A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the application for a new petroleum storage license by 410 Chelsea LLC. The proposed site on Beachum Street, previously a gas station, had been closed for several years due to ownership changes. A representative outlined plans to re-establish the gas station, including infrastructure for cars and larger trucks, and a convenience store adjacent to the site. Despite the absence of finalized building plans, there were no objections from the police department, and the application received general approval. The motion to approve the petroleum storage license passed unanimously, with the expectation that the license would be issued promptly.

Another major topic was the public hearing for a change of Doing Business As (DBA) and an alteration of premises for an all-alcohol beverages on-premise consumption license for Wings El Coral, now transitioning to Saigon Hut 2 on Broadway. The applicant’s representative emphasized the significance of adding basement seating, initially requested at 30 seats but later adjusted to 26 due to occupancy limits. The basement area, which had not been used as a dining space for decades, raised concerns about meeting current building codes and required inspections. Commissioners discussed the need for visual documentation of the space and a possible inspection to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The motion to approve the application, pending corrections to seating and compliance with the city’s ban on plastic bags, was supported unanimously.

The Commission also continued a disciplinary public hearing for Palmer Food and Fuel LLC, doing business as Easyart. The hearing focused on compliance with maintaining a video surveillance system for their off-premise consumption license. An update from the Chelsea Police Department confirmed that the establishment met the necessary regulations following a recent compliance check. A representative for Easyart expressed gratitude for the police department’s assistance and reiterated a commitment to adhering to city regulations. The Commissioners, satisfied with Easyart’s compliance, agreed to close the disciplinary hearing with no further action required.

Additionally, the Commission considered a new Class 2 license application for Top Speed Vehicles Incorporated at 69a Everett Avenue. The applicant planned to sell used cars on a lot with capacity for six vehicles. Concerns were raised about security, given previous theft issues at local dealerships, leading to recommendations for enhanced security measures. The Commission stressed the importance of accurate documentation and unanimously approved the motion to correct the address discrepancy and issue the license.

The meeting also involved a public hearing for an old gold license application by Elsa Maro for a new jewelry store, Genesis Jewelry, on Pearl Street. Maro, who recently relocated from California, had not completed the necessary notifications to abutters, leading the Commission to defer her application to the next meeting. Maro was advised to contact the licensing department for guidance.