2004- 12.-02
City of Beverly, Massachusetts
Public Meeting Minutes
BOARD: Design Review Board
DATE: December 2, 2004
PLACE: Beverly City Hall
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernardi, Colleen Bruce, Douglas Haring
MEMBERS ABSENT: William Finch
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECORDER: Diane Presutti
Ms. Zambernardi called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Cassis Bakery – David Tsypkin/261-263 Cabot Street/Awning Sign
Mr. Tsypkin approached the Board with a design for an awning sign for the Cassis
Bakery and A New Leaf stores. He states that this building has two separate entrances
and he wishes to install one awning over both entrances.
Ms. Bruce explained that the second line is not allowed according to the City’s Zoning
Ordinance and confirmed that the second lines of verbiage will be eliminated.
Mr. Haring motions to accept the design so long as the lettering is 6” in height and is on
one line only. Motion seconded by Ms. Bruce, motion carries 3-0.
2. Airport Mini Storage – Tom Ford/LP Henderson Drive/Site Plan Review
Mr. Ford approaches the Board with revised plans for the mini storage complex. He
begins to explain that the office and attendant’s apartment is at the wrong end of the
building and will be located at the end farthest from the airport. He also explains that this
location is more accessible to the public and the other storage buildings. The building
will have blue trim and there will be a separate apartment entrance. He also states that
there will be cherry blossoms and forsythia planted along the building. The lighting will
be face down and half of the lights will be off in the evening. He is not sure whether he
will conduct business in the evening yet.
Mr. Haring asks that he fax exact pms colors to Ms. Zambernardi and motions to accept
as noted, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carries 3-0.
3. Julianne’s Handbags – Denise Severino/125 Cabot Street/Sign
Ms. Zambernardi states that there is not a representative present this evening and asks the
other Board members to table any discussion. She also states that upon reviewing the
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application there wasn’t enough information to accept it. The other Board members
agree.
4. Minutes of November 4, 2004
Mr. Haring motions to accept the Minutes of November 4, 2004, seconded by Ms. Bruce.
Motion carries 3-0.
5. Other Business
Prior to adjourning the Board spoke briefly about sandwich boards, newspaper stands and
other sidewalk clutter. Ms. Zambernardi stated that Mr. Nelson would receive a list of
offenders.