2003-11-06Design Review Board
Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2003
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CITY OF BEVERLY
Public Meeting Minutes
BOARD: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: November 6, 2003
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jane Brusca, William Finch, Douglas Haring
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Colleen Bruce
OTHERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernardi
RECORDER: Diane Presutti
Ms. Zambernardi calls the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
Ms. Zambernardi states that the Montserrat College of Art has asked to be omitted from
the agenda and to be placed on the agenda for December 4, 2003.
1. U.S. Tae Kwon Do - Brendan Davis/149 Cabot Street/Sign
Mr. Davis approaches the Board with a design for a sign he wishes to display at 149
Cabot Street. One sign will be above the windows which will measure 24” x 96” and the
projecting sign will be 2’ x 3’. The signs will not be illuminated.
Mr. Haring suggests toning down the white background to an off-white so the lettering
will be more vibrant. He also suggests removing the window signage
Mr. Haring motions to accept as presented contingent upon using off-white background
on projecting sign. He also recommends that the large window signs be taken down or
moved further away from the glass. Motion seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 3-0.
2. First National Bank of Ipswich - Jonathan Cody/588 Cabot Street/Sign
Mr. Cody approaches the Board with a wall sign design made of 2” foam with gold leaf
lettering. The sign will be brown to match the Henry’s Market color. There will be two
florescent fixtures above the sign.
Mr. Finch accepts as presented, seconded by Mr. Brusca. Motion carries 3-0.
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3. Electric Insurance - Harry Samolchuk/75 Sam fonzo Drive/Sign
Mr. Samolchuk approaches the Board with a sign design he wishes to display at 75 Sam
Fonzo Drive. He states that he has received a variance for the sign due to the size from
the ZBA. The sign will be blue with silver lettering. He also states that the sign will be
the only sign displayed on the property.
Ms. Brusca motions to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 3-0.
4. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Finch motions to accept the minutes of October 2, 2003 and October 9, 2003,
seconded by Mr. Brusca. Motion carries 3-0.
Mr. Finch motions to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Haring. Motion carries 3-0.