1998-12-03CITY OF BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: December 3, 1998
PLACE: Beverly Public Library
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Douglas Haring, Margaret O'Brien,
William Finch, Debbie Hurlburt
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Jennifer Palardy, Scott Hauseman
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECORDER: Florence Sagarino
Chair Hurlburt calls the meeting to order and calls the first
applicant:
(1) GIBBS OIL/38 ENON STREET
Attorney Nancy Attaya appeared for the applicant Gibbs Oil on
38 Enon Street. She states that she has received Board of Appeals
variance approval and is showing a decrease in what was shown
originally. She states that there will be no lighting on the
canopy and that the letters on the canopy will only be 2 feet.
Each panel sign was a 40 sq.ft. sign and this shows a reduction
of 20 feet and the height to be 15 feet. Attaya states that
a condition of the decision of the Appeals Board is that "Gibbs"
lettering may appear on gas pumps, but the lettering is 4 inches
by 8 inches.
The Board endorses the plan presented.
(2)
BRISCOE SCHOOL/SOHIER ROAD
Kate Davis appeared on behalf of the PTO of the Briscoe School.
The request is to install an identifying sign for the school
on Sohier Road. She indicates where the sign is to be located
on the property. She states the sign is 8 feet long and 4 feet
high, and will be placed on a large grassy area which is needed
for identification purposes. The sign will be painted with royal
blue and gold lettering. Davis states that the height above
the ground will be 1.5 feet to 2 feet. Davis adds that they
have received a grant from the Beverly Improvement Society.
Finch questions the height of the sign. Davis responds that
it is 4 foot pressure treated and painted and she states that
it will be installed in March and will not be lit at night.
The Board endorses the plan as presented.
3) ANN WESTON/THE MANICURE SHOPPE/321 CABOT STREET
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Ms. Weston states she is requesting a price component sign and
one sign for the manicure shoppe. She states that a wall sign
is permitted. Finch questions if they are allowed a projecting
sign. Haring explains what had taken place at the last meeting,
that there were only two members at that meeting and that more
members were needed to discuss the proposal. He states that
the sign should be only for what the business should be, not
for advertising all the services on site. Finch states that
he is opposed to having a sign with prices, that it would set
a precedent and feels that it should be just a sign saying
what the business is. Hurlburt is in agreement with Finch and
feels it would set a precedent and therefore does not feel she
can support the design.
Weston questions some other signs that are placed in windows
of certain businesses which show prices relating to their
business. She also questions the use of sandwich board signs
to which Hurlburt suggests she speak to the Zoning Officer
regarding the use of sandwich board signs.
The Board disapproves the request. Request is denied.
4)
DAVID CARNEVALE/LANDSCAPE PLAN/54-56 CABOT STREET
Hurlburt states that she recently sent a letter to Carnevale
regarding a landscape plan that was never approved by the Board.
Jeff Noyes states there will be privet hedges 3-4 feet high
and 6 feet wide; emerald arborvitae which will be 3 feet in
diameter; 6 feet high azaleas and 3-5 feet high azaleas; lavender
pink mingo pine which will be 2-5 feet high. There will be a
brick walk with pea stone patio in back. He states that there
will be a second egress.
Hurlburt questions the lack of grass on the north side and
expresses dislike for pea stone in that area because she feels
that people will be kicking it onto the public street. She
suggests that the second egress not be stone. Noyes states that
the mulch is to keep weeds down. Finch states he would like
to see something other than pea stone; that perhaps a green
ground cover would be more acceptable. Noyes states that the
hedge height could be at around 4-5 feet - whenplanted they
are around 3 feet and will fill out as they grow.
The Board endorses the plan as presented, with additions as
noted on the plan.
5)
JIM BRODERICK/SIGN 45 DODGE STREET/RADIO SHACK
Broderick presents the sign which is for Radio Shack located
at the Beverly Shopping Plaza. Broderick states that the sign
will be a 24 inch individual channel lettered sign which will
be white face letters and black overlay and that only the outer
edge will be illuminated. Broderick states that it will be 29
inch upper case letters. Broderick states that the logo is red.
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The sign is allowed in the zoning.
The Board endorses the plan presented.
6)
JIM BRODERICK/DAEWOOD/445 RANTOUL $TREET
Broderick states that this is a service center and they want
a wall plaque sign with the name Daewood. The sign will be on
the building and will measure 6 feet by 2 feet 3 inches and
will be slightly over 12 sq.ft. Broderick states that there
are three existing signs. Finch questions why there are three
signs and states they need to check and determine if it meets
all their criteria. Hurlburt states she feels it is necessary
for the Board to go and visit the location and look at the other
signs presently on the building. She suggests Board members
visit the location within a week and if they have no problems
with the sign and the design of the sign, then they will endorse
the sign plan as presented. Hurlburt asks Broderick to get back
to her on whether the third sign is coming out and being replaced
by the Daewood sign.
7)
GAIL HERCHER/THE PAPER CHANE/280 CABOT STREET
Hercher states she purchased the building in October. The
building is located next to Brown's of Beverly Bike Shop. She
states that her business is a gallery and studio. She shows
3 existing lights and wooden letters 1 inch thick. Haring
suggests pulling the letters together to make it look like one
sign.
The Board approves the sign as amended.
KEN HANSON/STAR NEON SIGN/RANTOUL STREET
Hanson explains that the business is Super Chicken and Deli
on Rantoul St. He shows the existing signs which have been
removed and states he wishes to add a piece on each side for
a Pepsi logo. Haring and Finch both indicated that they would
not support a sign that has the Pepsi logo. Hanson states he
will not include the logo on the proposed plan. He states they
are just putting a new green face on the present sign. He states
it will be a hunter green color. Hurlburt asks Hanson for a
paint swatch showing the exact color green and would like the
Board to look at the sample. Hanson is requested to bring a
sample swatch to Hurlburt's office.
The Board endorses the plan as amended, but would like a color
swatch prior to commencing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.