January 11 2018 DRB MinutesCITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
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Design Review Board
January 11, 2018
Beverly City Hall Conference Room
Ellen Flannery, Joel Margolis, Matthew Ulrich, Emily
Hutchings, Sandra Cook, Rachel Matthews
Donna Musumeci
Cook calls the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
1) Modern Nails Spa Applicant: Dawn's Sign Tech
The applicant stated that the proposed wall sign fits within the 20 square foot limit, and will be just under
19.5 square feet in area. The sign will contain standard aluminum channel letters that are 6" deep. The
applicant emphasized that the letters are all individual — with no raceway — and the sign has a
straightforward design. Applicant provided a sample of the red color to be on the bottle of nail polish on the
sign, and explained that the red color will be slightly more subdued that the color presented. The bottle of
nail polish includes a design of a small black brush. The applicant stated the entire bottle of nail polish will
be a printed graphic on the sign.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Hutchings: Motion to approve the sign for Modern Nails Spa as presented. Flannery seconds
the motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
2) Three Dogs Pizza Applicant: Three Dogs Pizza LLC
The applicant stated that the intent is to replace the existing awning with a new awning that will fit with the
character of the neighboring business. The awning sign will be charcoal gray with red lettering, and will
have a logo above the lettering that will be outlined in black. The projecting sign above the awning will be
removed, and that applicant intends to replace the gutter in the near future. The applicant has decided not
to have any new window signs, although the "Open" neon sign will be replaced with an "Open" neon sign in
the shape of a bone that says open. The applicant emphasized that the new "Open" sign will not be
flashing.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Hutchings: Motion to approve the sign for Three Dogs Pizza making a note that the awning
will be a charcoal gray, rather than green as it looks to appear on the application.
Ulrich seconds the motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
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3) Punta Cana Applicant: Lisa Cruz
The applicant is proposing a new projecting sign to be placed on the existing nonconforming sign, which is
a lawful nonconforming sign that was developed prior to the current zoning language. The projecting sign
will state "Punta Cana Dominican Grill" and will be illuminated. The sign has a black background with white
lettering. Discussion was held how graphics will fit within the existing sign; the Design Review Board
expressed concern that there will be a significant amount of empty space on the sign, and stated that the
Board should see a direct view of how the new sign's design will look on the sign frame. Based on
discussed concerns and recommendations, the Design Review Board discussed the option of the applicant
submitting additional graphics that would show the signage at appropriate angles, which the Board will then
review.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter:
Cook: Motion to approve the new projecting sign with condition that the applicant submit
additional imagery showing the sign from a direct frontal view. The additional graphics will
be considered by the Design Review Board when presented. Flannery seconds the
motion. The motion carries (6 -0).
Window signs were also provided in the application, but there was no discussion between the applicant and
the Board regarding the window signs. The Board stated that all but one of the window signs would require
a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
4) Glovskv and Glovskv Applicant: Informal Site Plan 2688 Cabot Street
There was an informal Site Plan Review of the planned mixed -used project at 268B Cabot Street. There will
be a single three -story addition above and at the rear of the existing building; the addition will be developed
so to connect with the existing building. The new development will have 9 apartments, as well as new retail
spaces on the lower floors. The applicant is proposing a small walking space at the rear of the building to
provide access to the new retail and to the residential parts of the building from the parking lot behind the
building. Part of the new development will be utilized to allow retail /restaurant space currently housing the
Atomic Cafe to add a large outdoor deck to the back of the space, which may be used for additional
seating. The applicant intends to use a stucco finish for the new development to emphasize the connection
to the existing building.
The Design Review Board (the Board) stated that from the front, the new development looks more like
modern office space than a residential development. The Board's suggestions included recommending a
more traditional building appearance to match the character of Cabot Street; the application may reconsider
the white stucco on the new development, as the stucco on all parts of the building will give the
development a larger appearance that would be out of scale with the street. The Board recommended
introducing clapboard with some color to the new development, adding some trim and revising the windows
to give the building a more residential appearance, and matching the roof lines of the new development to
resemble the current building.
The Design Review Board provided compliments on this mixed -use project. The applicant will take the
Board's recommendations and work on establishing a site plan to provide to the Board for a formal Site
Plan Review at the next meeting.
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5. New /Other Business:
Cook: Motion to approve the draft meeting minutes of December 20. Flannery
seconds the motion. The motion carries (6 -0). Question of minutes for November and
October and an amendment made. Hutchings to recheck the October and November
meeting for clarification.
Cook: Motion to adjourn the meeting. Flannery seconds the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32PM
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