2002-02-07
CITY OF BEVERLY
Public Meeting Minutes
BOARD:
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE:
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Design Review Board
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
February 7,2002
Debbie Hurlburt, Margaret O'Brien &
William Finch & Doug Haring
J eonifer Palardy
OTHERS PRESENT:
RECORDER:
Diane Presutti
1. Cabot Crossine: Develooment - Thomas Alexander/495 Cabot Street/S.P. Modified
Mr. Alexander approaches the Board on behalf of Cabot Crossing explaining two
modifications made to the site plan. He then turns it over to Mr. Bob Griffin. A
modified site plan is displayed showing the drainage easement being changed to Cabot
Street and the pool being turned 90 degrees. He reassures the Board that the pool change
still maintains at least 10' of strip to abutters. He also states that the dumpster will be
located in the far back comer of the property. He states the reason for the pool
repositioning is to conserve the wetlands on the property.
Ms. O'Brien motions to accept, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 3-0.
2. Bure:er Kine: - Peter Feuerbach/Bure:er Kine: Site Sie:ns
In attendance, Peter Feuerbach, Attorney; Maurice B. Wyman & Son, Franchisee; Bruce
Garrett, VoltaOil Company; J. Michael Lawler, VP, Beverly National Bank; and
representatives from Subway.
Mr. Feuerbach begins by explaining the changes that will be made in two building signs.
The Burger King sign will be enlarged by 12.5 SF still being within the ordinance. The
sign will measure 46 SF, being 17' x 19" x 12" and will contain the "button logo". The
convenient store sign will read "Rapid Refill", "at your convenience". The sign will
measure 41 SF being 13' x 12" x 6". There will be five wall signs in all.
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He also states the plans for two free standing signs. The first one displaying the various
businesses within the building; the second on the second lot, smaller in size displaying
the gas brand and prices. He states that the gas free standing sign in under the
jurisdiction of the Mass. Highway and they have applied to them for approval.
Mr. Wyman of Burger King explains that they will be reserving 12.5 SF for The Beverly
Chamber of Commerce who will be occupying space within the building. He also
explains that Burger King wants the red and yellow strips on the top of the building and
to eliminate all of them would not be considered. Mr. Feuerbach states that the red and
yellow bands were not an issue at the last meeting and states Mr. Wyman would have just
remodeled if the prior site plan was not approved. He also states that a sign for the right
hand side of the building will be proposed at a later date. He also assures erecting a 10'
around perimeter of property to buffer any houses in vicinity.
Mr. Wyman also states that he will willing to change the order of the sign so the colors
flow better. He is willing to remove stripe of red on left side of building but is stem
about keeping the stripe along the right side of building. He also states that the original
plan from headquarters was a blue roof. He states that the "food court" sign has been
eliminated. He also states that there will be a 72' flag pole.
Mr. Haring questions all the signs on the front of the building. He feels the building will
look like a billboard with the yellow f~ade and red stripe. He also states that the new
building will be a definite improvement yet shows concern for the multiple colors on
building and signs.
Ms. Hurlburt questions the location of the Beverly National Bank (BNB) sign.
Mr. Finch questions the Dunkin' Donuts (DD) cup of coffee logo. Mr. Surpa ofDD
explains that they just established a new logo and any future stores must carry it.
Ms. Hurlburt states she respects Mr. Haring's concerns of multiple colors but also states
that because of the location she would accept.
Mr. Wyman continues by offering two $500 scholarships to be awarded every year to
Beverly High School graduates of Art or Conservation majors in the name of the Design
Review Board as long as he is franchise owner. Mr. Lawler adds that the funds will be
handled by the BNB.
Ms. Hurlburt questions the word "Exxon" on three comers of the gas canopy.
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Mr. Haring questions the red band on the top of the canopy and if it is included in the 30
SF.
Mr. Garrett states that the band on the gas canopy is internally illuminated. He also
explains that the canopy will have "blinder" lights and will stay on for 24 hours. The
convenient store and gas will remain open 24 hours.
Mr. Wyman states that all other lights will be off at closing of their business hours but he
must provide public restrooms and those lights will remain on for 24 hours.
He continues that the gas dispensers will have only one on each island.
Mr. Finch states that other canopies in residential areas have not been illuminated but
states that the location of this canopy will allow them to remain lit. Ms. Hurlburt agrees.
Ms. Hurlburt states that the two free standing signs may not meet setbacks and must be
resolved with Mr. Brennan.
Ms. Hurlburt asks for a motion to accept building and canopy signs as amended.
Ms. O'Brien motions to accept, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 4-0.
3. Approval of Minutes
Ms. Hurlburt asks for a motion to approve minutes of December 6, 2001.
Ms. O'Brien motions to accept minutes of December 6,2001 with amendment as noted,
seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carries 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30