2001-09-06Design Review Board
Meeting Minutes - September 6, 2001
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CITY OF BEVERLY
BOARD: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE: September 6, 2001
DATE:
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Jennifer Palardy, Margaret O'Brien
William Finch
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Debbie Hurlburt & Douglas Haring
OTHERS PRESENT: Diane Presutti
RECORDER:
Mr. Finch acts as chairperson in Ms. Hurlburt's absence.
Mr. Finch calls the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
1. Beverly Chiropractic Center - Dr. Scott Sutton / 38 Rantoul Street / Sign
Mr. Sutton approaches the Board for the second time with a new design for the sign he
wishes to display. He distributes a computer graphic design to be made of wood with
green, gold and white lettering. The sign will be 26" x 44". The sign will be displayed
from a black metal bracket above the entrance door.
Ms. Palardy motions to accept, seconded by Ms. O'Brien.
Motion carries 3-0.
2. Pride Crossing Confections - Roger Soucy / 600 Hale Street / Sign
Mr. Soucy approaches the Board on behalf of Chris Flynn and distributes a design for the
sign he wishes to display. The sign will be double-sided, 12 SF, 3' x 4', with exterior
lighting. It will be displayed from an existing bracket. The sign will be made of wood
with black and white lettering.
Ms. Palardy motions to accept, seconded by Ms. O'Brien.
Motion carries 3-0.
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3. Marciano Bass River Trust - Carmen Marciano / 240-250 Elliott St. / Si~g
Mr. Marciano approaches the Board with a computer design of a sign he wishes to
display at 240-250 Elliott Street. The sign will be green and tan with internal
illumination. It will be translucent off-white. The sign will stand 8' x 10' and have 6
panels for the names of 6 tenants. The top of the sign will say "Bass River Plaza". The
lettering on each panel will be 6" high.
Ms. Palardy recommends landscaping around the base of the sign and suggests plants and
/or trees that would be filling.
Mr. Marciano states that there are plans to build a 20" stone wall around the base of the
sign to house flowers. He also states that the whole lot will be repaved and landscaped to
improve it's appearance.
Ms. Palardy motions to accept contingent upon placing a 20" high stone wall around base
of the sign with fill-in landscaping and dimensions to meet zoning ordinance.
Seconded by Ms. O'Brien.
Motion carries 3-0.
4. Auvlebv & Wyman Insurance - Carmen Marciano / 252 Elliott St./Sien
Ms. O'Brien recuses herself from discussion.
Mr. Marciano distributes a computer design to the Board to replace existing sign. The
existing sign is 4' x 6'. The new sign will be 4.5' x 4'. It will be translucent off-white
with the existing wall with landscaping around the base. It will be internal illuminated
and will stand 15' high which is the same height as the existing sign. The pole will be
painted black. The colors will match 240-250 Elliott Street, ivory and green. The logo
will be yellow.
Ms. Palardy states for the record the sign is too high for the business. She feel it is too
massive looking. She also suggests external illumination.
Mr. Finch states that the sign is within zoning ordinance but states for the record his
disapproval of the design. He feels the sign is defeating the purpose of cleaning up the
signs on the premises.
Mr. Marciano states he would consider reducing the height of the sign by 1' to 1.5'. He
also states he is trying to utilize what they already have. He will remove the top swirl
from the sign also.
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Ms. Palardy motions to accept, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 2-0-1 (O'Brien).
8. Cabot Crossing Realty Trust - 495 Cabot Street / Site Plan Review
Mr. Tom Alexander returns to the Board as a follow-up to the prior DRB meeting
regarding certain issues that the Board felt were incomplete. Mr. Alexander states he
wishes to touch base regarding:
Number of species of plants
Move commercial building over 5' to create larger buffer zone
Question the rear area, lawn, etc.
More specifics regarding elevation plan, metal area on wof.
Mr. Zegowitz approaches the Board with samples of exterior materials for the residential
building and distributes write-ups of details. He also shows the Board a revised elevation
plan. He states that he has removed the copper banding and has agreed to use
architectural shingles. The only copper banding to be used will be on the smaller.
overhangs. The flat trim will be painted white and siding will be cedar clapboards. The
gutters will be 6" colonial with brackets. The shutters will be vinyl in maroon color.
The do, mers will be 8" tongue and groove. Entry way of fiberglass with white vinyl
windows. There will also be recessed lighting on entry ways.
The commercial building will have a commercial entry door using a wider style for
durability made of aluminum and being of a mst color. The back of the building will
have two sconces for exterior lights. There will be no lights in the parking lot. The entry
way will have stucco material.
Mr. Finch suggests breaking up the fa0ade, to create more shadow. He also questions the
existing trees and the trees on the drawing. He states he would like to see an evergreen
buffer with the 6' fence around pool, preferably a rapid growing type to buffer the
residence. He also states his concern for the residence and their concerns. He also states
that if the DRB approves any oftbe plans and the Conservation Commission or Zoning
Board requests changes, that they return to the DRB for review of the changes. He also
suggests asking the residental neighbors what their concerns are and work around them.
Mr. Finch also refers to a letter written by Mr. Klimowitz, the City Arborist regarding the
trees currently on the property. The letter is dated 9/5/01.
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Mr. George Belleau of Town & Country Homes responds to Mr. Finch statement
regarding more shadow. He states that there are overhangs over the garage that will
create a shadow but is not very visible on the drawing. He also states that their team
plans on meeting with the neighbors regarding their concerns. He states that any trees
outside the construction zone will not be destroyed if neighbors wish to save them.
Ms. Palardy states she likes the design and colors of the materials. She also shows her
concern regarding the buffer around pool and near the neighbors property line. She feels
the design is in need of a sound barrier. She questions if the design is within set back
guidelines.
Ms. O'Brien questions the tongue and groove to be busy looking and would like to see it
clap board to match the rest of the building. She states she likes the residential'entrance
doors of 6 panels and no glass.
Mr. Alexander states Mr. Brennan stated there were no setbacks for a pool. He also
states that more trees will be added when done developing. He states that their
committee has no obligations to the neighbors of the property. The committee is meeting
with the neighbors as a courtesy. He feels the neighbors concerns are irrelevant to the
DRB voting.
Mr. Finch asks the Board members for any further discusion.
Ms. Palardy motions to accept contingent upon:
Existing trees in pool area may be substituted
Four additional evergreens place at the end of the pool
If Zoning Board or Conservation Commission request changes, to present changes to
DRB
Create more shadow on residential buildings
Use clap boards on dormers
Residentila doors to be 6 panels or lights
Seconded by Ms. O'Brien
Motion carries 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
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Ms. Palardy motions to accept contingent upon:
Existing trees in pool area may be substituted
Four additional evergreen placed at the end of pool and one tree in lawn area
If Zoning Board or Conservation Commission request changes, to present changes
to DRB
Create more shadow on residential building
Use clap boards on doLmers
Residential doors to be 6 panels or lights.
Seconded by Ms. O'Brien.
Motion carries 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.