2007-03-08
Design Review Board
March 8, 2007
Design Review Board
Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2007
Meeting:
Date:
Present:
Design Review Board
March 8, 2007
Kate Newhall, William Finch, Colleen Bruce,
Larry Jaquith
None
Diane Presutti
Absent:
Recorder:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
1. Trevi Coffee & Tea - Altin Halo/280 Cabot Street/Si2n (cont.)
Mr. Halo approached the Board with a revised sign design to be composed of a Schmaltz
background with tan lettering to be 30" x 96". The sign will be non-illuminated with a
cup of coffee as a logo.
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
2. Gentle Dental- William Janedv/377 Cabot Street/Si2n
Mr. J anedy of J anedy Sign approached the Board with a design to be made of neon
channel letters and will measure 12' x 13". The trim cap will be white and the skirting
will be blue. The panel for the freestanding sign will be 12" x 70" consisting of the same
design.
Ms. Bruce motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Redbrick - Cvnthia Hirsch/95 Rantoul Street/Si2n
Ms. Bruce recused herself from this discussion because she is a tenant in the building.
Ms. Newhall declared a "Rule of Necessity", the Board will not have a quorum unless
Ms. Bruce is allowed to vote. Ms. Bruce participated in the discussion and her vote was
counted.
Ms. Hirsch approached the Board with a design for a wall sign to be of metallic lettering
14" with 1/8" depth. She also questioned the possibility of an awning without lettering
and if the DRB has jurisdiction. She assured the Board she would return at a later date
regarding individual tenant signage.
Mr. Finch suggested a directory sign on the outside of the building, and also suggested
individual signage for the tenants on the first floor on Lafayette Street.
Mr. Jaquith motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Finch. Motion carried 4-0.
4. 10-12 Con2ress Street - Thomas Alexander/Site Plan Review
Mr. Alexander approached the Board with a quick review regarding the Site Plan of 10-
12 Congress Street. He stated that at the last meeting in February the DRB suggested
changes/improvements in the following areas:
-Provide a list of material to be used
-No pressure treated wood, use composite or Trex
-Beefup sub-structure
- Lighting
-Street Trees
Mr. Thad Siemasko, Architect, presented a sample pallet of materials to be used on the
buildings. The building will be white and ranchero red clapboard siding. The window
trims will be white and the roofing trim will be of natural copper. The roof shingles will
be of an ashy brown color. He also stated that the protruding windows would have
shingles. The building railings will be vinyl with metal reinforcements and a powdercoat
finish and building/safety code may require testing of the railings. Some of the windows
have been replaced with larger sizes, the type, aluminum clad or vinyl, has not been
determined. There will be down lighting (60 watt) at each entrance and on each balcony.
Mr. Siemasko also indicated that they met with Parking and Traffic and the entrance
driveways have been enlarged to 24'; therefore the building has been moved to the west
2.5 feet.
Mr. Siemasko stated that Building" A" will have 19 air-conditioning units on the roof and
eight units on the ground. Building "B" will have 32 units on the roof and 32 units on the
ground. The ground units will be in clusters of 3 to 4 and will have screen detail with
cedar caps to obscure the units. The roof units will also be obscured. He indicated that
they are looking into Whisper Quiet Sound Deadening Packages. Ms. Bruce indicated
her concern for noise; therefore Mr. Siemasko stated that he would look into a baffling
system; providing the units can be easily serviced.
Mr. Jeff Richards, Landscape Designer, approached the Board with a key to provide
uniform fencing thought the project. The key consisted of 4 sizes of the same style iron
fencing. (see draft attached). Along the seawall, fence type "A" will be used so as not to
obstruct the water views. The streetscape will be layered and planters will be installed to
eliminate all fencing on the streetscape. The 5' drop will have a retaining wall with
planters to appear like a step. The planters will have a shrub material and will be placed
on the retaining wall on both levels. The planters will have a score concrete finish.
There will be some grass and ground cover between the retaining wall and the building.
There will be a climbing hydrangea planted on the outside wall of the elevated parking
lot. The elevated parking lot timber will be eliminated and the perimeter of the parking
lot will be raised; there will be a picket fence installed instead (see draft attached).
The fencing for the boardwalk will be metal on each side and the bottom portion,
supporting the bridge, will be timber. The top railing will be consistent with the fencing
throughout the property. Trek or Composite will be used. The surface of the boardwalk
will be permeable paving, and if Composite is used it will need to be supported
underneath. There will be lighted bollards installed at both ends of the boardwalk to
eliminate vehicle usage. The benches will be anchor-mounted throughout. The walkway
throughout will be of stone dust with metal or cement borders to prevent washout. The
trees on the streetscape will be Pin Oak. He also indicated that the Con Com has not
discussed the material they prefer on the walkway; therefore if Chapter 91 calls for a
different material they will return to the DRB for a modification.
The down lighting will be 12' high. There will be gooseneck lighting along the exterior
walkway. There will be one light pole that will exceed 12'; this will be to illuminate the
elevated parking lot. The wattage per light is provided on the print. All light fixtures
will be black.
Mr. Finch suggested adding walking lights near stair tower in back of building. He also
suggested raising the cement standing 6" to transition from the parking lot or install
lighted bollards to eliminate parking on that section.
The Con Com has favorably received the meadow materials. All materials used are to
accommodate the seaside location. There will be a hedge variety to separate the living
area from the meadow/seaside area and the limited grass will need mowing once a year.
The landscape near the buildings will be irrigated; the collected water from the rooftops
will flow to water the hedges.
Ms. Newhall stated that she would write a letter to the Planning Board with the
recommendations from the DRB as follows:
.Stone dust with borders on walkway
. Matte finish on vinyl fencing along balcony railings
. Windows accepted as shown on print
.Driveway width increased to 24'
.Powder coat fencing, see diagram key attached
.Raised curb to prevent parking in lookout area
.Condensers on rooftop and decks to be reviewed prior to location to minimize
airborne noise.
.Colors/shades/materials accepted as presented
.Wood screens natural cedar less visible
. Bridge deck to be composite
.Energy efficient lighting will be reviewed
-Streetscape will have Pin Oak trees
Ms. Bruce asked Mr. Siemasko to submit updated prints to include all changes to be
submitted to the Planning Board with the letter of recommendation.
Ms. Bruce motioned to recommend the above items to the Planning Board, stating the
DRB "strongly recommends" these items be adopted and to prevent any future changes,
re: new architect brought on board for an unforeseen reason, and these recommendations
be put into the Planning Board's conditions for approval and recorded with the plans.
This letter will be forwarded to Ms. Bruce, Chairperson, for review. Moiton seconded by
Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
5. Minutes of February 1. 2007
Mr. Finch motioned to accept as presented, seconded by Mr. Jaquith. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Si2n Enforcement
Ms. Bruce indicated some non-compliant business and locations:
-Mandrake
Still not in compliance, speak to Ms. Zambernardi; she has communicated with them.
The sign displayed is not what was approved by the DRB.
-Sorint
Sprint was asked to submit new design and they would be put on agenda for March, they
didn't submit. They may want existing sign background to be a muted white; maybe they
will apply by April.
-Flvin2 Lvon
They are currently displaying a canvas temporary sign. They have cancelled two
meetings.
-Or2anic Rainbow Grocery
The DRB has not received an application yet.
-Evil Wind
They are still displaying a temporary sign.
-Cuocake Cafe and Bakery
They are still displaying a temporary sign.
-Mai Tai
They have displayed different signage, shingles also missing on the building.
-Dunkin' Donuts
The Elliott Street location must make a change to their entrance per Parking & Traffic
Commission; this is still pending.
-One Stop Market and LiQuors
They have not yet followed lighting mandate from the DRB.
-Beverlv Produce
The produce market at the Cabot Plaza has yet to submit an application for a sign.
- Vinvl Si2na2e
Ms. Bruce indicated that Beverly Jade and Panther Pub have vinyl product advertising
signs on display. She indicated the DRB must notify all violators of the ordinance.
-Depot Cleaners
The Depot Cleaners has a sandwich board sign on display.
Mr. Finch motioned to adjourn at 8:45 pm, seconded by Ms. Bruce. Motion carried 4-0.