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2005-04-07 Design Review Board April 7, 2005 Page 1 Design Review Board Date: April 7, 2005 Members Present: Leah Zambernardi, Colleen Bruce, Douglas Haring, William Finch Members Absent: None Others Present: None Recorder: Diane Presutti Mr. Haring called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. 1. Beverly Paint and Supply-Todd Bloodgood/317 Cabot Street/Sign (cont.) Ms. Zambernardi stated that during the last meeting the question of refacing of a non- conforming sign was referred to the City Solicitor to see if it can be replaced whereas the company has changed ownership. Mr. Gelineau indicated that the case law supported this as long as no structural change or substantial alterations were done. Also no substantial change of use of the sign will occur. Mr. Bloodgood stated that the word "Beverly" would be in script in dark orange and all other letters in black and he will repaint the signs every 3 to 4 years. He also indicated that the plaza was sold the same day he bought the business and the new owner has reviewed some changes to his building to make it more attractive. Ms. Bruce suggested that reducing the size of the letters and making them bolder would make the sign more readable. Mr. Haring stated that he liked the look of the sign and also stated that no vendor signs should be displayed causing clutter. Mr. Haring motioned to accept the sign as presented with conditions that are noted on the drawings. A final drawing must be submitted to Zambernardi prior to final approval of the signs. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. 2. Atomic Café, Inc.-John Mahoney/265 Cabot Street/Beverly/Sign Ms. Zambernardi stated that Mr. Mahoney is present this evening for approval of an awning sign he installed without presentation to the DRB. Mr. Mahoney apologized for not being aware of the DRB guidelines and presented his awning sign. Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. Design Review Board April 7, 2005 Page 2 3. Kaminski Auctions-Frank Kaminski/564 Cabot Street/Sign Mr. Kaminski approached the Board and apologized for no being aware of the DRB guidelines regarding sign replacement. He indicated that the size of the sign remained the same, he just changed the face. Mr. Finch stated that city ordinance states that signs are for business identification only, therefore phone numbers and web addresses are not typically permitted. Ms. Zambernardi indicated that phone numbers are usually placed on the front door of buildings and he would be allowed to do that. Mr. Kaminski stated that his front door is not on the street, therefore would not be visible to passers by. Mr. Haring stated that if he agrees to remove web address he could keep his phone number because he is restricted to where he can display his phone number for visibility. Ms. Bruce stated that if this is allowed, it must be stated that this is a one time only deal due to his front door not being on the main street for visibility. Mr. Haring motioned to accept in light of approval of willingness to eliminate the web address and to accept phone number proportionally only 1/3 of height and stated that phone number may have been on entry way but this building does not have entry way visible from the street and if this property changes business in the future this is a one time use only for phone numbers. The wed address will be replaced with the lettering "antiques · fine arts · estates". The motion was seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. 4. Corner Variety-Boo Chan/84 Hale Street/Sign Ed Juralewicz presented a drawing of a new sign to be displayed. The business has changed ownership and the sign would be 20 s.f. with ivory colored individual letters. Mr. Haring stated that no sandwich boards are allowed and to keep banner signs to what is allowed on the front of the building. Mr. Haring motioned to accept seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. 5. Salem Five Bank-Nicholas Carporale/495 Cabot Street/Site Plan Review Mr. Alexander approached the Board on behalf of Salem Five Bank. He indicated that this is their fourth appearance before the DRB to accommodate changes on behalf of the neighborhood and wetland circumstances. This change is for approval of a drive thru and Design Review Board April 7, 2005 Page 3 drive thru ATM at the back of the building to accommodate Salem Five Bank. He also indicated that there are some minor modifications for the site plan requested by Clark Mitchell of the Fire Dept. and the Dennis Tarsook of the Traffic Dept. He also stated that due to public safety the landscape buffer between the property and the neighboring gas station needs to be reduced to accommodate fire safety vehicles. Therefore they moved the dumpster and the queue for cars allowed at drive thru would be seven. He also stated that in a study conducted by Salem Five Bank there are no more than two cars at their drive thru at one time. The worse case scenario only employee parking spaces would be affected. There will be increased signage so vehicles will see thru traffic direction and sign will say no queing beyond this point. He also indicated that if the new signs were under two SF no approval is necessary. There will also be white lettering on asphalt for directions. Mr. Haring motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. 6. All That Glitters-Name/105 Cabot Street/Sign A representative of the business approached the Board with a design for a tenant panel on a freestanding sign to be displayed beside the building. The sandwich board sign will be removed. They also need an arrow of sign to indicate the parking in the rear of the building. The Board approved the freestanding sign as presented. Ms. Zambernardi stated that if the arrow sign is under 2 SF they could place it on the side of the building or anywhere on the property without approval from the DRB. The Board discussed the possibility of a right angle sign on the building to better identify the business as the owners cannot use the sandwich board sign. Bruce states this would be a separate filing with the Board. Mr. Finch stated that if the sign projects over the public sidewalk then they must have liability insurance and approval from the City Council. He also agrees with Ms. Bruce that a design needs to be submitted. Mr. Haring motioned to accept the tenant panel on the freestanding sign as presented and an arrow sign to indicate parking in rear as shown on the drawings. Motion seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. 7. Other Business Ms. Zambernardi indicated that March 30 was the dead line for business not in compliance to appear for approval and three of the ten have appeared. 8. Minutes of January 13, 2005 & March 3, 2005 Design Review Board April 7, 2005 Page 4 Ms. Bruce motioned to accept minutes of January 13, 2005 and March 3, 2005 as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.