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2001-08-02Design Review Board Meeting Minutes - August 2, 2001 Page 1 CITY OF BEVERLY Public Meeting Minutes BOARD: Design Review Board SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: August 2, 2001 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jennifer Palardy, Margaret O'Brien William Finch & Debra Hurlburt BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Douglas Haring OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Diane Presutti Ms. Hurlburt called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. 1. Odyssey Properties - Molly Brady / 48 Federal St., Site Plan Review Follow-up Ms. Brady of Odyssey Properties presented a Site Plan at the July 19, 2001 DRB meeting. Her Site Plan was accepted contingent upon building samples be submitted to the Board for approval. Ms. Hurlburt received the building samples and displays them to the Board. She received sample of.clapboard, vinyl siding and a photo of vinyl shingles. All samples were provided in neutral colors. Ms. Hurlburt and Ms. O'Brien approve the neutral samples and photo provided. Ms. Hurlburt will send Odyssey Properties, Molly Brady, a note stating the Boards approval. 2. Photograhics - Maria Samiljan & William Penney / 2 Enon St./ Sign Ms. Samiljan approaches the Board and distributes computer graphic pictures of the new signs they wish to display. One sign on the front of the building and one on the side. The sign will state "Photographics" with a logo separating the Photo from the Graphics. It will be red lettering with black and white film strips above and below. In the lower film ship the words "movies" & "cameras". The sign will be 24" x 40' with 9" high letters. The film strips will be 3" off building for perspective. There will be internal illumination with black opaque background. Page 2 Ms. Hurlburt states she is concerned with the length of the sign and asks Ms. Samiljan if she reviewed her sketches with Mr. Brennan to see if they were in compliance. She also asks if her replacement is larger than existing sign. She states the ordinance regulation regarding business signs are for identification purposes only and the words "movies" and "cameras" are not part of the company name. Ms. Hurlburt states that the posters in her windows make the statement that her business consists of movies and cameras. Ms. Hurlburt also states that the length of the film strip may require a variance. She asks Ms. Samiljan to consider shortening the film strips to eliminate applying for a variance. Ms. Palardy joins the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Ms. Hurlburt reviews graphics with Ms. Palardy to bring her up to speed on the discussion so far. Ms. Finch questions if the two signs are within code. He also asks if the figure in the middle of sign which is the logo is illuminated. He also agrees with Ms. Hurlburt and feels the film strips make the sign too long and suggests shortening them to be in compliance. Ms. Hurlburt asks Ms. Simaljan to review with Mr. Brennan to insure that both signs will be allowed. The second sign will not have film strips and will be a same size replacement Ms. Palardy questions why two signs on building. Ms. Simaljan states that originally she leased two stores with two separate entrances allowing her to have two signs. During remodeling, she eliminated the wall separating the two stores. Mr. Finch motions to accept designs contingent that the film strips be shortened and words movies and cameras be eliminated. Seconded by Ms. Palardy. Motion carries 4-0. Page 3 3. From The Heart - Pam Jaynes / 2 Enon Street / Sign Ms. Jaynes approaches the Board and distributes a computer graphic of the wall sign she wishes to display. The sign will say "From The Heart" in black and white with shadow. Also, on the bottom of the sign will state "Gifts for the Home, Self, Soul". The sign will be externally illuminated. Ms. O'Brien feels the sign will be difficult to read with the shadowing. Ms. Palardy suggests too many colors and it should be kept simple. Ms. Finch feels the sign is not too aggressive and suggests removing stripes. Ms. Jaynes likes the design by the Board and agrees to remove stripes. Ms. Finch motions to accept design contingent upon removal of light blue stripes. Seconded by Ms. O'Brien. Motion carries 4-0. 4. Mikey's Famous Roast beef & Pizza - Ilias Karvelas / 250 Elliott St.. Sign Mr. Karvelas approaches the Board and shows a graphic sketch of the sign he wishes to display. The sign will be aluminum with red and blue lettering with internal illumination. It will be 120" x 30". It will also state "eat in" or "take out". Mr. Finch motions to accept design seconded by Ms. Palardy. Motion carries 4-0. Cabot Crossing Realty Trust - 495 Cabot Street / Site Plan Review Mr. Thomas Alexander approaches the Board on behalf of Cabot Crossing Realty Trust. Also in attenance, George Belleau of Town & Country Homes, Robert Griffin of Griffin Engineering Group and James Zegowitz of The MZO Group. Mr. Alexander begins by explaining the property is the former DiPaolo property which consists of a house, garage and greenhouse. The land consists of 1.49 acres and is CN zoned for mixed use. He continues that the property has been sold to Cabot Crossing Realty Trust and the new owner wishes to remove existing buildings and erect two new buildings. One building will consist of 6 townhouses and the other retail and office space. The lot will also consist of a pool, cabana, fencing and landscaping. There will be one entrance and one exit. He also states drainage will be repaired. He states he has already met with Mr. Brennan and has met with zoning requirements. Page 4 Mr. Zegowitz approaches the Board with drawings of the buildings. He explains the commercial building will be 5000 SF made of wood or steel studs with cedar clapboards, fiberglass roof shingles and a metal roof band. He wishes to accentuate the roof by using the metal roof bands. He states the residential building will be of the same materials. The height of the building will be 33.5' which is in compliance. He states the drawings do not include lighting yet but promises nothing significant will be added. He states safety light only. Signage will also be added to the drawings at a later date. He also points out the roof fencing to hide the equipment to be placed on the root There will be garages under the townhouses to provide parking. Ms. Hurlbert reminds the board what they have jurisdiction over. She also states her concern regarding the incomplete landscaping, lighting and facade on the drawings. Also, if there will be any signs added to identify the businesses or Cabot Crossing Homes they must apply with the Board at a later date. She also asks if the parking for the commercial building is within code. She asks Mr. Zegowitz to provide more complete drawings to include lighting, signnge, parking, landscape species, grass area, fencing. Mr. Finch states that the metal strip on the roof trim does not fit in to neighboring buildings. He suggests eliminating metal strip and running roof shingles to the eaves. He also suggests pictures or samples of materials. He recommends architectural shingles. Mr. Finch also suggests more evergreens, white pines or douglas firs to create a buffer for the neighbors. Ms. O'Brien also shows her concern regarding lighting and incomplete drawings. Ms. Palardy states her concern regarding the siding and other materials that will be used. She slates that drawings don't provide accurate color or texture of the final result. She would also like to see samples of all materials to be used. She also states her concern regarding trees that will be on residential property lines. She asks the Board to consider consulting Mr. Phil Klimowicz, the city Arborist, regarding existing trees on the property that they wish to remove. Mr. George Belleau approaches the Board and assures that the preliminary plans and materials are purely preliminary. He states that he is willing to work with the Board and consider any suggestions they Board may have. He also states he appreciates the feedback regarding the roofing, lighting, and landscaping and will utilize their suggestions when completing the drawings. Mr. Zegowitz states he will return to the next meeting with all finishes, lighting, edging, shingles, photos if possible, hard line drawings and color of materials. Pags 5 Mr. Griffin states he will return to the next meeting with complete landscaping drawings including lawn, hemlock, number and species of trees and the repositioning of the trees on the Getty side to the Dentist side. Ms. Hurlburt states that the next meeting will be September 6, 2001 and Cabot Crossing Realty Trust agrees to attend the meeting with completed drawings and samples as stated above. 6. Cummings Commerce Park- 100 Cummings Center / Site Plan Review Ms. O'Brien recuses herself from discussion. In attendance, Mr. Gerry McSweeney, Mr. James Trudeau, Mr. John Acciavatti. The Site Plan Review is regarding 500 Cummings Center. Mr. Trudeau approaches the Board and shows drawings of Balch Street and the building they wish to erect. The building will closely match the other existing buildings of concrete and green glass frontage. He also states the glass appears much brighter in the picture and assures it is must softer. Mr. McSweeney states that the building will be 450' away from any public way. He also states that there is recessed concrete. He also reminds the Board of the meeting they held with the neighbors regarding the design of the buildings. He states the neighbors unanimously voted for concrete vs. red brick. Mr. Finch states the glass is too aggressive and not in uniform with the other existing buildings. Ms. Hurlburt questions the down lighting and landscaping. She would like specifics on species, mulch and questions the front of building. She suggests a lot of ground cover and lawn near walkway. Ms. Palardy states the building is attractive and states her approval of the other existing buildings. Ms. Palardy motions to approve, seconded by Ms. Hurlburt. Motion carries 3-0-1. Ms. Palardy motions to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.