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An application was received from Frank Meroney representing The Gardner School, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 111 First Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and proof of abutters mailing has been provided

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July 31, 2024 City of Cambridge, MA Primary Location 268066 Applicant 111 First St Sign/Awning Permit Frank Meroney Status: Active Cambridge, MA 0214[phone removed] @ Submitted On: 4/29/2024 [email removed] Owner 70 Quincy Ave TR 107 FIRST LLC, Quincy, MA 02169 1 FINANCIAL PLZ HARTFORD, CT 06103 General Information What option best describes this application?* Sign(s) Description of Proposed Work* 3 Exterior Signs for new business. Two Indirect Halo LED Reverse channel letter sets and one non-illuminated blade sign. Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars * 15220 Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).* None 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* THE GARDNER SCHOOL Illumination* Type of Sign* Wall-Mounted Internal Width of Sign (feet)* Height of Sign (feet)* 0.84 13.5 Area of Sign (square feet)* Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)* 12.82 10.84 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign Sign Material* (feet)* Aluminum 10 Projection from the Building (inches) Weight of the sign (Ibs)* 3 10
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)* Yes 80 Sign Text* THE GARDNER SCHOOL Illumination* Type of Sign* Internal Wall-Mounted Width of Sign (feet)* Height of Sign (feet)* 0.9 14.84 Height from the ground to the top of the sign Area of Sign (square feet)* (feet)* 15.15 10.9 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign Sign Material* (feet)* Aluminum 10 Weight of the sign (Ibs)* Projection from the Building (inches) 10 3 Width of Building Facade for Associated Use Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* (feet)* Yes 60
Sign Text* Logo Illumination* Type of Sign* Natural Projecting Width of Sign (feet)* Height of Sign (feet)* 2 2 Area of Sign (square feet)* Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)* 4 10 Sign Material* Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)* Aluminum 8 Weight of the sign (Ibs)* Projection from the Building (inches) 25 30 Width of Building Facade for Associated Use Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* (feet)* Yes 80
Contractor Contractor Name* Frank Meroney Address* 844 Pleasant Street E-mail* Telephone* [phone removed] [email removed] License Number* License Expiration Date* CS-111767 08/11/2025 Contractor's Signature Date* Signature of Licensed Contractor* 04/26/2024 Frank Meroney Community Development Approval • Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning & Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000 Appeal - - e Comments
& Exempt under Article 7.000 City Clerk Internal @ Bond Number Attachments Drawing of Sign(s) REQUIRED 11620_TheGardnerSchool_ExtSigns_PERMIT.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Apr 26, 2024 at 12:30 PM Contract with Sign Company REQUIRED 2095-11620_Deposit.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Apr 26, 2024 at 12:30 PM Proof of Insurance REQUIRED Cert_FastSigns_International_47272256.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Apr 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM Signed contract between property owner and applicant REQUIRED 2095-11620_FastSigns_Prop_Signed (20240429) pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Apr 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM 20240517114133.pdf 20240517114133.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on May 17, 2024 at 11:52 AM SignCertForm111FirstSt_SignA - signed dm.pdf SignCertForm111FirstSt_SignA - signed dm.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Jul 10, 2024 at 11:17 AM
SignCertForm111FirstSt_SignB - signed dm.pdf SignCertForm111FirstSt_SignB - signed dm.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Jul 10, 2024 at 11:17 AM SignCertForm111FirstSt_SignC - signed dm.pdf SignCertForm111FirstSt_SignC - signed dm.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Jul 10, 2024 at 11:17 AM City_Clerk_Sign_Awning_Application_R1.pdf City_Clerk_Sign_Awning_Application_R1.pdf Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Jul 18, 2024 at 2:45 PM IMG_2504.jpeg IMG_2504.jpeg Uploaded by Frank Meroney on Jul 22, 2024 at 2:32 PM History Activity Date approval step City Clerk Review was assigned to Lori Perez on Record 7/18/2024, 6:27:55 AM 268066 Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works 7/18/2024, 6:27:54 AM Review on Record 268066 approval step Department of Public Works Review was assigned to 7/10/2024, 1:06:47 PM Brian McLane on Record 268066 Daniel Messplay approved approval step Community Development 7/10/2024, 1:06:46 PM Plan Review on Record 268066 Branden Vigneault approved approval step Review for Completeness 5/13/2024, 5:13:59 PM on Record 268066 approval step Community Development Plan Review was assigned to 4/29/2024, 10:27:30 Daniel Messplay on Record 268066 AM approval step Review for Completeness was assigned to Branden 4/29/2024, 10:27:30 Vigneault on Record 268066 AM 4/29/2024,10:27:26 Frank Meroney submitted Record 268066 AM 4/26/2024,10:54:34 Frank Meroney started a draft of Record 268066 AM
Timeline Due Label Activated Status Assignee Completed Date Branden / Review for 5/13/2024, 4/29/2024, Completed - 10:27:30 AM 5:13:59 PM Completeness Vigneault V Community Daniel 7/10/2024, 4/29/2024, Completed Development 10:27:30 AM 1:06:46 PM Messplay Plan Review / Department Brian 7/18/2024, 7/10/2024, Completed of Public Works McLane 1:06:46 PM 6:27:54 AM Review 7/18/2024, V City Clerk Active - Lori Perez Review 6:27:55 AM V City Council Inactive Approval Inactive V Bond Frank 5 Sign Permit Inactive Fee Meroney V Building Inactive Inspector Review Inactive E Sign Permit
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING PERMISSION FOR PERMANENT SIGNS AND AWNINGS THAT PROJECT OVER THE PUBLIC WAY MORE THAN SIX INCHES 1. Complete the Building (Sign) Permit Application on line at the Inspectional Service Department or on a personal computer. Inspectional Services Department is located at 831 Massachusetts Avenue, [phone removed]. Items that must be scanned and attached to online application: • Sketch or drawing of sign or awning • Copy of sign company's contract Insurance 2. Projected Sign Application and Abutter Forms are available at City Clerk's Office, Room 103 City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, [phone removed]. 3. Complete application. Application must be signed by business owner and property owner black ink only. You must measure and state the distance by which the sign or structure will project over the public way. This application is signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. If you have difficulty ascertaining the distance, you may wish to use a surveyor. Complete the abutter forms. After completing steps (1) - (3), file the application with the City Clerk. The completed application can be dropped off at the City Clerk's Office or e-mailed to Iperez@cambridgema.gov. 4 The Clerk will place the application on the agenda for a City Council meeting for its consideration. • During the months of September through June, the City Council meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. except for Monday holidays. During July and August, the City Council holds one summer meeting. Applications must be received at the City Clerk's office on the Thursday prior to the Monday meeting. • After the City Council has approved the petition, the City Clerk will send the petitioner an unexecuted bond form. 5. Petitioner must have the bond form executed by a Surety Company and then return it to this office. 6. When the executed bond is returned to the City Clerk's Office, the City Clerk will approve the application that bond is acceptable. ISD will issue a building permit to the petitioner, so long as all building permit requirements have been met. The petitioner can obtain the sidewalk obstruction permit from DPW. Revised December 11, 2017
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 July 18 _ 2024 Cambridge, 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 The Gardner School (NAME OF BUSINESS) be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at 111 First St, Cambridge MA (ADDRESS) Type of Sign: Projecting Sign - 24" x 24" x 6" Cabinet. 30" Projection, all Aluminum construction. (state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction) Reading matter to go on Sign: The Gardner School w/Logo 24"x 24"x 6" 25lbs Size: Weight: Public Way 30" 96" Obstruction: B. A. (Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk) (Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk) 96" 120" Height Above Grade: Bottom: Top: 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. 302 Innovation Drive, Suite 130, Franklin, TN 37067 Chris Fazendin / [phone removed] (Tel. No.) (Property owner of authorized agent) (Address) hris Fazendin 302 Innovation Drive, Suite 130, Franklin, TN 37067 / [phone removed] Business owner)O (Address) (Tel. No.)
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 07/18/2024 Date To Whom It May Concern: The Gardner School Cambridge, As Owner of Agent of XXXX _of the _approval Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval installment of: N/A Canopy over the sidewalk entrance: _ N/A Awnings over the windows: 24" x 24"x x Projecting Sign Projecting sign: of said property. 7/18/2024 Mris Fazendin Date Signed: 111 First Street, Cambridge MA 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)
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PO BOX 847 PO BOX 847 55 BENT ST CARLSBAD, CA 92018 26 N EUCLID AVE CARLSBAD, CA 92018 PASADENA, CA 91101 US PARCEL D-2. LIC CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141 ARE-MA REGION NO 94 LL.C ATTN: ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE 70 Quincy Ave., Quincy, MA 02169 BENT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP EASTSIGNS ARE-MA REGION NO.55 EXCHANGE HOLDING LLC PO. BOX 270 55 BENT ST C/O URBAN SPACES TR 107 FIRST LEC. FIRST STREET-US, LLC CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141 HARTFORD. CT 06141 C/OTR 107 FIRST LLC CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 70 Quincy Ave., Quincy, MA 02169 BENT ASSOCIATES LLC 300 SOUTH TYRON ST STE 2500 FASTSIGNS 300 SOUTH TYRON ST STE 2500 BENT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARINERSHIP
IS NOWS INSTI CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Community Development Department City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements: • 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 and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: FASTSIGNS of Quincy [phone removed] Phone: Email: [email removed] Sign Address: 111 First St, Cambridge MA CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
PROPOSED SIGN Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page. Sign text: THE GARDNER SCHOOL (Sign C) Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings) Area in square feet: 8 H × 24 Dimensions: 24 Placement height in feet: 96 Depth from façade: 30 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) Sign frontage in feet: 60'/ 200' (On Corner of two frontages) Area of existing signs to remain: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Yes No Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: Proposed non-illuminated projecting sign meets the dimensional and illumination requirements of Article 7. Comments: Signature: 7-9-24 Date CDD Representative CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
ILLUMINATION WITH CONDITIONS INTERNAL ILLUMINATION 5Q FT STAN- SIGN - DING 15' ABOVE GROUND 2 SIGNS PER LOT FREESTANDING SIGN self-supporting structure and is not attached to A free standing sign is attached to or part of a any other structure. EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION NATURAL AND BUILDING- UNLIMITED # OF SIGNS PER SIGN FRONTAGÉ - - PARALLEL TO STREET LENGTH OF BUILDING ЛАХ 60 SQ FT AROVE WALL SIGN OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE sign area is parallel to the plane of the building. A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all APPROVE SYCEEDS 6° CITY COUNCIL MUST SIGN FRONTAGE- MAX PARALLEL TO STREET ABOVE ENGTH OF AIIII DING GROUND SQ FT MAX 13 ! ONE SIGN PER CROUND COOR ESTABLISHMENT CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ONLY NATURAL AND ILLUMINATION -EXTERNAL PROJECTING SIGN advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an awning mounted signs. A projecting sign is attached to and projects from a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Community Development Department City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements: • 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 and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: FASTSIGNS of Quincy Phone: [phone removed] Email: [email removed] Sign Address: 111 First St, Cambridge MA CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
PROPOSED SIGN Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page. Sign text: THE GARDNER SCHOOL (Sign C) Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings) Area in square feet: 8 Dimensions: 24 H × 24 Placement height in feet: 96 Depth from façade: 30 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) Sign frontage in feet: 60/200 (On Corner of two frontages) Area of existing signs to remain: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Yes Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: No Proposed non-illuminated projecting sign meets the dimensional and illumination requirements of Article 7. Comments: Signature: 7-9-24 Date CDD Representative CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
. NATURAL ГІПОП AND EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION SQ FT STAN- SIGN MAX GROUND 2 SIGNS PER LOT FREESTANDING SIGN self-supporting structure and is not attached to A free standing sign is attached to or part of a any other structure. EXTERNAL NATURAL AND ILLUMINATION RUILDING UNLIMITED OF SIGNS PER SIGN FRONTAGÉ - - PARALLEL TO STREET- WALL SIGN LENGTH OF BUILDING SQ FT MAX ABOVE GROUND WALL SIGN OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE sign area is parallel to the plane of the building. A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all APPROVE IF PROJECTION XCEEDS 6º CITY COUNCIL MUST MAX SIGN FRONTAGE - DARALL SI TO STREFT ABOVE GROUND LENGTH OF BUII DING 5Q FT MAX 13 I ONE SIGN PER ESTABLISHMENT GROUND FLOOR CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ONLY BYTERNAL ILLUMINATION PROJECTING SIGN Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific awning mounted signs. a building face, including marquee, canopy, and A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
IS NOVIS NS CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Community Development Department City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements: • 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 and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: FASTSIGNS of Quincy Phone: [phone removed] Email: [email removed] Sign Address: 111 First St, Cambridge MA CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
PROPOSED SIGN Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page. Sign text: THE GARDNER SCHOOL (Sign C) Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings) Area in square feet: 8 Dimensions: 24 H × 24 Placement height in feet: 96 Depth from façade: 30 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) Sign frontage in feet: 60'/ 200' (On Corner of two frontages) Area of existing signs to remain: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Yes Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: No Proposed non-illuminated projecting sign meets the dimensional and illumination requirements of Article 7. Comments: Signature: 7-9-24 Date CDD Representative CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
VATURAL ТІЛАП ILLUMINATION AND EXTERNAL WITH CONDITIONS INTERNAL ILLUMINATION SQ FT STAN- SIGN ABOVE GROUND 2 SIGNS PER LOT FREESTANDING SIGN any other structure. A free standing sign is attached to or part of a self-supporting structure and is not attached to EXTERNAL NATURAL AND ILLUMINATION LINE IMITED # OF SIGNS PER SIGN FRONTAGÉ - PARALLEL TO STREET _LENGTH OF BUILDING SQ FT AROVE WALL SIGN OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE sign area is parallel to the plane of the building. A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all (APPROVE IF PROJECTION EXCEEDS 6", CITY COUNCIL MUST MAX SIGN FRONTAGE- ABOVE: PARALLEL TO STREET LENGTH OF BUILDING GROUND 5Q FT MAY 12 ONE SIGN PER GROUND FLOOR ESTABLISHMENT CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ONLY EXTERNAL NATURAL AND ILLUMINATION PROJECTING SIGN Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. a building face, including marquee, canopy, and A projecting sign is attached to and projects from awning mounted signs.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Community Development Department City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION Please fill out this application to indicate the number, type, and dimensions of signage for your building. If you are unsure of the type of sign and/or allowable dimensions, please review the following pages of this application and Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please note the following additional requirements: • 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 and a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. For questions or additional information, please contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: FASTSIGNS of Quincy Phone: [phone removed] Email: [email removed] Sign Address: 111 First St, Cambridge MA CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
PROPOSED SIGN Please fill out the information below and attach a sketch of the proposed sign to the application. Each proposed sign requires an individual form to be filled out. For further information on sign types, see the below page. Sign text: THE GARDNER SCHOOL (Sign C) Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings) Area in square feet: 8 H × 24 Dimensions: 24 Placement height in feet: 96 Depth from façade: 30 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) Sign frontage in feet: 60'/ 200' (On Corner of two frontages) Area of existing signs to remain: None COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Yes Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: No Proposed non-illuminated projecting sign meets the dimensional and illumination requirements of Article 7. Comments: Signature: 7-9-24 Date CDD Representative CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
NATURAL ГІПЕО ILLUMINATION AND EXTERNAL SQ FT STAN- SIGN 1 DING ABOVE GROUND 2 SIGNS PER LOT FREESTANDING SIGN self-supporting structure and is not attached to A free standing sign is attached to or part of a any other structure. EXTERNAL NATIIDAIANID ILLUMINATION BUILDING UNLIMITED # OF SIGNS PER SIGN FRONTAGÉ - - PARALLEL TO STREET- . _LENGTH OF BUILDING 5Q FT MAX 60 ABOVE GROUND WALL SIGN OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE sign area is parallel to the plane of the building. APPROVE SXCEEDS 6° CITY IF PROJECTION COUNCIL MUST MAX SIGN FRONTAGE- DARAIIE TO STREET ABOVE GROUNN LENGTH OF BUILDING SQ FT ONE SIGN PER GROUND FLOOR ESTABLISHMENT CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ONIY •EXTERNAL NATURAL AND ILLUMINATION PROJECTING SIGN Please note that this guide is intended to provide an overview of requirements by sign type. Sign shall mean and include any permanent or temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. awning mounted signs. a building face, including marquee, canopy, and A projecting sign is attached to and projects from A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all
70 Quincy Ave FASTSIGNS. Quincy, MA 02169 INVOICE Make Your Statement™ [phone removed] DEP2095-11620 fastsigns.com/2095 Payment Terms: Cash Customer Created Date: 3/31/2023 DESCRIPTION: Building Signage The Gardner School Installed: The Gardner School Bill To: 302 Innovation Drive 302 Innovation Drive Suite 130 Suite 130 Franklin, TN 37067 Franklin, TN 37067 US US Salesperson: Frank Meroney Ordered By: Joy Haynes Email: [email removed] Work Phone: [phone removed] Work Phone: [phone removed] x 111 AMOUNT UNIT PRICE Product Summary QTY TAXABLE NO. 2 1 Exterior Sign - Halo Illuminated Painted Faces and returns $7,892.50 $15,750.00 $15,785.00 Exterior Blade Sign - 24" x 24" Push Through Acrylic - 2 $4,375.00 $4,410.00 1 $4,410.00 Illuminated 1 3 $6,235.00 $0.00 $6,235.00 Installation (Wall Signs & Blade Sign) Permits & Acquisitions (Estimate only, include ZBA Review 4 $2,750.00 1 $2,750.00 $0.00 and Application Fees)) $29,180.00 Subtotal: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Taxable Amount: $20,125.00 - Full payment required upfront, unless otherwise noted. We accept Credit $1,257.81 Taxes: Card, Cash or Check ($35 fee for returned checks). Balances not paid within 30 $30,437.81 Grand Total: days of invoicing subject to 2% interest per month. $0.00 Amount Paid: - Proof provided after payment received. Production begins after Proof Approval. One proof revision provided if required. Each additional revision DEPOSIT DUE: $15,219.00 subject to $20 art charge. Color matching and artwork manipulation subject to additional fees. - Customer is responsible for obtaining Landlord consent. - Shipping not included unless noted. Shipping charges are estimates only; actual shipping charges can be provided at time of shipment. - Permit fee is estimate only; actual Permit costs reflected on final invoice. - Electrical is estimate only; actual Electrical costs reflected on final invoice. - We are not liable for unforeseen issues that impede installation. Replacement or repair of parts will be made without approval up to $250. - Production and Installation timelines are estimated and may be impacted by adverse weather conditions or unforeseen events. Expedited production or installation will incur applicable rush fees. - Quotation valid 10 business days. Additional Terms and Conditions may apply. Thank you for your business, we appreciate it! This FASTSIGNS location is independently owned and operated. Generated On: 3/31/2023 3:51 PM Page 1 of 2
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70 Quincy Ave FASTSIGNS. Quincy, MA 02169 INVOICE Make Your Statement™ [phone removed] 2095-11620 fastsigns.com/2095 Payment Terms: Cash Customer Created Date: 3/31/2023 DESCRIPTION: Building Signage Bill To: The Gardner School Installed: The Gardner School 302 Innovation Drive 302 Innovation Drive Suite 130 Suite 130 Franklin, TN 37067 Franklin, TN 37067 US US Ordered By: Chris Fazendin Salesperson: Frank Meroney Work Phone: [phone removed] Email: [email removed] TAXABLE UNIT PRICE QTY NO. Product Summary AMOUNT 2 $15,750.00 $15,785.00 $7,892.50 Exterior Sign - Halo Illuminated Painted Faces and returns Exterior Blade Sign - 24" x 24" Push Through Acrylic - 1 $4,410.00 2 $4,375.00 $4,410.00 Illuminated 1 $6,235.00 3 $0.00 nstallation (Wall Signs & Blade Sign) $6,235.00 Permits & Acquisitions (Estimate only, include ZBA Review 4 $0.00 $2,750.00 $2,750.00 and Application Fees)) $29,180.00 Subtotal: TERMS AND CONDITIONS $20,125.00 Taxable Amount: - Full payment required upfront, unless otherwise noted. Payment methods $1,257.81 Taxes: accepted: Credit Card, Cash, or Check ($35 fee for returned checks). Upon $30,437.81 Grand Total: installation, any withstanding balances will be charged to the credit card on file. Amount Paid: $15,219.00 Balances unpaid after 30 days subject to 2% monthly interest. - Proof provided upon payment receipt. Production begins after Proof BALANCE DUE: $15,218.81 Approval. One free proof revision allowed. Additional revisions subject to $20 art charge. Color matching and artwork manipulation may incur extra fees. - Customer responsible for obtaining Landlord consent. - Shipping not included unless specified. Shipping charges are estimates; actual charges provided at shipment. - Permit fee is an estimate; final invoice reflects actual Permit costs. - Electrical costs are estimated; final invoice reflects actual Electrical costs. - We are not liable for unforeseen installation issues. Replacement or repair up to $250 will be made without approval. - Production and Installation timelines are estimates and may be affected by adverse weather or unforeseen events. Rush fees apply for expedited production or installation. - Quotation valid for 10 business days. Additional Terms and Conditions may apply. Generated On: 4/29/2024 8:59 AM Page 1 of 2
TRANSACTIONS Date Amount Type 4/25/2023 Check 2546 $15,219.00 Thank you for your business, we appreciate it! This FASTSIGNS location is independently owned and operated. 4/29/2024 Signature: Date: Chris Fazendin Generated On: 4/29/2024 8:59 AM Page 2 of 2
To Make Your Revision: 2 Date: 5/23/23 12.82 SQFT 10 162 in BLADE SIGN (Non-Illuminated) • To be mounted on corner column. • 2ft x 2ft - Standard Blade sign. • Double sided Client: The Gardner School Project: Exterior Signs Job Number: 11620 THE GARDNER SCHOOL 24 in GARDNER 15 in 24 in SIGN: Make Your Statement Make Your Stater ORIGINAL ADDRESS: Cambridge MA 111 First St. 02138 [phone removed] | [email removed] 70 Quincy Ave. Quincy, MA 02169 www.fastsigns.com/2095 Statement 15.15 SOFT 178 in * THE GARDNER SCHOOL 15 in Reverse Channel Letters (Halo Lit) due to impedance of Traffic Light pole • "Registered" will be an acrylic disk. • LOGO will be a singular piece with vinyl overlay on face and halo lighting. • Letters & Logo 2" Depth • To be mounted at 2nd from corner Fascia, • White Painted Letters can be provided free of charge if needed. Each additional revision will be subject to a $20 art charge. If cancellation is requested after proof completion, cancellation fees will be assessed, If a proof containing errors is approved, the customer is responsible for all costs, including all original costs of printing, art corrections, and reprints of Fastsigns Quincy. Actual printed colors may vary slightly due to differences in digital and pigmented colors. Location of lettering on vehicles, doors, windows and walls is a close representation of placement and is not guaranteed. Field adjustments can be required but will not change the character of the overall design. One revision Please review the entire preview carefully. Production will begin when proof approval has been received. Fastsigns Quincy is not responsible for approvals of Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Agreements of artwork. All artwork is the exclusive property ofFastsigns Quincy and cannot be reproduced without the expressed written consen FASTSIGNS
LED-Illuminated Reverse Channel Letter All-Thread - Aluminum Face Lead to transformer Principal LED Module Strip To 120v breaker Aluminum Return Lexan Back Principal LED power supply Specs: .063 aluminum return (standard depth 4") welded to .080 aluminum face. Wide variety of mounting and installation options available. FASTSIGNS 70 Quincy Ave. Quincy, MA 02169 | [phone removed] | [email removed] | www.fastsigns.com/2095 Please review the entire preview carefully. Production will begin when proof approval has been received. Fastsigns Quincy is not responsible for approvals of Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Agreements of artwork. All artwork is the exclusive property of Fastsigns Quincy and cannot be reproduced without the expressed written consent of Fastsigns Quincy. Actual printed colors may vary slightly due to differences in digital and pigmented colors. Location of lettering on vehicles, doors, windows and walls is a close representation of placement and is not guaranteed. Field adjustments can be required but will not change the character of the overall design. One revision can be provided free of charge if needed. Each additional revision will be subjec to a $20 art charge. If cancellation is requested after proof completion, cancellation fees will be assessed. If a proof containing errors is approved, the customer is responsible for all costs, including all original costs of printing, art corrections, and reprints.
May 14, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: I hereby authorize FastSigns, acting on behalf of The Gardner School, to fabricate and install the requested signage related to interior tenant fit-out for the day care space located at 107 First Street in Cambridge, MA. rachel fuy Flats on Frst Property Manager 9WOG Can bobtai
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