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2014-02-06CITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES BOARD OR COMMISSION: SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: LOCATION: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Design Review Board February 6, 2014 Conference Room A, Third Floor City Hall Rachel Matthews, Jane Brusca, Bill Finch, Ellen Flannery, Leah Zambernardi Karen Berbergal Ed Juralewicz, United Sign Company Craig Schuster The meeting is called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Finch introduces the first agenda item. 1. Sign: Woodbury Food Market, 157 Essex Street Mr. Juralewicz of United Sign Company presented an application two signs which would be mounted above the two entrance ways into the new building at 157 Essex Street. He said that each sign will be 27" x 89 ". The letters will be 3 /4" thick composed of PVC and both signs will be externally illuminated. The colors of the signs will be dark green with red and imitation gold. Ms. Zambernardi commented that she had a concern about the height location of the signs and its impact on the overall rhythm of the structure. She noted upon further review of the architectural elevation drawings that awnings will be over the windows, which would alleviate this concern. Ms. Zambernardi made a motion to accept the sign as presented. Ms. Flannery seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. Signs: The Children's Piazza, 81 Bridge Street Mr. Juralewicz of United Sign Company presented an application to replace the existing sign currently on the facade of 81 Bridge Street. He stated the sign will have a teal background with white letters and multi - colored squares at one end. Ms. Brusca made a motion to accept the sign as presented. Ms. Flannery seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 3. Approval of Minutes: January 9, 2014 Regular Meeting Ms. Flannery made a motion to approve the draft minutes of the January 9, 2014 regular meeting. Ms. Brusca seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 4. New or Other Business Design Review Board minutes February 6, 2014 Page 1 of 2 Ms. Zambernardi commented that the new City of Beverly Director of Planning, Aaron Clausen, was going to stop into the meeting to introduce himself, however, he was unavailable. Ms. Zambernardi mentioned that she has been having discussions with Mr. Clausen about updating the City's design guidelines. 5. Adjournment Ms. Flannery made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Zambernardi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Design Review Board minutes February 6, 2014 Page 2 of 2