2012-02-2CITY OF BEVERLY
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Newhall calls the meeting to order.
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Design Review Board
February 2, 2012
Colleen Bruce, Bill Finch, Jane Brusca, Rachel Matthews, Karen
Bebergal
Associate Planner Kate Newhall
Kate Newhall
1. 4 Colon Street — Rockport National Bank — Andrew Sullivan, Windover Construction, 13 Elm
Street, Manchester, MA 01944
Mr. Sullivan presents his sign proposal for the Rockport National Bank. There are two identical wall
signs in blue with white text reading, "Rockport National Bank" and the bank's logo. There is also a
freestanding sign panel in blue and red with white text reading, "Rockport National Bank" "24 -Hour
Drive -Thru ATM." There are also four ATM signs to be placed on all sides of the ATM kiosk in the
bank's parking lot. These signs will be white with blue text and the bank's logo in blue and red. These
signs, as well as the wall signs will not be illuminated, but the freestanding sign is internally illuminated.
Finch confirms the size of the signs meet zoning. Both Newhall and Sullivan state that they do.
Finch asks if the ATM signs are illuminated. Sullivan states that there are lights on the structure, but the
signs themselves are not lit.
Finch: Motion to approve the entire sign proposal as presented, seconded by Brusca. All in favor.
2. 261 Rantoul Street — Purple Scorpion Tattoo and Piercing — Leo Murphy, d.b.a. Purple Scorpion
Tattoo and Piercing, 140 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
Mr. Murphy presents the proposal for a wall sign. The bell- shaped sign will be black with purple and
gold text and logo. It will not be illuminated.
Brusca asks where the sign will be placed on the building. Mr. Murphy states that it will go above the
windows, centered, in the sign band.
Finch asks if the sign is illuminated and Bebergal asks about exterior lighting. Mr. Murphy states that the
sign will not be lit.
Brusca: Motion to approve the sign design as presented, seconded by Bebergal. All in favor.
3. 3 Front Street — Retrogression — David Gattinella, 7 Central Street, #6, Beverly, MA 01915
Mr. Gattinella presents his design for a sign at 3 Front Street. The wooden sign will be painted black with
white text reading, "Retrogression." The sign will also feature a white drawing of a bicycle.
Finch asks if the applicant is the lessee of the space. Gattinella confirms this and states that his business
is accessible from Water Street while there is an antique business above him, accessible from Front Street.
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Brusca asks what his business is. Gattinella states that he does bicycle parts and apparel. His primary
business is online and this is his first store.
Matthews: Motion to approve the sign design as presented, seconded by Brusca. All in favor.
4. 300 Rantoul Street — Italian Community Center — John Bianchi, President, Italian Community
Center, 300 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Mr. Capozzi presents the proposal on behalf of Mr. Bianchi for a wall sign and a plaque for the ICC. He
presents the wall sign that consists of stainless steel letters reading, "Italian Community Center," that will
be mounted directly onto the facade of the building. He also presents a bronze plaque with a black
background and the organization's logo.
Brusca asks about the placement of the wall sign on the building. Capozzi states that the sign will be
centered on the facade facing Rantoul Street.
Finch asks about size of the wall sign, stating that he believes it is larger than what is allowed.
Newhall notes that the Building Inspector signed the application stating that the sign conforms to zoning;
she then refers to the zoning ordinances and recalculates the sign's area, nothing that it is almost 10 sf
over what is allowed in the regulations.
Brusca states that Capozzi may apply to the ZBA in order to request a special permit to allow him to
install the sign as proposed.
Capozzi states that a smaller sign will not look appropriate on the long facade. He will definitely apply to
the ZBA to keep the sign's size as proposed.
Upon discussion, the Board agrees that the sign's design is fine; the only issue with the sign is the size.
Newhall states that she can write a positive recommendation to the ZBA for the design of the wall sign.
Finch asks about the plaque and its placement. Capozzi states that the plaque will be placed over the
space where the mailbox used to be on the Rantoul Street facade.
Brusca: Motion to approve the plaque as presented, seconded by Finch. All in favor.
Newhall confirms that she will write a letter of support for the wall sign for his ZBA application.
5. Approval of Minutes — January 5, 2012 Meeting
Bruce: Motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Brusca. All in favor.
6. New /Other Business
Newhall asks about changing the April meeting date from April 5 th to April 12 She states that she can
email the date out so everyone can check his or her calendars. The Board members believe that the new
April date will be fine.
Meeting is adjourned at 7:15 pm