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An application was received from Carol Fournier representing Abroad Modern, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 292 Concord Avenue. 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
Contractor
Sign/Awning Permit
133139
Submitted On: Jul 16, 2021
Applicant
Carol Fournier
[phone removed]
[email removed]
Location
292 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
What option best describes this application?
Sign(s)
Description of Proposed Work
Blade Sign and Wall sign
Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars
1500.00
Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).
None
Will one or more of the proposed signs extend six (6) inches
into the public sidewalk?
Yes
You must submit a Projected Sign Application and Abutter's
Form (https://viewpointcloud.blob.core.windows.net/profile-
pictures/City_Clerk_Sign_Awning_Application_Wed_Jan_02_2019_15:28:46_G
(Coordinated_Universal_Time).pdf) to the City Clerk's Office.
Sign Text
Abroad Modern
Type of Sign
Projecting
Illumination
Natural
Height of Sign (feet)
1.5
Width of Sign (feet)
2.5
Area of Sign (square feet)
3.75
Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)
11.5
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)
10
Sign Material
PVC
Weight of the sign (lbs)
5
Projection from the Building (inches)
36
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)
11
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?
No
Contractor Name
ALICIA MARCUCCI
Address
112 WEST STREET
E-mail
Telephone
Contractor's Signature
[email removed]
781-6427446
License Number
CS-108379
License Expiration Date
08/06/2022
Signature of Licensed Contractor
Alicia Marcucci
Date
07/14/2021
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING PERMISSION FOR PERMANENT SIGNS
AND AWNINGS THAT PROJECT OVER THE PUBLIC WAY MORE THAN SIX
INCHES
1. Complete the Building (Sign) Permit Application on line at the Inspectional Service Department or
on a personal computer. Inspectional Services Department is located at 831 Massachusetts Avenue,
[phone removed]. Items that must be scanned and attached to online application:
•
Sketch or drawing of sign or awning
•
Copy of sign company’s contract
•
Insurance
2. Projected Sign Application and Abutter Forms are available at City Clerk's Office, Room 103 City
Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, [phone removed].
3. Complete application. Application must be signed by business owner and property owner black ink
only. You must measure and state the distance by which the sign or structure will project over the public
way. This application is signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have difficulty
ascertaining the distance, you may wish to use a surveyor. Complete the abutter forms.
After completing steps (1) - (3), file the application with the City Clerk.
The completed application can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office or e-mailed to
lperez@cambridgema.gov.
4
The Clerk will place the application on the agenda for a City Council meeting for its consideration.
• During the months of September through June, the City Council meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m.
except for Monday holidays. During July and August, the City Council holds one summer meeting.
Applications must be received at the City Clerk's office on the Thursday prior to the Monday meeting.
• After the City Council has approved the petition, the City Clerk will send the petitioner an unexecuted
bond form.
5. Petitioner must have the bond form executed by a Surety Company and then return it to this office.
6. When the executed bond is returned to the City Clerk's Office, the City Clerk will approve the application
that bond is acceptable. ISD will issue a building permit to the petitioner, so long as all building permit
requirements have been met. The petitioner can obtain the sidewalk obstruction permit from DPW.
Revised December 11, 2017
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
ANTHONY I. WILSON
PAULA M. CRANE
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Cambridge, ___________________, 20________
To the Honorable, the City Council of the City of Cambridge:
EACH PETITION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DRAWING OF PROPOSED SIGN, INDICATING DESIGN AND
DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION ON PREMISES.
The undersigned respectfully prays that ______________________________________________________
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
_______________________________________________________________________________________
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign: ____________________________________________________________________________________
(state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Size: _______________________________________
Weight: _____________________________________
Public Way
Obstruction: A.________________________________________ B._______________________________________
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk) (Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
Height Above Grade: Bottom: ______________________________ Top: ___________________________________
NOTICE - REGULATIONS
[Section 12.08.010 Municipal Code – Encroachments onto Streets] Section 1212.0 State Building Code – Projecting Signs]
• A projecting sign shall be constructed wholly of incombustible materials.
• All signs must meet requirements of Zoning Ordinances and Building Code.
• Note: Section 12.12.220 provides in part “every owner who maintains a . . . structure in or over a street. . . .shall do so only on
the condition that such maintenance shall be considered as an agreement on his part to keep the same and the covers thereof in
good repair and condition, at all times during his ownership, and to indemnify and save harmless the City against any and all
damages, cost or expenses which it may sustain, or be required to pay by reason of such. . .structure.”
PROPERTY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREBY STATES THAT INFORMATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING UNDER PAINS AND PENALTY OF PERJURY.
________________________________________________________________________________________/____________
(Property owner or authorized agent) (Address)
(Tel. No.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________/_____________
(Business owner) (Address)
(Tel. No.)
July 6th
21
Abroad Modern
292 Concord Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138
Blade Sign - Non Illuminated
Abroad Modern
30" wide x 18" high
5lbs
30"
120"
120"
138"
294 Concord Ave Cambridge MA 02138
[phone removed]
292 Concord Ave Cambridge MA 02138
[phone removed]
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
TTY/TDD [phone removed]
ANTHONY I. WILSON
PAULA M. CRANE
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT
To Whom It May Concern:
Date ____________________
As Owner of Agent of ______________________________________________________Cambridge,
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval ______________approval ______________of the
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance: ___________________________________________
Awnings over the windows: _________________________________________________
Projecting sign: ___________________________________________________________
of said property.
Signed: _________________________________________________Date ______________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
ABUTTERS:
PLEASE COMPLETE FORM WHETHER OR NOT YOU APPROVE OF THE REQUESTED
SIGN/AWNING AND RETURN IT TO THE APPLICANT WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FOR INCLUSION
IN THE APPLICATION.
SIGN/AWNING APPLICANT:
PLEASE FILL IN DATE THAT FORM WAS DELIVERED TO ABUTTER (TOP RIGHT OF THIS
FORM)
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
TTY/TDD [phone removed]
ANTHONY I. WILSON
PAULA M. CRANE
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT
To Whom It May Concern:
Date ____________________
As Owner of Agent of ______________________________________________________Cambridge,
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval ______________approval ______________of the
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance: ___________________________________________
Awnings over the windows: _________________________________________________
Projecting sign: ___________________________________________________________
of said property.
Signed: _________________________________________________Date ______________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
ABUTTERS:
PLEASE COMPLETE FORM WHETHER OR NOT YOU APPROVE OF THE REQUESTED
SIGN/AWNING AND RETURN IT TO THE APPLICANT WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FOR INCLUSION
IN THE APPLICATION.
SIGN/AWNING APPLICANT:
PLEASE FILL IN DATE THAT FORM WAS DELIVERED TO ABUTTER (TOP RIGHT OF THIS
FORM)
07/06/2021
292 Concord Ave
X
N/A
N/A
X
07/09/2021
294 Concord Ave Cambridge MA 02138
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ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
INSR
ADDL SUBR
LTR
INSD WVD
PRODUCER
CONTACT
NAME:
FAX
PHONE
(A/C, No):
(A/C, No, Ext):
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:
INSURER A :
INSURED
INSURER B :
INSURER C :
INSURER D :
INSURER E :
INSURER F :
POLICY NUMBER
POLICY EFF
POLICY EXP
TYPE OF INSURANCE
LIMITS
(MM/DD/YYYY)
(MM/DD/YYYY)
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
UMBRELLA LIAB
EXCESS LIAB
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
EACH OCCURRENCE
$
DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE
OCCUR
$
PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
MED EXP (Any one person)
$
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$
PRO-
POLICY
LOC
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
JECT
OTHER:
$
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
$
(Ea accident)
ANY AUTO
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
$
OWNED
SCHEDULED
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOS
HIRED
NON-OWNED
PROPERTY DAMAGE
$
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOS ONLY
(Per accident)
$
OCCUR
EACH OCCURRENCE
CLAIMS-MADE
AGGREGATE
$
DED
RETENTION $
PER
OTH-
STATUTE
ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
If yes, describe under
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAIC #
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Y / N
N / A
(Mandatory in NH)
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
COVERAGES
CERTIFICATE NUMBER:
REVISION NUMBER:
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
CANCELLATION
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25 (2016/03)
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
$
$
$
$
$
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
2/8/2021
License # 1780862
[phone removed]
34320
Fast Signs, Mehta Signs & Graphics Inc
922 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
A
20005100196000
1/1/2021
1/1/2022
1,000,000
Y
1,000,000
1,000,000
*WAIVER OF SUBROGATION APPLIES TO THE POLICY.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE OFFICERS WHO ARE EXCLUDED UNDER THE NAMED POLICY:
Shishir Mehta and Amishi Mehta.
Evidence of Coverage Only
Fast Signs, Meta Signs & Graphics Inc
Evidence of Coverage Only
922 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
FASTSIG-03
CWOODSIDE
HUB International New England
300 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
Kelly Beaudoin
[email removed]
Massachusetts Manufacturing Self-Insurance Group, Inc.
X
1/2in PVC | 1/2in Dimensional Letters | 46.00in x 19.5.00in | Qty: 1
1/4in Dimensional Letters
a broa dm odern.c om
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/ 6 17 - 9 4 5 - 12 3 7
292
Double Sided Blade Sign PVC 1/2in Hanging to existing Bracket with eye hooks | 24in x 24in | Qty: 1
July 20, 2021
RE: The City of Cambridge Permit Department/landlord approval of
signage design and consent to install signage onto Property
To Whom it may concern:
Concord-Walden, LLC has seen the signage design of lateral, projection
and window decals for Abroad Modern and hereby approves the designs.
Concord-Walden, LLC hereby grants Abroad Modern permission to place
signage on the rented premise 292 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA
02138. This includes decals for window, projection signage and lateral
sign.
Sincerely,
Wani Yang | Operating Manager: Concord-Walden, LLC
BY: WANI YANG • TITLE: MANAGER
Wani Yang:
Operating Manager
[phone removed]
[email removed]
Office:
294 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02138
CONCORD-WALDEN, LLC
Requested By: Greer Goodman
Email: [email removed]
Salesperson: Lucas Mosca
NO.
Product Summary
QTY
UNIT PRICE
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1
Window Decals
1
$266.54
$266.54
$266.54
1.1
Vinyl RTA -
Part Qty: 1
Width: 42.30"
Height: 12.30"
Text:
Women Owned
1.2
Vinyl RTA -
Part Qty: 1
Width: 15.50"
Height: 18.70"
Text:
Logo
1.3
Vinyl RTA -
Part Qty: 1
Width: 21.30"
Height: 7.50"
Text:
Info
1.4
Vinyl RTA -
Part Qty: 1
Width: 7.44"
Height: 8.90"
Text:
You are here
2
Window Decals
1
$180.54
$180.54
$180.54
Bill To:
Abroad Modern
260 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
US
Installed:
Abroad Modern
Greer Goodman
290 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
US
DESCRIPTION: New Location Space - Exterior Signs
ESTIMATE
EST-29633
PO Number:
Payment Terms: Dear Customer
More than fast. More than signs. ®
www.fastsigns.com/401
922 Main Street
Waltham, MA 0245[phone removed]
Created Date: 6/15/2021
Generated On: 6/15/2021 3:25 PM
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2.1
Vinyl RTA -
Part Qty: 1
Width: 15.50"
Height: 62.70"
Text:
Welcome Text
3
Hanging Blade Sign
1
$320.01
$320.01
$320.01
3.1
PVC - 1/2" - 1/2" PVC Double Sided Sign with two eyebolts at the top .
Cost Includes Bracket
Part Qty: 1
Width: 30.00"
Height: 18.00"
Sides: 2
4
Exterior Sign with Dimensional Lettering
1
$1,110.42
$1,110.42
$1,110.42
4.1
Aluminum .040 - 1/2" PVC Backer with 1/2" Dimensional Lettering on
the face
Part Qty: 1
Width: 96.00"
Height: 24.00"
Sides: 1
4.2
Dimensional - PVC 1/2" - 1/2" Dimensional PVC Painted two colors
Part Qty: 1
Width: 46.00"
Height: 19.50"
5
Installation
1
$1,125.00
$1,125.00
$1,125.00
5.1
Installation -
- # of Hours: 1
Text:
Installation - Fastsigns of Waltham is
always very careful and diligent when
we work but will not be responsible
for any damage that happens to the
wall/signs during the
removal/installation process.
Fastsigns of Waltham will not be
responsible for painting and patching
to any walls, wallpaper, or any other
fixture that is damaged during the
removal. Fastsigns will also not be
responsible for any clean up (i.e.
mopping, vacuuming, dusting) after
the installation/removal but we will be
responsible for removing any refuse
that was used for the
installation/removal.
Subtotal:
$3,002.51
Taxes:
$117.34
Grand Total:
$3,119.85
Unfortunately all commodity pricing has increased over the last few months.
We are doing our best to manage the price increase of materials without
passing it to our customers, but please be advised that all Estimates are valid
for 30 days from the day of the quote.
Signature:
Date:
Generated On: 6/15/2021 3:25 PM
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Estimates are valid for 30 days from the quoted date
6/30/2021