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2001-09-06Design Review Board Meeting Minutes - September 6, 2001 Page I 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. Page 2 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. Page 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. Pa~ 4 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. . 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.