motor vehicles or tires,
or the assembling of second hand motor vehicle parts may be granted a motor
vehicle junk license.
509-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
a)It is prohibited for any person or business to engage in vehicle sale activity without
an appropriate license issued by the Licensing Authority.
b)The applicant/licensee must prove sale of vehicles is principal business.
c)A sign is required on the property, whether it is a free standing sign or displayed in
the door or window, listing the name of the business and hours of operation.
d)All dealerships shall have a repair facility or provide repairs themselves (provided
repairs are allowed on premise). Location of repairs will be available and listed on
the application and renewal of the license. This information shall be provided
yearly.
e)A 'Notarized Letter' stating where repairs will be performed to satisfy the warranty
obligations imposed by section 7N.25 of M.G.L., Chapter 190 must be submitted
with each application and renewal.
f)All licensees may use a computer-generated version of the Used Vehicle
Inventory Book, so long as it is approved by the Mass. DOR.
g)An inspection of the Used Vehicle Inventory Book for each dealership shall be
conducted by the police/inspector, at least once a year.
h)All Class II dealers who do not display vehicles on the licensed property or who
only conduct business via the internet, shall submit to the Licensing Authority a
quarterly report of all vehicle transactions, as delineated in the Used Vehicle
Inventory Book.
i)“Internet Only” operations may only be allowed in permitted zoning districts
permitted for class II operations and may not, on or off licensed premises, store or
display any vehicle for sale to the public or conduct business via pedestrian sales.
j)Each licensee must comply with MGLc.90 §7N1/2.
k)All Class II licenses are required to carry, at minimum, $25,000.00 Bond.
l)All vehicles that are for sale which are parked outside of a building must be in
saleable and drivable condition.
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m)Licensing Agents for the Town of Barnstable will perform inspections throughout
the year to ensure the license holder is in conformance with the restrictions of that
license.
509-3 PHYSICAL PREMISE
a)All signs, flags and other forms of outdoor display must be approved by the
Building Department.
b)No spare or junk parts may be stored outside of a building. No repair work may be
conducted outside of a building except for minor emergency or reactive repairs to
be completed by the end of the workday. Scrap metal must be kept in a recycling
container and emptied on a regular basis.
c)Properties must be kept clean and maintained at all times.
d)Any outdoor lighting must not impose on any abutting properties.
509-4 VEHICLE DISPLAY –PARKING PLAN
a)An approved parking plan shall be available on site for any inspections.
b)All spaces delineated on the approved parking plan shall be marked out with lines,
on the surface of the property,except for lots that are storage or non-asphalt
surfaces.Existing licensed premises or existing storage lots may be of non-
asphalt surfaces; however surfaces may not be altered from paved to non-asphalt
at any time.
c)Total vehicle count shall include the numbers of displayed/unregistered vehicles,
customer vehicles, including spaces Handicap accessibility,and employee
vehicles. The plan shall be approved by the Building Commissioner and Fire
Department. This shall apply to all new, transferred or amend license
applications.
d)A physical vehicle count may be conducted quarterly by the police/inspectors of all
Class I and Class II dealerships.
e)Motor vehicles for sale or lease may not be displayed less than 10 feet from
property line.
509-5 CHANGES IN OPERATION
Prior to any changes in operation, the licensee must apply to the Licensing
Authority for a license which will include the proposed change, if such change
involves any of the following:
a)Sale, transfer or any change in ownership of the licensed premises;
b)Incorporation or other business organization procedures which may distribute
ownership and/or liability of such business in a manner different than as set
forth in the current business organization of the licensee.
c)Expansion of that portion of the premise occupied by the licensee to be
designated or devoted to the licensed activity beyond the boundaries
designated and highlighted in the plan submitted with the original application.
d)Removal of a substantial portion of the licensed activity to a different premise
than those set forth in the previous license.
e)A change in the licensed activity which constitutes a substantial portion of the
licensed activity being conducted in a license classification for which the
licensee is not licensed.
f)A change in principal business activity of the licensee.
SHOW CAUSE HEARING
In accordance with MGL c.140, the Barnstable Licensing Authority will hold a Show Cause
Hearing to consider the modification, suspension, or revocation of the Annual Class II Auto
Dealer License for J&J Auto, 381 Camp Street, Hyannis for the following violations of the Town
of Barnstable, MA Code:
501-5 (b) License holders are required to attend any and all mandatory meetings held by the
Licensing Division or any Town of Barnstable Division as related to the business operation.
509-2 (c) A sign is required on the property, whether it is a free standing sign or displayed in the
door or window, listing the name of the business and hours of operation.
509-4 (c) Total vehicle count shall include the numbers of displayed/unregistered vehicles,
customer vehicles, including spaces Handicap accessibility, and employee vehicles. The plan
shall be approved by the Building Commissioner and Fire Department. This shall apply to all
new, transferred or amend license applications.
509-4 (e) Motor vehicles for sale or lease may not be displayed less than 10 feet from property
line.
509-5 (c) Expansion of that portion of the premise occupied by the licensee to be designated or
devoted to the licensed activity beyond the boundaries designated and highlighted in the plan
submitted with the original application
Said hearing will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or as soon following as
practical in the Barnstable Town Hall building, James H. Crocker Jr. Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 367
Main Street, Hyannis.
Written comments may be submitted in writing to the Licensing Authority by email to
erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us by noon on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Martin E. Hoxie, Chairperson
David Nunheimer, Vice Chair
Larry Decker, Clerk
Nancy Karson-Lidman
John Flores
Max Mitrokostas
Barnstable Licensing Authority
Publication: Barnstable Patriot
Publication date: March 31, 2023
Town of Barnstable
Licensing Division
367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
www.town.barnstable.ma.us
Telephone: 508-862-4674 Fax: 508-778-2412
From: Logan, Erin
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10:03 AM
To: 'Prue, Dakota'
Cc: Kelsey, Chris
Subject: J&J Auto - 381 Camp Street, Hyannis
A achments: Yarmouth Side J&J April 3 2023.jpg; Yarmouth Side Three J&J April 3 2023.jpg; Yarmouth Side
Two J&J April 3 2023.jpg
Importance: High
Good morning, Dakota,
We are preparing our files for a Show Cause hearing next week regarding the viola ons at J&J Auto, located at
381 Camp Street, Hyannis. We were ini ally pleased to see that the vehicle count had been reduced however, it
appears as though the vehicles were simply moved to the Yarmouth side of the lot. Kindly see a ached photos
for your records. Said photos were taken by Barnstable Police Officer, Chris Kelsey, yesterday, April 3, 2023. We
would welcome any comments from the Town of Yarmouth regarding the ongoing viola ons at this property.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any ques ons.
Best regards,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Mgmt & Licensing
Town of Barnstable | 367 Main Street | Hyannis, MA 02601
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
P 508.862.4774
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From: Logan, Erin
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:59 PM
To: 'Savon Gas'
Cc: Anthony, David; 'kelseyc@barnstablepolice.com' (kelseyc@barnstablepolice.com);
Kelsey, Chris
Subject: RE: J&J Auto - Mandatory Licensing Public Hearing SHOW CAUSE HEARING NOTICE
A achments: Agenda 04 10 23 Licensing Authority.pdf
Importance: High
Good a ernoon, Barbara,
First and foremost, it is never a bother to assist you – I am here to help!
The owner &/or his/her appointed counsel is required to a end the hearing on Monday, April 10th. I have
a ached a copy of the agenda for your convenience as it provides mes and loca on of the hearing. Please
advise the owner/counsel to come prepared to answer ques ons pertaining to the viola ons listed and how
they will or have been rec fied.
Please feel free to reach out with any addi onal ques ons.
Best regards,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Mgmt & Licensing
Town of Barnstable | 367 Main Street | Hyannis, MA 02601
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
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From: Savon Gas [mailto:savoncc@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:39 PM To: Logan, Erin Subject: Re: J&J Auto - Mandatory Licensing Public Hearing SHOW CAUSE HEARING NOTICE
Hi Erin,
I am sorry to bother you but can you confirm if we need to be present for the hearing? I spoke
to Jay about this and he said someone from the town spoke to him and said as long as he got it
down to 5 cars and whatever else he was supposed to do to be compliant, he would not need
to attend.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Hansen Office Manager
Savon Gas, Inc. Tel: (508) 499.1770 Fax: (508) 469.6756 savoncc@gmail.com
On Fri, Mar 31, 2023 at 9:36 AM Logan, Erin <Erin.Logan@town.barnstable.ma.us> wrote:
Good morning, Mr. Imad,
Kindly see the attached legal ad advising of a Show Cause Hearing to be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at
9:30am at Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main Street, Hyannis. Appearance of yourself or your appointed
representative is required. Said letter has been forwarded to your attention via Certified mail.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions as I am here to assist!
Best regards,
Erin Logan
Interim Deputy Director of Asset Mgmt & Licensing
Town of Barnstable | 367 Main Street | Hyannis, MA 02601
Erin.logan@town.barnstable.ma.us
P 508.862.4774
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TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
Licensing Authority
367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
www.town.barnstable.ma.us
Telephone: 508-862-4674 Fax: 508-778-2412
Public Meeting
The Barnstable Licensing Authority will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at
Barnstable Town Hall, in the James H. Crocker Jr. Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 367 Main Street, Hyannis.
LICENSING AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
1. Special One Day Alcohol & Entertainment License – Temporary Extension of Premise
An application was submitted by Hyannis West End LLC dba The West End, 20 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis to hold
Cheekie Schoolie Tourament, a Captain’s Meeting, on May 19, 2023 from 4pm to 11pm. Alcohol will be poured
by The West End; Entertainment to include recorded music as well as Live, non-amplified, guitar and singing.
2. Special One Day Alcohol & Entertainment License – Temporary Extension of Premise
An application was submitted by Hyannis West End LLC dba The West End, 20 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis to hold
Cheekie Schoolie Tourament, Awards Ceremony, on May 20, 2023 from 3pm to 11pm. Alcohol will be poured
by The West End; Entertainment to include recorded music as well as Live, non-amplified, guitar and singing.
3. Special One Day Beer & Wine, and Entertainment License
An application was filed by Roxana White on behalf of Holy Ghost Society of Santuit/Cotuit, of 53 Main Street,
Cotuit, to hold the 127th Annual Portuguese Feast, on June 17, 2023 from 5pm to 10pm. Alcohol will be poured
by Roxana White, TIPS Certification on file. Entertainment to include live, amplified music and 1 inflatable.
4. Special One Day Entertainment License
An application was filed by Flip Circus of 700 Vazquez Lane, Donna, Texas, to hold Flip Circus, at the Cape Cod
Mall parking lot, located at 180 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, from April 28, 2023 to May 8, 2023 beginning at
7:30pm nightly, ending at 11pm. This event includes amplified, live performing arts.
5. Amend Annual All Alcohol License – Change of Hours
A request has been submitted by Simone’s Pizza Burger, Inc. dba Simone’s Pizza Burger to extend their hours of
operation as follows: From Monday-Saturday 8am to 11pm & Sundays 12pm to 11pm; To Monday-Sunday
11am to 1am.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Amend Class II Auto Dealer License
Cape Codder Acquisition Corp. dba Copeland Chevrolet Hyannis, 22 Ridgewood Avenue, Hyannis, for an
alteration of premises with respects to the existing Class II Auto Dealer License. The applicant proposes to
expand into the former Copeland Subaru location. New description of premises is as follows: 20 (including 22,
24, 25 & 58) Ridgewood Avenue, Hyannis; 288 total spaces; 71 customer spaces, 136 display spaces, 67
employee spaces, 5 handicap spaces, and 9 showroom spaces.
7. Annual All Alcohol License – Change of License Type
The Mill Street Tavern dba Cape Cod Inn/Duck Inn Pub, 447 Main Street, Hyannis for a change of license type
from restaurant to general on-premise.
8. New Daily Live & Daily Non-Live Entertainment
Kami Perry dba Perry-Lima Cafe, 575 Main Street, Hyannis for a new Daily Live and new Daily Non-Live
Entertainment license. Daily Live Entertainment to include live amplified music with 5 performers and 8 pieces.
Proposed Daily Live hours are Monday – Saturday 5pm to 10pm and Sundays, 1pm – 10pm. Daily Non-Live
Entertainment to include 2 TV’s and recorded music below conversation level. Proposed Daily Non -Live hours
are daily from 10am to 10pm.
9. New Annual All Alcohol and Daily Non-Live Entertainment
Nonno Pizza Inc dba Nonno Pizza, 640 Main Street, Hyannis for a new Annual All Alcohol Common Victualler
and a Daily Non-Live Entertainment license. Hours of operation to remain Monday through Sunday 11:30am to
10pm. The proposed manager is Maximiliano de Paula. Daily Non-Live Entertainment to include recorded music
below conversation level and 6 TV’s.Noting the following premise description: Wood frame structure with a
first floor restaurant facility and basement (2750 sqft) for storage. Premise consists of one entrance and three
exits, 16 bar seats, 84 table seats, for a total of 100 seats, two handicap accessible restrooms, a kitchen, cold
chamber and walk-in cooler.
10. New Annual All Alcohol, Daily Live and Daily Non-Live Entertainment
Across the Harbor, Inc. dba Tides on Ocean Street, 235 Ocean Street, Hyannis for a new Annual All Alcohol
Common Victualler license, Daily Live Entertainment and Daily Non-Live Entertainment. Daily hours of operation
are Monday through Saturday 8AM to 1AM, Sunday 12PM-12AM. The proposed manager is William J. Goodwin.
Premise Description: Wood structure with first floor dining room with 30 seats, bar with 29 seats and outdoor
patio with 40 seats’ 2 handicap accessible bathrooms and 2 exits on the first floor with kitchen, service area,
and three rooms off the back on of the premise used for alcohol storage, ice machines, and cooler; seating 99,
9 standees, 14 employees, for a total occupancy of 127 on first floor (first floor totaling 1940 sqft including
patio); second floor is 1636 sqft (1037 sqft dining room, 72 sqft storage and 525 sqft deck); there are 109
seats, 20 standees, and 10 employees for a second floor occupancy of 129. Total seating for entire premises is
208.
Daily Live Entertainment to include live amplified music; a total of 5 performers; 3 performers on the 1st floor
and 2 performers on the 2nd floor. Daily Non-Live Entertainment includes a jukebox, 8 TV’s, and recorded music
below conversation level. Hours of Entertainment are Monday – Saturday 10AM to 12:45AM, Sunday 12PM to
12AM
SHOW CAUSE HEARING
Annual Class II Auto Dealer License for J&J Auto, 381 Camp Street, Hyannis for the following violations of the
Town of Barnstable, MA Code:
501-5 (b) License holders are required to attend any and all mandatory meetings held by the Licensing Division or
any Town of Barnstable Division as related to the business operation.
509-2 (c) A sign is required on the property, whether it is a free standing sign or displayed in the door or window,
listing the name of the business and hours of operation.
509-4 (c) Total vehicle count shall include the numbers of displayed/unregistered vehicles, customer vehicles,
including spaces Handicap accessibility, and employee vehicles. The plan shall be approved by the Building
Commissioner and Fire Department. This shall apply to all new, transferred or amend license applications.
509-4 (e) Motor vehicles for sale or lease may not be displayed less than 10 feet from property line.
509-5 (c) Expansion of that portion of the premise occupied by the licensee to be designated or devoted to the
licensed activity beyond the boundaries designated and highlighted in the plan submitted with the original
application.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES from the March 20, 2023 meeting
LICENSING UPDATES
1. Licensing Authority & Division Updates
3. Police Department
MATTERS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR
The list of matters, are those reasonably anticipated by the president/chair, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by
law. It is possible that if it so votes, the sub-committee may go into executive session. For your information the section of the M.G.L. that pertains to
postings of meetings is as follows: Except in an emergency, in addition to any notice otherwise required by law, a public body shall post notice of every
meeting at least 48 hours prior to such meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. In an emergency, a public body shall post notice as soon as
reasonably possible prior to such meeting. Notice shall be printed in a legible, easily understandable format and shall contain: the date, time and place of
such meeting and a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. Meetings of a local public body, notice shall be
filed with the municipal clerk, and posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours