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.
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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.
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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.
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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.