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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)
PO BOX 847
PO BOX 847
S5 BENT ST
CARLSBAD, CA 92018
26 N EUCLID AVE
CARLSBAD. CA 92018
PASADENA, CA 91101
US PARCEL D-2. LLC
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141
ARE-MA REGION NO 94 LIC
ATTN: ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE
70 Quincy Ave., Quincy, MA 02169
BENT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
FASTENS
ARE-MA REGION NO.5S EXCHANGE HOLDING ELC
55 BENT ST
PO. BOX 270
C/O URBAN SPACES
TR 107 FIRST LLC,
FIRST STREET-US, LLC
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141
HARTFORD. CT 06141
C/O TR 107 FIRST LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
C/O NSTAR ELECTRIC & GAS
BENT ASSOCIATES ELC
70 Quíncy Ave., Quincy, MA 02169
CAMBRIDGE ELECTRIC LIGHT CO
than fast. More than 1f
300 SOUTH TYRON ST STE 2500
FASTSIGNS
300 SOUTH TYRON ST STE 2500
BENT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARINERSHIP
140)
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.
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Date:
Signature:
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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
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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
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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
DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
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INSURER B:
FNSJ Inc. DBA FASTSIGNS 311201
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INSURER D:
70 Quincy Avenue
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Quincy, MA 02169
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A
EACH OCCURRENCE
LSR-ML-10000098-06
01/04/2024 01/04/2025
$ 1,000,000
DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE
OCCUR
$ 300,000
PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
$ 5000
MED EXP (Any one person)
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
GENERAL AGGREGATE
$2,000,000
POLICY
LOC
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$2,000,000
OTHER:
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
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BODILY INJURY (Per person)
ANY AUTO
SCHEDULED
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BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
AUTOS
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NON-OWNED
PROPERTY DAMAGE
HIRED AUTOS
AUTOS
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LSR-UM-10000139-07
02/27/2024
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UMBRELLA LIAB
OCCUR
$2,000,000
EACH OCCURRENCE
EXCESS LIAB
AGGREGATE
CLAIMS-MADE
$ 2,000,000
DED
$
RETENTION $ 10, 000
OTH-
WORKERS COMPENSATION
LSR-WK-10000036-07
01/04/2025
01/04/2024
FR
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AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
YIN
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E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$ 1,000,000
NIA
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1, 000, 000
describe under
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ERe PERATIONS below
Limit
LSR-AU-10000013-06
Garagekeepers
01/04/2024 01/04/2025
A
$50,000
$500
Coll Deductible
Physical Damage
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•, its subsidiaries,
successors and assigns and
FASTSIGNS International, Inc.
their respective officers,
affiliates,
shareholders,
directors,
employees, servants, agents and representatives as additional insured.
$87,500
Business Income is
Location Address: 70 Quincy Ave, Quincy, MA 02169
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