2003-07-31
CITY OF BEVERLY
Public Meeting Minutes
BOARD: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: July 31, 2003
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Douglas Haring, William Finch,
Colleen Bruce & Jane Brusca
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernardi
RECORDER: Diane Presutti
Mr. Bruce calls the Meeting of the Design Review Board to order at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Finch arrives at 6:35 p.m.
1. Spanky’s Pizza - 299 Rantoul Street/ Sign
Mr. McCormack shows the Board sketches of a bright yellow awning sign with red
lettering. The sign also has a phone number displayed. The sign will measure 24’. He
states that there is existing illumination under the awning.
Mr. Haring states that the yellow is too loud and that the ordinance states that signs are
for business identification only and phone numbers are not permitted.
The Board makes various suggestions to Mr. McCormack regarding ordinance
regulations regarding lettering size on the awning and various color schemes that would
allow his business to be visible. The Board also advises Mr. McCormack to put up a
temporary sign over the existing protruding sign to allow him time to determine a
different color scheme.
Ms. Bruce asks to table until the September meeting. She also states that Mr. McCormack
can fax designs to Ms. Zambernardi for distribution to the Board to prepare them for the
September meeting. She also states that the accurate fabric of the awning material must
be provided with accurate color swatches.
2. Siam Delight - Rathased Hirikul/128 Cabot Street/Sign
Mr. Hirikul approaches the Board with a sketch of a 2’ x 8’ tenant panel to be attached to
the freestanding sign. He states that Sam’s Cleaners has opened under new management
and they plan to paint the edge flashing of the freestanding sign bronze. The sign will be
burnt orange background with purple lettering.
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Mr. Haring motions to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.
3. Cycles 128 - Ralph Cerundolo/107 Brimbal Avenue/Signs
Mr. Cerundolo approaches the Board with two options. He states that in the future he
plans on adding on a carport type addition which would make option 1 not possible.
Option 1 would consist of a sign band along the top of the building with 4 logos across it.
This design also included a three dimensional awning over the entrance with the Cycle’s
128 logo on the front. The color of the awning is undetermined at this time.
Option 2 would place the sign band across part of the top of the building and across the
new carport addition. Two signs would be mounted on the awning facing Brimbal
Avenue and two signs would be mounted on the west elevation. This option also includes
the three dimensional awning with the logo across the front, awning color not determined
as yet.
Mr. Cerundolo asks the Board to accept both options. He states that when his budget
allows him to add on the carport type addition he will be able to follow through without
applying to the Board for acceptance at a later time.
Mr. Cerundolo shows the Board sketches of a new freestanding sign. The sign will be
opaque and stand 14’ x 6’.
Mr. Haring motions to approve Option 1 with a charcoal gray sign band underlying the
logos on the upper part of the west side of the building. Option 1 also includes the
projecting awning over the front entrance with the Cycles 128 logo on the face using a
dark canopy color that is opaque and not internally lit. Motion seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 4-0.
Mr. Haring motions to accept Option 2 being a charcoal gray sign band on the west side
of the building turning a corner and continuing along the sign band of the carport type
addition that may be added at a later date. The sign bands will display the logos. Option 2
also includes the awning over the front entrance displaying the logo. Motion seconded
by Mr. Finch. Motion carries 4-0.
Mr. Haring motions to accept freestanding sign design as submitted, seconded by Mr.
Finch. Motion carries 4-0.
4. Salon Capelli - Sarah Carmody/280A Cabot Street/Sign
Ms. Carmody approaches the Board with a sketch of a sign to be displayed. The façade
will be painted and the sign will have gold leaf lettering and no background. This sign
will be flush with the front of her business.
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Mr. Haring motions to accept, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries 4-0.
5. Approval of Minutes
Ms. Bruce asks for a motion to accept the minutes of July 10, 2003. Ms. Brusca motions
to accept the minutes of July 10, 2003, seconded by Mr. Haring. Motion carries 4-0.
Ms. Zambernardi informs the Board that a letter has been drafted regarding violators of
DRB approvals. She states that Mr. Nelson has reviewed the letter and she will start
sending out letters next month.
Mr. Finch motions to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Brusca. Motion carries 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.