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2012-05-22CITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES These minutes are not a verbatim transcript of the public hearing or public meeting of the Board of Appeals. Reviews of the decision outcome of the public hearing should include an examination of the Board's Decision for that hearing. Board: Zoning Board of Appeal Date: May 22, 2012 Place: Beverly City Hall, Council Chamber, 191 Cabot Street Board Members Present: Acting Chairperson: Margaret O'Brien Regular Members: Scott Ferguson, Joel Margolis, and Jane Brusca Alternate Member: Pamela Gougian, Sally Koen, and John Harden. Others Present: Building Commissioner/Director, Steven Frederickson Secretary for the Board/Diane Rogers Absent: Day Ann Kelley, Chairperson and Steve Frederickson — Building Commissioner - Director Acting Chairperson Margaret O'Brien opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. She announced there were (4) new cases to be heard this evening. Italian Community Center — 300 -304 Rantoul Street — CC Zone Special Permit Request Mr. Capozzi of 138 Bridge Street, represented the Italian Community Center. He explained his request was to install a wall sign in excess of the size allowed. Photographs of the Cast Bronze with dark oxide background 24 "high by 24" length logo image round plaque which does not need ZBA approval and the proposed "Italian Community Center" sign, 1" thick fabricated stainless, with 22" height steel letters pin mount into masonry wall 227" in length (non - illuminated) which does need ZBA approval were submitted to the Board to review. Mr. Capozzi stated the Design Review Board approved the proposed request at the February 2, 2012 meeting. (see letter on file) Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any concerns relative to this proposal. Ms. O'Brien asked the Board Members for their questions and comments. Etc 181 Elliott Street, Bldg. 100 Suite 407 -J by Ed Juralewicz Jr. /Agent Special Permit Request Mr. Juralewicz represented the Beverly Commerce Park, LLP. He explained he is requesting to allow one sign to be placed higher than allowed. The sign is to be placed above the fourth floor windows on the south facade of the 100 Building for the tenant firm of Enzymatics, Inc. The overall size is 57" by 162" with blue faces with blue and red translucent vinyl graphics. The raceways painted to match the building. The sign complies with the intent of the sign ordinance in that its purpose is to identify the business, as it contains only the name of the business and its logo, and has no other messages. This sign is intended to help direct visitors coming to the site to more effectively find their intended destination, thereby reducing unnecessary traffic. The sign will face Elliott Street and the other businesses located there. The distance of the sign from the roadway assures that the illumination will not cast unwanted light on adjacent properties. The proposed sign will be illuminated by LED. LED requires approximately 10% of the energy that neon illumination would require. Enzymatics occupies 31,000 square feet of rental space and employs more than 60 people at this Cummings Center facility. Photographs and the design of the sign were submitted to the Board for review. Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any questions or comment regarding this proposal. There being no one present, she asked the Board members for their opinions. Etc etc etc 10 Cox Court — RMD Zone — Therese Sauvneau Special Permit Request Mr. Timothy Brennan spoke on behalf of the petitioner. He explained the request to raise the single - family dwelling one story on the existing footprint. He stated the "use" will not change, only the structure will rise 10 -feet 8- inches in height. The proposed plan for the second floor and photographs of the site were submitted to the Board for review. Mr. Brennan spoke of the damage in the basement and the owners concerns. There were no letters in support of this proposal. Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any questions or comments regarding this proposal. She then asked the Board Members for their questions and comments. Etc etc etc 717 Hale Street — CN Zone — Hale St. Tavern Modification to an existing Special Permit Ms. Jill E. Mann on behalf of Serenitee Corp. represented the Hale Street Tavern. A letter from the owner of the property Mr. Peter F. Dennesen authorized the applicant to apply for this interior expansion of the footprint of the existing restaurant by 300 square feet. The additional space will be incorporated into the kitchen and will accommodate a new refrigeration unit and relocated dish washing area. This proposal will not increase or alter the sitting area of the restaurant. The premises is a full service restaurant with dining room/bar seating for up to 68 patrons and seasonal exterior seating for up to 14 patrons. The restaurant is located on the 1 st floor of a 10,000 square foot commercial building (7,814 sq. ft. first floor and 2, 167 square foot second floor) The premises has been occupied as a restaurant since 1997, a copy of the special permit authorizing its use is attached. Pursuant to the special permit any restaurant operating at the premises is able to maintain dining room/bar seating for up to 81 patrons and seasonal exterior seating for up to 16 patrons. Accordingly, the current use has unused capacity, under the existing special permit for up to (15) additional seats. The 300 square foot area into which the Petitioner is proposing to expand is currently part of the garage, which is directly adjacent to the rear right side of the restaurant, and shares a common wall with the restaurant's kitchen. Acting Chairperson Ms. O'Brien asked if anyone from the public had any questions or comments relative to this proposal. Etc etc Ms. O'Brien then asked the Board members for their input regarding this petition.