2006-02-02
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: February 2, 2006
MEMBERS PRESENT: Colleen Bruce, William Finch
Douglas Haring
MEMBERS ABSENT: Leah Zambernardi
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECORDER: Diane Presutti
Ms. Bruce called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Beverly Jade – Richard Audette & Shirley Chan/277 Rantoul Street - Sign
Mr. Audette approached the Board and explained his conversation with Mr. Bob Nelson,
City Building Inspector regarding resurfacing the existing sign. During their conversation,
he was not told he had to present his design to the Design Review Board. He therefore
presented his sign of goldish yellow on a red background.
Mr. Finch explained to Mr. Audette that phone numbers we not allowed on any signage and
asked if he would remove his from the sign. He stated that he would comply.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented contingent upon removal of the business phone
number, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 3-0.
2. Acupuncture – Robin McQueen/2 Edwards Street - Sign
Ms. McQueen presented a sign which is under the maximum size to be a permanent sign.
She also raised some questions regarding sandwich board signs.
Mr. Finch and Mr. Haring stated that sandwich signs are currently being discussed with the
City Council to establish guidelines.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept the sign as presented, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried
3-0.
3. Tapa’s Corner - Mr. Reinwald/6 Wallis Street/Sign
Mr. Reinwald approached the Board with a design for an awning sign to be displayed across
the front of the building.
Mr. Finch stated that a sign or awning cannot obstruct any architectural detail of the
building, which this one will. He suggested a perpendicular sign instead.
Mr.Reinwald stated that the choice of an awning was an economical decision.
Mr. Finch motioned to approve, by voice vote, a review of drawings of a perpendicular sign
to be submitted to Ms. Cassidy for referral to and review by the members. The sign must
comply with the guidelines of the zoning ordinance. Approval of the sign will be pending
review of a detailed drawing. Motion seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Approval of Minutes of January 4, 2006
Mr. Haring asked that his name be removed from the list of members “present” and inserted
instead in the “absent” section.
Mr. Haring motioned to approve the draft minutes contingent upon the above change,
seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.