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2001-03-01Design Review Board Meeting Minutes - March 1, 2001 Page 1 CITY OF BEVERLY Public Meeting Minutes BOARD: Design Review Board SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: March 1, 2001 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Debra Hurlburt, Margaret O'Brien William Finch BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: DouglasHaring, Jennifer Palardy OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Diane Presutti Ms. Hurlburt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. T3 Certified Tire Service - Mike Vacca /383 Cabot Street / Sign A representative for T3 Certified Tire Service was not present. The Board tabled discussion on this matter to its next meeting on April 5, 2001. Chickie's. Inc. - Colleen DiMambro / 81 Rantoul Street / Sign Ms. DiMambro approaches the Board with drawings of an awning with 10" to 12" letters and a window sign replacing a second floor window. They would both contain Chickie's Restaurant & Lounge. Ms. Hurlburt states the city ordinance requires only 6" letters on awnings and only 30% of a window can be obstructed from a window sign. She also states that Mr. Brennan has to review. She asks Ms. DiMambro if she wishes to review her presentation according to the ordinance and she agrees to continue discussion. Mr. Finch asks if she will be eliminating a second floor window all together and replacing with a sign. He confirms that no window sign can replace an entire window. The Board suggests a bracket sign located below thc second floor sill. They also suggest placing a panel sign on the front of the building. Ms. Hurlburt asks Ms. DiMambro if she would like to discuss this with her sign maker before she proceeds. Ms. DiMambro said that she would. Page 2 The Board suggests that Ms. DiMambro returns next month with new print outs for the board to review. Ms. DiMambro thanked the Board and stated that she will be back at the April meeting with revisions to the sign. The Board votes to table discussion to the April meeting. Enterprise Rent-a-car - Barlo Sign / 81 Rantoul Street / Sign Mr. George Michaud approaches the Board on behalf of Enterprise Rent-a-car. He shows the Board a picture of the new face to be placed on the existing All Seasons sign. Ms. Hurlburt starts by reading a letter from Scott Housman stating Enterprise-Rent-a-car applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals and was denied a variance. The company however was permitted a Special Permit. Mr. Housman's letter questions certain legalities regarding the sign. Ms. Hurlburt states to Mr. Michaud that any outstanding issues regarding this letter need to be addressed to Mr. Brennan. Ms. Hurlburt suggests that the pole color be changed from green to black and that the phone number be eliminated from sign (1-800-rent-a-car) as was a condition of the ZBA Special Permit. She also suggests changing the white to opaque and the sign be shut off at close of business. Ms. Hurlburt also states all window signs be reduced in size to be in conformance, which is 30% of the window area. Mr. Michaud reads GLC state regulations to the board. He agrees to change pole color to black and to remove the 1-800 only. He states rent-a-car will remain on the new sign as it is a word not a phone number. Mr. Michaud states the new face will be made of vinyl which is a light defuser and agrees to shut sign offat close of business. He also states that the wall sign previously approved will not be going up. Ms. O'Brien suggest using opaque on the bottom of the sign and reversing om rent-a-car. Mr. Finch motions to accept if change pole color to black, lights off at close of business, opaque background, eliminate 1-800 ( not to be blocked out), and any window signs to be reduced to 30 %. Seconded by Ms. O'Brien. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Page 3 New Boston Medical Staffing. Inc. - 4 Federal Street / Sign The owners of New Boston Medical Staffing, Inc. approaches the Board with drawings of a sign they wish to display at their new location, 4 Federal Street. The sign will have white lettering with marroon background and will be displayed on an existing bracket attached to their building. The size of the sign will be 2' x 2.5'. Mr. Finch motions to accept sign as proposed, seconded by Ms. O'Brien. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Beverly Self Storage - Bryan Labell / 97 Rantoul Street / Sign Mr. Labell approaches the Board with drawings of a sign he wishes to display on the building of 97 Rantoul Street. He wishes to display a 6' x 5' internal illuminated sign. The sign will have blue lettering with a white background. This location is in the CC district. Ms. Hurlburt suggests that an external illuminated MPO sign would compliment his brick building. She also states if they wish to remain with an internal illuminated sign to consider going with an opaque background. She states the ordinance regulations which allows 4' x 4' or less. She also states phone numbers are not usually looked favorably upon by the Board. The Board also suggests removing the lock from the sign. Ms. O'Brien also agrees with Ms. Hurlburt regarding the external illumination. She also shows concern with the size and states that the sign must be displayed below the second floor sill. She requests a computer imaging printout of a new sign sealed to the building to coincide with the ordinance regulations. Mr. Finch also states that the letter size be no more than 2.5". Mr. Labell agrees to fax new drawings to Ms. Hurlburt who in turn will contact Mr. Finch and Ms. O'Brien with their comments and/or approval. The Fruitful Basket - Robert Veil / 9 West Street / Sign Mr. Veil approaches the Board and provides them with a sketch of the 4' x 6' projecting sign he wishes to place on his business location of 9 West Street. The sign will consist of pale yellow, dark and light green colors. The building is two story. Mr. Finch wishes to see the sign smaller. Page 4 Ms. Hurlburt looks up the ordinance and states a 20 SF sign is allowed and also states his location is in the CN zone. She also states that the sign must be placed below the second floor sill. She requests a photo of the building with graphics showing where the sign will be placed. Ms. O'Brien motions to approve contingent upon Mr. Finch visiting the site and indicating the size and best location for the sign. Ms. Hurlburt will then communicate to Mr. Veil Mr. Finch's recommendations.. Seconded by Mr. Finch. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Rice Rental Center - Ed Juralewicz / United Sign / 115 Cabot Street / Sign Mr. Juralewicz approaches the Board on behalf of Rice Rental Center. RRC wishes to replace the face of their existing sign. The sign will be red, white and blue with internal illumination. Ms. Hurlburt requests an opaque background rather than white and states that the Board has not allowed websites on signs from other applicants.. Mr. Finch agrees with the opaque background as does Ms. O'Brien. Ms. O'Brien motions to accept design with opaque white background and no website. Seconded by Mr. Finch. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Carlson GMAC Real Estate - Ed Juralewiez / 13 Enon Street / Sign Ms. Juralewicz approaches the Board on behalf of Carlson GMAC Real Estate. He shows the board a picture of their free standing sign. The colors will consist of PMS-185 (red), and blue. Mr. Juralewicz commented that when the sign was made, the sign maker used the old colors for Carlson. Ms. Hurlburt states the color scheme on the free standing along with colors from other company plates on the sign are not very pleasing to the eye. Mr. Finch motions to accept. Seconded by Ms. O'Brien. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Page Burger King Rest. - Peter Feuerbach / Rte. 128 / Site Plan Review & Sign Mr. Peter Feuerbach approaches the Board along with engineers responsible for landscaping & building designs. The franchise owner is also present. They show the board various blue prints of the building and landscaping. The lot will consist cfa main building consisting of Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Beverly National Bank ATM and a Mobile Mart. A major named fuel station will also occupy the gas station. Mr. Feuerbach also states the various designs reflect their State-Owned location along the highway. He also states that the existing freestanding sign is not visible from the highway; they feel a second freestanding sign further along the parcel is needed. He feels each parcel should have a freestanding sign. The occupants will be opened 24 hours. The freestanding sign will consist of a cluster of all businesses along with a reader board. They also wish to place smaller individual signs on the face of the building to identify different business. They would be 1' high. Ms. O'Brien suggests signs on face of building are not necessary if they are placed inside of building directly over the occupants. Ms. Hurlburt feels there are too many signs and suggests placing a sign on the face of the building saying "Food Court" and allowing the individual signs inside over occupants space. She also questions the reader board and its purpose. She also suggests they approach the State to discuss installing a Restaurant Stop sign prior to the bridge for visibility. She states for the record that these sign designs have not been reviewed by Mr. Brerman. Landscaping The Board reviews the drawings of the lot with the landscaping designs. The landscaping engineer states that the lot will consist of honey locusts, spreading junipers, spreading hews and low growing fill ins. Ms. O'Brien wishes to eliminate honey locusts and substitute with another tree. She asks Mr. Overson from the Cummings Center, who is present, was asked which trees exist on his lot. He states maples, birch and bradford pears. The board decided to require a variety of species on the site. Mr. Finch suggests flowering trees. Page 6 Facade Ms. Hurlburt strongly suggests no mulch, and states hews and spreading junipers are acceptable. She also asks if any irrigation will be installed. The engineers state only in front of building if they do have irrigation. Mr. Finch questions the playground area. The drawings seem somewhat deceiving and incomplete. He questions the brick color and size. Mr. Finch commented that the wall that is behind the playground area needs something to break up the massive looking wall space. Ms. Hurlburt recommends some tressels or columns or even adding a window. The engineer states they wish to have flexibility in this area but currently it will consist of standard red brick with vinyl and a kick board. Mr. Finch accepts the vinyl and red brick. Ms. Hurlburt raises the question of the wood 8' x 8' pilaster and the band around the entire building She also questions the color of the light grey roof. Mr. Finch motions to accept the landscape plan & site plan contingent upon the applicant submitting revised plans reflecting the Boards comments. Seconded by MS. O'Brien. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Brooks Pharmacy - Mark Glovsky / 377 Cabot Street / Sign Mr. Glovsky approaches the Board with drawings of the building sign. The sign will be red and black. The sign will be 6 SF with 18" and 21" letters. Mr. Glovsky stated that he has already received Zoning Board of Appeal approval for the signs. Page 7 Ms. Hurlburt states that this location is in the CN zone and the ordinance limits CN uses. She also asks if their are still temporary signs on display. She states that the empty panels on the sign are only for the occupants on the site which are Video Smith and Casual Cuts. She wishes their designs be submitted to the board prior to placement. Ms. Hurlburt also states that window signs can only occupy 30% of the windows. Ms. O'Brien motions to accept. Seconded by Mr. Finch. All members in favor. Motion carries 3-0. Cummings Center - Bruce Overson / 181 Elliot Street / Site Plan Review Mr. Overson returns to the board regarding Building 400. He commented that the Board did not finalize the facade plan for Building 400 because he was unsure of what Cummings Center would like for a facade treatment there. He states the facade will consist of an acid wash finish. After various designs he feels this is the best for this building and its location. This building will be on the Balch Street side of the lot. Mr. Finch motions to accept. Seconded by Ms. Hurlburt. Ms. O'Brien must refrain from this vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.