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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

APP 2021 #32·Council meeting Jun 7, 2021·25 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
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 Page 1 of 2 6/3/2021 https://cambridgema.viewpointcloud.io/
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 Page 2 of 2 6/3/2021 https://cambridgema.viewpointcloud.io/
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