2006-06-08
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: Design Review Board
SUBCOMMITTEE:
DATE: June 8, 2006
LOCATION:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Leah Zambernardi, William Finch, Colleen Bruce,
Larry Jaquith
MEMBERS ABSENT None
RECORDER Diane Presutti
Ms. Bruce called the meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
1. Big Bully’s BBQ – Lawrence Scaglione III/55 Dodge Street/Sign
Mr. Scaglione presented a drawing of the proposed sign to the. He stated the sign will
have an airbrushed red over yellow background with copper, blue and black lettering.
Mr. Finch pointed out that the wings on the sides appear to be over the facia board on the
building and suggested they be reduced in size to fit within the sign band.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented contingent that the sign be contained within
the clapboard facia, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
2. Boston Private Bank – Michael Mason/57 Enon Street/Sign
Mr. Mason approached the Board on behalf of Boston Private Bank. He stated that the
sign will be a carved sign, with a blue background and gold lettering. The sign will be
externally illuminated with landscaping. There will be no signage on the building.
Ms. Zambernardi stated that the sign would need zoning relief from the Zoning Board as
freestanding signs are only allowed in exceptional circumstances in the CG zone.
Mr. Finch motioned to recommend to the ZBA that the sign be approved, seconded by
Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0.
3. ITV – T. Suri/55 Cherry Hill Drive/Sign
Mr. Suri of Barlo Signs approached the Board with a design of a sign to be displayed on
the top facia of the brick building. The letters will be 48” high aluminum with a neon
halo affect. The building only has one occupant, ITV.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
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4. Montserrat College of Art – Bart Uchida/24 Essex Street/301 Cabot
Street/292 Cabot Street
Mr. Uchida and Mr. Bob Beauvais of Montserrat College approached the Board with
proposed signage for 24 Essex Street, 301 Cabot Street, and 292 Cabot Street. This
signage will consist of banner type signs similar to the Hardy Building. They wish to
provide signage to the Administrative and Academic buildings. There is one building
slated for demolition but they wish to identify their buildings while they are being used
now.
24 Essex Street
Ms. Finch stated that a sign cannot be any higher than the second story sill or 15’,
whichever is lower. These banner signs are towards the top of the buildings. The signs
have a ribbon effect. The sign will be made of aluminum. The colors being blue, grey,
green and orange. The sign will be 2’ x 6’.
Mr. Finch stated that whatever the Board approves is precedent setting. He suggested
they renew their design to comply with the ordinance or seek a variance with the ZBA.
Mr. Beauvais stated they will go to the ZBA.
292 Cabot Street
Mr. Uchida presented a directory sign for the college that will be face Cabot street. The
sign will consist of a map outlining all of the buildings belonging to the campus. Part of
the sign will be covered with plexiglass to display notices. They will provide ground up-
lighting for the sign. The sign is not within the 10 s.f. maximum, therefore they would
need to apply for a variance through the ZBA.
The Board stated this sign is reasonable.
301 Cabot Street
Mr. Uchida stated this sign would be white on orange with external up-lighting. The sign
will be 60 s.f. and would be slightly curved. He stated that the building is 56’ long.
Mr. Finch stated that the ordinance allows 25 s.f. and a variance is needed.
Mr. Jaquith stated that he liked the design.
The Board concurred that this sign is reasonable.
5. Oneil Fine Builders – Ed Juralewicz/131 Rantoul Street/Sign
Mr. Juralewicz approached the Board on behalf of Oneil Builders with a 64 s.f. sign.
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Ms. Bruce motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Dunkin Donuts – Dinart Serpa/112 Elliot Street/ Modification to Site Plan
Review
Mr. Serpa approached the Board at the request of the city to modify the entrance to his
establishment for traffic and safety issues. He stated that he would relocate the fence
behind his store to his actual property line to give him more area for his drive-thru lane.
He will need to remove his buffer in the front of the store to allow for more parking. The
egress closest to the railroad tracks will be used as an exit only. Mr. Serpa also stated
that he would present his plan to the Parking and Traffic Commission on 6/14/06.
Mr. Jaquith and Ms. Bruce suggested adding islands to the parking spaces closest to the
entrance and closest to the exit. Mr. Finch suggested that a 3’ stone wall be erected
where his buffer was near the sidewalk. They feel a wall would eliminate the opportunity
for parked cars to just exit over the sidewalk. A low stone dry wall with low maintenance
will provide a safety barrier.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented contingent 2 parking spaces be replaced with
landscaped islands and a 2' to 3’ stone wall be created for a safety barrier between the
property and Elliott Street, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
7. Main Street Trailblazing Signs
Mr. Jaquith stated that Ms. Bruce, Ms. Zambernardi and he are on the Main Streets
Design Committee and this discussion is just to determine what the DRB will accept for a
parking sign design and what he can present to the Main Streets Committee. This is an
informal discussion and no application was submitted.
Mr. Finch stated that the signs should be for parking only, they are not outlining the arts
district boundaries and he feels the Main Streets logos should be removed. They should
be for public parking only.
Mr. Jaquith stated that he would go back to the Main Street Committee and rediscuss
what the DRB would like to see.
8. Minutes of May 4, 2006
Ms. Bruce motioned to accept the minutes of May 4, 2006, seconded by Mr. Finch.
Motion carried 3-0-1( Mr. Jaquith recused himself from the vote).
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.