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2001-11-01 CITY OF BEVERLY Public Meeting Minutes BOARD: SIJBCOMMITTEE: DATE: BOARD MEMBERS PRESI<~NT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Design Review Board November 1,2001 Debbie Hurlburt & Margaret O'Brien William Finch, Doug Haring & Jennifer Palardy OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Diane Presutti 1. BUfl?:er King - Route 128 North/Site Plan Review Maurice B. Wyman, franchise owner, Peter J. Feuerbach, Atty., and Anthony M. Sanchez of A.M.S. Construction approach the Board with a Site Plan Review for Burger King on Rte. 128 North. Mr. Wyman refers to plans on table to explain changes. The Beverly Fire Marshall has requested a separate room be added to their plans to house a sprinkler system. Mr. Wyman explains the room was added to the plans, therefore the windows previously approved have been moved slightly. The bathrooms have also been reduced in size to accommodate the additional room. The inside of the building will be reduced by approximately 800 SF. More columns have been added to the front of the building. The doors will be white, architectural shingles of gray slate, vinyl siding on freezer cooler, but explains the footprint will remain the same. There will be a red band along the top of the building. The sign square footage not to exceed 150 SF per Mr. Brennan. The signs, colors and fonts to be addressed on separate application at a later date. Ms. Hurlburt and Ms. O'Brien request a photograph of the band to be placed on top of building. Ms. O'Brien motions to accept Site Plan Review contingent upon submission of revised prints including shingles/vinyl. Seconded by Ms. Hurlburt 2. Thomas Ford - Andrew Serrato/Serratto Signs1211 Rantoul St./Sign Ms. Hurlburt states that Thomas Ford wishes to postpone review of their apphcation until the December 6,2001 Design Review Board Meeting. Page 2 3. White Hen Pantry - Jeffrev Sarra/Batten Brothers, Inc.l246 Elliott St/Sign Mr. Sarra of Batten Brothers, Inc. and Vin Greeley of White Hen Pantry approach the Board regarding placement of a new sign at 246 Elliott Street. The sign will be orange and rust, consistent with the White Hen color scheme. The illumination will be florescent lights. Ms. Hurlburt states the paper si!,'11s coverage in the front windows to remain within zonmg. Ms. O'Brien motions to accept, seconded by Ms. Hurlburt. Motion carries 2-0. 4. Finagle A Bagel - Cummings Center/Elliott Street/Free Standing Sign Mr. Bruce Overson of the Cummings Center, Alan Litchman and Laura Beth Trust of Finagle A Bagel approach the board with a design of a free standing sign they wish to display on Cummings Properties. They wish to erect a 20' x 5' sign with pillars of steel construction and stucco to match the Cummings Center sign. They wish to have internal illumination. Ms. O'Brien questions two free standing signs on the Elliott Street location. Ms. Hurlburt responds the Cummings Properties consists of different lots; therefore this sign will not be on the same lot as the Cummings Center sign. Ms. Hurlburt questions the height of20' and the internal illumination and suggest reducing height. She alse> states internal illumination on a 20' sign would not be esthetically pleasing. Mr. Litchman agrees to reduce the height by only a fe\v feet; states height is an important factor to their business. Mr. Overson states the Beverly National Bank A TM building is 12', the fountain is 10' and the trees are growing which would make 20' a reasonable request. Ms. O'Brien states Mr. Houseman of the Zoning Board of Appeals should review request. Mr. Litchman suggests changing the design to a "1''' shape si!,'11. Ms. Hurlburt asks if the "T" shape sign will still match the Cummings Center sign and if he would consider ground illumination; also to be shut of a close of business. Page 3 Ms. O'Brien motions to accept "T" shape sign with external ground illumination contingent upon changes be submitted and approval of Zoning. Seconded by Ms. Hurlburt. Motion carries 2-0. 4. ,Jennerations Boutique - Jennifer McMath/198 Cabot Street/Sign Ms. McMath approaches the Board with a request to display her existing company sign from her previous location. She distributes pictures of her existing sign to the Board. Ms. Hurlburt compares the square footage and the zoning regulations. The size of the sign is 21" x 8'5". Ms. O'Brien motions to accept, seconded by Ms. Hurlburt. Motion carries 2-0. 5. Alexander's Wines - Richard Marino1246 Elliott Street/Sign Mr. Marino approaches the Board and distributes drawings of the sign he wishes to display. His initial request consists of red lettering 8" and 12" high, with a white background, internally illuminated. The inside of the business consists of earth tone colors. Ms. O'Brien and Ms. Hurlburt suggest using white lettermg with outlined letters to be in uniform with his neighbor, White Hen Pantry. Mr. Marino agrees. Ms. O'Brien motions to accept, seconded by Ms. Hurlburt. Motion carries 2-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p. m.