2012-05-22CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
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Board: Zoning Board of Appeal
Date: May 22, 2012
Place: Beverly City Hall, Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street
Board Members Present: Acting Chairperson: Margaret O'Brien
Regular Members: Scott Ferguson, Joel Margolis, and
Jane Brusca
Alternate Member: Pamela Gougian, Sally Koen, and
John Harden.
Others Present: Building Commissioner/Director, Steven Frederickson
Secretary for the Board/Diane Rogers
Absent: Day Ann Kelley, Chairperson and Steve Frederickson —
Building Commissioner - Director
Acting Chairperson Margaret O'Brien opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. She announced
there were (4) new cases to be heard this evening.
Italian Community Center — 300 -304 Rantoul Street — CC Zone
Special Permit Request
Mr. Capozzi of 138 Bridge Street, represented the Italian Community Center. He
explained his request was to install a wall sign in excess of the size allowed. Photographs
of the Cast Bronze with dark oxide background 24 "high by 24" length logo image round
plaque which does not need ZBA approval and the proposed "Italian Community Center"
sign, 1" thick fabricated stainless, with 22" height steel letters pin mount into masonry
wall 227" in length (non - illuminated) which does need ZBA approval were submitted to
the Board to review. Mr. Capozzi stated the Design Review Board approved the
proposed request at the February 2, 2012 meeting. (see letter on file)
Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any concerns
relative to this proposal.
Ms. O'Brien asked the Board Members for their questions and comments. Etc
181 Elliott Street, Bldg. 100 Suite 407 -J by Ed Juralewicz Jr. /Agent
Special Permit Request
Mr. Juralewicz represented the Beverly Commerce Park, LLP. He explained he is
requesting to allow one sign to be placed higher than allowed. The sign is to be placed
above the fourth floor windows on the south facade of the 100 Building for the tenant
firm of Enzymatics, Inc. The overall size is 57" by 162" with blue faces with blue and
red translucent vinyl graphics. The raceways painted to match the building. The sign
complies with the intent of the sign ordinance in that its purpose is to identify the
business, as it contains only the name of the business and its logo, and has no other
messages. This sign is intended to help direct visitors coming to the site to more
effectively find their intended destination, thereby reducing unnecessary traffic. The sign
will face Elliott Street and the other businesses located there. The distance of the sign
from the roadway assures that the illumination will not cast unwanted light on adjacent
properties. The proposed sign will be illuminated by LED. LED requires approximately
10% of the energy that neon illumination would require. Enzymatics occupies 31,000
square feet of rental space and employs more than 60 people at this Cummings Center
facility.
Photographs and the design of the sign were submitted to the Board for review.
Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any questions or
comment regarding this proposal. There being no one present, she asked the Board
members for their opinions.
Etc etc etc
10 Cox Court — RMD Zone — Therese Sauvneau
Special Permit Request
Mr. Timothy Brennan spoke on behalf of the petitioner. He explained the request to raise
the single - family dwelling one story on the existing footprint. He stated the "use" will
not change, only the structure will rise 10 -feet 8- inches in height. The proposed plan for
the second floor and photographs of the site were submitted to the Board for review.
Mr. Brennan spoke of the damage in the basement and the owners concerns.
There were no letters in support of this proposal.
Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any questions or
comments regarding this proposal.
She then asked the Board Members for their questions and comments.
Etc etc etc
717 Hale Street — CN Zone — Hale St. Tavern
Modification to an existing Special Permit
Ms. Jill E. Mann on behalf of Serenitee Corp. represented the Hale Street Tavern. A
letter from the owner of the property Mr. Peter F. Dennesen authorized the applicant to
apply for this interior expansion of the footprint of the existing restaurant by 300 square
feet. The additional space will be incorporated into the kitchen and will accommodate a
new refrigeration unit and relocated dish washing area. This proposal will not increase
or alter the sitting area of the restaurant.
The premises is a full service restaurant with dining room/bar seating for up to 68 patrons
and seasonal exterior seating for up to 14 patrons. The restaurant is located on the 1 st
floor of a 10,000 square foot commercial building (7,814 sq. ft. first floor and 2, 167
square foot second floor) The premises has been occupied as a restaurant since 1997, a
copy of the special permit authorizing its use is attached. Pursuant to the special permit
any restaurant operating at the premises is able to maintain dining room/bar seating for
up to 81 patrons and seasonal exterior seating for up to 16 patrons. Accordingly, the
current use has unused capacity, under the existing special permit for up to (15)
additional seats.
The 300 square foot area into which the Petitioner is proposing to expand is currently part
of the garage, which is directly adjacent to the rear right side of the restaurant, and shares
a common wall with the restaurant's kitchen.
Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any questions or
comments relative to this proposal.
Etc etc
Ms. O'Brien then asked the Board members for their input regarding this petition.