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An application was received from Stuart Pitchel representing Vico Style, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 73 Mt. Auburn Street. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters
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City of Cambridge, MA
07/31/2023
229491
Sign/Awning Permit
Status: Active
Date Created: Jun 21, 2023
Applicant
Primary Location
Stuart Pitchel
67 Mt Auburn St
[email removed]
Cambridge, MA 02138
236 Pearl Street
Owner:
Somerville, MA 02145
[phone removed]
HARVARD STUDENT AGENCIES, INC
67 MT. AUBURN ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
General Information
What option best describes this application?
Sign(s)
Description of Proposed Work
Installation of (1) non- illuminated blade sign at 73 Mt Auburn St. Permitting system does not recognize 73 and had to input 75 Mt
Auburn St. Was told to do this by Inspectional Services.
Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars
3,587.5
Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).
No other signs are present on the building
Cambridge City Council approval may be required.
Will one or more of the proposed signs extend six (6) inches into the public sidewalk?
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_GMT+0000_(Coordinated_Universal_Time).pdf)
to the City Clerk's Office.
Sign Information
Sign Text
Vico Style
Type of Sign
Illumination
Natural
Projecting
Width of Sign (feet)
Height of Sign (feet)
3
3
Area of Sign (square feet)
9
Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)
14
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)
1l
Sign Material
Weight of the sign (lbs)
Aluminum & Acrylic
Projection from the Building (inches)
41.5
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)
16.5
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?
Yes
Contractor
Contractor Name
STUART R PITCHEL
Address
30 FREEMAN ST
E-mail
Telephone
[phone removed]
[email removed]
LIcense Expiration Date
License Number
CS-091230
12/20/2024
Contractor's Signature
Date
Signature of Licensed Contractor
Stuart Pitchel
05/31/2023
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
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City Clerk Internal
Bond Number
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Attachments
par VicoStyle_Blade_v4.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:52 am
pdf Vico Style Harvard Square Blade Sign 06.09.23.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:56 am
pdf COl.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on May 31, 2023 at 12:59 pm
pdf Vico Style Sign Approval.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:58 am
pdf BossoRamenSignedAbutters.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:59 am
pdf PlayaBowlsSignedAbutters.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 7:59 am
pdf Vico Style HSA Signed Petition 06.21.23.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 8:00 am
pdf VicoStyle_SignCertifican.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jun 21, 2023 at 8:44 am
pdf VicoStyle_Blade_Location.pdf
Uploaded by Stuart Pitchel on Jul 10, 2023 at 11:08 am
pdf 73 Mt Auburn St CNA non illuminated blade sign Vico.pdf
Uploaded by Sarah Burks on Jul 24, 2023 at 8:00 pm
History
Date
Activity
Stuart Pitchel started a draft of Record 229491
May 31,2023 at 9:17 am
Jun 21, 2023 at 7:59 am
Stuart Pitchel added attachment BossoRamenSignedAbutters.pdf to Record 229491
Jun 21, 2023 at 7:59 am
Stuart Pitchel added attachment PlayaBowlsSignedAbutters.pdf to Record 229491
Stuart Pitchel added attachment Vico Style HSA Signed Petition 06.21.23.pdf to Record 229491
Jun 21, 2023 at 8:00 am
Jun 21, 2023 at 8:43 am
Stuart Pitchel added attachment VicoStyle_SignCertifican.pdf to Record 229491
Stuart Pitchel submitted Record 229491
Jun 21, 2023 at 8:44 am
Jun 21, 2023 at 8:44 am
approval step Review for Completenesswas assigned to Branden Vigneault on Record 229491
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
Branden Vigneault approved approval step Review for Completeness on Record 229491
approval step Historical Commissionwas assigned to Eric Hill on Record 229491
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
approval step Community Development Plan Reviewwas assigned to Daniel Messplay on Record 229491
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
approval step Department of Public Works Reviewwas assigned to Brian McLane on Record 229491
Jul 6, 2023 at 11:07 am
Eric Hill assigned approval step Historical Commission to Sarah Burks on Record 229491
Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works Review on Record 229491
Jul 10,2023 at 7:42 am
Stuart Pitchel added attachment VicoStyle_Blade_Location.pdf to Record 229491
Jul 10, 2023 at 11:08 am
Daniel Messplay approved approval step Community Development Plan Review on Record 229491
Jul 18, 2023 at 2:57 pm
Sarah Burks approved approval step Historical Commission on Record 229491
Jul 24, 2023 at 7:41 pm
approval step City Clerk Reviewwas assigned to Lori Perez on Record 229491
Jul 24. 2023 at 7:41 pm
Sarah Burks moved Record 229491 from 75 Mt Auburn St.. Cambridge MA 02138 to 65 Mt Auburn St,
Jul 24. 2023 at 7:51 pm
73Cambridge MA 02138
Sarah Burks moved Record 229491 from 65 Mt Auburn St, 73Cambridge MA 02138 to 67 Mt Auburn St..
Jul 24. 2023 at 7:53 pm
Cambridge MA 02138
Sarah Burks added attachment 75 Mt Auburn St CNA non illuminated blade sign Vico.pdf to Record 229491
Jul 24, 2023 at 7:59 pm
Sarah Burks removed attachment 75 Mt Auburn St CNA nonl illuminated blade sign Vico.pdf from Record
Jul 24, 2023 at 7:59 pm
229491
Sarah Burks added attachment 73 Mt Auburn St CNA non illuminated blade sign Vico.pdf to Record 229491
Jul 24. 2023 at 8:00 pm
Jul 31, 2023 at 11:27 am
Lori Perez approved approval step City Clerk Review on Record 229491
Jul 31, 2023 at 11:27 am
approval step City Council Approvalwas assigned to Lori Perez on Record 229491
Timeline
Due Date
Activated
Status
Label
Completed
Assignee
Complete
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
Jun 21, 2023 at 8:44 am
Branden Vigneault
Review for Completeness
V
Brian McLane
Complete Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
Department of Public Works Review
Jul 10, 2023 at 7:42 am
Daniel Messplay
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
Community Development Plan Review
Jul 18, 2023 at 2:57 pm
Complete
V
Sarah Burks
Historical Commission
Jul 24, 2023 at 7:41 pm
Complete Jul 6, 2023 at 10:47 am
V
Lori Perez
Complete
Jul 31, 2023 at 11:27 am
City Clerk Review
Jul 24, 2023 at 7:41 pm
-
Active
Lori Perez
City Council Approval
V
Jul 31, 2023 at 11:27 am
Bond
Inactive
Inactive
Sign Permit Fee
Inactive
Building Inspector Review
V
Inactive
-
Sign Permit
B
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
PAULA M. CRANE
DONNA P. LOPEZ
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK
→ 2023
Cambridge, 6/13
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 Vico Style
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
73 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign: Projecting Blade Sign
(state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
Vico Style Vintage
Size: 36" Dia × 1-1/2" Thick
Weight: 40lbs
Public Way
Obstruction:
A. 40-1/2"
в. 132"
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk)
(Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
132"
Height Above Grade: Bottom:
To: 176-1/2"
NOTICE - REGULATIONS
Section 1212.0 State Building Code - Projecting Signs]
[Section 12.08.010 Municipal Code - Encroachments onto Streets]
• 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.
67 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge MA 02138, [phone removed]
Jim McKellar
(Property owner or authorized agent)
(Address)
(Tel. No.)
Cecilia Hermawan
73 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge - MA 02138
[phone removed]
(Business owner)
(Tel. No.)
(Address)
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Email: [email removed]
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
TTY/TDD [phone removed]
PAULA M. CRANE
DONNA P. LOPEZ
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK
ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT
Date
Tue 16 23
To Whom It May Concern:
Cambridge,
24 Holyoke street
As Owner of Agent of
approval
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
_of the
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
(1) Projecting Blade Sign
Projecting sign:
of said property.
June 16 23
Signed:
Yasuhiro sasago
MA 02138
Address:
24 Holydue stract, Cambridge MA 02138
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)
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
TTY/TDD [phone removed]
DONNA P. LOPEZ
PAULA M. CRANE
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT
Date
To Whom It May Concern:
Playa Bowls
As Owner of Agent of
_Cambridge,
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
approval Approval of the
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
(1) Projecting Blade Sign
Projecting sign:
of said property.
Signed:
Dalc 06/20/2023
71 Mt Auburn Street
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)
Signature:
Hung Lo Un 20, 2023 13-53 EDT)
Email: [email removed]
Non-Illuminated Blade Sign
30" Dia. x 2"
3/8" Acrylic Flush Mounted w/ VHB
Qty. (1)
9"
41%"
2"
11%"
29"
44½"
V/co
STYLE
VINTAGE
36"
1½"
White
Black
PROJECT BLADE SIGN
ADORESS 73 MT AUBURN ST. CAMBRIDGE, MA
SRPSIGN
CORPORATION
GLENT VICO STYLE
Orange (Exact Color TBD)
AMID ADAM KNAUER
ZAD PEARL STREET
TOATE 5-15-2023
COMERVTLIE MA 02115
DESCRPTION EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
[phone removed]
1
ILL LOCATION Centlico Style Blade Sign coStyle. Blade v& pat
Non-Illuminated Blade Sign
30" Dia. x 2"
3/8" Acrylic Flush Mounted w/ VHB
Qty. (1)
2" x 2" x41-1/2" Aluminum Mounting Arm
29" x 9" x 3/8" Aluminum Mounting Bracket
1" Dia x 11-3/8" Aluminum Support Tube
36" Dia x 1-1/2" Fabricated Sign Panel
1/2" Flush Mounted Acrylic Logo Flush
STYLE
VINTAGE
White
Black
BLADE SIGN
ADDRESS 73 MT AUBURN ST. CAMBRIDGE MA
SRPSIGN
CORPORATION
VICO STYLE
DIEDrADI CTOEEY
TOATE 5-15-2023
Orange (Exact Color TBD)
RAWISY. ADAM KNAUER
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
DESCRUTION EXTERIOR SIENACE
[phone removed]
2
Metan thallin, CaniV-etsa BiMa wedi
Non-illuminated Blade Sign
30" Dia. × 2"
3/8" Acrylic Flush Mounted w/ VHB
Qty. (1)
- Brick Facade
- Mechanical Hardware Penetrates at Mortar Joint
- 3/8" Aluminum Gussets
— 2"× 2"× 41-1/2" Aluminum Mounting Arm
- 29"x9"x 3/8" Aluminum Mounting Bracket
TaL
-
•
White
L
Black
Orange (Exact Color TBD)
TATE 5-15-2023
OSCETON EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
3
Non-Illuminated Blade Sign
30" Dia. x 2"
3/8" Acrylic Flush Monted w/ VHB
Qty. (1)
132"
A.F.F.
V/co
GNE MAT
Proposed Conditions
Existing Conditions
White
Black
BLADE SIGN
73 MT AUBURN ST. CAMBRIDGE, MA
SRPSIGN
CORPORATION
VICO STYLE
HAWN SY.
CATE 5-15-2023
Orange (Exact Color TBD)
ADAM KNAUER
236 PEARL STREET
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
DESCRIPTION EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
[phone removed]
4
ILE LOCATION CenteVee Style-Sade SigniVicoStyle Blade, v4 pet
estimate
SRPSIGN
Date
Estimate #
CORPORATION
236 pearl street. somerville, ma 02145
4158
t. [phone removed] f. [phone removed]
4/11/2023
AK
Rep
Name / Address
Ship To
Vico Style
Vico Style
Cecilia Hermawan
73 Mt Auburn St
73 Mt Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Item
Cost
Total
Qty
Description
1
Sign
Blade Sign
2,200.00 2,200.00T
28'''x 30" x 1" Fabricated Sign Panel
Acrylic Painted White
Fabricated Mounting Bracket
Bracket Painted Black
Installation
Open shop installation during normal business hours
1,250.00
1
1,250.00
6.25%
MA Sales Tax
137.50
Terms: 50% deposit required to begin.
Delivery: 4 - 6 weeks from receipt of all required approvals.
Total
$3,587.50
Balance due upon completion.
Estimates are valid for 30 days
Police details, municipal license or permit fees and/or aquisition expenses incurred by SRP Sign Corp., and sales or use taxes where applicable or
required are additional charges which shall be born by the Purchaser.
Sign permit at face value plus $85.00 per hour to obtain with a minimum 1 hour added to final invoice
cilia Hermawan (Jun 9, 2023 14:41 EDT)
This contract in accordance with terms stated is hereby accepted. Signed Cecila Hermawan
Dated: Jun 9, 2023
DATE MY
ACORD®
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
02/07/2023
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 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 or
this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).
CONTACT
PRODUCER
PHONE
Risman Insurance Agency, Inc.
[phone removed]
(A/C, No. Ext):
[phone removed]
FAC, No):
E-MAI
689 Fellsway
[email removed]
ADDRESS:
Medford
MA 02155
INSURER A :
224002
INSURED
23965
INSURER B: Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Ins Co
24074
Srp Sign Corp
INSURER C: Chio Casualty Insurance Co.
236 Pearl St
INSURER D: Dorchester Mutual Insurance Co
13706
INSURER E:
Somerville
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XCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIM:
INSR
POLICY NUMBER
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
EACH OCCURRENCI
$ 1,000,000
DAMAGE TO RENTEL
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з 300,000
PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
$ 15,000
MED EXP (Any one person)
A
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01/20/2024
01/20/2023
$ 1.000,000
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Insurance verification:
CANCELLATION
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
SRP Sign Corp.
236 Pearl St.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
MA 02145
Somerville
- Vicole Bobocoa
© 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
ACORD 25(2016/03)
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
AGENCY CUSTOMER ID:
LOC#:
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ADDITIONAL REMARKS SCHEDULE
AGENCY
NAMED INSURED
Srp Sign Corp
Risman Insurance Agency, Inc.
:
POLCY NUMBER
CARRIER
NAIC CODE
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ADDITIONAL REMARKS
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FORM TITLE: Certificate of Liablity Insurance: Remarks
FORM NUMBER: 25
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The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
VE RO FAS
HARVARD
STUDENT
AGENCIES
June 12, 2023
1, Jim Mckellar, General Manager of Harvard Student Agencies, hereby approve the
design and installation of (1) projecting blade sign for Vico Style. The blade sign size
and installation method are in keeping with existing building signage. The blade sign
is permitted to be installed on the store front at 73 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge.
Jim McKellar
Jim McKellar
General Manager
[email removed]
Harvard Student Agencies, Inc.
Burke-McCoy Hall • 67 Mount Auburn Street • Cambridge, MA • 02138
www.hsa.net
T 617. 495.3030 • F 617. 496.8015
SIGN CERTIFICATION FORM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sign Text: _
Vico Style Vintage?
Applicant (name and address) SR? Signs
230 Pearl St.
Some Till MA 02145
signature fou trau
FAX:
Telephone:_ [phone removed]
Location of Premises:
73
Mt Auburs st
cambridge
_ Overlay District:
Zoning District:
Date Application Submitted:
6121/23
Yes
No
Sketch of Sign Enclosed:
PLEASE NOTE: All signs must receive a permit from the Inspectional Services
Department (ISD) before installation. Community Development Department (CDD)
action does NOT constitute issuance of a permit or certification that all other code
requirements have been met. Do not contract for the fabrication of a sign until all
permits have been issued including approval from the City Council, if necessary (see
below)!
Historical Com.
CDD
Copies: ISD
City Clerk*
Applicant
*Any sign or portion of a sign extending more than six (6) inches into the public
sidewalk, must receive approval from the Cambridge City Council; a bond must be
posted with the City Clerk. Forms for that approval are obtained at the Office of
the City Clerk.
NOTE: PLEASE PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION FOR EACH
SIGN PROPOSED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ONLY DELAY
CERTIFICATION.
Proposed PROJECTING Sign (including signs on awnings)
Area in Square feet:
X
Dimensions:
36
36
Internal
External
Illumination: Natural_
Height (from ground to the top of the sign): 14'
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
Length in feet of store front facing street: (a) 16, S
- Area of signs allowed accessory to store:
outside (1 xa) |6,5
8.25
• Area of all existing signs on
→ behind windows (0.5 x a).
the store front to remain (including any freestanding sign):
. Area of additional signs
permitted:
2. COMPLETE FOR ANY OTHER SIGN
Length in feet of building facade facing street: (a)
_ Area of signs allowed accessory to
the building facade: outside (1 x a).
- behind windows (0.5 x a)
_ Area of
all existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign):
Area of additional signs permitted:
SUMMARY OF LIMITATIONS FOR PROJECTING SIGNS (see reverse side for more general summary of the sign
regulations; review Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance for all zoning requirements.)
AREA: 13 square feet maximum. HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND: 20 feet but below the sills of second floor
windows. ILLUMINATION: Natural or external only. NUMBER: one per store plus one per entry to the remainder
of the building.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
NO
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: YES
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES
Relevant sections:
COMMENTS:
Date:
CDD Representative
New Blade Sign Replaces Existing
Bank of
{HOLYOKE
ONE WAYI
Main Entrance
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
LIDGE HISTO
Bruce A. Irving, Chair, Susannah Barton Tobin, Vice Chair; Charles M. Sullivan, Executive Director
Joseph V. Ferrara, Chandra Harrington, Elizabeth Lyster; Jo M. Solet, Yuting Zhang, Members
Gavin W. Kleespies, Paula A. Paris, Kyle Sheffield, Alternates
COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF NONAPPLICABILITY
Property:
73 Mt. Auburn Street
Harvard Student Agencies o/b/o tenant
Applicant:
Attention:
Stuart Pitchel, SRP Sign Corp.
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 a zoning-compliant non-illuminated blade sign for Vico
store at the corner of Holyoke Street.
ISD
#229491
shall be carried out as
All improvements
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: 4996
Date of Certificate: July 24, 2023
Attest: A true and correct copy of decision filed with the
office of the City Clerk and the Cambridge Historical Commission
on July 24, 2023.
By Charles M. Sullivan/st, Executive Director.
since the filing of this decision.
Twenty days have elapsed
No appeal has been filed
• Appeal has been filed
Date
_, City Clerk
8/7/2023