2003-10-02
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: October 2, 2003
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Colleen Bruce, William Finch & Douglas Haring
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Brusca
OTHERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernard
RECORDER: Diane Presutti
Ms. Bruce called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Nextel - Paul Tripp/45 Enon Street/Sign
Mr. Tripp approaches the Board with a design for a wall and panel sign. The sign will be
of red letters 18” with the sign being 24” high. The sign will consist of a ® non-
illuminated for legality purposes. The panel sign will be 14” consisting of the same
design. He states that this is the corporate logo that they dictate for them to use.
Mr. Haring questions the ® on the signs and also the band of white along the bottom of
the wall sign.
Mr. Tripp identifies the Nextel bylaws he has to follow.
Ms. Bruce asks for further discussion from the Board.
Mr. Haring motions to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 3-0.
2. Verizon - Brad Roberts/15 Elliott Street/Sign
Zambernardi states that Mr. Roberts could not be present tonight although he would like
the Board to review the sign. The sign will have a black background with white and red
letters. It will be 3’x5’. The sign will be non-illuminated with the Verizon checkmark
above the “verizon.”
Mr. Haring reviews the pictures presented of the front of the building. He asks that any
existing brackets be removed and to cover any holes on the brick and mortar there due to
previous signs.
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Mr. Haring motions to accept contingent upon covering any existing holes and removing
existing brackets, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 3-0.
3. Cummings Properties - Gerald McSweeney/950 Cummings Center/Site Plan
Review
Mr. McSweeney and Mr. Pascavage approach the Board with various elevations and
plans of a building they wish to erect in front of the parking garage on the Elliott and
McKay Street location. Mr. McSweeney states that this building was on the master
building plan three years prior. This building will be attached to the parking garage for
access and also to utilize the garage. The building will be 20,000 SF per floor and no
variances are required. The building design will follow the architecture used on the
previous buildings.
The landscaping will also be similar to the previous building sites and mature trees
already exist at this location.
Mr. McSweeney also states that the clientele they wish to acquire are businesses that
have multi-clients. This building will be easily accessible.
Mr. Finch questions the 16’ to 18’ area from the sidewalk to the front of the building and
feels it is to close to the street. He suggests that more depth and shadow on the front of
the building is needed along with a larger set back. He also asks what the set back is for
the new police station that is in discussion. He also suggests that the front glass bow of
the window be smaller.
Ms. Bruce questions the sunlight reflecting on the glass and the area wildlife affected by
the building height. She also questions the signage on the building must match others and
follow the ZBA guidelines established for Cummings Properties. She also suggests more
trees in the front of the building will help.
Ms. Zambernardi suggests the Board ask the applicant to return with a new presentation
prior to the Board making a motion. The Board agrees unanimously.
Ms. Zambernardi suggests the Board set a DRB meeting on October 9, 2003, for
Cummings Properties to return with a revised presentation.
Ms. Bruce motions to table discussion until October 9, 2003, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 3-0.
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4. Long Nails – 203 Cabot Street /Sign
Ms. Zambernardi presents an application from Long Nails to the Board for approval. The
applicant did not appear at this evening’s meeting. The sign design presented is yellow
lettering on brown being 10’ x 15”, gold leaf letters.
Mr. Haring states that the new sign and colors are not easily legible.
Mr. Finch states that there are to many different fonts and wording and applicant should
be present to clarify questions from the Board.
Mr. Zambernardi suggests the Board to motion to table until the October 9, 2003,
meeting and she will contact the applicant to attend.
Mr. Haring motions to table until October 9, 2003, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 3-0.