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An application was received from Xin Shangguan representing TOO HOT, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 16 Eliot Street approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter

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January 14, 2025 City of Cambridge, MA Applicant Primary Location 1143640 Sign/Awning Permit 16 Eliot St • Xin Shangguan Status: Active Cambridge, MA 02138 [phone removed] Submitted On: 11/18/2024 [email removed] Owner TAr 165 Hutchins Rd CHARLES RIVER HOLDINGS Carlisle, MA 01741 LLC, 166 HARVARD ST BROOKLINE, MA 02446 General Information What option best describes this application?* Sign(s) Description of Proposed Work* The sign represents the name of a restaurant undergoing renovation. The oroject involves transtorming an old restaurant into a new establishmen ollowing a change in ownership. The building permit for this project is 263072 Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars * 800 Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).* A new restaurant is set to open, replacing the previous establishment. The old restaurant's sign has been removed.
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* Too Hot Illumination* Type of Sign* Internal Wall-Mounted Height of Sign (feet)* Width of Sign (feet)* 3.4 13.6 Height from the ground to the top of the sign Area of Sign (square feet)* (feet)* 46.25 4.4 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign Sign Material* (feet)* Metal 1
Weight of the sign (Ibs)* Projection from the Building (inches) 40 - Width of Building Facade for Associated Use Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* (feet)* No 80 Sign Text* Too Hot Illumination* Type of Sign* Internal Free-Standing Height of Sign (feet)* Width of Sign (feet)* 3 3 Area of Sign (square feet)* Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)* 9 6.8 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign Sign Material* (feet)* Metal 4 Projection from the Building (inches) Weight of the sign (Ibs)* 5 -
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)* No 59 Contractor Contractor Name* YING XIONG Address* 18 MANOR ROAD E-mail* Telephone* [phone removed] [email removed] License Expiration Date* License Number* CS-112044 11/21/2025 Contractor's Signature Date* Signature of Licensed Contractor* YING XIONG 11/18/2024
Community Development Approval & Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000 & Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal - - & Comments A Exempt under Article 7.000 - City Clerk Internal & Bond Number Attachments REQUIRED Drawing of Sign(s) IMG_7982.jpeg Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Nov 18, 2024 at 5:48 PM Proof of Insurance REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (2016_03). PDF Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 27, 2024 at 1:56 AM Signed contract between property owner and applicant REQUIRED 960 Song ( Too Hot) Signed Lease.pdf Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Nov 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM
16EliotSt_SignedCertForm_2024.11.12.pdf 16EliotSt_SignedCertForm_2024.11.12.pdf Uploaded by Marylu Barrett on Nov 21, 2024 at 3:50 PM 960 Song Signage Approval letter docx 960 Song Signage Approval letter docx Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 9, 2024 at 4:38 PM Sign Installation Agreement .pdf Sign Installation Agreement.pdf Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 11, 2024 at 7:51 AM Freestanding sign.jpeg IMG_0212.jpeg Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 13, 2024 at 9:50 AM Wall sign photo IMG_8113.jpeg Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 17, 2024 at 6:25 PM Entrance to the restaurant from the alley. 75622719332_A5F8C53A-C877-4E1D-9B2D-D1A3A899EE4E.jpeg Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 18, 2024 at 10:31 AM Sign at the location jpeg IMG_8145.jpeg Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 23, 2024 at 1:23 PM 16 Eliot Street_CNA_Freestanding sign_Case 5242.pdf 16 Eliot Street_CNA_Freestanding sign_Case 5242.pdf Uploaded by Eric Hill on Dec 23, 2024 at 2:34 PM Business certificate.pdf Business certificate.pdf Uploaded by Xin Shangguan on Dec 27, 2024 at 1:56 AM City Clerk and Abutters Sign application - 16 eliot.pdf City Clerk and Abutters Sign application - 16 eliot.pdf Uploaded by Lori Perez on Jan 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Record Activity 11/18/2024 at 3:45 pm Xin Shangguan started a draft Record Xin Shangguan added file 960 Song (Too Hot) Signed Lease.pdf 11/18/2024 at 5:39 pm 11/18/2024 at 5:48 pm Xin Shangguan added file IMG _7982.jpeg Xin Shangguan submitted Record 1143640 11/18/2024 at 5:52 pm OpenGov system altered approval step Community Development Plan 11/18/2024 at 5:52 pm Review, changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 1143640 OpenGov system altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed 11/18/2024 at 5:52 pm status from Inactive to Active on Record 1143640 OpenGov system assigned approval step Review for Completeness to 11/18/2024 at 5:52 pm Branden Vigneault on Record 1143640 OpenGov system assigned approval step Community Development Plan 11/18/2024 at 5:52 pm Review to Teal Delys on Record 1143640 Marylu Barrett added file 16EliotSt_SignedCertForm_2024.11.12. pdf to Record 11/21/2024 at 3:50 pm 1143640 Marylu Barrett unassigned approval step Community Development Plan 11/21/2024 at 3:50 pm Review from Teal Delys on Record 1143640 Marylu Barrett assigned approval step Community Development Plan Review 11/21/2024 at 3:50 pm to Marylu Barrett on Record 1143640 Marylu Barrett approved approval step Community Development Plan Review 11/21/2024 at 3:51 pm on Record 1143640 Branden Vigneault altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed 12/09/2024 at 7:56 am status from Active to On Hold on Record 1143640 Xin Shangguan added file 960 Song Signage Approval letter doc to Record 12/09/2024 at 4:38 pm 1143640 12/11/2024 at 7:51 am Xin Shangguan added file Sign Installation Agreement .pdf to Record 1143640 Branden Vigneault altered multi-entry field Sign Material, changed value 12/11/2024 at 9:02 am from "Plywood " to "Metal" on Record 1143640 Branden Vigneault changed form field entry Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in 12/12/2024 at 9:13 am dollars from "200" to "800" on Record 1143640
Branden Vigneault changed form field entry Will one or more of the proposed 12/13/2024 at 9:33 am signs extend six (6) inches into the public sidewalk? from "No" to "Yes" on Record 1143640 Branden Vigneault altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed 12/13/2024 at 9:34 am status from On Hold to Complete on Record 1143640 OpenGov system altered approval step Department of Public Works Review, 12/13/2024 at 9:34 am changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 1143640 OpenGov system altered approval step Historical Commission, changed 12/13/2024 at 9:34 am status from Inactive to Active on Record 1143640 OpenGov system assigned approval step Historical Commission to Allison 12/13/2024 at 9:34 am Crosbie on Record 1143640 OpenGov system assigned approval step Department of Public Works Review 12/13/2024 at 9:34 am to Brian McLane on Record 1143640 12/13/2024 at 9:50 am Xin Shangguan added file IMG_0212.jpeg to Record 1143640 Eric Hill unassigned approval step Historical Commission from Allison 12/16/2024 at 9:24 am Crosbie on Record 1143640 Eric Hill assigned approval step Historical Commission to Sarah Burks on 12/16/2024 at 9:24 am Record 1143640 12/17/2024 at 6:25 pm Xin Shangguan added file IMG_8113.jpeg to Record 1143640 Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works Review 12/18/2024 at 7:01 am on Record 1143640 Xin Shangguan added file 75622719332__A5F8C53A-C877-4E1D-9B2D- 12/18/2024 at 10:31 am DIA3A899EE4E.jpeg to Record 1143640 Xin Shangguan added file IMG_8145.jpeg to Record 1143640 12/23/2024 at 1:23 pm Eric Hill unassigned approval step Historical Commission from Sarah Burks 12/23/2024 at 2:34 pm on Record 1143640 Eric Hill assigned approval step Historical Commission to Eric Hill on Record 12/23/2024 at 2:34 pm 1143640 Eric Hill approved approval step Historical Commission on Record 1143640 12/23/2024 at 2:34 pm OpenGov system altered approval step City Clerk Review, changed status 12/23/2024 at 2:34 pm from Inactive to Active on Record 1143640 OpenGov system assigned approval step City Clerk Review to Lori Perez on 12/23/2024 at 2:34 pm Record 1143640
Eric Hill added file 16 Eliot Street_CNA_Freestanding sign_Case 5242.pdf to 12/23/2024 at 2:34 pm Record 1143640 Xin Shangguan added file CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (2016_03).PDF to 12/27/2024 at 1:56 am Record 1143640 12/27/2024 at 1:56 am Xin Shangguan added file Business certificate.pdf to Record 1143640 Lori Perez added file City Clerk and Abutters Sign application - 16 eliot.pdf to 01/06/2025 at 3:52 pm Record 1143640 Timeline Due Label Activated Status Assignee Completed Date Branden / Review for 12/13/2024, 11/18/2024. Completed - 9:34:21 AM 5:52:48 PM Vigneault Completeness / Community 11/18/2024, 11/21/2024, Marylu Completed - Development 5:52:48 PM Barrett 3:51:01 PM Plan Review V Historical 12/23/2024, 12/13/2024, Completed Eric Hill - Commission 9:34:21 AM 2:34:20 PM V Department 12/13/2024, Brian 12/18/2024, Completed - of Public Works McLane 9:34:21 AM 7:01:37 AM Review 12/23/2024, / City Clerk Active - Lori Perez - Review 2:34:21 PM / City Council Inactive - - - Approval Inactive - / Bond Xin $ Sign Permit Inactive - Fee Shangguan / Building - Inactive Inspector Review Inactive - B Sign Permit
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CAMBRIDGB CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139 PHONE [phone removed] FAX [phone removed] DIANE P. LEBLANC PAULA M. CRANE CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK Cambridge,Janusy 4th 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. 960 Sona LLC DBA: Too Hot The undersigned respectfully prays that (NAME OF BUSINESS) be granted permit to crect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at 16 Eliot Streat Cambridge MA OZBB (ADDRESSY Type of Sign: 22 gauge Steel projecting sign with IZV LED backlight for graphic and latters (Acrylic plexiglass) (state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction) Reading matter to go on Sign: Sign has our loge which is a panda in the center under panda is letters TOO HOT around is a arrow point to our entrance: because we are located at the basement. Size:32° « 32° Weight: 18. BLb Public Way Obstruction: 18" (the pole to sidewall) (Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk) (Also exact distance from bottom of sigo to sidewalk) Height Above Grade: Bottom: _ Top: 9'79' NOTICE - REGULATIONS (Section /2.08.010 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 &... 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 repeir 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 INPORMATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING UNDER PAINS AND PENALTY OF PERJURY. Kithade 166 Harvard St, Brookline MA 02446 617/232-1776 (Property owner or authorized agent) (Address) (Tel. No.) 10 Damien Rd • Welleslay' MA 02481 [phone removed] (Business owner)C (Address) (Tol. No.) Reset Print
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CAMBRIDGE CITY HALLL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139 PHONE [phone removed] FAX [phone removed] TTY/TDD [phone removed] DIANE P. LEBLANC PAULA M. CRANE DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY CLERK ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT To Whom It May Concern: Date 01/0x0/25 Cambridge, As Owner of Agent of Wendy le /hyu-KARi _of the approval Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval installment of: Canopy over the sidewalk entrance: Awnings over the windows: Projecting sign: 16 Zliot st. (Too Hot) of said property. Date 01/08/25 Signed: Address: 16-18 Elict st CambRidge MAt ABUTTERS: PLEASE COMPLETE FORM WHETHER OR NOT YOU APPROVE OF THE REQUESTED SIGN/AWNING AND RETURN IT TO THE APPLICANT WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FOR INCLUSION IN THE APPLICATION. SIGN/AWNING APPLICANT: PLEASE FILL IN DATE THAT FORM WAS DELIVERED TO ABUTTER (TOP RIGHT OF THIS FORM)
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139 PHONE [phone removed] FAX [phone removed] TTY/TDD [phone removed] DIANE P. LEBLANC PAULA M. CRANE CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT To Whom It May Concern: Date 1 - 6 - 201 1-H02 As Owner of Agent of Cambridge, of the Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval _approval installment of: Canopy over the sidewalk entrance: Awnings over the windows: Projecting sign: 16 Eliot st. ( Too Hot) of said property Date 1-6-2025 Signed: 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)
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION 831 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Fl., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Telephone: [phone removed] TTY: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] E-mail: histcomm@cambridgema.gov URL: http://www.cambridgema.gov/Historic Chandra Harrington, Chair; Susannah Barton Tobin, Vice Chair; Charles Sullivan, Executive Director Joseph V. Ferrara, Elizabeth Lyster, Jo M. Solet, Yuting Zhang, Members Gavin W. Kleespies, Paula A. Paris, Kyle Sheffield, Alternates COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF NONAPPLICABILITY Property: 16 Eliot Street Applicant: Xin Shangguan The Cambridge Historical Commission hereby certifies, pursuant to Chapter 2.78, Article III of the Code of the City of Cambridge and order establishing the Harvard Square Conservation District, that the work described below does not involve any activity requiring issuance Install new 3'× 3' freestanding sign at existing post for new restaurant. Internally illuminated wall signage will be in separate certificate and requires Cambridge Historical Commission approval. Permit #1143640 All improvements shall be carried out as shown on the plans and specifications submitted by the applicant, except as modified above. Approved plans and specifications are incorporated by reference into this certificate. This certificate is granted upen the condition that the work authorized herein is commenced within six months after the date of issuance. If the work authorized by this certificate is not commenced within six months after the date of issuance or if such work is suspended in significant part for a period of one year after the time the work is commenced, such certificate shall expire and be of no further effect; provided that, for cause, one or more extensions of time for periods not exceeding six months each may be allowed in writing by the Chair.
Case Number: 5242 Date of Certificate: December 23, 2024 Attest: A true and correct copy of decision filed with the offices of the City Clerk and the Cambridge Historical Commission on December 23, 2024. By Eric Hill, CHC Survey Director. Twenty days have elapsed since the filing of this decision. No appeal has been filed • Appeal has been filed
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Community Development Department IRAM FAROOQ SIGN CERTIFICATION FORM Assistant City Manager for COVER SHEET Community Development SANDRA CLARKE Deputy Director Too Hot Sign Text: Chief of Administration Location of Sign: KHALIL MOGASSABI 16 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA Deputy Director Chief of Planning Applicant: Zoning District: Camtridge Overlay District: Haware square Area of Special Planning Concern: (Sec. 19.46 & 19.42.1) Application Date: (8th Nov 2024 Sketch of sign enclosed: Yes. X _ No 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 page
Proposed WALL Sign 13-6 Area in Square feet:_46.24 3.4 Dimensions: External Illumination: Natural Internal Height (from ground to the top of the sign): 4. 4 Feet 1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE Length in feet of store front facing street: (a) • Area of signs allowed accessory to store: outside (1 x a) , behind windows (0.5 x a). • Area of all existing signs on _ 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) 28' the building facade: outside (1 x a) 28' . Area of _ behind windows (0.5 x a) 14' O' all existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign): Area of additional signs permitted: 18' 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 V Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES Relevant sections: COMMENTS: The sign is located in the Harvard Square Overlay, which allows for flexibility ot regulations in Article , and is thus approved. The Freestanding and Wall sign exceeds the 30" vertical illumination requirements in Article 7. Date: 11/21/24 CDD Representative
Proposed FREESTANDING Sign 3 S9.F _ Dimensions: x. Area in Square feet: 4 X Internal Illumination: Natural External Height (from ground to the top of the sign: / feet 1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE Length in feet of store front facing street: (a) _ Area of signs allowed accessory to store: outside (1 x a). behind windows (0.5 x a). _ Area of all existing signs on • Area of additional signs the store front to remain (including any freestanding sign): permitted: 2. COMPLETE FOR ANY OTHER SIGN 40' Area of signs allowed accessory to Length in feet of building facade facing street: (a) → behind windows (0.5 x a) 20' _Area of all the building facade: outside (1 x a) _ 40' existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign): 0' Area of additional signs permitted: 31' 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 V Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES Relevant sections: COMMENTS: The sign is located in the Harvard Square Overlay, which allows for flexibility of regulations in Article 7, and is thus approved. The Freestanding and Wall sign exceeds the 30" vertical illumination requirements in Article 7 Date: 11/21/24 CDD Representative
Too Hot Restaurant sign (960 Song LLC) Sign one -13.6Ft — if sidle wall 3.4Ft of the bailding Hut 100 TWO Sign Facing Front wall 32inch of the building Ezzinch → 6-8FT groanet
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 14/1014 BUSINESS CERTIFICATE 2024 DEC 25 P. 2:21 In Conformity With The Provisions Of Chapter One Hundred And Ten, Section Five Of The General Laws, As Amended, The Undersigned The City of Cambridge Hereby Declares(s) That A Business Is Conducted Under The Title Of Office of the City Clerk New Business Please Check One: L • Renewal 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 DBA: [phone removed] TOo HOT Is Conducted At: St Mon. 8:30 am to 8:00 pm 18 Eliot Tues., Wed. & Thur. (physical location of business, no post office boxes) 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Fri. 8:30 to Noon Phone Number: [phone removed] Type of Business: Zip Code: D2138 Restaurant By The Following Named Person(s) (Includes Corporate Name And Title if Corporate Officer): Residence Full Name 900 Sing 21C Han Wang 10 Damien Rd. Welsley MA 22481 Signature(s): 26.12.2024 Date: Ham wang County: Middlesex PROVED TO ME THROUGH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE PERSONALLY APPEARED Han wang TO BE THE PERSON WHOSE NAME IS SIGNED ON OF IDENTIFICATION, WHICH WAS MA Divs lunge THE DOCUMENT AND MADE OATH THE FOREGOING STATEMENT IS TRUE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF CHAPTER 337 OF THE ACTS OF 1985 AND CHAPTER 110, SECTION 5 OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, BUSINESS CERTIFICATES SHALL BE IN EFFECT FOR FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE AND SHALL BE RENEWED CLERK UPON DISCONTINUING, RETIRING, WITHDRAWING OR CHANGE OF LOCATION OF TO BE COMPLETED BY NOTARY BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE FROM SUCH BUSINESS OR PARTNERSHIP. DEC 2 6 2024 CERTIFIED COPY aly, Gerk FOR OFFICE USE ONLY BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: December 26, 2028
Charles River Holdings LLC 166 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02446 8-[phone removed] 2-[phone removed] www.masonmurphyinc.com December 9, 2024 Owner's Name: Charles River Holdings LLC Owner's Address: 166 Harvard Street, Brookline MA 02446 Telephone Number: [phone removed] Leased Premises: 16-18 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Re: Too Hot Approved Signage To the Cambridge City Manager: 1 am the Owner of Charles River Holdings LLC - which owns the above- referenced premises leased to Too Hot restaurant. In my capacity as Landlord of the leased premises, I do hereby authorize Sunnyland Home Improvement (General Contractor License CS-112044) and its contractors to perform all work associated with Too Hot's new signage program at 16-18 Eliot Street. I approve the proposed signage as attached to this letter, and further authorize Sunnyland and its representatives to obtain all permits associated with this signage program. Sincerely, Kishander Raj Dhanda Owner / Landlord Charles River Holdings LLC
Sign Installation Agreement Contractor Information Service Requestor Information Name Company Name Sunnyland Home Improvement, LLC 960 Song LLC Contractor Name Street Address Qi Li 16-18 Eliot St Business Address State City/Town Zip Code MA 02138 37 Cottage Pl Cambridge State Cell Phone Zip Code City/Town MA 02148 Malden [phone removed] Business Phone Email Address [phone removed] [email removed] Expiration Date Home Improvement Contractor Reg. # Mailing Address (If different from above) 06/04/2026 001386990 10 Damien Rd, Wellesley, MA, 02481 The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner: Install two signs for the new restaurant "Too Hot". Both signs are made of metal. The sketch and picture of the signs are attached. Required Permits - The sign permits are required and will be secured by the service requestor Total Contract Price The Contractor agrees to perform the work, furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of: $800 Express Warranty No Is an express warranty being provided by the contractor? Subcontractors - The contractor agrees to be solely responsible for completion of the work described regardless of the actions of any third party/subcontractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for materials and labor under this agreement. Contract Acceptance - Upon signing, this document becomes a binding contract under law. Unless otherwise noted within this document, the contract shall not imply that any lien or other security interest has been placed on the residence. Review the following cautions and notices carefully before signing this contract. 1
Sign Installation Agreement • Don't be pressured into signing the contract. Take time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if something is unclear: • Does the contractor have insurance? Ask the Contractor for his insurance company information so that you can confirm coverage or ask to see a copy of a "proof of insurance" document. • Know your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Information on the reverse side of this form and get a copy of the Consumer Guide to the Contractor Law. DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES!!! Two identical copies of the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the homeowner. The other copy should be kept by the contractor. ri ai Contractor's Signature Service Requester's signature 2'24 Nov ol 11/01/2024 Date Date Contractor Arbitration - The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration action (as an alternative to court action) if they have a dispute with a contractor. The same right is not automatically afforded to a contractor, however. The contractor would have to resolve any dispute he/she has with a homeowner in court unless both parties agree to the optional clause provided below. This clause would give the contractor the same right to arbitration as is afforded to the homeowner by the Home Improvement Contractor Law. The contractor and the homeowner hereby mutually agree in advance that in the event the contractor has a dispute concerning this contract, the contractor may submit the dispute to a private arbitration firm which has been approved by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 142A. Homeowner's Signature Contractor's Signature NOTICE: The signatures of the parties above apply only to the agreement of the parties to alternative dispute resolution initiated by the contractor. The homeowner may initiate alternative dispute resolution even where this section is not separately signed by the parties. 2
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