2003-09-04CITY OF BEVERLY
Public Meeting Minutes
BOARD: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: September 4, 2003
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: William Finch, Douglas Haring, Colleen Bruce,
Jane Brusca
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernardi
RECORDER: Diane Presutti
Ms. Bruce calls the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
1. Enon Street LLC - Tom Alexander/45 Enon Street/Site Plan Review
Mr. Alexander approaches the Board on behalf of Mr. Kourkoulis, owner of the property.
He also introduces Eric Hanes and Sherry Clancy, Stop & Shop representatives. Mr.
Alexander states that during the previous site plan review, the Planning Board suggested
some minor changes including the creation of a passage through the Stop & Shop
property to reduce traffic on Enon Street. At that time, the property owners had not
reached an agreement on this and it was not done. He states they are now coming
forward and he shows the new plan with two passages created between the two
properties.
Mr. Alexander states that the zoning ordinance requires 215 parking spaces for the square
footage and they will still have 244.
Ms. Brusca arrives at 7:15 p.m.
Ms. Bruce points out two parking spaces near an exit that may cause safety issues and
suggests removing them.
Mr. Finch suggests adding more trees on the green between the two properties to acquire
a larger buffer.
Ms. Clancy states their goal is to make the two properties look unified.
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The Board also recommends eliminating two spaces at the entrance of concern although
it is not a condition. Mr. Finch motions to approve with the condition that 10’ or higher
flowering ornamental trees be planted in the green strip between the two properties.
Seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries 4-0.
2. The Medicine Shoppe - Richard Tilton/409 Cabot Street/Sign
Mr. Tilton approaches the Board and displays a sketch of a new sign he wishes to display.
He states that he is only replacing the face of the existing sign. The background will be
dark blue with white lettering. The unit includes bulbs.
Ms. Bruce motions to accept, seconded by Mr. Haring. Motion carries 4-0
3. Great Harvest Bread Co. - Michael Molnar/15 Enon Street/Sign
Mr. Molner approaches the Board with a sketch of a sign he wishes to display. The sign
will be blue lettering with no background with a red windmill. The lettering is made of
PVC 1” thick and 4 external gooseneck lights will be used for illumination. The letters
will be 18” high. He also shows a sketch of a panel to be displayed on the cluster sign
with the same design.
Mr. Haring motions to accept, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.
4. North Shore Karate Academy - Charles Quimby/45 Enon Street/Sign
Mr. Quimby approaches the Board and presents a sketch of a sign he wishes to display.
The sign will have yellow lettering, with a black belt around the “A” in the letters NSKA.
He also displays a panel sign to be displayed on the cluster sign. The panel sign will have
a white background with yellow lettering. He proposes 22” height lettering.
Mr. Haring questions the size of the letters and states that other business in that mall are
between 17” and 19”.
Mr. Finch states that the yellow is somewhat strident especially in the evening when the
letters are illuminated.
Ms. Bruce suggests shortening the letters and spacing them out more.
Mr. Quimby states he will reduce letter size to 18” and use less strident yellow.
Mr. Haring motions to accept 18” letters with less strident yellow and the panel sign as
presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.
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5. Shaws - Carol Bugbee/71 Dodge Street/Sign
Ms. Bugbee approaches the Board with a sketch of the Shaw’s sign to be displayed at
their new location. She states it is the exact same size and font as existing sign on other
location. She notes that the secondary wall signs will require a variance from the Zoning
Board of Appeal.
Mr. Haring motions to accept as presented stating the sign is an exact duplicate in size
and color as displayed on previous location, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries 4-0.
6. Shaw’s - Jack Mettee/43 Dodge Street/Site Plan Review
Mr. Mettee approaches the Board and explains he is returning to the DRB for approval of
some minor changes to the plan resulting from neighborhood feedback. He shows the
plan and states that there is a 4’ brick/stone wall behind the building. He states that they
will be erecting a 8’ stockade on top of the wall to act as a buffer for the residents behind
the location. He also states that some trees may have to be removed for this construction
but they will replant new foliage where they can. He also states that there will be a screen
wall around the loading dock to act as a buffer for noise.
Ms. Zambernardi states that the neighborhood meeting set up by Don Martin, Ward
Councilor, and was very successful. The neighborhood was very supportive of the
changes being made on their behalf.
Mr. Haring motions to accept changes, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries 4-0.
7. Extended Stay America - Steve DeCoursey/Conant St. & Cherry Hill/Site Plan
Rev.
Mr. DeCoursey approaches the Board and introduces Mr. George White, from Extended
Stay America, and Dick Cane of the Flatley Company. He continues by displaying the
plan and explaining the site is 9+ acres. The building will be 4 stories containing 101
rooms. It is a straight corporate building design with 24’ wide drive isles. Parking will be
around perimeter of building. The design has been reviewed by the Traffic Commission.
The utilities will be tied into existing services. There will be a rear pond established for
water management. There will be six light fixtures throughout the parking lot. The green
belt of 150’ that was established when property was first developed is being reduced to
75’. They will create a visual barrier of wild flowers in this area. The next inner area will
be a re-vegetation area and will consist of different plantings of trees. They wish to create
a natural look. At the curb line there will be a row of yews. There will be small shrubs
against building.
Mr. Finch states that the plan only shows trees planted on the edge of the area in question
and suggests more trees spread out throughout the whole section.
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The Board suggests the addition of canadian hemlock, evergreens or scarlet oak.
Ms. Brusca asks if there will be mulch around the base of the trees or shrubs.
Mr. DeCoursey states that there will be grass or natural meadow growth, no mulch.
Ms. Bruce asks if there will be any sod areas.
Mr. White states that the sod will be placed in the easy mowing areas only.
Mr. Haring motions to accept as presented with additional evergreens placed in a random
fashion in the section in question and that the re-vegetation area should be allowed to
encroach further into the wildflower mix area. Seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries 4-
0.
Mr. DeCoursey continues with the elevation sketches. He states that the 4 story structure
will have a tower at the Cherry Hill Drive entrance. The tower will house two signs
facing east and south. The building will be tan with dark green window trim. Below each
window will be a HVAC grill. The building will have four entrances, with 1 on each side.
Mr. Haring motions to accept the elevation plans as presented, seconded by Ms. Brusca.
Motion carries 4-0.
Mr. DeCoursey shows diagrams of the building sign and the monument sign at the
entrance. He states that the ZBA approved the height of the building sign.
Ms. Zambernardi states that the sign design was accepted by the ZBA as a condition of
the variance.
Mr. White states that the signs are very low key when lit.
Mr. Haring motions to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.
8. Sweet Pepper - Susan Fitzgerald/150 Cabot Street/Sign
Ms. Fitzgerald approaches the Board with designs of awnings for display at 150 Cabot
Street. The center awning will display the words Sweet Pepper in various colors, and the
two side awnings will display the words Takeout and Delivery. The awnings are opaque
Sumbrella. The awning will have dome lights.
Mr. Haring suggests reducing the size of the Takeout and Delivery words.
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Ms. Bruce motions to accept with the conditions that the words “TAKEOUT” and
“DELIVERY” be reduced from the proposed 6” in height to 5” in height, and that the
font for the words “Sweet Pepper” be changed from Helvetica Medium to Helvetica
Light, seconded by Mr. Haring. Motion carries 4-0.
9. Approval of Minutes
Ms. Bruce motions to accept minutes of July 31, 2003, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion
carries 4-0.
Ms. Bruce motions to adjourn at 8:35 p.m., seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.