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An application was received from Edward Batten representing Retro Fitness, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 822 Somerville Avenue, approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and proof of abutter mailing has been provided
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2/16/2024
City of Cambridge, MA
243525
Primary Location
Applicant
822 Somerville Ave
Sign/Awning Permit
• Edward Batten
Status: Active
• [phone removed]
Cambridge, MA 02140
Submitted On: 9/19/2023
[email removed]
Owner
893 Main Street
CPUS PORTER SQUARE, LP
Wakefield, MA 01880
PO BOX 638 ADDISON, TX
75001
General Information
What option best describes this application?*
Sign(s)
Description of Proposed Work*
Install two (2) signs. 155" H × 30" W illuminated wall sign, 18" H x 39" W non-
illuminated projecting sign
Estimated Cost of Signs) in dollars *
5000
Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).*
New tenant, no existing signage to remain on their space
Cambridge City Council approval may be required.
Will one or more of the proposed signs extend six (6)
inches into the public sidewalk?*
Yes
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You must submit a Projected Sign Application and Abutter's Form to the City
Clerk's Office.
Sign Information
Sign Text*
Retro Fitness
Illumination*
Type of Sign*
Wall-Mounted
Internal
Height of Sign (feet)*
Width of Sign (feet)*
12.93
2.5
Area of Sign (square feet)*
Height from the ground to the top of the sign
(feet)*
32.325
12.9
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign
Sign Material*
(feet)*
Aluminum
Projection from the Building (inches)
Weight of the sign (Ibs)*
3
75
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?*
(feet)*
Yes
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Sign Text*
Retro Fitness
Illumination*
Type of Sign*
External
Projecting
Height of Sign (feet)*
Width of Sign (feet)*
1.5
3.25
Area of Sign (square feet)*
Height from the ground to the top of the sign
(feet)*
4.875
10
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign
Sign Material*
(feet)*
Aluminum
8.75
Weight of the sign (Ibs)*
Projection from the Building (inches)
20
33
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?*
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use
(feet)*
Yes
30
Contractor
Contractor Name*
John M Connors
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Address*
115 Armstrong Ave.
E-mail*
Telephone*
[phone removed]
[email removed]
License Number*
License Expiration Date*
02/05/2024
CS-106286
Contractor's Signature
Date*
Signature of Licensed Contractor*
09/19/2023
John Connors
Community Development Approval
& Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning
& Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000
Appeal
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& Comments
& Exempt under Article 7.000
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City Clerk Internal
& Bond Number
Attachments
REQUIRED
Drawing of Sign(s)
Drawings.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:47 AM
Contract with Sign Company
REQUIRED
Signed Proposal.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Proof of Insurance
REQUIRED
Cambridge COl.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:49 AM
REQUIRED
Signed contract between property owner and applicant
Porter Square LL Authorization and Consent - exterior signage w
backup.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:48 AM
891 Somerville Ave - Google Maps.pdf
891 Somerville Ave - Google Maps.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:50 AM
822 Somerville Ave - Google Maps.pdf
822 Somerville Ave - Google Maps.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:50 AM
Workmans Compensation Affadavi (23-24).pdf
Workmans Compensation Affadavi (23-24).pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:51 AM
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John Connors Licenses Certifications 04-27-2022.pdf
John Connors Licenses Certifications 04-27-2022.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Sep 19, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Certified Mailing List.jpg
Certified Mailing List.jpg
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Nov 7, 2023 at 9:17 AM
822 Somerville Ave (Labels).pdf
822 Somerville Ave (Labels).pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Nov 7, 2023 at 9:17 AM
DOC_20231024183055.pdf
DOC_20231024183055.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Nov 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Pages from Retro_220282_ARCH_FULL_CRS-2.pdf
Pages from Retro_220282_ARCH_FULL_CRS-2.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Nov 13, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Sign Cert Form Retro Fitness Signed.pdf
Sign Cert Form Retro Fitness Signed.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Feb 7, 2024 at 12:30 PM
220753-15 Retro Fitness - Cambridge MA.pdf
220753-15 Retro Fitness - Cambridge MA.pdf
Uploaded by Edward Batten on Feb 7, 2024 at 12:31 PM
History
Activity
Date
9/19/2023, 9:27:20
Edward Batten started a draft of Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten altered Record 243525, changed ownerEmail from '''' to
9/19/2023, 9:30:51
"[email removed]"
AM
Edward Batten altered Record 243525, changed ownerPhoneNo from
9/19/2023, 9:30:51
''" to "[phone removed]"
AM
Activity
Date
Edward Batten added attachment 891 Somerville Ave - Google
9/19/2023, 9:50:18
Maps.pdf to Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten added attachment 822 Somerville Ave - Google
9/19/2023, 9:50:33
Maps.pdf to Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten added attachment Workmans Compensation Affadavi
9/19/2023, 9:51:26
(23-24).pdf to Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten added attachment John Connors Licenses
9/19/2023, 9:51:49
Certifications 04-27-2022.pdf to Record 243525
AM
9/19/2023, 10:07:07
Edward Batten submitted Record 243525
AM
approval step Review for Completeness was assigned to Branden
9/19/2023, 10:07:07
Vigneault on Record 243525
AM
approval step Community Development Plan Review was assigned to
9/19/2023, 10:07:07
Daniel Messplay on Record 243525
AM
Branden Vigneault approved approval step Review for Completeness
10/3/2023, 9:57:22
on Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten added attachment Certified Mailing List.jpg to Record
11/7/2023, 9:17:14 AM
243525
Edward Batten added attachment 822 Somerville Ave (Labels).pdf to
11/7/2023, 9:17:33
Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten added attachment DOC_20231024183055.pdf to
11/7/2023, 9:18:19
Record 243525
AM
Edward Batten added attachment Pages from
11/13/2023, 11:48:00
AM
Retro_220282_ARCH_FULL_CRS-2.pdf to Record 243525
Edward Batten added attachment Sign Cert Form Retro Fitness
2/7/2024, 12:30:14
Signed.pdf to Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten added attachment 220753-15 Retro Fitness -
2/1/2024, 12:31:21
Cambridge MA.pdf to Record 243525
PM
2/7/2024, 12:51:41
Daniel Messplay submitted a change request on Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten changed Description of Proposed Work from "Install
two (2) signs. 155" H x 46" W illuminated wall sign,
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
45" H x 33" W il..." to "<div>Install two (2) signs. 155" H x
PM
30" W illuminated wall sign, 18" H x 39" W illuminated proje..." on
Record 243525
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Width of Sign (feet), changed
2/1/2024, 2:49:57
value from "3.8" to "2.5" on Record 243525
PM
ISVONGUE
Activity
Date
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Height of Sign (feet), changed
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
value from "12.9" to "12.93" on Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Area of Sign (square feet),
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
changed value from "49.5" to "32.325" on Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Illumination, changed value
2/1/2024, 2:49:57
from "Internal" to "External" on Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Width of Sign (feet), changed
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
value from "2.75" to "3.25" on Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Height of Sign (feet), changed
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
value from "1.25" to "1.5" on Record 243525
PM
Edward Batten altered multi-entry field Area of Sign (square feet),
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
changed value from "10.31" to "4.875" on Record 243525
PM
2/7/2024, 2:49:57
Edward Batten submitted a new version of Record 243525
PM
Daniel Messplay changed Description of Proposed Work from "
<div> Install two (2) signs. 155" H x 30" W illuminated wall sign, 18" H x
2/7/2024, 3:08:58
39" W illuminated proje..." to "<div> Install two (2) signs. 155" H × 30" W
PM
illuminated wall sign, 18" H x 39" W non-illuminated p..." on Record
243525
Daniel Messplay approved approval step Community Development
2/7/2024, 3:09:28
Plan Review on Record 243525
PM
approval step Department of Public Works Review was assigned to
2/7/2024, 3:09:28
Brian McLane on Record 243525
PM
Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works
2/14/2024, 11:54:11
Review on Record 243525
AM
approval step City Clerk Review was assigned to Lori Perez on Record
2/14/2024,11:54:12
243525
AM
Timeline
Due
Label
Activated
Assignee
Completed
Date
Branden
V Review for
9/19/2023,
10/3/2023,
Completeness
9:57:22 AM
Vigneault
10:07:07 AM
/ Community
Daniel
9/19/2023,
2/7/2024,
Development Plan
3:09:28 PM
Messplay
10:07:07 AM
Review
Due
Label
Activated
Assignee
Completed
Date
Brian
V Department of
2/14/2024,
2/7/2024,
McLane
3:09:28 PM
Public Works Review
11:54:11 AM
2/14/2024,
Lori Perez
/ City Clerk Review
11:54:12 AM
/ City Council
Approval
/ Bond
V Building Inspector
Review
Edward
Sign Permit Fee
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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
10/21
Cambridge, _
. 2023
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 Retro Fitness
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
822 Somerville Ave. Cambridge Mass
(ADDRESS
Type of Sign: Projecting Sign, Aluminum Body, Internal White LEDs
(state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
Retro Fitness
15'Hx33"W
Size:
Weight: 25LBS
Public Way
в. 105"
Obstruction:
(Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewall)
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk)
105"
Height Above Grade: Bottom:
Top: 120"
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 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.
3 Burlington Woods Dr. Burlington MA, [phone removed]
as agent po CoUs poet
spare
owner or authorized agent)
(Address)
(Tel. No.)
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[phone removed]
399 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116 /
(Business owner)
(Tel. No.)
(Address)
1.2 Cross Section
By Others
PVC Sleeve
LED Module
w/ Light Baffles
LED Power Supply
Sealed with Silicone
w/ .080" Alum. Face.
Primary Electric to Sign
Aluminum Angle Frame
3/4" Sealtite Connector.
Acrylic Copy 1/4" Proud
Pan Sign Painted Black
w/ Appropriate UL Labels
All Wall Penetrations to be
1/4" Weep Holes as Req'd
*Field Appropriate Hardware
Routed Out Push Thru White
SERVICE DISCONNECT SWITCH
1 3/4"
46 1/4" OA
9 1/8"
Scale: 1/2"= 1'-0"
155 1/4"
1. 1 Elevation: Routed Out Push-Thru Pan
+ 220753-11 Retro Finess - Cambridge MA
822 Somerville Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA
Retro Fitness
MS
220753-11
Effective
SIGN WORKS
Proposed Concept
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F Burlington NJ 08016
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Cambridge, MA
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SIGN WORKS
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33"
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Retro
Scale: 1-1/2" = 1-0"
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3.0 Elevation: D/F Pushed Thur Blade Sign QUANTITY = 1
822 Somerville Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140
Retro Fitness
Cambridge, MA
(MALLINDOORS)
TOREFRONT SIGNAGE
MOUNTING TO BE FLUSH
• EXISTING BULKHEAD
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TENANT NAME/
• Westfield mall requirements
33" long x 15" high x 3" deep
Sign contractor is responsible to insure that sign
painted to match sign.
is on separate circuit and on 7 day time clock set
Screws must be at top only, Countersunk &
Based on district or location specific.
Sign must be double-sided
avoid visibility
Cut off switch must be recess in top of sign to
(TENANT)
Effective
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F Burlington NJ 08016
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TITLE SHEET
ARCHITECT
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1 PORTER ROAD
STRATO NO ESTESE NO.
NICHOLAS J, TRICARICO
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
PORT SQUARE GALLERIA
TRICARICO ARCHITECTURE
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PARKING GARAGE
KEY PLAN
(LOWER LEVEL)
PORTER SQUARE GALLERIA - 1 PORTER ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
RCHTECTURAL COLEPUNT PLAN AND SCHMULE
PLUMBING SCHEDULE, AND TOILET ACCESSORY SCHEDULE
NANCED PLANS CLIVATONE AND DETAILS — STUDIO 1
MATER * FINSH SCHEDULE AND TRANSMON DETALS
URCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLAN
OCKER ROOM ELYATIONS & DEALS - MONS
XHOLTON PLAN
OCKER ROOM DUVATIONS & DEARS - WOMONS
ARCHTECTURAL FINISH PLAN
URCHITECTURAL PONER PLAN
ARTION TYPES
ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTA PLAN AND SCHEDULE
ARCHIECTURAL ROTECTED COUNG PLAI
PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY PLAN AND SCHEDULE
PARTION NOTES AND LL DESIAS
DOOR L HAROMARE, GLAZING SYSTEM SCHEDULE AND NOTES
ARCHIFECTURAL COUNG DETALS
ELECTRICAL PONER PLAN
DILARCED PLAN AND SECTIONS - LOCKER ROOM
LIFE SAFETY / EGRESS PLAN
MECHANCAL. PLAN
ELECTIICAL UGHTING PLAN
ARCHITECTURAL DETALS
ARCHITECTURAL OCTALS
GENETAL NOTES
MECHANICAL DETALS
ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE
[EXTERIOR SIGNACE - REFERENCE ONLY
SHEET TITLE
TELECTRICAL NOTES
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LIST OF DRAWINGS
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MR/BY FONS
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HOLLIAN (C.EO.)
SPOON
17 SQ.FT
57 50.FT
15 S0F
190 S0.FT.
VENDOR LIST
165 50.FT.
170 S0.FT.
4,589 50.FT
1,137 SQ.JT.
ROSS AREA
VOID SPACE
XIST GIFTRICALIT. ROOM
XIST. UTILTY/START ROOM
ROOM NAME
UCE BAR
XISTINE SANERATRIC
AREA CALCULATIONS*
PROJECT TEAM
BALACT MPLETOCUS POONDEC
M OCC. LOND IASED ON PRE
(NA 702090)
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SCHUGE TO BE SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE PERMT
AN ONE STON. ONLY
BE 2:20
CODE INFORMATION & ANALYSIS
295 OCCUPANCY LORD / 2 - 148 MLE & 140 FOWLE
DEFERRED SUBMITTALS
NOTES
ENDED ME THE CUPANT LOAD OF EACH SEX, THE TOTAL OCCUPANT LOND SHALL BE
AT FACT
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RESPONSIBILITY SCHEDULE
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DEMOLITION GENERAL NOTES
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ARCHITECT
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NICHOLAS J. TRICARICO
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
NECT / LOCATION:
TRICARIAO ARCUITECTURE
PORT SQUARE GALLERIA
CLENT REVIEW SET
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122-0*
104°-3*
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120-4*
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5200-
TARTNO PONI
TRAVEL STARING PON
TRAVEL DISTANCE LEGS
MERCENCY LIGHT
OCSCRIPTION
PATH OF ECROSS
DIT SIC
ACCESSELE ROUTE TO BE FREE AND CLEAR AT ALL TIMES TOM ANT OBSTRUCTIONS.
RECESSED FIRE EXTINCLASHER
672,5
SOMMON PATH.
CUPANCY * END SEMBEY WITHOUT FED SEATING
SEATED DIRE SPOKER SHOP DRAWNS MLL BE PROVED AT LATER DATE AND UNDER
SYMAOL
•BEZER_TO_SHEET T-12 FOR_ABEA_CALCULATIONS, AND OCCUPANCY BREAKDONAL
OOR 95° / 0.15 - 640 PERSON CAPACITY
1. TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD VEL BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE
EGRESS LEGEND
3. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY NIE NEPA 70 AND ALL LOCAL AMIYDMDNTS
NOTES
TRAVEL DISTANCE
CODE SECTIONS
KEY NOTES
LEGEND
STARTING POINT
B
PLAN - GROUND FLOOR
DATE: PER PLAN
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CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
NICHOLAS J. TRICARICO
TRICARICO ARCHITECTURE
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GENERAL NOTES
PLAN NOTES
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SIGN WORKS
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Your Brand Advantage
AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT FORM
Retro Fitness Cambridge
822 Somerville Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a duly authorized representative of CPUS Porter Square, LP, the Landlord/Owner of the leased premises
referenced above.
In my capacity as the Landlord's/Owner's official representative, I do hereby authorize Effective Sign Works to
perform all work associated with the exterior signage. I further authorize Effective Sign Works or its
representatives to obtain permits in Tenant's name, all permits for the sign hereby consented to by the
Landlord/Owner.
Landlord/Owner: CPUS Porter Square, LP
Owner Address: 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Burlington, MA 01803
Signature:
Print Name: Breanne M. Timura
Email: [email removed]
Telephone #: [phone removed]
Date: October 20t, 2022
Please return to: Effective Sign Works
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F
Burlington, NJ 08016
Please email to: [email removed]
Thank you,
Heather Bates
Sales Consultant
xt202
[phone removed]
www.effectivesignworks.com
@ [email removed]
1.2 as Nection
By Others
PVC Sleeve
LED Module
w/ Light Baffles
LED Power Supply
Sealed with Silicone
w/ .080" Alum. Face.
Primary Electric to Sign
Aluminum Angle Frame
Pan Sign Painted Black
Acrylic Copy 1/4" Proud
3/4" Sealtite Connector.
w/ Appropriate UL Labels
All Wall Penetrations to be
1/4" Weep Holes as Reg'd
Routed Out Push Thru White
*Field Appropriate Hardware
SERVICE DISCONNECT SWITCH
VARRETRO FITNESSIA Sitesit White SI Ca
01 - 07
1 3/4"
46 1/4" OA
9 1/8"
6 3/4"
Scale: 1/2"= 1'-0"
155 1/4"
1. 1 Elevation: Routed Out Push-Thru Pan
822 Somerville Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA
Retro Fitness
* CB
220753-11
SIGN WORKS
Effective
Proposed Concept
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F Burlington NJ 08016
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3* Citizens Bank
Proposed Concept
* 220753-11 Retro Fitness - Cambridge MA
822 Somerville Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA
Retro Fitness
GB
220753-11
Effective
SIGN WORKS
Copyriaht ® MAG Signs Ine. / Etectire Sign Works 2022 MAG Signs Inc./ dba. Effective Sign Works Resarves the right to all artwork, deskans and pres
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F Burlington NJ 08016
[phone removed] • EffectiveSignWorks.com
3"
Scale: 1-1/2" = 1-0"
3 1 Side View
QUANTITY = 1
APARETRO FITNESSIAlI Sitesit White SIC
33"
Retro Fitness
Scale: 1-1/2" = 1'-0"
3.0 Elevation: D/F Pushed Thur Blade Sign
220753-11 Retro Fitness - Cambridge MA
822 Somerville Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140
Retro Fitness
Cambridge, MA
GB
(MALL INDOORS)
DEUCERO CHANNEL STENC
PUSH THROUGH LETTERS
SXISTING BULKHEAD
MOUNTING TO BE FLUSH
PLACE LINE
FLOORILA
220753-11
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TENANT NAME/
o Westfield mall requirements
Sign contractor is responsible to insure that sign
is on separate circuit and on 7 day time clock set
Based on district or location specific.
Screws must be at top only, Countersunk &
painted to match sign.
avoid visibility
Cut off switch must be recess in top of sign to
33" long x 15" high x 3" deep
Sign must be double-sided
TENANTI
Effective
SIGN WORKS
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F Burlington NJ 08016
Copyright ® MAG Signs Inc. / Elfective Sign Works 2022 MAG Signs Inc. / diba. Effective Sign Works Reserves tha right to all artwork, designs and presentat
[phone removed] • EffectiveSignWorks.com SotDaM: 05/06/2022
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GALLERIA
PORTER SQUARE
Tenant Copy is Landlord Responsibility
220753-11 Retro Fitness - Cam
822 Somerville Ave | Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA
Retro Fitness
* GB
05/06/2022
220753-11
Effective
SIGN WORKS
[phone removed] • EffectiveSignWorks.com/
1208 Columbus Rd. Suite F Burlington NJ 08016
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:_ Retro Fitness
Chief of Administration
1 White Street
Location of Sign:
KHALIL MOGASSABI
Deputy Director
Chief of Planning
Batten Bros. Signs Inc
Applicant:
Business C
Overlay District:NA
Zoning District:
Area of Special Planning Concern: (Sec. 19.46 & 19.42.1)
Application Date: 2.5.24
No
Sketch of sign enclosed: Yes YES
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)
18" H
39" W
Dimensions:
4.875
Area in Square feet:
External
Natural
Illumination:
Internal
Height (from ground to the top of the sign: 20
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
_ 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).
• 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)
• Area of
behind windows (0.5 x a)
the building facade: outside (1 x a)
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 X
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES
7.16.22.B
Relevant sections:
COMMENTS:_Proposed non-illuminated projecting sign meets the dimensional and illumination
requirements of Article 7.
Digitally signed by Daniel Messplay
• Daniel
DN: cn=Daniel Messplay, o, ou,
Date: 217/24
[email removed]
CDD Representative
V, C=US
Date: 2024.02.07 11:45:22 -05'00'
Messplay
Proposed WALL Sign
30" W
32.34
Dimensions:
155.25" H
Area in Square feet:
Natural
Internal
Illumination:
_ External
Height (from ground to the top of the sign): 155.25"
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
- 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)
• 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)
_, behind windows (0.5 x a).
the building facade: outside (1 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 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 X
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES
7.16.22.C
Relevant sections:
Proposed internally illuminated wall sign meets the dimensional and illumination
COMMENTS:
requirements of Article 7.
Digitally signed by Daniel Messplay
DN: cn=Daniel Messplay, o, ou,
Daniel
email=[email removed]
Date: 2/7/24
CDD Representative
V, C=US
Date: 2024.02.07 11:46:14-05'00'
Messplay
Proposed FREESTANDING Sign
Dimensions:
Area in Square feet:
Natural
Illumination:
Internal
_External
Height (from ground to the top of the sign):_
1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE
• 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)
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)
Area of all
the building facade: outside (1 x a).
- behind windows (0.5 x a)
existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign:
Area of additional signs permitted:
SUMMARY OF LIMITATIONS FOR FREESTANDING 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: 30 square feet maximum. HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND: 15 feet. ILLUMINATION: Natural or external
only. NUMBER: Two per lot (but not exceeding 30 square feet in total area).
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
Existing Legally Established NONCONFORMING Sign
X
Dimensions:
Area in Square feet:
Internal
Illumination: Natural
External
Height (from ground to the top of the sign):
1. TYPE OF SIGN
a. wall
_ b. projecting _
c. freestanding
2. REASON FOR NONCONFORMITY
c. other
a. dimensions
b. illumination
3. NATURE OF ALTERATIONS
c. other
b. repainting of face
a. replacement of plastic face
I certify that the above referenced sign was legally erected and in conformance with the
requirements of Article 7.000 at that time and further that the alterations now proposed, and any
others made within the last three (3) years, do not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the current
replacement value of the sign.).
Date:
Applicant signature:
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
SIGN CERTIFICATION FORM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CERTIFCATION OF EXEMPTION
Applicant:
Signature
FAX:
Telephone:
Location of Premises:
Zoning District:
Overlay District:
Date Application Submitted:
No
Yes
Sketch of Sign Enclosed:
PLEASE NOTE: Signs, even if exempt under Article 7.000, may require 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. Awnings of any kind projecting over a city sidewalk require City
Council approval.
Exempt signs in Section 7.16.11
REASON FOR EXEMPTION: Awning without graphics
(including directional signs)
Date:
CDD Representative
CDD _
Applicant
Copies: ISD
City Clerk*
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)
For Ground Floor stores: Width of store x 1 square foot equals area of all signs permitted on
1.
the outside of the storefront
For all signs on a single façade of a building: (including those in paragraph 1 above):
2.
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.
Wall signs:
Sixty (60) Square feet Maximum. *
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
Projecting (including awning signs) and free-standing signs: Natural and external only.
1.
2..
Wall signs: Natural or external without limit. Internal under the following conditions:
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;
,4. 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
BATTEN BROS.
Sign Advertising
PROPOSAL
893 Main Street, Wakefield, MA O1880
T [phone removed] F [phone removed]
6/14/23
Date:
Effective Sign Works
Retro Fitness (822 Somerville
Location:
1208 Columbus Road
Ave. Cambridge MA)
Burlington, NJ
34607
SK#:
Wall Sign
- Furnish and install one (1) wall sign
"Retrofitness"
- 15546"W
- Internally illuminated with white LEDs
$3,500.00
Projecting Sign
Fumish and install one (1) projecting sign
"Retrofitness"
- 15" H x 33" W
Internally illuminated with white LEDs
$1,500.00
Massachusetts sales tax (6.25%) to be charged extra at actual cost. Police details to be charged at cost if required.
Municipal hearing and/or permit fees to be charged additionally at actual cost. Permit procurement to be charged at rate of $75.
Electric controls, connections, communication and feeds from a source to the junction box on the sign to be by others and are not
included in this proposal.
Terms: 50% deposit with order, net upon completion.
Massachusetts
Association
MSA
This contract shall not be binding upon the Company until accepted and signed by a duly authorized officer thereof.
day of June., 2023.
Signed and sealed on thi:
COMPANY: BATTEN BROS., INC.
CUSTOMER: Effective Sign Works
By: Edward A. Batten
This contract is subject to the terms and conditions on the following page.
PLEASE SIGN & RETURN
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
600 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Applicant Information
Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):
Batten Bros., Inc
893 Main Street
Address:
[phone removed]
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone #:
City/State/Zip:
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
Type of project (required):
4.
• I am a general contractor and I
1. Ex I am a employer with_15
6. New construction
have hired the sub-contractors
employees (full and/or part-time).*
listed on the attached sheet.
7. • Remodeling
2. L I am a sole proprietor or partner-
These sub-contractors have
8. Demolition
ship and have no employees
employees and have workers'
working for me in any capacity.
9. _ Building addition
comp. insurance.*
[No workers' comp. insurance
10.L Electrical repairs or additions
We are a corporation and its
5. 0
required.]
officers have exercised their
11. Plumbing repairs or additions
3. L I am a homeowner doing all work
right of exemption per MGL
myself. [No workers' comp.
12. Roof repairs
c. 152, §1(4), and we have no
insurance required.] *
13.[X Other_Sign
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.
i 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.
Selective Insurance Company
Insurance Company Name:
WC9059522
8/27/2024
Expiration Date:
Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. #:
Job Site Address:_ 822 Somerville Ave
City/State/Zip: Cambridge MA
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of 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. Be advised that 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: 9/19/23
Edward Batten
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 #: