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An application was received from Jason Gagnon representing Home Decor Group, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 1149 Cambridge Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter
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1/3/2024
City of Cambridge, MA
250796
Applicant
Primary Location
Jason Gagnon
1149 Cambridge St
Sign/Awning Permit
Status: Active
[phone removed]
Cambridge, MA 02139
Submitted On: 11/30/2023
[email removed]
Owner
Sousa Signs, LLC
REMBRANDT LLC
225 East Industrial Park
38 VARICK RD WABAN, MA
Drive
02468
Manchester, New
Hampshire 03109
General Information
What option best describes this application?*
Sign(s)
Description of Proposed Work*
(2) Existing flat paneled wall signs to receive new sign faces and (1) existing projecting
sign to be refaced only, sign structure, lighting and location will not be altered or
touched,. No new sign sizes or locations, all are refaces.
Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars *
8998
Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).*
(1) existing wall sign @ 51 sq.ft, (1) existing wall sign @ 24 sq.ft and (1) existing double
sided projecting sign @ 24.2 sq.ft
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 Form to the City
Clerk's Office.
Sign Information
Sign Text*
Benjamin Moore / Home Decor Group
Illumination*
Type of Sign*
External
Wall-Mounted
Height of Sign (feet)*
Width of Sign (feet)*
17
3
Area of Sign (square feet)*
Height from the ground to the top of the sign
(feet)*
51
12
Sign Material*
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign
(feet)*
aluminum, vinyl
9
Projection from the Building (inches)
Weight of the sign (Ibs)*
2
75
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?*
(feet)*
Yes
42
Sign Text*
Benjamin Moore / Home Decor Group
Illumination*
Type of Sign*
Wall-Mounted
External
Width of Sign (feet)*
Height of Sign (feet)*
6
4
Height from the ground to the top of the sign
Area of Sign (square feet)*
(feet)*
24
13
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign
Sign Material*
(feet)*
aluminum, vinyl
9
Projection from the Building (inches)
Weight of the sign (Ibs)*
2
25
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?*
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use
(feet)*
Yes
59
Sign Text*
Benjamin Moore / Home Decor Group
Illumination*
Type of Sign*
Internal
Projecting
Height of Sign (feet)*
Width of Sign (feet)*
4
6
Area of Sign (square feet)*
Height from the ground to the top of the sign
(feet)*
24
18
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign
Sign Material*
(feet)*
lexan, vinyl
14
Weight of the sign (Ibs)*
Projection from the Building (inches)
70
60
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?*
(feet)*
Yes
42
Contractor
Contractor Name*
Sousa Signs, LLC
Address*
225 East Industrial Park Drive,
Manchester, NH 03109
Telephone*
E-mail*
[phone removed]
[email removed]
License Expiration Date*
License Number*
01/01/2024
*Exempt
Contractor's Signature
Date*
Signature of Licensed Contractor*
10/16/2023
Jason Gagnon
Community Development Approval
& Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning
A Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000
Appeal
-
A Comments
& Exempt under Article 7.000
-
City Clerk Internal
& Bond Number
Attachments
Drawing of Sign(s)
REQUIRED
1149 Cambridge St - Home Decor - permit drawings.pdf
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Oct 16, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Contract with Sign Company
REQUIRED
1149 Cambridge St - signed contract.jpg
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Oct 16, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Proof of Insurance
REQUIRED
Sousa Signs COl 23-24.pdf
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Oct 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM
REQUIRED
Signed contract between property owner and applicant
1149 Cambridge St - signed contract.jpg
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Oct 16, 2023 at 4:13 PM
1149 Cambridge St - Sousa Signs - workers comp.pdf
1149 Cambridge St - Sousa Signs - workers comp.pdf
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Oct 16, 2023 at 4:20 PM
1149 Cambridge St - Home Decor - sign certificate signed dm.pdf
1149 Cambridge St - Home Decor - sign certificate signed dm.pdf
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Oct 18, 2023 at 9:38 AM
scan0090.pdf
scan0090.pdf
Uploaded by Jason Gagnon on Nov 30, 2023 at 8:15 AM
History
Activity
Date
Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works
1/2/2024, 11:33:33 AM
Review on Record 250796
approval step City Clerk Reviewwas assigned to Lori Perez on Record
1/2/2024, 11:33:33 AM
250796
Branden Vigneault changed Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars from
12/28/2023, 12:02:49
"8000" to "8998" on Record 250796
PM
approval step Department of Public Works Reviewwas assigned to
12/28/2023, 12:02:41
Brian McLane on Record 250796
PM
Branden Vigneault approved approval step Review for Completeness
12/28/2023,12:02:38
on Record 250796
PM
Daniel Messplay approved approval step Community Development
12/4/2023,9:28:34 AM
Plan Review on Record 250796
11/30/2023, 8:15:43
Jason Gagnon added attachment scan0090.pdf to Record 250796
AM
approval step Community Development Plan Reviewwas assigned to
11/30/2023, 8:08:49
Daniel Messplay on Record 250796
AM
approval step Review for Completenesswas assigned to Branden
11/30/2023,8:08:49
Vigneault on Record 250796
AM
11/30/2023, 8:08:48
Jason Gagnon submitted Record 250796
AM
11/30/2023, 8:08:48
Jason Gagnon submitted Record 250796
AM
Jason Gagnon added attachment 1149 Cambridge St - Home Decor -
10/18/2023, 9:38:45
sign certificate signed dm.pdf to Record 250796
AM
Jason Gagnon added attachment 1149 Cambridge St - Sousa Signs -
10/16/2023, 4:20:30
workers comp.pdf to Record 250796
PM
10/16/2023, 3:31:00
Jason Gagnon started a draft of Record 250796
PM
Timeline
Due
Label
Activated
Assignee
Completed
Date
/ Review for
Branden
12/28/2023,
11/30/2023,
12:02:38 PM
Completeness
8:08:48 AM
Vigneault
Community
Daniel
11/30/2023,
12/4/2023,
Development Plan
8:08:48 AM
9:28:34 AM
Messplay
Review
Brian
/ Department of
12/28/2023,
1/2/2024,
Public Works Review
12:02:41 PM
11:33:33 AM
McLane
1/2/2024,
/ City Clerk Review
Lori Perez
11:33:33 AM
/ City Council
Approval
Bond
V Building Inspector
Review
Jason
Sign Permit Fee
Gagnon
Sign Permit
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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
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Cambridge, _
October 17th, 20 23
To the Honorable, theity 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.
Home Decor Group
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
1149 Cambridge St.
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign: projecting sign - *existing sign is internally illuminated, sign reface only
(state whether electric or otherwise and matersed in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
Benjamin Moore logo & Home Decor Logo + "paint & supplies"
*Project is to reface existing projecting sign
Size: 48"x 72"
Weight: estimated at 70Ibs.
Public Way
B.
A.
72" overhang
Obstruction:
14' to bottom of sign
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalkAlso exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
14'
Height Above Grade: Bottom: _
Top: 18'
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 streetshall 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
good repair and condition, at all timesgthis ownership, and to indemnify and save harmless the City against any ana
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.
No 11B/9 CAMB, ST. CAmB, MA
(Address)
(Tel. No.)
(Property owneror authorized agent)
1149 Cambialça
7026667
)I
741
(Business owner)
(Tel. No.)
(Address)
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
To Whom It May Concern:
Date
As Owner of Agent of
1149 Cambridge St.
Cambridge,
X
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
of the
approval
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
Projecting sign: X-reface of existing sign
of said property.
Signed:_
Date
P. Kadets
Address:
1149
CAMB ST. CAMB, MA
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)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers.
TO BE FILED WITH THE PERMITTING AUTHORITY.
Please Print Legibly
Applicant Information
Sousa Signs, LLC
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):
225 East Industrial Park Drive
Address:_
[phone removed]
Phone #:
City/State/Zip: Manchester, NH 03109
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
Type of project (required):
I am a employer with
1.0
7. L New construction
22 employees (full and/or part-time).*
2. • I am a sole proprietor or partnership and have no employees working for me in
• Remodeling
any capacity. [No workers' comp. insurance required.]
L Demolition
3. 1 am a homeowner doing all work myself. [No workers' comp. insurance required.] t
10 • Building addition
4. 1 am a homeowner and will be hiring contractors to conduct all work on my property, I will
ensure that all contractors either have workers' compensation insurance or are sole
11. • Electrical repairs or additions
proprictors with no employces.
12. Plumbing repairs or additions
5. 1am a general contractor and I have hired the sub-contractors listed on the attached sheet.
13. • Roof repairs
These sub-contractors have employees and have workers' comp. insurance.
14. MOther sign work
6. We are a corporation and its officers have exercised their right of exemption per MGL c.
152, §1(4), and we have no employees. [No workers' comp. insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers" compensation policy information.
† Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
#Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees, they must provide their workers' comp. policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Eastern Alliance
Insurance Company Name:
4-10-24
01-0000115899
Expiration Date:
Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. #:
Job Site Address:
1149 Cambridge St.
City/State/Zip:_Cambridge, MA 02139
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152, §25A is a criminal violation punishable by a fine up to $1,500.00
and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to $250.00 a
day against the violator. A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance
coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct
Date: 10-16-23
Signature:
Phone #: [phone removed]
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
Permit/License #
City or Town:
Issuing Authority (circle one):
1. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector
6. Other
Contact Person:
Phone #:
OUSA
SALES CONTRACT
S
Date
Contract #
225 East Industrial Park Drive Manchester, NH 03109
Phone 603422-3067
Fax 603-62t-8134
24436
10/16/2023
Name / Address
Home Decor Group
515 Lowell St.
Rep
Design Packagell
Peabody MA 01960
HA
Total
Description
1149 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA - Exterior Sign Package
Item #1 - Exterior Wall Sign- Main Entrance
3,896.00
(1) 35" x 204" +/-, new pan framed wall sign, replacing existing wall sign.
Item #2 - Exterior Wall Sign-Right Side Wall
1,468.00
(1) 48" x 72" +/-, new pan framed wall sign, replacing existing wall sign.
Item #3 - Projecting Sign Faces
2,634.00
(2) 48" x 72" +/-, new formed faces, replacing existing projecting sign faces.
600.00
Item #4 - Police Detail (officer and cruiser) as required, budgeted for $600.00
*Sidewalk Permit as need if required.
400.00
-General Specifications-
-Sign Face: 3/16" Formed Sign Face, "Lexan".
-Sign Face: 040 Aluminum, stock white, bent pan frame.
-Lettering/Logo: Cast vinyl, (10) year outdoor rated.
-All stated measurements are "nominal". Final cuts may vary slightly due to site, material and
construction specifications.
-Sign permit document preparation and town fees included, variances and/or special hearings
quoted as additional.
-Complete field technical survey will be performed prior to final design drawings.
*Special Conditions*
*Terms and conditions: 50% down, balance due upon completion. Sousa Signs reserves the
right to remove or delay signage if any of said payment terms are not met.
*CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO A 3% PROCESSING FEE. (Currently,
AMEX is not accepted).
Thank you for the opportunity!
$8,998.00
Total
Title
Customer/Buyer Print Name
Sign
Date
By signing this document you are agreeing to all terms and conditions in their entirety.
1(00
JONATHAN TATTER
10/16/23
OUS
SALES CONTRACT
Signs
Date
Contract #
225 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109
Fax S-404-S185
10/16/2023
24436
Wet soleorlens cong
Name / Address
Home Decor Group
515 Lowell St.
Rep
Design Package#l
Peabody MA 01960
HA
Description
Total
1149 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA - Exterior Sign Package
Item #1 - Exterior Wall Sign- Main Entrance
3,896.00
(1) 35" x 204" +/-, new pan framed wall sign, replacing existing wall sign.
Item #2 - Exterior Wall Sign-Right Side Wall
1,468.00
(1) 48" x 72" +/-, new pan framed wall sign, replacing existing wall sign.
Item #3 - Projecting Sign Faces
2,634.00
(2) 48" x 72" +/-, new formed faces, replacing existing projecting sign faces.
600.00
Item #4 - Police Detail (officer and cruiser) as required, budgeted for $600.00
*Sidewalk Permit as need if required.
400.00
-General Specifications-
-Sign Face: 3/16" Formed Sign Face, "Lexan"
-Sign Face: 040 Aluminum, stock white, bent pan frame.
-Lettering/Logo: Cast vinyl, (10) year outdoor rated
-All stated measurements are "nominal". Final cuts may vary slightly due to site, material and
construction specifications.
-Sign permit document preparation and town fees included, variances and/or special hearings
quoted as additional
-Complete field technical survey will be performed prior to final design drawings.
*Special Conditions*
*Terms and conditions: 50% down, balance due upon completion. Sousa Signs reserves the
right to remove or delay signage if any of said payment terms are not met.
*CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO A 3% PROCESSING FEB. (Currently,
AMEX is not accepted).
$8,998.00
Thank you for the opportunity!
Total
Date
Customer/Buyer Print Name
Sign
Title
By signing this document you are agreeing to all terms and conditions in their entirety.
100
JONATHAN TArTER
10/16/23
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Community Development Department
IRAM FAROOQ
SIGN CERTIFICATION FORM
Assistant City Manager for
COVER SHEET
Community Development
SANDRA CLARKE
Deputy Director
Sign Text: Benjamin Moore / Home Decor Group
Chief of Administration
Location of Sign: 1149 Cambridge St.
KHALIL MOGASSABI
Deputy Director
Chief of Planning
Applicant: Home Decor Group
Permitting Agent: Sousa Signs, LLC
Bus A
Overlay District: Wellington - Harrington
Zoning District:
Area of Special Planning Concern: (Sec. 19.46 & 19.42.1)
Application Date: 10-17-23
No
Sketch of sign enclosed: Yes X
PLEASE NOTE: All signs must receive a permit from the Inspectional
Services Department (ISD) before installation. Community Development
Department Certification 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 City
Council approval, if necessary for signs in the public way*
* Any sign or portion of a sign extending more than six (6) inches into the
public way/sidewalk, must receive approval from the Cambridge City Council;
a bond must be posted with the City Clerk.
The Sign Ordinance is available online under Article 7.000 at
https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Ordinance
Contact Liza Paden at [phone removed] or Ipaden@cambridgema.gov for further
information.
344 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
Voice: [phone removed]
Fax: [phone removed]
TTY: [phone removed]
www.cambridgema.gov
Proposed PROJECTING Sign (including signs on awnings)
72"
48"
24 sq.ft
Dimensions:
Area in Square feet: _
*existing sign is internally illuminated
Internal
External
Illumination:
Natural
Height (from ground to the top of the sign: approx 18'
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
Length in feet of store front facing street: (a) 42 / 35 . Area of signs allowed accessory to store:
. Area of all existing signs on
outside (1 x a)
behind windows (0.5 x a).
99
_ Area of additional signs
the store front to remain (including any freestanding sign):_
0
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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
•NO
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: YES X
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES
7.18.2.A
Relevant sections:
COMMENTS: The proposed alteration to an existing nonconforming sign is permitted because the size
of the sign and illumination will stay the same, and the supporting structure will remain intact.
Date: 10/18/23
CDD Representative
Proposed WALL Sign
36"
204"
51 sq.ft
Dimensions:
Area in Square feet:
Internal
Illumination: Natural
*existing gooseneck downlights
_External X
Height (from ground to the top of the sign): approx 12'
Main entrance wall sign
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
Length in feet of store front facing street: (a) 42 / 35. Area of signs allowed accessory to store:
• Area of all existing signs on
outside (1 x a) 77, behind windows (0.5 x a)
99
_ Area of additional signs
the store front to remain (including any freestanding sign):_
permitted:
2. COMPLETE FOR ANY OTHER SIGN
• Area of signs allowed accessory to
Length in feet of building facade facing street: (a)
the building facade: outside (1 x a)
_ Area of
behind windows (0.5 x a).
all existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign):-
Area of additional signs permitted:
SUMMARY OF LIMITATIONS FOR WALL 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: 60 square feet maximum. HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND: 20 feet but below the sills of second floor
windows. ILLUMINATION: Natural or external, or internal illumination with significant limitations. NUMBER: No
limit.
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
7.16.22.C
Relevant sections:
Proposed externally illuminated wall sign meets the dimensional and illumination
COMMENTS:
requirements of Article 7.
10/18/23
Date:
CDD Representative_
Proposed WALL Sign
48"
72"
Dimensions:
24 sq.ft
Area in Square feet:
X
*existing gooseneck downlights
Illumination: Natural_
_ External
_ Internal_
Height (from ground to the top of the sign): approx 12'
Norfolk St frontage - wall sign
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
42 / 35. Area of signs allowed accessory to store:
Length in feet of store front facing street: (a)_
_ Area of all existing signs on
- behind windows (0.5 x a)
outside (1 x a) 77
99
. Area of additional signs
the store front to remain (including any freestanding sign:_
0
permitted:
2. COMPLETE FOR ANY OTHER SIGN
_ Area of signs allowed accessory to
Length in feet of building facade facing street: (a)
- Area of
the building facade: outside (1 x a).
behind windows (0.5 x a).
all existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign):
Area of additional signs permitted:
SUMMARY OF LIMITATIONS FOR WALL 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: 60 square feet maximum. HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND: 20 feet but below the sills of second floor
windows. ILLUMINATION: Natural or external, or internal illumination with significant limitations. NUMBER: No
limit.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
X
NO
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: YES
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES
7.16.22.C
Relevant sections:
COMMENTS: Proposed externally illuminated wall sign meets the dimensional and illumination
requirements of Article 7.
10/18/23
Date:
CDD Representative _
Summary of Major Provisions for Office, Business and Industrial Districts
(Please consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance for specific requirements)
Limitations on Total Area of the Signs on a Building
(See definition of sign frontage)
1. For Ground Floor stores: Width of store x 1 square foot equals area of all signs permitted on
the outside of the storefront
For all signs on a single façade of a building: (including those in paragraph 1 above):
Width of building façade facing a street x 1 square foot equals area of all signs permitted on that
façade. **
(Note: An additional 0.5 square feet per foot of sign frontage is permitted for signs located behind the glass of a
window).
Limitations on the Height of Signs Above the Ground
Fifteen (15) for free-standing signs; twenty (20) feet for all other signs with expectation for certain hotel and
theater signs.
Limitations on Area of Individual Signs
1.
Sixty (60) Square feet Maximum. *
Wall signs:
2.
Projecting Signs:
Thirteen (13) square feet maximum. *
3.
Free-standing signs:
Thirty (30) Square feet maximum. *
* However no sign may exceed that area determined by the formula: sign frontage x 1 square foot.
Limitations on Number of Signs Permitted
1.
No limit
2.
Projecting signs: one per ground floor establishment plus one per door serving the remainder of the
building.
3.
Free-standing Signs: Two per lot.
Limitations on Kinds of Illumination
1.
Projecting (including awning signs) and free-standing signs: Natural and external only.
Wall signs: Natural or external without limit. Internal under the following conditions:
a.
At least one dimension is 30" or less; and
b. The sign is located behind window glass or projects no more than 2" from the building face;
or the sign consists only of individual letters, or channel letters, or only the letters in a box
sign illuminated.
** Where the sign frontage is more than 100 feet from a street the multiplier may be increased to 2 square feet.
City of Cambridge
Community Development Department
STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD) established the Storefront
Improvement Program to provide financial assistance to property owners or retail tenants
seeking to remove architectural barriers, renovate the commercial building façade and !
enhance exterior signage. The Program's objectives are to improve accessibility and physical
appearance of retail establishments and enhance commercial districts.
The Program provides a matching grant for the funding of well-designed improvements
that will coordinate all the important features of the storefront into a more attractive image while
• creating an accessible entrance for the public. This may include removal of physical barriers,
restoration of architectural details, better windows and doors, and well-proportioned signage
and lighting. Past matching grants have ranged from $2,500 to $35,000 with accessible design
upgrades getting 90% reimbursement based on scope of work and available funds. Grants
vary each year so contact CDD for further information.
Applicants; are responsible for hiring licensed designers, architects, contractors, and sign
fabricators. A retail tenant is defined as a commercial establishment selling goods or services
directly to members of the public for personal use and whose use is not solely for re-sale
purposes (wholesale). Included in this definition are food and creative for-profit businesses.
Improvements made prior to a signed contract with the City of Cambridge will not be
funded.
The following criteria must be met for participation in the Program:
1. Applicants must be property owners or commercial retail tenants whose storefronts face
onto a Cambridge street;
2. Commercial retail tenants must offer goods or services that are open to the public;
3. Preference will be given to independent businesses not required by contractual
arrangement to maintain standardized décor, architecture, signs or similar features;
14. Preference will be given to commercial retail tenants in a commercial district or
corridor;
5. Tenants must have written approval from property owners to participate in program;
6. Billboards on property, if applicable, must be permanently removed as part of the
improvement;
7. Property owners must be up to date on all municipal taxes prior to participation in the
program;
8. Applicants must comply with all State and local laws and regulations pertaining to
licensing, permits, building code and zoning requirements.
The City of Cambridge reserves the right to apply additional criteria before accepting a project if
program demand exceeds budgeted resources.
For more information, please contact Christina DiLisio, [phone removed], cdilisio@cambridgema.gov
DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
ACORD®
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
4/11/2023
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CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
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REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
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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 endorsements).
PRODUCER
CONTACT Michelle Weldon
NAME:
Wieczorek Insurance
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A/C, No, Ext):
E-MAIL
166 Concord St.
ADDRESS: [email removed]
NAIC #
INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NH
Manchester
03104
INSURERA: MMG Insurance Co
15997
INSURED
10724
INSURER B: Eastern Alliance Insurance Company
SOUSA SIGNS LLC
INSURER C:
& EIPD 225 LLC
INSURER D:
225 EAST INDUSTRIAL PARK DR
INSURER E :
MANCHESTER
NH
03109
INSURER F:
COVERAGES
CERTIFICATE NUMBER:23/24
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
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
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EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR
ADDL SUBR
POLICY EXP
POLICY EFF
TYPE OF INSURANCE
LIMITS
POLICY NUMBER
INSD WVD
(MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY)
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
1,000,000
EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE
OCCUR
1,000,000
PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
BP10982529
4/15/2024
4/15/2023
5,000
MED EXP (Any one person)
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
2,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE
POLICY
LOC
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
2,000,000
$
OTHER:
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
$
1,000,000
ca accident
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
ANY AUTO
A
ALL OWNED
SCHEDULED
AUTOS
$
4/15/2024
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
KA10982529
4/15/2023
AUTOS
NON-OWNED
PROPERTY DAMAGE
HIRED AUTOS
AUTOS
(Per accident)
Multi policy credit
UMBRELLA LIAB
X
OCCUR
EACH OCCURRENCE
5,000,000
EXCESS LIAB
CLAIMS-MADE
AGGREGATE
A
5,000,000
DED
4/15/2023
KU10982529
4/15/2024
10,000
RETENTION $
$
WORKERS COMPENSATION
NH, ME, MA
per 3.a:
STATUTE
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
YIN
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
Exal: Justin, Louise &
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$
NIA
1,000,000
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
4/10/2023
(Mandatory in NH)
Thom Sousa
4/10/2024
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
1,000,000
if yes, describe under
01-0000115899
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
for complete
Please refer to policy
and information regarding limitations and exclusions.
CANCELLATION
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
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Robert Wieczorek/MICH
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ACORD 25(2014/01)
INSO25(201401)
REP: Jason
UNDER NEW
UNERSHIP!
DATE: 10-16-23
Quantity LI
CONTACT: Jonathan T.
Proposed Sign / Location
existing down lights.
home decor
Moore
- new 2-piece aluminum pan frame
Benjamin
home deçor
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED TO BEGIN PRODUCTION
Signature:
group
- colors and design comply with Ben Moore branding standards
JOB LOCATION: 1149 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
Kome decor
JOB NAME: Home Decor Group - Exterior Sign Package
204-
1149 CAMBRIDGE ST - HOME DECOR GROUP - ENTRANCE WALL SIGN
Existing Conditions / Location
A Benjamin Moore
"The information on this sheet is the property of SOUSA SIGNS, lic and cannot be duplicated or used without the expressed written consent of SOUSA SIGNS, Ilc."
Moore®
City Paint
COLOR: Oracal Black, HP Vinyl
Benjamin
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PANELS: 040 Aluminum, Brake Formed
SOUSA
Sign is 51 sq.ft
COLOR: 3M Cardinal Red Vinyl - PMS 200c
COLOR: 3M Sapphire Blue 7125-37, HP Vinyl
Design, furnish and install (1) new, replacement sign face to existing sign. Sign size and location will not be changed, sign is externally illuminated by
1 718" - return-
225 East Industrial Park Dr. Manchester, NH 03109
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REP: Jason
Quantity 1]
DATE: 10-16-23
COLOR: Oracal Black, HP Vinyl
CONTACT: Jonathan T.
GENERAL SPEGIFIGATIONS
PANELS: 040 Aluminum, Brake Formed
Sign is 24 sq.tt
COLOR: 3M Cardinal Red Vinyi - PMS 200c
COLOR: 3M Sapphire Blue 7125-37, HP Vinyl
Proposed Sign / Location
nomes
Moore
grou
Benjamin
Paint & Supplies
eCOT
- new 1-piece aluminum pan, brake formed
externally illuminated by existing down lights.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED TO BEGIN PRODUCTION
- colors and design comply with Ben Moore branding standards
Signature:
to existing sign. Sign size and location will not be changed, sign is
Design, furnish and install (1) new, replacement pan frame sign face
JOB LOCATION: 1149 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
JOB NAME: Home Decor Group - Exterior Sign Package
1149 CAMBRIDGE ST - HOME DECOR GROUP - SIDE ELEVATION WALL SIGN - OPTION A
pan face - 72"
Existing Conditions / Location
Moore®
Paint & Supplies
group-
"The information on this sheet is the property of SOUSA SIGNS, Ic and cannot be duplicated or used without the expressed written consent of SOUSA SIGNS, Ile.
Benjamin
Moore
Benjamin
City Paint & Supply
[phone removed]
Kome décor
OUS
225 East Industrial Park Dr. Manchester, NH 03109
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FAX [phone removed]
2 1/4"- return
REP: Jason
Quantity [2]
DATE: 10-16-23
COLOR: Oracal Black, HP Vinyl
CONTACT: Jonathan T.
GENERAL SPEGIFIGATUUNS
Sign is 24 sq.tt
PANELS: 3/16" Molded Lexan Faces, White
Proposed Sign / Location
COLOR: 3M Dark Blue 3630-36, Translucent Vinyl
A1 Moore
Benjamin
home decor
current sign is internally illuminated.
- new molded lean sign faces, 1.5" rise
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED TO BEGIN PRODUCTION
Moore
Paint & Supplies
Night Rendering
group.
Benjamin
Design, furnish and install (2) new, replacement sign faces for
home decor
- colors and design comply with Ben Moore branding standards
Signature:
existing projecting sign. Sigh size and location will not be changed,
cabinet - 48"
vo - 46"-
JOB LOCATION: 1149 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA
JOB NAME: Home Decor Group - Exterior Sign Package
1149 CAMBRIDGE ST - HOME DECOR GROUP - PROJECTING SIGN
vo - 70 1/2"-
cabinet - 72"
face vo - 68 1/2"
Existing Conditions / Location
Moore
Paint & Supplies
The information on this sheet is the property of SOUSA SIGNS, Ile and cannot be duplicated or used without the expressed written consent of SOUSA SIGNS, Ilc.
group:
[phone removed]
Benjamin
Kome décor
225 East Industrial Park Dr. Manchester, NH 03109
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face vo - 44-
FAX [phone removed]
5.683 sq. fl.
REP: Jason
8,017 sq. 1.
DATE: 10-16-23
1,369 sq. П.
Identify / Pan
CONTACT: Jonathan T.
1,800 sq. I1.
2,217 sq. л.
3.291 sq. 11.
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1,150 sq. 1.
3,320 sg. f.
5,000 sg. 1.
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1,281 sq. ft.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED TO BEGIN PRODUCTION
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P1 P3
2,974 sq. 1-
1,959 sq. f.
4,937 sq. IL.
Signature:
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1,215 q. f1/
Norfolk St
1149 CAMBRIDGE ST - HOME DECOR GROUP - GIS MAP
1,352 sq. ft.
JOB LOCATION: 1149 Cambridge St., Cambriage, MA
JOB NAME: Home Decor Group - Exterior Sign Package
5,875 sq. ft.
4,158 sq. It.
© 2023 City of Cambridge, MA
2,833 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. f.
4,161,59. sq.11.
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4,625 sq. ft.
2,367 sq. 11.
2,547 sq. f.
1,649 sg. ft.
983.5g. 11,1103
Leanet
4091
Details
"The information on this sheet is the property of SOUSA SIGNS, lie and cannot be duplicated or used without the expressed written consent of SOUSA SIGNS, Ile."
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