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2004-02-05 CITY OF BEVERLY Public Meeting Minutes BOARD: Design Review Board SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: February 5, 2004 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Colleen Bruce, Jane Brusca, William Finch, Douglas Haring BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernardi RECORDER: Leah Zambernardi Ms. Bruce called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 1. Custom Medicine Pharmacenter - 25 Cabot Street - Mary Beckman Ms. Mary Beckman presents plans to install a wall sign and awning sign at her property. The Board asks her to select colors for the background of the wall sign and come back to them at the March meeting. Mr. Finch makes a motion to continue this matter to the March meeting. Seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries. 2. YOGA - 45 Enon Street - Ed Juralowicz Mr. Ed Juralowicz from United Sign Co. approaches the Board with a request to install a wall sign at 45 Enon Street. Ms. Bruce states the sign is appropriate in context with other signs in the Commodore Plaza. Ms. Bruce motions to accept the sign as presented. Mr. haring seconds the motion. Motion carries. 3. La Rouge Nail Care - 38 Rear Enon Street, Suite 9 - My Nguyen Ms. My Nguyen approaches the Board with a proposal to install a wall sign and a tenant panel on a freestanding sign. Mr. Haring suggests that the background color of the sign match as closely as possible the yellow background of the "Millenium" sign located in the plaza. Ms. Zambernardi asked that both signs read the same. Mr. Haring motions to accept the signs with the condition that the yellow background color match as closely as possible, the yellow background of the "Millenium" signs Design Review Board Meeting Minutes – December 4, 2003 Page 2 within the same block, and that both signs read "La Rouge Mail Care". Ms. Brusca seconds the motion. Motion carries. 4. Subway - 386 Cabot Street - Supplemental Sign Approval Ms. Zambernardi states that Mr. John Bos would like to request a sign on the Cabot Street facing side of his awning, which will read "Subway" in white and yellow letters. Mr. Finch motions to accept as presented. Mr. Haring seconds the motion. Motion carries. 5. Site Plan Review - CVS - North Beverly Plaza - Steve Haight, Appledore Engineering Mr. William Stark presents the proposed plans to construct a new CVS freestanding building with a drive through at North Beverly Plaza. Mr. Finch states that the gables work when you have a pitched roof but that they don't work when there is a mansard roof. He has a problem with that much mansard roof there. He states that there is still a wall on Dodge Street. He states he took photographs of the other buildings on the site and he notes the roof heights of the buildings in comparison to the proposed building and shows the inconsistencies. He notes how steep the mansard roof is and how close to the street the building is. He shows a photo rendering overlaying the roof slope onto one of the existing buildings to show the difference in slope. Mr. Stark states that he thinks Mr. Finch may have over-exaggerated the roof slope. He states that the first rendering was a standard box. The second rendition included a mansard. He understands the Board's concerns. He stated that the problem is that he needs the vertical distance and the volume. In the rear of the store is a mezzanine and he has a height problem there. Ms. Bruce comments on the pilasters and their weight and scale. Mr. Finch, Mr. Stark and Mr. Haring ensue in a discussion on the vertical distance of the roof slope and the use of interior spaces. Mr. Haring states he sees in big improvement. Mr. Finch states he is still concerned about the blank wall facing Dodge Street. Mr. Haring suggests a trellis of plantings to break up the length. Ms. Zambernardi suggests fenestration with tinted glass to reflect the rhythm of the windows of the plaza. Mr. Stark states they would be plate glass windows 1 foot or 2 deep with light boxes so they would be internally illuminated. Graphics would be inside and would change periodically. Standing outside, you would see lighted boxes with signs inside. Mr. Haring compares it to a billboard. Mr. Stark states it would be more visually appealing than tinted glass. Design Review Board Meeting Minutes – December 4, 2003 Page 2 Mr. Haring asks if Mr. Stark could add dentils to match those of the plaza. Mr. Stark states that probably would not be acceptable to his client. He states the cost is driving the proposal. They have to ensure that they retain the interior space primarily. Perhaps they could add dentils at the entrance. Mr. Finch asks about having a column at the corner of the main entrance. Mr. Stark attributes the awkward appearance to the drawing. He states he could put a column there if it would please the Board. Ms. Bruce asks for clarification of activities at the rear of the building. Ms. Zambernardi summarizes changes that the Board would like the applicant to make and come back to them with. The Board would like the applicant to: 1) reduce and soften the slopes of the mansard roof; 2) install a bold trellis with a narrow planting strip and accent lighting under the roof overhang on the Dodge Street side of the building; 3) increase the depth in rake to increase the shadow line to be similar to the rest of the plaza. Mr. Finch motions to continue the meeting to February 12, 2004 to review the changes. Seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries. 6. Site Plan Review - Bushby Estates - 58-64 Dodge Street - Attorney Tom Alexander on behalf of Mart Management Mr. David O'Sullivan presents the plans for 16 residential units and one commercial space at 58-64 Dodge Street. He states that the applicant has already met with the Historic District Commission and with the Board of Appeals. He states that they will be preserving the existing multi-family home on site and will rehab. it into 2 townhouse units. They will tear down the other automobile related buildings on the site and will construct 14 new townhouses, one commercial space and associated parking and landscaping. Ms. Bruce asks if handicapped units will be provided. Mr. O'Sullivan states there are no requirements for handicapped units because they are for sale units. Ms. Zambernardi asks if there are elevations showing the view of the buildings from behind the historic building. Mr. O'Sullivan shows the buildings and states that the height of the historic house at the ridge is 25 feet. The height of the building directly behind it is 29 feet. The other part is 34 feet 9 inches high. Mr. O'Sullivan states the drawings were revised after the Zoning and Historic District Commission meetings. Mr. Finch explained some changes the applicant had made in the height per Historic District Commission recommendations. Ms. Bruce states that she is pleased they are reusing the topsoil. She asks if there will be an irrigation system. Mr. O'Sullivan states the plans are conceptual and do not show and irrigation system. He points out trees on the plans that exist and will remain. He states Design Review Board Meeting Minutes – December 4, 2003 Page 2 they will reinforce the boundaries of the parcel with sugar maples and white pine to avoid a solid screen that looks like a fence. There will be of interest with color through flowering shrubs. The Board voted to recommend that the Planning Board approve the site plan as presented with the following conditions: 1. That the sugar maple tree shown between the two brick walkways serving the renovated multi-family dwelling be removed from the plan; 2. That the line of white pine and sugar maple trees shown in front of the renovated multi-family dwelling be staggered; 3. That additional fenestration is applied to the three elevations showing none; That additional flowering trees are added as a buffer between the renovated multi- 4. family dwelling and the new residential units directly behind it. 7. Election of Officers Mr. Finch motions to nominate Colleen Bruce to serve as Chair of the Design Review Board for one year. Ms. Brusca seconds the motion. Motion carries. Ms. Brusca motions to nominate Mr. Haring as Vice Chair of the Design Review Board for one year. Mr. Finch seconds the motion. Motion carries. 8. List of "Most Frequently Asked Questions" Ms. Zambernardi states that she has developed a list of "Most Frequently Asked Questions" for review by the Board members. She states that this list will be attached to Design Review Board applications. She anticipates that this information will help applicants to learn the typical elements of signs that the Board looks for such as phone numbers. The Board members make comments for inclusion in the list. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.