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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
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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
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Comments
Exempt under Article 7.000
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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
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CERTIFIED MAIL® RECEIPT
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USE
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See Reverse for Instructions
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[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.
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