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PlanningBoard | 2012-11-13 | 3 | 7-B 2201 South Shore Center- Use Permit - PLN12-0346 - Kohl's Department Stores. Request for a modification to an existing Use Permit to expand Kohl's operating hours from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays year-round, and to further extend operating hours during the holiday season as follows: Open at 12 a.m. on "Black Friday", Open at 5 a.m. the day after Christmas. Previously approved holiday hours are proposed to remain the same. The applicant is also proposing a modification to an existing Condition of Approval, which requires a revocation hearing if two violations of the Conditional Use Permit occur. The applicant proposes that this be modified to "two documented violations within a one-month period". Mr. Thomas gave a brief description of the proposed changes to the existing Use Permit. He also mentioned that a letter signed by neighboring residents was received requesting traffic improvements at the intersections of Otis Drive and Park Avenue and Otis Drive and Regent Street. He stated that the improvements would be good additions to the area but mentioned that they are not completely linked to Kohl's and the hours that they are open. Maura O'Conner, Lawyer for Kohl's, stated that Kohl's will commit $3,000 towards the improvements. Todd Falduti, Jamestown Properties, stated that they also would commit $3,000 towards the improvements. Matt Naclerio, Public Works Director, stated that the Public Works will put the request on the schedule for roadway improvements. He mentioned that the improvements will not be completed by the holiday season. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that in the resolution it mentions both South Shore Center and Alameda Towne Centre. Mr. Thomas said the verbiage would be corrected to reflect the South Shore Center name. Ms. O'Conner stated that the reasoning for the extended hours is to stay competitive and serve the needs of their customers. Lynn Nieto, store manager, spoke of the need to compete with other local store that are staying open longer and to help the employees by allowing them to work longer hours and receive more pay. Board member Knox White suggested that the Use Permit modification allow the store to remain open until 11:00 p.m. nightly to alleviate confusion. President Zuppan suggested that condition #5 "In the event that the City documents two Approved Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 November 13, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-11-13.pdf |