2007-01-20
Design Review Board
February 1, 2007
Design Review Board
Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2007
Meeting:
Date:
Present:
Design Review Board
February 1, 2007
Leah Zambernardi, William Finch, Colleen Bruce,
Larry Jaquith, Kate Newhall
None
Diane Presutti
Absent:
Recorder:
Ms. Zambernardi called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
1. Trooical Restaurant & Grill- Ms. Fabiane Dellorto/342 Rantoul Street/Si2n
Ms. Dellorto of the Tropical Restaurant submitted a sketch of a sign of yellow lettering
with a bright green background. The projecting sign will be 64" x 48" x II" and will be
replacing the face of the existing sign. The words "Buffet with BBQ" will be on the sign
as well.
Ms. Zambernardi stated her concern regarding the brightness of the color sample.
Ms. Dellorto assured Ms. Zambernardi that the sample was far brighter than the actual
colors.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
2. China Buffet - Mr. David Guo/214 Cabot Street/ Si2n
Mr. Guo presented a design of two wall signs to be displayed on his restaurant. The signs
will be 2' x 12' and 1.6' x 9'. The will be made of primed wood of dark brown with
stainless steel letters. The two signs will be displayed on a front and side fa<;ade.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept, seconded by Ms. Zambernardi. Motion carried 4-0.
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3. DeBacco's Service Center - Ed Juralewitz/474 Rantoul Street/Si2n
Ed Juralewitz of United Sign presented a freestanding sign face replacement. The sign
will have both faces replaced and will be 4' x 8' x 12". The sign will be red and opaque
black with the red being illuminated.
Mr. Jaquith motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Travis Coffee & Tea - AUin Halo/280 Cabot Street/Si2n
Mr. Halo presented a picture with imposed printing. The sign will be 30" x 96" x 25"
Mr. Finch indicated to Mr. Halo that the printing is not clear to read with the background
picture. He also indicated that type over photographs can be complicated. He also stated
that the sign doesn't indicate what type of service is offered.
Mr. Zambernardi stated that the photo background is not needed for the business and the
lettering is too small. She asked Mr. Halo to redo the design and fax it to the DRB for
approval and to put up a temporary sign.
Mr. Bruce stated that he can put a design off to the side of the lettering if he wishes.
Ms. Zambernardi stated that when a new design is submitted they will call a special
meeting for a DRB review.
5. The Ed2e - Jean Tarnowski & Jean Wilson/252 Elliott Street/Si2n
Ms. Tarnowski presented a design to the Board of a freestanding face replacement made
of ivory background to match other panels. The sign is 48" x 60" x 12".
Mr. Jaquith motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Amohenol- Andv Clark/72 Cherrv Hill Drive/Si2n
This wall sign will be 30" channel letters of 41. 6 SF.
Ms. Bruce motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-
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7. Ventron - Tom Alexander/lO-12 Con2ress Street/Site Plan Review
Mr. Alexander approached the Board and introduced Thad Siemasko of Siemasko &
Verbridge, Jeffrey Richards & Kenneth Knowles of Meridian Associates, Inc., and
Stephen Ricciardi. He also indicated that they are keeping with restricted covenant with
the rezoning proposal.
Mr. Richards started with the landscape plan. He indicated that this will be one element
to enhance the site as well as separate the public space from the private space. He also
indicated that Con Com has a keen interest in the river area. He stated that the plants to
be used will be native to the specific areas, such as dune grasses that can handle drought
conditions. The roof waters will flow towards the meadow areas. The street area will
have street trees. There will also be down lighting in the parking areas with lampposts
along the river walk way. There will be a retaining wall on the street with a metal fence
atop, preferably fencing to be uniform throughout the property. The building will be set
lower than street level. The plan also indicated a chainlink fence along railway and
seawall. He also pointed out a guardrail in the parking area to block off a 6' drop. He
also indicated that they wish to make walkway easily accessible, possibly putting in stairs
to get to the lower meadow area. Again, Con Com may oppose. He also showed the
Board a sample design of a boardwalk to be constructed with vertical elevated poles,
possibly 18' high in some spots.
Mr. Siemasko stated that they have to be careful with plantings and such due to Con Com
restrictions. He also indicated that their goal is to make Congress Street residential
friendly.
Mr. Jaquith asked that they be uniform with the fencing used but also to allow the water
view to be visible. He also asked that a climbing vine be planted on the side of the
garage wall that can be viewed from a unit.
Mr. Finch stated that vinyl fencing will break easily and asked that they use a sturdier and
more elegant fencing and keep it uniform. He also asked that the walkway be handicap
accessible. He also indicated that the guardrail on the elevated parking area can be 1 1J4"
preasure treated wood should be sufficient.
Ms. Bruce agrees with the fencing and the guardrail and asked that an additional cross
walk be placed at the other entrance as well. She indicated that she would like to see
oaks rather than locusts on the street. She also suggested the benches be made of wood
with backs and that they are bolted to the concrete for easy replacement. She also
indicated that stonedust and trex would be preferred on the walkway and deck.
Ms. Zambernardi indicated that she would prefer a more elegant sturdy fence also, not
vinyl. She also asked that the condo association handle the maintenance of all walkways.
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Elevations:
Mr. Siemasko indicated by his prints that the elevation was lowered by 5'. He also
indicated that there are now 72 units down from 84. There is a continuous band of color
along the lower part of the elevations and also brought the shingles down to the ground
level. They have added bay windows, weather cedar shingles with possibly copper
peaks. The band will be dusty brownish red with greenish shingles. The HV AC units
will be located on ground level for the first floor units, and some will be on the top of the
building covered. The plumbing vents will be consolidated. He stated that the covered
rollaway dumpster will be in the garage with frequent pickups.
Ms. Zambernardi asked that they meet again with revised plans for the following;
A. Uniform and sturdier fencing.
B. Three dimension drawings to peaks.
C. Sections of unit's elevation.
Mr. Alexander added that they will meet with the Conservation Commission on February
20, and if they make progress they will be back to the DRB at the March 8th meeting with
the suggested changes.
8. Election of Officers:
Ms. Bruce stated that she would like to remain Chairman for another year.
Mr. Finch motioned to nominate Ms. Bruce for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Jaquith.
Motion carried 4-0.
9. Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Finch motioned to approve the minutes of January 4,2007, seconded by Ms. Bruce.
Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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