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An application was received from Christopher Ramm representing pressed, requesting permission for a projecting sign with internal illumination at the premises numbered 1380 Massachusetts Avenue. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter proof of mailing

APP 2022 #14·Council meeting Apr 11, 2022·23 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
General Information Cambridge City Council approval may be required. Sign Information Sign/Awning Permit 146136 Submitted On: Sep 24, 2021 Applicant   Christopher Ramm   [phone removed]  [email removed] Location 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 What option best describes this application? Sign(s) Description of Proposed Work Replace existing sign with a new internally illuminated, push through face, channel letter sign as per attached drawings. Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars 2000 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? No Sign Text pressed Type of Sign Wall-Mounted Illumination Internal Height of Sign (feet) 1.15 Width of Sign (feet) 5.15 Area of Sign (square feet) 5.92 Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet) 11.25 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet) 9.67 Sign Material Aluminum and Acrylic Weight of the sign (lbs) 13 Projection from the Building (inches) -- Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet) 35 Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store? Yes
Contractor Contractor's Signature Contractor Name JASON GREGORY FREDETTE Address 32 SUMNER ST E-mail [email removed] Telephone [phone removed] License Number CS-091480 License Expiration Date 09/16/2022 Signature of Licensed Contractor Jason G. Fredette Date 09/24/2021
160‐58  CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK  C/O KAREN A. GIESTA  1374 MASS AVE  CAMBRIDGE, MA02138‐3891      160‐59  DANA CHAMBERS ALLIANCE  CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK  81 WYMAN ST  WALTHAM, MA02451  160‐69  1834 REALTY, INC.  C/O CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK  1374 MASSACHUSETTS AVE  CAMBRIDGE, MA02138    160‐70  ALLIARA, LLC  1188 CENTRE ST.  NEWTON CENTRE, MA02459                                                                       
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: 1380 Massachusetts Avenue Applicant: 1834 Realty Trust o/b/o Pressed, tenant Attention: Christopher Ramm, Poyant 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 new zoning-compliant wall sign and re-face an existing blade sign for Pressed Juicery. ISD #146136 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: 4748 Date of Certificate: February 23, 2022 Attest: A true and correct copy of decision filed with the office of the City Clerk and the Cambridge Historical Commission on February 23, 2022. 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
PURCHASE ORDER Purchase Order Num 039112 Date of Purchase 8/30/2021 Forman Sign Company, Inc. 10447 Drummond Road Philadelphia, PA, 19154 USA Phone: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] www.formansign.com V E N D O R PoyantSign Poyant Signs 125 Samuel Barnet Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 USA [phone removed] [phone removed] PA 191543805 USA Forman Sign Company, Inc. 10447 Drummond Road Philadelphia S H I P T O Ship By Due/Expected Delivery Page 1 of 1 Monday, August 30, 2021 4:43:21 PM PO Created By AB Our Invc Num Ex Contact [email removed] Email Item Id/ Job Id Item Description Qty Uom Price Total Price subcontractor R and I Remove and dispose of existing softfit mounted letters set and patch holes. Receive, inspect, and install one 9" high LED face-lit channel letters cloud sign reading "pressed" and one 9-5/8" diameter halo-illuminated icon, all with push- thru faces and vertical mounting brackets and replacment faces on clock. - Pressed Juicery, Harvard Square, 1380 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 1 total $2,090.00 $2,090.00 Shipping $0.00 Order Total $2,090.00
Forman Signs 10447 Drummond Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154 [email removed] Phone: [phone removed] www.formansign.com SIGNAGE SUBMITALL Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 ORIGINAL DESIGN July 12, 2021 REVISIONS R1 - August 5, 2021 w/d - 9-29-21 R2 - October 19, 2021 R3 - January 19, 2022
10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: 1 ½" = 1' - 0" STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV 1 of 4 07/12/21 STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV SIGN 1 Measurements Existing Conditions Scale: NTS Photo Rendering Scale: NTS 08/05/21 Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 - remove existing signage - install internally illuminated push thru face lit channel letters - new faces for an existing blade sign nm/ebf 9/29/21 10/19/21 FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22
10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: as noted 2 of 4 STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV Front Elevation Scale: 3/8” = 1’-0” Scale: 1” = 1’-0” - remove existing signage - install internally illuminated push thru face lit channel letters - new faces for an existing blade sign Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 SIGN TO BE CENTERED OVER WINDOW 08/05/21 07/12/21 2) new faces for 24" dia, blade sign: white acrylic decorated with black vinyl nm/ebf 9/29/21 10/19/21 FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22
5 4 1 10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: nts 3 of 4 nm/ebf STORE SIGNAGE: SECTION VIEWS - TYPICAL Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 08/05/21 07/12/21 1) Fabricated alum. channel letters; .125" alum. faces w/ .063" alum. returns, ¾" thick white acrylic push-thru graphics. ¼" weep holes with internal light baffles 2) 1" alum. square tube supports welded to .125" alum. backer plate and to 2" sq. tube 3) 2" alum. square tube wiring chase and mounting bracket with .080" alum. access panels attached with rust resistant sheet metal screws 4) LEDs - white 5) Sheet metal clip with rust resistant sheetmetal screws to attach letters to backer 6) Power supply with 120 V primary and Class II low voltage secondary wiring to LEDs 7) Weather-proof 20 amp cut-off switch 8) 120V primary service 9) Rust resistant 3/8" x 6" lag bolts (3) 9/29/21 NOTE: backs of letters are visible thru windows and need to be finished 10/19/21 FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22 9 9 9 8 7 6 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 2" ½" from storefront
10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: nts 4 of 4 nm/ebf Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 08/05/21 07/12/21 9/29/21 10/19/21 STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV STORE SIGNAGE: REFRIGERATOR GRAPHICS SIGN 3 Measurements Scale: 1½” = 1’-0” - remove existing graphics - install (1) new graphic panels as shown - verify measurements/conditions in field FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22
Forman Signs 10447 Drummond Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154 [email removed] Phone: [phone removed] www.formansign.com SIGNAGE SUBMITALL Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 ORIGINAL DESIGN July 12, 2021 REVISIONS R1 - August 5, 2021 w/d - 9-29-21 R2 - October 19, 2021 R3 - January 19, 2022
10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: 1 ½" = 1' - 0" STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV 1 of 4 07/12/21 STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV SIGN 1 Measurements Existing Conditions Scale: NTS Photo Rendering Scale: NTS 08/05/21 Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 - remove existing signage - install internally illuminated push thru face lit channel letters - new faces for an existing blade sign nm/ebf 9/29/21 10/19/21 FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22
10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: as noted 2 of 4 STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV Front Elevation Scale: 3/8” = 1’-0” Scale: 1” = 1’-0” - remove existing signage - install internally illuminated push thru face lit channel letters - new faces for an existing blade sign Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 SIGN TO BE CENTERED OVER WINDOW 08/05/21 07/12/21 2) new faces for 24" dia, blade sign: white acrylic decorated with black vinyl nm/ebf 9/29/21 10/19/21 FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22
5 4 1 10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: nts 3 of 4 nm/ebf STORE SIGNAGE: SECTION VIEWS - TYPICAL Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 08/05/21 07/12/21 1) Fabricated alum. channel letters; .125" alum. faces w/ .063" alum. returns, ¾" thick white acrylic push-thru graphics. ¼" weep holes with internal light baffles 2) 1" alum. square tube supports welded to .125" alum. backer plate and to 2" sq. tube 3) 2" alum. square tube wiring chase and mounting bracket with .080" alum. access panels attached with rust resistant sheet metal screws 4) LEDs - white 5) Sheet metal clip with rust resistant sheetmetal screws to attach letters to backer 6) Power supply with 120 V primary and Class II low voltage secondary wiring to LEDs 7) Weather-proof 20 amp cut-off switch 8) 120V primary service 9) Rust resistant 3/8" x 6" lag bolts (3) 9/29/21 NOTE: backs of letters are visible thru windows and need to be finished 10/19/21 FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22 9 9 9 8 7 6 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 2" ½" from storefront
10447 Drummond Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 b a r r y j @ f o r m a n s i g n . c o m [phone removed] [phone removed] fax LOCATION: DATE: PG: DRAWN BY SCALE: nts 4 of 4 nm/ebf Harvard Square 1380 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge_MA 02138 08/05/21 07/12/21 9/29/21 10/19/21 STORE SIGNAGE: FRONT ELEV STORE SIGNAGE: REFRIGERATOR GRAPHICS SIGN 3 Measurements Scale: 1½” = 1’-0” - remove existing graphics - install (1) new graphic panels as shown - verify measurements/conditions in field FILE: pressed_Cambridge_MA_Harvard-Sq_sign-package_wd_R3 01/18/22 01/19/22
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 8/30/2021 License # 1780862 [phone removed] 20508 Poyant Signs, Inc. 125 Samuel Barnet Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 20443 A 1,000,000 1077924068 9/4/2021 9/4/2022 100,000 15,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 A BUA1077924040 9/4/2021 9/4/2022 10,000,000 B CUE1077924054 9/4/2021 9/4/2022 10,000,000 10,000 A WC182091627 9/4/2021 9/4/2022 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Ref: # WO 2164917 Eversource Energy is listed as an additional insured on the general liability policy as respects to operations of the named insured when required by executed contract prior to the loss/claim. Poyant Signs, Inc. 125 Samuel Barnet Blvd New Bedford, MA 02745 POYASIG-01 LSOUZA1 HUB International New England 222 Milliken Boulevard Fall River, MA 02721 Lucia Mendes [email removed] Valley Forge Insurance Company Continental Casualty Company X X X X X X X X
9/23/2021 9/4/2022 1380 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA 02138
PURCHASE ORDER Purchase Order Num 039112 Date of Purchase 8/30/2021 Forman Sign Company, Inc. 10447 Drummond Road Philadelphia, PA, 19154 USA Phone: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] www.formansign.com V E N D O R PoyantSign Poyant Signs 125 Samuel Barnet Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 USA [phone removed] [phone removed] PA 191543805 USA Forman Sign Company, Inc. 10447 Drummond Road Philadelphia S H I P T O Ship By Due/Expected Delivery Page 1 of 1 Monday, August 30, 2021 4:43:21 PM PO Created By AB Our Invc Num Ex Contact [email removed] Email Item Id/ Job Id Item Description Qty Uom Price Total Price subcontractor R and I Remove and dispose of existing softfit mounted letters set and patch holes. Receive, inspect, and install one 9" high LED face-lit channel letters cloud sign reading "pressed" and one 9-5/8" diameter halo-illuminated icon, all with push- thru faces and vertical mounting brackets - Pressed Juicery, Harvard Square, 1380 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 1 total $2,090.00 $2,090.00 Shipping $0.00 Order Total $2,090.00
PURCHASE ORDER Purchase Order Num 039112 Date of Purchase 8/30/2021 Forman Sign Company, Inc. 10447 Drummond Road Philadelphia, PA, 19154 USA Phone: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] www.formansign.com V E N D O R PoyantSign Poyant Signs 125 Samuel Barnet Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 USA [phone removed] [phone removed] PA 191543805 USA Forman Sign Company, Inc. 10447 Drummond Road Philadelphia S H I P T O Ship By Due/Expected Delivery Page 1 of 1 Monday, August 30, 2021 4:43:21 PM PO Created By AB Our Invc Num Ex Contact [email removed] Email Item Id/ Job Id Item Description Qty Uom Price Total Price subcontractor R and I Remove and dispose of existing softfit mounted letters set and patch holes. Receive, inspect, and install one 9" high LED face-lit channel letters cloud sign reading "pressed" and one 9-5/8" diameter halo-illuminated icon, all with push- thru faces and vertical mounting brackets - Pressed Juicery, Harvard Square, 1380 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 1 total $2,090.00 $2,090.00 Shipping $0.00 Order Total $2,090.00