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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

APP 2021 #38·Council meeting Sep 13, 2021·13 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
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] Reset Print
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) Reset Form Print
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 Reset Form Print
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
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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 Page 1 of 2
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 Page 2 of 2 Estimates are valid for 30 days from the quoted date 6/30/2021