DRB Minutes 10.01.2020
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Design Review Board
DATE: October 1, 2020
LOCATION: Virtual Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sandra Cook (Chair), Joel Margolis (Vice Chair), Ellen Flannery, Emily
Hutchings, Caroline Baird Mason, Rachel Poor, Matthew Ulrich
MEMBERS ABSENT:
RECORDER: Sharlyne Woodbury
Chair Cook calls the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Cook describes how, due to the Coronavirus outbreak Governor Baker has issued a state mandated
order to suspend all public meetings and gatherings, and has permitted virtual meetings with certain
requirements for live video feed and chat. Hutchings describes how the meeting will be recorded by the
City of Beverly. Cook describes how the meeting will progress, and states procedures for voting and for
public comment. Cook takes roll of meeting attendees, and confirms the attendance of Board members,
Staff, and applicants.
Signs
1. 11 Enon Street T-Mobile
Mark Conserva from Metro Sign & Awning introduces himself as representing the applicant. Conserva
states the sign will replace an existing sign, the same in placement and dimensions. Conserva explains
that T-Mobile merged with Sprint, necessitating the updated sign. The Board agrees the sign is
appropriate to the area.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Flannery: Motions to approve the sign as presented. Margolis seconds. The motion carries
7-0.
2. 78 Lothrop Street Girdler House
Hutchings states that the applicant has withdrawn this application, and will be instead applying for a
temporary sign permit.
2. 265 Cabot Street Soundtrack Records
Applicant George Andrinopoulos introduces himself and explains his sign design. He explains he is
working with Steez Design from Beverly to create the sign. Adrinopoulos states he is seeking a vintage
design and would like to the sign flush to the wall and be constructed of wood. He explains the brackets
attaching the sign to the wall will be hidden on the back side of the sign. Margolis asks about the light
on the front of the store, and whether it will shine on the sign. Andrinopoulos states that the light will
be the only method of illuminating the sign. Hutchings informs the applicant of the window signs and
procedures should he decide to utilize the space at a later date.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
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Cook: Motions to approve the sign as presented. Poor seconds. The motion carries
7-0.
3. New/Other Business
a.Draft meeting minutes
Mason: Motions to approve September 3, 2020 minutes as presented. Flannery
seconds. The motion carries 7-0.
b.Other
Mason states she would like to discuss the new sign ordinance when possible and suggests obtaining
ordinance examples of surrounding municipalities to model from. Hutchings states she has already
completed preliminary research and discusses some areas of interest of surrounding communities and
their sign ordinances. Mason notes that Portland, ME has an ordinance that could provide guidance.
4. Adjourn:
Cook: Motions to adjourn. Flannery seconds. The motion carries 7-0.
Meeting adjourned 6:53 pm.
Next meeting November 5, 2020.
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