2006-05-04
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Board or Commission: Design Review Board
Subcommittee:
Location: 3rd Floor, Beverly City Hall
Date: May 4, 2006
Members Present: Leah Zambernardi, Colleen Bruce,
Douglas Haring,William Finch
Members Absent: None
Others Present:
Recorder: Diane Presutti
Ms. Zambernardi called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1. What’s Brewin’ Café – Neil DeRosa/198 Cabot Street/Sign
Mr. DeRosa approached the Board with a photo of the front, which had a graphic image
of the sign overlaid upon it. The sign will be made of block letters. The sign will be
forest green and placed with special brackets on the facia of the building. The sign will
be non-illuminated.
Mr. Haring commented that the sign should be slightly raised.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented contingent upon raising the sign up by 3
clapboards. Motion seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion accepted 4-0.
2. Sleep Health Center – 900 Cummings Center/Sign
A representative of the sign company working for the Cummings Center shows a graphic
of the proposed sign.
Ms. Zambernardi asked whether the proposed sign conforms to the 1998 variance for
signage for the property. She reads the requirements from the variance. The
representative from the sign company states he is not sure.
Mr. Finch motioned to approve the sign contingent upon the applicant confirming with
the Building Commissioner that the sign conforms to the 1998 variance for signage prior
to obtaining a sign permit, seconded by Mr. Haring. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Boston Private Bank – John Thomson/57 Enon Street/Site Plan Review
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Mr. Thomson introduced Peter Ogren, President, Hayes Engineering; Vcevold
Strekalovsky, Strekalovsky Architecture; and Michael Mason of Boston Private Bank.
Mr. Thomson stated that this project does not require any zoning variances or special
permits. He stated that it is a "by right" project except that it requires a recommendation
from the DRB.
James Maroney of 1 Lincoln Street, an abutter, was also present.
Mr. Ogren opened by stating the old Mariner’s Restaurant will be torn down and replaced
with a 3300 SF building. The lot will house 26 vehicles, storm water management
system, and a fence separating them from their abutters. The building will not have a
drive-up window.
Mr. Mason stated that the bank prefers to see their clients in person, not through a drive-
up. He also stated that the hours of operation will be 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday thru
Friday, no weekends and they provide all banking aspects to their clients.
Mr. Strekalovsky stated there would be a walk-in ATM, landscaping in front of the
building and a buffer for the abutters with landscaping and a fence. The lighting will be
down lighting, with no glare, and will be turned off at closing. The light posts will be 12’
high with house side shields. The base of the building will be stone with brick on the
upper stories.
The landscaping will consist of large evergreens, using medium size trees in the rear.
The existing arborvitaes will be removed. They would like all season trees on the
property.
Ms. Zambernardi stated that City Arborist, Phil Klimowicz has reviewed the landscape
plan and has no problems with it. Ms. Zambernardi stated that Mr. Klimowicz could
make a recommendation on the type of tree to be planted between Mr. Maroney's
property and the bank.
Ms. Bruce and Mr. Maroney showed concern regarding the lighting abutting Mr.
Maroney's property.
Mr. Finch asked Mr. Strekalovsky to consider running the quoins to the basement level
on the building. Mr. Strekalovsky will consider the suggestion. Mr. Finch also stated his
concern over the lighting abutting Mr. Maroney's property.
Mr. Thomson asked the DRB if they would support their future request for a freestanding
sign about 6’ tall with planters. There will be no signage on the building. He also stated
that he would submit a separate application for the sign.
4. Sleepy’s – Barry Goldberg/Enon Street/Sign
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Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Foertsch of K.P. Signs presented two new signs. The letters for
the words "Sleepy's" will be red #2157. The wall sign would be internally illuminated.
He also presented a tenant panel for the freestanding sign, which would not be
illuminated. They also stated their desire to change the awning on their storefront only.
Mr. Finch suggested separating the letters for "Sleepy's" on the wall sign to eliminate the
heavy letter look. He also stated that if the awning is replaced and is the same color as
the sign it would be considered part of the sign area.
Ms. Zambernardi suggested using ivory #2146 rather than white for the background of
part of the wall sign.
Ms. Zambernardi stated that the Board could make a recommendation to the landlord
regarding the awning.
Mr. Haring motioned to accept the design contingent upon spacing the letters of
"Sleepy's" on the wall sign, using an ivory background on part of the wall sign, using
burgundy 4631 or stripe sumbrella on the awning, and the DRB will communicate a
suggestion to the landlord on uniformity for the awning. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Other Business:
The Board discussed municipal parking signs designed by Beverly Main Streets. Ms.
Bruce asked the Board for their suggestions that she can return to the Design Committee
of Beverly Main Streets with.
The Board suggests that signs are for identification purposes only and no logo should be
on the parking signs.
6. Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Haring motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Haring stated he would be resigning from the Board as of this evening.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
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