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An application was received from Chuck Martins representing Kwench Juice Cafe, requesting permission for two (2) projecting signs at the premises numbered 678 Massachusetts Avenue approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters proof of mailing has been provided

APP 2023 #15·Council meeting Mar 20, 2023·13 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)

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City of Cambridge, MA 03/16/2023 209260 Sign/Awning Permit Date Created: Jan 30, 2023 Status: Active Primary Location Applicant 678 Massachusetts Ave Chuck Martins Cambridge, MA 02139 [email removed] 658 Fuller Road Owner: Chicopee, MA 01020 678 MASS AVE. LLC [phone removed] 825 BEACON ST.,SUITE 1 NEWTON CENTER, MA 02159 General Information What option best describes this application? Sign(s) Description of Proposed Work 2 new signs to replace existing signs on location Sign 1: 28" × 28" new sign faces w/ Kwench logo - 5.5 Sq ft Sign 2: 116" × 30" Custom LED backlit sign to match shape of storefront 24 Sq Ft Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars 4,727.5 Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings). Both signs will remain and be refaced with signage similar in structure to the previous signs. Cambridge City Council approval may be required. 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 (https://viewpointcloud.blob.core.windows.net/profile- pictures/City_Clerk_Sign_Awning_Application_Wed_Jan_02_2019_15:28:46_GMT+0000_(Coordinated_Universal_Time).pdf) to the City Clerk's Office. Sign Information Sign Text 116" × 30" Custom LED backlit sign to match shape of storefront 24 Sq Ft Illumination Type of Sign Internal Wall-Mounted
Width of Sign (feet) Height of Sign (feet) 9.6 2.5 Area of Sign (square feet) 24 Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet) 14 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet) 11 Weight of the sign (Ibs) Sign Material 40 Aluminum/Acrylic Projection from the Building (inches) 6 Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet) 20 Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store? Yes Sign Text 28" × 28" new sign faces w/ Kwench logo 5.5 Sq Ft Illumination Type of Sign Internal Projecting Width of Sign (feet) Height of Sign (feet) 2.3 2.3 Area of Sign (square feet) 5.4 Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet) 12 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet) 10 Weight of the sign (Ibs) Sign Material 15 Aluminum/Acrylic Projection from the Building (inches) 48 Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet) 20 Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store? Yes Contractor Contractor Name Chuck's Sign Company Address 658 Fuller Road Telephone E-mail
[phone removed] [email removed] License Expiration Date License Number 01/24/2023 N/A Contractor's Signature Date Signature of Licensed Contractor 01/24/2023 Carlos Martins Community Development Approval Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000 -- Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal -- Comments Exempt under Article 7.000 -- City Clerk Internal Bond Number -- Attachments par Kwench Projecting Sign proot.pdf Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Jan 24, 2023 at 2:45 pm pat Kwench LOA.pat Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Jan 30, 2023 at 1:29 pm (dr Kwench Wall Sign proof,paf Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Jan 24, 2023 at 2:46 pm Kwench Public way photo.JPG Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Feb 8, 2023 at 11:00 am pat kwench sign contract.pat Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Feb 8, 2023 at 3:58 pm pdf Certificate.pdf Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Feb 9, 2023 at 3:07 pm pdf Kwench Juice Formula Business Letter 678 Mass Ave.-1.pdf Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Feb 10, 2023 at 2:04 pm pdf City Clerk Petition form.paf Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Feb 15, 2023 at 3:39 pm Certified Mailing Receipt.jpg Uploaded by Chuck Martins on Mar 10, 2023 at 9:05 am History
Activity Date Chuck Martins started a draft of Record 209260 Jan 24, 2023 at 2:27 pm Chuck Martins added attachment Kwench Wall Sign proof.pdf to Record 209260 Jan 24, 2023 at 2:46 pm Chuck Martins submitted Record 209260 Jan 30, 2023 at 1:29 pm approval step Review for Completenesswas assigned to Branden Vigneault on Record 209260 Jan 30, 2023 at 1:29 pm Branden Vigneault altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed status from Active to On Hold on Feb 8, 2023 at 9:58 am Record 209260 Chuck Martins added attachment Kwench Public way photo.JPG to Record 209260 Feb 8, 2023 at 11:00 am Chuck Martins added attachment kwench sign contract.pdf to Record 209260 Feb 8, 2023 at 3:58 pm Feb 9, 2023 at 10:18 am Branden Vigneault changed Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars from "3600" to "4727.50" on Record 209260 Branden Vigneault changed Will one or more of the proposed signs extend six (6) inches into the public Feb 9, 2023 at 1:54 pm sidewalk? from "No" to "Yes" on Record 209260 Branden Vigneault altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed status from On Hold to Complete Feb 9, 2023 at 1:55 pm on Record 209260 Feb 9, 2023 at 1:55 pm approval step Community Development Plan Reviewwas assigned to Daniel Messplay on Record 209260 Feb 9, 2023 at 1:55 pm approval step Department of Public Works Reviewwas assigned to Brian McLane on Record 209260 Chuck Martins added attachment Certificate.pdf to Record 209260 Feb 9, 2023 at 3:07 pm Feb 10, 2023 at 8:42 am Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works Review on Record 209260 Chuck Martins added attachment Kwench Juice Formula Business Letter 678 Mass Ave.-1.pdf to Record Feb 10, 2023 at 2:04 pm 209260 Daniel Messplay approved approval step Community Development Plan Review on Record 209260 Feb 13, 2023 at 6:40 pm approval step City Clerk Reviewwas assigned to Lori Perez on Record 209260 Feb 13, 2023 at 6:40 pm Chuck Martins added attachment City Clerk Petition form.pdf to Record 209260 Feb 15, 2023 at 3:39 pm Chuck Martins added attachment Certified Mailing Receipt.jpg to Record 209260 Mar 10, 2023 at 9:05 am Timeline Due Date Completed Assignee Activated Status Label Branden Vigneault - Jan 30, 2023 at 1:29 pm Feb 9, 2023 at 1:55 pm Complete Review for Completeness - Brian McLane Feb 10, 2023 at 8:42 am Feb 9, 2023 at 1:55 pm Complete Department of Public Works Review V Feb 13, 2023 at 6:40 pm Daniel Messplay Feb 9, 2023 at 1:55 pm Complete Community Development Plan Review V - - Lori Perez Active Feb 13,2023 at 6:40 pm City Clerk Review Inactive - City Council Approval V - - Inactive Bond V Inactive Sign Permit Fee Inactive Building Inspector Review V Inactive Sign Permit
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CAMBRIDGE CHAL MISS ACHE SETTS WE CAMBRIDE ME ACRESTS 213) PIN 1) 149 420 DIANE P. LEBLANC PAULA M. CRAVE DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY CLERK To the Honorable, the Cily C'ouner of the City of Cambridge: EACH PETITION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BYA DRAWING OF PROPOSED SIGN, INDICATING DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION ON PREMISES. The undersigned respectfully prays that Du a Late Kwinch (NAME OF BUSINESS) he granted permit to crect a sign of the followmg specifications an iront of promoses located at 07% Maracup! Venue (ADDRESS) Type of Sign 1190 _wall Rajicting (state whether clectric or otherwise and material used in construction) Reading matter lo go on Sign: "Kuench luia lafe Weight: sire feeling 20x25 ali - 116 1?0 Public Way 12 (Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk) (Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewall: Top: Bottom: Feight Above Grade: NONCE-RECE ATIONS [Semen 12 0s 010 Munapal Code • Encroachments onto Streck| Serton 12/: " State Burlding Code - Projecting Signs) • A projecting sign shall be constructed wholly uf incombustible materials. • All signs must mect requirements of Zoning Ordinances and Building Code. • Vote: Section 12.12.220 provides in part "every owner who maintains a ... the condition that such maintenance shall he considered as an agreement on his part to keep the same and the covers thereof in good repair and condition, at ull tines during his ownership, and to indemnify and suve harmless the Ciry aguist nay und ull damages, cost or expenses which it may sustain, or be required to pay by reason of such. structure. " PROPERTY OWNER OR ALTHORIZED AGENT HEREBY STATES THAT INFORMATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF HISMER AVOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING UNDER PAINS AND PENALTY OF PERJURY. (4n)764-4600 NEWtON MA U0459 pocd agent 100 cambuidge st: 1471. Bostor, H1R-0214 [phone removed]
00L9 1000 2410 7022 Cabi NE age and Foes Domestie Mail Only $B.13 MAR U,S. Postal Service" SPS WAT CORPUT SO BA 00.00 PS Form 3800, April 2015 PSN 7130-02-000-9047 CERTIFIED MAIL® RECEIPT 618 MASS AVE, LIC 325 Beacon st Svite l ter Center MA. 02/58 0174 USE /2023 See Reverse for Instructions
1523 [phone removed] CHUCK S [email removed] Since 1986 658 fuller Rd. Chicopee, MA 01020 fax [phone removed] www.chuckssign.com SIGN CO. Classic Graph E Mail Contact Address 5.5 Sq Ft Company Existing Job Location: 678 Mass Ave cambridge Ma Chris Kwench juices 28.125" 28" × 28" new sign faces w/ Kwench logo [email removed] JUICE CAFE 678 Mass Ave cambridge Ma kwench 28.125" Proposed #5591 sign drawing proposal USE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN CHUCK'S SIGN CO. IS PROHIUITED Phone: (857)928-9096
: Chuck's Sign Company 658 Fulier Road Chicopee, MA 01020 Letter of Agreement This document hereby confirms that the property owner at 678 Massachusetts Ave allows Chuck's Sign Company to commence sign installation work at the property based on the approved proofs from Kwench Juice. CO78 MASS AvE LLC Chuck's Sign Cd. 1/30/73 CRA Sign Company Signature/Date Robet WAlth, VP. iF IPL, its Mgn.
C:A F JUiC Inspectional Services Department 831 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA. 02139 January 18, 2023 To Whom It May Concern, Our business model and agreement with the owner of Kwench Juice in Cambridge, MA does not require the following: - We do not require a standardized exterior color. - We do not require standardized signage design. - We do not require standardized interior design. We also do not have operational oversight or involvement in the day to day business operation. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly on [phone removed] or email [email removed] Chris Gregoris
1 5 23 [phone removed] CHUCK'S [email removed] Since 1986 658 fuller Rd. Chicopee, MA 01020 fax [phone removed] www.chuckssign.com Gra 24 Sq Ft SIGN CO. Classic Existing E Mail Contact Address Company Job Location: 678 Mass Ave cambridge Ma Chris Kwench juices 116.25" kwench [email removed] 678 Mass Ave cambridge Ma JUICE CAFE 116" × 30" Custom LED backlit sign to match shape of storefront kwench 30" Proposed ALL ARTWORK IS SOLE PROPERTY OF CHUCK'S SIGN CO. #5591 sign drawing proposal USE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN CHUCK'S SIGN CO. IS PROHIBITED Phone: (857)928-9096
CHUCKS SIGN CO. Invoice 17225 658 Fuller Rd Chicopee, MA 01020 [phone removed] [email removed] www.chuckssign.com SHIP TO BILL TO Kwench Juice Cafe Kwench Juice Cafe DATE DUE DATE PLEASE PAY 678 Massachusetts Avenue, 678 Massachusetts Avenue, 01/30/2023 01/11/2023 $2,364.50 Cambridge, MA Cambridge, MA CONTACT Chris (857)928-9096 QTY RATE AMOUNT DESCRIPTION ACTIVITY DATE 1 2,850.00T 2,850.00 Signage Custom Backlit Sign to match shape of storefront (as per sketch provided) 116"30" 2 395.00 28" circle signs to be 790.00T Signage mounted on existing frame (as per sketch provided) 1 860.00 Installation of all Installation 860.00 4,500.00 SUBTOTAL 227.50 TAX (6.25%) TOTAL 4,727.50 PAYMENT 2,363.00 TOTAL DUE $2,364.50 Approved" THANK YOU. Whe oklas
DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE ACORD® 2/9/2023 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 INSURERS), 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 + SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement or this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements). NAME Filipa DaSilva Dowd Agencies, LLC •No. Ext): [phone removed] [AC, No): [phone removed] 14 Bobala Road ADDRESS: [email removed] Holyoke MA 01040 NAIC # INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE 41360 License#: BR-1201657 INSURER A: Arbella Protection Insurance Company CHUCSIG-02 INSURED 33758 INSURER B: A. I. M. Mutual Insurance Company Chuck Signs INSURER C: 658 Fuller Rd INSURER D: Chicopee MA 01020 INSURER E: INSURER F: CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2001887764 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD ENLISONE AND CONDIONS OF SUCH POLICE ME SHONIN LANE BEN RELED BE RAN CARE HERE THE TOTAL METERS, INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE 8/12/2022 8/12/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE A $ 1,000,000 9520042167 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED $ 250,000 PREMISES (Ea occurrence) CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR $5,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $1,000,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE RC EC1 LOC X POLICY L PRODUCTS- COMPOP AGG $2.00,000 OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY DILY INJURY (Per perso ANY AUTO DILY INJURY (Per accident) OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS AUTOS ONLY $ NON-OWNED HIRED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY 8/12/2023 8/12/2022 4600068587 A EACH OCCURRENCE UMBRELLA LIAB _OCCUR $ 1,000,000 EXCESS LIAB AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE $ DED X RETENTIONS 10,000 WORKERS COMPENSATION WCC-500-5021254 11/22/2022 11/22/2023 X STATUTE TOR AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y/ N $ 500,000 ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT N/ A OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED? E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 500,000 (Mandatory in NH) es, describe uni E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $500,000 ESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS belo SCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Aditional Romarks Schedul, may be atached if more space is requires) CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN Kwench Juice Cafe 678 Massachusetts Ave AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Cambridge MA 02139 John's sonor. © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD ACORD 25(2016/03)