DRB Minutes 09.03.2020CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Design Review Board
DATE: September 3, 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: None
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. 131 Rantoul St Butter UR Biscuit
Rock Beaudoin introduces himself as the sign maker representing the applicant. Beaudoin reviews the
proposed projecting sign, which complies with the Ordinance, being 7 square feet with an external
lighting feature. This business is going in the space of the former Omelette Factory. Members offer no
additional comments, and note the sign is appropriate to the space and within the requirements of the
Ordinance.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Cook: Motions to approve the sign as presented. Flannery seconds. The motion carries
7-0.
2. 411 Cabot Street Metro by T-Mobile
Carolyn Parker introduces herself as the applicant representing the business. The business would like to
replace an existing wall sign, as well as a panel on an existing freestanding sign. Hutchings notes that the
wall sign that was originally proposed was larger than 20 square feet and required a Special Permit;
however, the applicant has submitted revised designs, where the sole change is to reduce the size of the
sign to less than 20 square feet, to comply with the Ordinance. Hutchings states the Board can still vote
noting in their motion that the sign will be no more than 20 square feet. The Board inquires if the sign is
internally illuminated, and the applicant confirms that yes, the sign is internally illuminated.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Hutchings: Motions to approve the wall sign and the panel on a freestanding sign as
presented, noting that the wall sign will be no larger than 20 square feet.
Margolis seconds. The motion carries 7-0.
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3. 267 CabotStreetWKND
Alina Rudnieva introduces herself as the applicant and business owner and explains the design concept,
including a simple wall sign and window sign. The signs comply with the Ordinance. Upon being asked
what the signs will be made of, Ms. Rudnieva states they will be applied white vinyl. Members review
the signs and have no additional comments.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Cook: Motions to approve the signs as presented. Flannery seconds. The motion
carries 7-0.
4. 242 Elliot Street Kabob & Grill Mediterranean
Sign maker Andrew Layman and business owner and applicant Yaleena Shrestha introduce themselves,
and explain the proposed wall sign for the business. Cook confirms the proposed sign will be internally
illuminated, and inquires whether an existing sign is also internally illuminated. Layman and Shrestha
confirm the existing sign is internally illuminated. Layman clarifies with the Ms. Shrestha that they have
the correct packet submitted to the Board, and Ms. Shrestha confirms the submitted design is what she
would like. Mason states she does not prefer internal illumination, but as it is in keeping with the other
signs in the immediate area, she is comfortable with the sign at this location.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Flannery: Motions to approve the proposed signs as presented. Ulrich seconds. The
motion carries 7-0.
Site Plan Review
5. Supplemental Review Request: Site Plan Review #143-19 1 Water Street Beverly Restaurant
Associates, LLC
Architect Jim Souza and owner Marty Bloom, introduce themselves. They state that they are before the
Board to review the supplemental details to the project, as a condition of their approval from the
Planning Board. Sousa begins by reviewing the materials, colors, and building design. Souza explains the
removal of the balcony on second floor and on the sides, and reviews the reduced overhang of the roof.
He states they are not able to construct balconies under the windows. Souza confirms the balustrade on
the third floor is glass and faces the water. Souza states they removed window grids on first floor east
elevation for increased visibility, and describes how the sailboat relief on the street-facing façade is
textured. Souza reviews the siding on the front and explains a change in material to shingles throughout
the street-facing façade. Cook asks for clarification on the material of shingle. Souza confirms cedar
wood shingles will be used. Mason asks if the shingles are gray. Hutchings provides the materials/color
scheme presentation. Hutchings asks about the reasoning for the shortened roof on the three levels.
Souza states the shortened roof is to comply with state requirements. Cook clarifies where the metal
roofing is located, and Souza states all the roofs will be corrugated metal.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Hutchings: Motions to approve the supplemental design and plans, noting the applicant has
confirmed that the shingles will be of a wood cedar. Cook seconds. The motion
carries 7-0.
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6. Minor Modification Request: Site Plan Review #113-14 140 Brimbal Ave Alexander & Femino
Thomas Alexander introduces himself as representing the applicant. Chris Mulhern (the project
architect), Chris Rossetti (the business owner), and Laura Cohen and Steve Cohen (the property owners)
are also present. Mr. Alexander states that Rossetti is family-owned restaurant that seeking to enhance
the outdoor seating area with an enclosed patio space. The restaurant anticipates a mid -October
opening. Mr. Alexander states the enhancements include a retractable roof and windows to facilitate
outdoor dining for a greater portion of the year. Mr. Alexander stresses that outdoor seating is crucial
for the restaurant survival, and describes how outdoor dining has increased as restaurants respond to
the current COVID-19 health emergency. Cook asks the architect to describe the structure. Mr. Mulhern
reviews the retractable windows and interior seating arrangements, detailing the internal trapezoid
shape. Mr. Mulhern provides a sample image of how the retractable roof would function, describing the
beams, slides, and drainage system. Board members review the plans and agree the modification is a
pleasant and appropriate design that improves the area.
There being no further comments or questions regarding the matter:
Cook: Motions to approve the Minor Modification as presented. Poor seconds. The
motion carries 7-0.
7. New/Other Business
a.Draft meeting minutes
Flannery: Motions to approve August 6, 2020 minutes as amended. Mason seconds. The
motion carries 7-0.
8. Adjourn:
Cook: Motions to adjourn. Flannery seconds. The motion carries 7-0.
Meeting adjourned 7:16 pm.
Next meeting October 1, 2020.
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