1999-12-02 City of Beverly
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Design ReviewBoard
December 2, 1999
Beverly City Hall
Doug Haring, Margaret O'Brien, William
Finch, and Debbie Hurlburt
Jennifer Palardy
Debbie Hurlburt
Ms. Debbie Hurlburt calls the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Ms. Margaret O'Brien recused herself from discussion on the first agenda itemt
1. Sidebands Systems & In Search of Nanny, Inc. - Sign: Ms. Davis and Mr. Davis
were present at the meeting and presented the modifications of the sign. Members
discussed the modifications to the sign as this is a continuation of the November 1999
meeting (see file for modification). The Board discussed the proposed location of the
sign on the side of the building. Doug Haring voted to approve the sign with the
conditions that the top bracket of the sign should be no higher than the top of the second
floor front window sill, and that the sign be centered over the red medallion as shown on
the picture (file), seconded by Bill Finch. Members in favor: Haring and Finch; opposed
Hurlburt. Motion carries.
Ms. O'Brien joins that meeting as this time.
2. The Emerald Eve - Sign: Mr. Ken Hansen of Star Neon Sign representing Ms.
Atitya Hamilton of the Emerald Eye introduces himself to the Board. He stated that the
sign is intended to be internally illuminated with a white background with green lettering.
The Board discussed the background color of the illuminated sign and recommended that
it be changed to off-white. Motion made by Haring to approve the sign contingent upon
the background color being off-white, seconded by Finch. All members in favor. Motion
carries 4-0.
East-West Convenience store - Sign: Mr. Ken Hansen of Star Neon Sign
representing Ms. Anita Patel introduces himself to the Board. He stated that the sign
was to be internally illuminated with a white background with green and red lettering
and text. The Board discussed that the lettering has too many different styles and
would look better with a single style. The Board also stated that the red was too
bright and should be toned down a bit. Motion made by Haring to approve the sign
and to grant approval to the Planning Department staff to review the colors so that
they are not so bright, and that the background be ivory or off-white, seconded by
O'Brien. All member in favor. Motion carries 4-0.
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The Cat's Meow - Sign: Ms. Carrie Mar Newton appeared before the Board and
presented the proposed signage. Ms. Newton stated that she is seeking approval for
two signs, one wall sign and one freestanding. The Board first discussed the wall
sign. The wall sign is a 2 foot by 10 foot sign with a black background with goldleaf
lettering and graphic. Ms. Hurlburt indicated that in regards to the freestanding sign,
Zoning Officer Tim Brennan has made a notation that it was not allowed under
zoning. Ms. Hurlburt stated that Ms. Newton could seek a variance from the Board of
Appeal for the freestanding sign. Ms. Newton stated that every other business in the
complex has a freestanding sign and she doesn't think that this is fair. Ms. Hurlburt
again stated that she could seek a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeal;
however because of the notation from Mr. Brennan that the freestanding sign is not
allowed, this Board could not act on this sign request. Motion made by Finch to
approve the wall sign as presented, seconded by Haring. All members in favor.
Motion carries 4-0.
Ms. O'Brien recuses herself from discussion on the matter of Cummings Center.
Beverly Commerce Park, Inc. - Site Plan Review: Mr. Bruce Oveson from the
Cummings Center introduced himself to the Board. He stated that he is here seeking
approval for a sign as well as site plan review. The Board briefly discussed the sign
but stated that they would prefer to view the site first and decided to table further
discussion on the signage until the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Oveson presents
the plans for the one-level parking garage. Mr. Oveson stated that there would be 93
parking spaces on the upper level and 103 on the lower level and the deck would
allow for a net increase of 95 spaces. Mr. Oveson discusses the facade treatment of
the garage as well as the existing trees that are in the vicinity that will remain.
Motion made by Haring to approve the one-level parking deck at the Cummings
Center, seconded by Finch. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0.
Ms. O'Brien returns to the meeting at this time.
6. Nails & Novelties - Sign: Ms. Mary Armstrong and Ms. Christine Amoroso
introduced themselves to the Board. Ms. Armstrong indicates that they had received
approval from the Board at their Rantout Street location for this sign but has the
opportunity to move to 237 Cabot Street which has better visibility. They would like
to take the existing sign that is located at Rantout Street and place in onto this new
address. The sign is 2 feet by 6 feet with cream background with burgundy lettering
and graphics. Motion was made by Finch to approve the sign, seconded by O'Brien.
All members in favor. Motion carries 4-0.
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A-Plus Express - Sign: Mr. Matthew Smith from Bohler Engineering appeared
before the Board. Ms. Smith indicated that the current business at 437 Rantoul Street
wants to upgrade its signage. The requested signage is a wall sign, 3 feet six inches
by 12 feet 18 inches with a yellow background with red and blue text and graphics.
The sign is also intended to be internally illuminated. The Board discussed the sign
and stated that they did not have a problem with the sign being illuminated but did not
recommend that the fascia be illuminated. Mr. Smith stated that that was not a
problem. Motion made by O'Brien to approve the sign with the condition that only
the sign be illuminated not the fascia, seconded by Haring. All members in favor.
Motion carries 4-0.
Minutes: The Board decided to table the approval of minutes to its meeting in
January.
Adiourn: Motion made by Finch to adjourn, seconded by Haring. All members in
favor. Motion carries 4-0.