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An application was received from Adam Knauer representing Love Pop, requesting permission for a one projecting sign and one wall sign sign at the premises numbered 18 JFK Street. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter
General Information
Cambridge City Council approval may be required.
Sign Information
Sign/Awning Permit
118139
Submitted On: Apr 28, 2021
Applicant
Adam Knauer
[phone removed]
[email removed]
Location
18 Jfk St
Cambridge, MA 02138
What option best describes this application?
Sign(s)
Description of Proposed Work
New channel letter wall sign and replacement face for existing blade sign
Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars
14781.25
Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).
Existing blade sign is 82" x 69"
Will one or more of the proposed signs extend six (6) inches
into the public sidewalk?
No
Sign Text
lovepop
Type of Sign
Projecting
Illumination
Internal
Height of Sign (feet)
7
Width of Sign (feet)
6
Area of Sign (square feet)
40
Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)
23
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)
16
Sign Material
Lexan
Weight of the sign (lbs)
10
Projection from the Building (inches)
68
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)
23
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?
Yes
Sign Text
lovepop
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Contractor
Contractor's Signature
Type of Sign
Wall-Mounted
Illumination
Internal
Height of Sign (feet)
2
Width of Sign (feet)
10
Area of Sign (square feet)
20
Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)
11
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)
9
Sign Material
Aluminum, Acrylic
Weight of the sign (lbs)
75
Projection from the Building (inches)
3
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)
23
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?
Yes
Contractor Name
STUART R PITCHEL
Address
30 FREEMAN ST, ARLINGTON
E-mail
[email removed]
Telephone
[phone removed]
License Number
CS-091230
License Expiration Date
12/20/2022
Signature of Licensed Contractor
Stuart Pitchel
Date
04/28/2021
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CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
831 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Fl., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
Telephone: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] TTY: [phone removed]
E-mail: histcomm@cambridgema.gov URL: http://www.cambridgema.gov/Historic
Bruce A. Irving, Chair, Susannah Barton Tobin, Vice Chair; Charles M. Sullivan, Executive Director
Joseph V. Ferrara, Chandra Harrington, Elizabeth Lyster; Caroline Shannon, Jo M. Solet, Members
Gavin W. Kleespies, Paula A. Paris, Kyle Sheffield, Alternates
CERTIFICATE OF NONAPPLICABILITY
Property: 18 JFK Street
Applicant: lovepop card store, tenant of
Alliara LLC, owner
Attention:
Adam Knauer, SRP Signs
The Cambridge Historical Commission hereby certifies, pursuant to Chapter
2.78, Article III of the Code of the City of Cambridge and order establishing
the Harvard Square Conservation District, that the work described below does
not involve any activity requiring issuance of a Certificate of
Appropriateness or Hardship:
Install zoning compliant wall sign and re-face existing blade sign box
for the lovepop card store.
ISD Record #118139
All improvements shall be carried out as shown on the plans and
specifications submitted by the applicant, except as modified above. Approved
plans and specifications are incorporated by reference into this certificate.
This certificate is granted upon the condition that the work authorized
herein is commenced within six months after the date of issuance. If the work
authorized by this certificate is not commenced within six months after the
date of issuance or if such work is suspended in significant part for a
period of one year after the time the work is commenced, such certificate
shall expire and be of no further effect; provided that, for cause, one or
more extensions of time for periods not exceeding six months each may be
allowed in writing by the Chair.
Case Number: 4565
Date of Certificate: May 11, 2021
Attest: A true and correct copy of decision filed with the
office of the City Clerk and the Cambridge Historical Commission
on May 11, 2021.
By Charles M. Sullivan/slb , Executive Director.
Twenty days have elapsed since the filing of this decision.
No appeal has been filed . Appeal has been filed .
Date , City Clerk
A L L I A R A, L L C
C / O N C P M A N A G E M E N T C O . , P . O .
B O X 5 9 0 1 7 9 , N E W T O N C E N T R E , M A 0 2 4 5 9
May 12, 2021
Sent via electronic mailing only
City of Cambridge
Community Development Department
344 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
RE: 18 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA
Landlord/Ownership approval LovePop, Inc. signage submission
Dear Sir or Madame:
Alliara, LLC is the title holder of the property known as and located at 18-28 John F.
Kennedy Street, Cambridge (the “Property”). Alliara, LLC, as Landlord, and LovePop, LLC, as
Tenant are parties to that certain Lease Agreement for the ground floor retail premises at the
Property known as 18 John F. Kennedy Street (the “Leased Premises”).
LovePop, Inc. has submitted to the City of Cambridge certain signage applications and
certifications dated April 14, 2021. This letter shall hereby serve as Alliara, LLC’s approval of
said submissions to the City of Cambridge.
For any further questions or concerns, kindly contact Nathan Wong at
[email removed].
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Alliara, LLC
By:
Nathan Wong
Authorized Signatory
,
Nathan W
X
Sign is a re-face of an existing nonconforming blade sign from previous tenant.
4.22.21
Daniel Messplay
X
Sign conforms to the dimensional and illumination requirements of Article 7.
4.22.21
Daniel Messplay
Internal illumination appears to meet 7.16.22.C(3)(b)(3) - mounted on an unilluminated
raceway and consists of individual letters and/or graphic symbols.
X
This certificate of exemption applies to the re-face of an existing nonconforming
projecting blade sign. Applicant should check with ISD regarding any upgrades to interior lighting.
4.22.21
Daniel Messplay
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
1
Illuminated Trimless Channel Letters
Stainless Steel Fabrication
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Mounted to 2" x 4" x 148-5/8" Raceway
Qty. (1) Set
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
Black
17"
3"
26 5⁄ 8"
83 1⁄ 8"
116 5⁄ 8"
24"
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
2
Illuminated Trimless Channel Letters
Stainless Steel Fabrication
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Mounted to 2" x 4" x 148-5/8" Raceway
Qty. (1) Set
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
Black
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
3
Illuminated Trimless Channel Letters
Stainless Steel Fabrication
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Mounted to 2" x 4" x 148-5/8" Raceway
Qty. (1) Set
Fabrication & Attachment Detail
3M Translucent Vinyl
Applied to Acrylic Face
Mechanical Fastener
Attaches Letter to Raceway
Low Voltage LED to Remote Power Supply
Window Mullion
Glass Store Front Window
3/8" Acrylic Face
6500K White LED
18ga. Stainless Steel Back
Countersunk Mechanical Fastener
24ga. Stainless Steel Return
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
4
Illuminated Trimless Channel Letters
Stainless Steel Fabrication
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Mounted to 2" x 4" x 148-5/8" Raceway
Qty. (1) Set
Raceway Detail
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
Match Building Facade
19 1⁄ 4"
12 1⁄ 8"
137 3⁄ 4"
148"
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
5
Illuminated Trimless Channel Letters
Stainless Steel Fabrication
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Mounted to 2" x 4" x 148-5/8" Raceway
Qty. (1) Set
Raceway Attachment Detail
2" x 4" Aluminum Raceway
Raceway Mitered to Match Mullion Angle
Window Mullion
Mounting Holes Located Behind Letters
Channel Letter
Channel Letter
2" x 4" Aluminum Raceway
Mounting Hole Behind Letter
Mechanical Fastener Attaches
Raceway to Window Mullion
Glass Store Front Window
Window Mullion
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
6
Illuminated Trimless Channel Letters
Stainless Steel Fabrication
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Mounted to 2" x 4" x 138" Fabricated Raceway
Qty. (1) Set
Day/Night Elevation
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
White
109" A.F.F.
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
7
Replacement Blade Sign Faces
New Faces for Existing Blade Sign
81-5/8" x 68-5/8" x 1/4" White Lexan
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Qty. (2)
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
White
30 5⁄ 8"
12 1⁄ 8"
68 5⁄ 8"
81 5⁄ 8"
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
8
White
Replacement Blade Sign Faces
New Faces for Existing Blade Sign
81-5/8" x 68-5/8" x 1/4" White Lexan
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Qty. (2)
Elevation
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
DATE:
FILE LOCATION:
ADDRESS:
PROJECT:
DESCRIPTION:
CLIENT:
DRAWN BY:
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
[phone removed]
PROPRIETARY NOTICE:
THIS DRAWING SHEET AND CONTENTS
HEREIN ARE THE PROPERTY OF SRP
SIGN CORPORATION. USE OF THIS
DRAWING’S CONTENTS OR DESIGN
CONCEPTS FOR PURPOSES OTHER
THAN ESTIMATING, DRAWING
PREPARATION, AND/OR
MANUFACTURING FOR SRP SIGN
CORPORATION SHALL BE CAUSE FOR
LEGAL RECOURSE BY SRP SIGN
CORPORATION
MAIN ID
18 JFK STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA
LOVEPOP
SCOTT DANILIUK
3-24-2021
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
Clients\LovePop\Main ID\MetalLettersFast.com\LovePop_MainIDshop_v5.pdf
8
Replacement Blade Sign Faces
New Faces for Existing Blade Sign
81-5/8" x 68-5/8" x 1/4" White Lexan
3M Translucent Vinyl Applied to Acrylic Face
Qty. (2)
Elevation
Blade Sign
Light Tomato Red Vinyl
16' A.F.F.
estimate
Date
3/2/2021
Estimate #
3220
Name / Address
lovepop
Jennifer Ngo
Ship To
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Rep
SP
Total
Terms: 50% deposit required to begin.
Delivery: 4 - 6 weeks from receipt of all required approvals.
Balance due upon completion.
Police details, municipal license or permit fees and/or aquisition expenses incurred by SRP Sign Corp., and sales or use taxes where applicable or
required are additional charges which shall be born by the Purchaser.
This contract in accordance with terms stated is hereby accepted. Signed___________________________ Dated:________________
Item
Description
Qty
Cost
Total
Sign
Blade sign.
New faces for existing blade sign.
Rewire and provide new led bulbs to replace existing fluorescent bulbs
(+ -) 80'' x 80'' x 14'' deep
Translucent white polycarbonate faces with red translucent vinyl
1
4,950.00
4,950.00T
Sign
Individually illuminated channel letters and logo on raceway as per your drawing.
Fabricated aluminum raceway to match LL provided mullion in color and vertical
dimension
24'' x 117.5''
1
6,750.00
6,750.00T
Installation
Open shop installation during normal business hours.
Includes bucket truck and scissor lift
1
2,350.00
2,350.00
permits and police detail at face value plus $85.00 per hour to obtain.
Engineering at face value.
Note that blade sign will require City Council approval as well as Public Works, and
Planning.
Also, store owner will need to hold an insurance bond with the city specific to the
overhanging signage.
MA Sales Tax
6.25%
731.25
$14,781.25
3/11/2021
Note - this supersedes previously signed proposal on 3/6
estimate
Date
3/2/2021
Estimate #
3220
Name / Address
lovepop
Jennifer Ngo
Ship To
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Rep
SP
Total
Terms: 50% deposit required to begin.
Delivery: 4 - 6 weeks from receipt of all required approvals.
Balance due upon completion.
Police details, municipal license or permit fees and/or aquisition expenses incurred by SRP Sign Corp., and sales or use taxes where applicable or
required are additional charges which shall be born by the Purchaser.
This contract in accordance with terms stated is hereby accepted. Signed___________________________ Dated:________________
Item
Description
Qty
Cost
Total
Sign
Blade sign.
New faces for existing blade sign.
Rewire and provide new led bulbs to replace existing fluorescent bulbs
(+ -) 80'' x 80'' x 14'' deep
Translucent white polycarbonate faces with red translucent vinyl
1
4,950.00
4,950.00T
Sign
Individually illuminated channel letters and logo on raceway as per your drawing.
Fabricated aluminum raceway to match LL provided mullion in color and vertical
dimension
24'' x 117.5''
1
6,750.00
6,750.00T
Installation
Open shop installation during normal business hours.
Includes bucket truck and scissor lift
1
2,350.00
2,350.00
permits and police detail at face value plus $85.00 per hour to obtain.
Engineering at face value.
Note that blade sign will require City Council approval as well as Public Works, and
Planning.
Also, store owner will need to hold an insurance bond with the city specific to the
overhanging signage.
MA Sales Tax
6.25%
731.25
$14,781.25
WWW.SRPSIGNS.COM
236 PEARL STREET SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 02145 TEL [phone removed] FAX [phone removed]
Cambridge bond no. BLN7808386