March 2 2017 DRB MinutesCITY OF BEVERLY
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Design Review Board
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Beverly City Hall Conference Room
Ellen Flannery, William Finch, Joel Margolis,
Rachel Matthews, Matthew Ulrich, and Allison
Crosbie
Sandra Cook, and Karen Bebergal
Brett Bauer
Finch calls the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Sign: Station 101 - 101 Rantoul Street
The applicant is proposing a wall sign. Concerns are expressed for the tracks in the
background. The applicant explains that the intention was for the tracks to have a subtle,
smooth appearance. Ulrich is concerned about the scale of the text. The proposed text is
exceeding the allowed size.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Crosbie: Moves to approve the wall sign with the condition that lettering in
"Station" be reduced to 21 inches and "101" be reduced to 24 inches.
Ulrich seconds the motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
Sign: Jersey Mike's Subs - 55 Dodge Street
The applicant is proposing a wall sign that meets code requirements. Because the
applicant has branding requirements, there is little flexibility in changing the design.
Finch wonders why the sign is not centered above the column and notes that the sign
seems too small for the space. The applicant responds that the sign may have just been
placed in this location and portrayed in this size on the picture. The sign could likely be
centered over the column, and there are also various sizes of their branded logo.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Ulrich: Moves to approve the wall sign with the condition that the sign be
centered over the column. Margolis seconds the motion. The motion
carries (6 -0).
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Sign: Beverly Bank - 254 Cabot Street
The applicant is proposing a wall sign with the Bank's updated logo. The sign will be
internally illuminated. There is discussion about the logo appearing to be very large. The
applicant states that it is similar in size to Modell's.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Margolis: Moves to approve the wall sign as presented. Flannery seconds the
motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
Sign: American Petroleum gas station - Cabot Street & County Way
The owner of this property is trying to fix up the existing gas station. There is some
discussion as to whether digital price signs are allowed on the canopy. Crosbie clarifies
that price signs are not allowed on canopies. The applicant responds that digital price
signs will then only be on the free standing signs and there are no plans to put anything
on the canopy. The applicant also states that everything from the pylon sign will be
removed. It is noted that the banner should be removed from the sign.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Flannery: Moves to approve the two free standing signs with the condition that the
poles be reduced in height from 16 feet to 15 feet. Ulrich seconds the
motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
Site Plan Review - Beverly Crossing., 480 -482 Rantoul Street
The permits for this project are already in place. The changes being made to the original
design are because the developer's insurance would not allow the EIFS paneling system
to be used. There have been issues in the past with these systems and water infiltration on
multi - family buildings. The applicant is seeking a letter of approval from the Design
Review Board regarding the changes.
The EIFS materials are being replaced with corrugated metal. The applicant did not feel
that hardy panels would be appropriate for this type of building. Even though the metal
panels cost more, the applicant has made other changes to account for this. White
horizontal metal panels along with the blue corrugated metal will be used. The white
metal panels closely match the previously proposed EIFS panels in both color and
smoothness. The masonry on the base level will have a cooler color pallette. The
applicant is looking for guidance on the color of the balcony railings.
Minor adjustments to the storefront dimensions are proposed. The applicant is currently
seeking tenants, such as a coffee shop. A storefront will also be added to the rear of the
building.
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The front door and the window will swap places. Address numbers will be installed on
the second floor masonry. Once a building name has been chosen, then the placement of
the name will be determined, but the goal is for nothing to be too loud.
The exterior materials on the staircases on the ends of the buildings will be changed to
blue corrugated metal. Some of the balconies in the rear have been changed to Juliet
balconies as a budget savings decision. Windows have been added at the kitchens near
the balconies. Bronze metal trim will go around the windows and the masonry.
Margolis asks how the metal siding and trim will be kept clean. The applicant responds
that a window cleaning company cleans all of their buildings regularly.
Crosbie notes that she does not like losing some balconies, but it is better to lose them on
the rear of the building. Margolis asks how many units will have usable balconies. The
applicant responds that 12 of the 90 units will have usable balconies.
Finch notes that a drop -off parking area in the rear would be useful for residents to
unload groceries and such. He points out that the handicap parking spaces can be slid
down to create one or more 15- minute drop off spaces.
Draft Meeting Minutes
Crosbie asks if there are any questions or edits to the February meeting minutes.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Crosbie: Moves to approve the February 2, 2017 minutes. Flannery seconds the
motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
Adjournment
Finch asks if there is any other business to come before the Design Review Board this
evening. There being none:
Crosbie: Moves to adjourn the meeting. Flannery seconds the motion. The motion
carries (6 -0).
The meeting is adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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