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2005-12-01 Design Review Board Public Meeting Minutes Date: December 1, 2005 Members Present: Leah Zambernardi, Colleen Bruce, Douglas Haring,William Finch Members Absent: None Others Present: None Recorder: Diane Presutti Ms. Zambernardi called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Panera Bread – Rodney Benn/Dodge Street/Sign Mr. Rodney Benn of Bailey Sign approached the Board with a design to be displayed at the Beverly Shopping Plaza. He stated Panera is moving into the old KB Toys location. He stated that the sign will be on a raised parapet to be constructed similar to Staples. Mr. Finch objected to changing the sign band for the storefront. He indicated that other merchants that now occupy the old Shaw’s location did enlarge their sign bands and the DRB was hesitant to do so. The Board determines that letters should be written to the management company for the Plaza to suggest to them that they discourage the use of raised parapets thoughout. Mr. Haring motioned to accept the sign design as presented contingent upon reducing the size of the sign to fit into the existing signboard. The new constructed sign band would interrupt with the cohesive sign band. Ms. Bruce seconded the motion. Motion carried 4- 0. Eastern Bank – Richard Batten/25 Enon Street/Signage Mr. Batten approached the Board on behalf of Eastern Bank with a proposal for two wall signs. The first wall sign will be placed on the raceway. It will have blue illuminated channel letters reading “Eastern Bank” and a white and blue illuminated logo with no background. The sign will measure 2 feet in height and 16 feet in length. The second wall sign will be placed on the façade. It will have an opaque, white-colored background. The lettering, reading “Eastern Bank", will be illuminated and will have a black day/night film covering. A blue band on the bottom of the sign and a blue and white logo will be internally illuminated. Design Review Board - Meeting Minutes December 1, 2005 Page 2 Mr. Haring motioned to accept the signs. Seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0. Amendment to Salem Five - 495 Cabot Street Zambernardi states that the freestanding tenant panel signs at the 495 Cabot Street location were accidentally done with a blue background and white lettering rather than with a beige background and blue lettering as the Board required. Mr. Batten asked the Board to allow all tenant signs to be blue rather than the original beige approved by the Board. Ms. Bruce motioned to approve the amendment. Seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0. 59-61 Park Street – Site Plan Review/Recommendations to the ZBA Mr. Jaquith approached the Board with more detailed information for the DRB that was requested from the November meeting. He stated that some exterior windows are round on the outside but not on the inside. He stated that he will restore the existing heads if feasible. He indicated he would like 2/2 windows on the north side, with insulated panes. The front of the building has some molding and tongue and groove he wishes to restore or will match as close as possible. The elevator is in the rear of the building. He also indicated snow guards would be placed on the roof. He also indicated that some decisions couldn’t be made until they start construction. Mr. Finch suggested that the muntins be three dimensional. He also indicated he would like the actual windows to be kept in the front of the building. The Board motioned to encourage the applicant to restore as much of the original historic fabric as possible using historic photographs as a guide. The applicant agreed to work further on the design of the doorway and to present those plans to the Board should they receive a positive vote from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The petitioner also agreed that upon further evaluation of the building’s original architectural detail, material and component size based on the removal of existing siding and cover, that this information will be incorporated into future design development plans. Seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0. Beverly National Bank – Richard Doherty/63 Dodge Street/Site Plan Review Mr. Doherty of Hancock Assoc. approached the Board with prints showing the new construction to the bank. The plans indicated the drive through would be on the Dodge Street side and the entrance on the corner of the parking lot side. The building, which is currently 2734, SF will increase to 3558 SF. The plan shows a decrease in impervious surface. Design Review Board - Meeting Minutes December 1, 2005 Page 3 They will increase the parking by 3 spaces. The lighting will remain the same but one light pole will be repositioned. He also stated that their directional signs are under 2 SF. Mr. Craig Douglas of Martins Design stated that two walls would remain in tact. The main entrance will be moved. All the windows would be replaced. There will be windows where the entrance used to be. There will be three signs, one in the new window. The signs will be individual lettering with exterior lighting. James Emmanuel , Landscape architect, described the landscaping plan. He also agreed to review the wall facing the parking lot with a fuller landscaping plan with a possible lattice type design suggested by Ms. Bruce. Mr. Finch also agreed with Ms. Bruce regarding the parking lot side wall. He also indicated that the design was a good match to the existing architecture in the plaza. He stated that the drive through façade blends in well. Ms. Zambernardi asked whether the signage conformed to current sign ordinance. The Board recommended approval of the plans with the condition that the expanse of brick along the north elevation be made more visually interesting by considering elements that provide more architectural detail, substantial synthetic latticework and/or vertical plantings with more texture and color and variety of type. In addition, a completed sign application must be filed with the Design Review Board and the Building Inspector must determine the sign’s conformance with the Zoning Ordinance prior to obtaining a sign permit. 107R Brimbal Avenue – Jeffrey Lawler/Site Plan Review Mr. Thomas Alexander and Mr. Jeffrey Lawler approached the Board with an additional building to be constructed on one lot prompting a site plan review. The lot is near the old dump and is not visible from the street. Ms. Bruce asked questions about the drainage and the wetlands. Mr. Lawler stated that if we pave within 100’ of the buffer zone, the Conservation Commission would be involved. He also indicated that there is a separate catch basin to preserve the wetlands. Mr. Haring motioned to accept as presented and to recommend approval to the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0. Desjardin’s Jewelers - Kim Mannetta/Commodore Plaza - Enon Street/ Sign Ms. Kim Mannetta approached the Board with a design for a new sign at the Commodore Plaze. She stated that the sign is in proportion with existing sign band. The tenant panel will be the same design. Zambernardi asks Mannetta to include the tenant panel information in her sign application. Design Review Board - Meeting Minutes December 1, 2005 Page 4 Mr. Haring motioned to accept as presented. Seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Haring motioned to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.