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An application was received from representing Lou's Harvard Square, requesting permission for a projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 13 Brattle Street. approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutter
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June 26, 2025
City of Cambridge, MA
Primary Location
Applicant
1170808
13 Brattle St
Sign/Awning Permit
• Robert Tuttle
Cambridge, MA 02138
Status: Active
2 [phone removed]
Submitted On: 6/19/2025
@[email removed]
Owner
A NE Neon Co, Inc.
GAZIT HORIZONS (9 BRATTLE)
150 Kuniholm Drive Unit 3
LLC,
Holliston, Massachusetts 01746
1696 NE MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
General Information
What option best describes this application?*
Sign(s)
Description of Proposed Work*
Blade Sign 107.75" × 28" With Neon Letters
Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars *
7636
Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).*
Replacing Existing Sign
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*
Food Drink Music LOU'S
Illumination*
Type of Sign*
Internal
Projecting
Height of Sign (feet)*
Width of Sign (feet)*
8.11
2.4
Area of Sign (square feet)*
Height from the ground to the top of the sign
(feet)*
20.8
19.6
Height from the ground to bottom of the sign
Sign Material*
(feet)*
aluminum
10.7
Projection from the Building (inches)
Weight of the sign (Ibs)*
28
200
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use
Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?*
(feet)*
Yes
50
Contractor
Contractor Name*
TIMOTHY J FISHER
Address*
26 Fieldcrest Drive
Telephone*
E-mail*
[phone removed]
[email removed]
License Number*
License Expiration Date*
01/18/2027
CS-101710
Contractor's Signature
Date*
Signature of Licensed Contractor*
06/19/2025
Timothy J Fisher
Community Development Approval
• Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning
• Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000
Appeal
-
-
a Comments
• Exempt under Article 7.000
-
City Clerk Internal
& Bond Number
Attachments
REQUIRED
Drawing of Sign(s)
Lou's R-1.0.pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Contract with Sign Company
REQUIRED
NENeon - Lou's Estimate 44982.pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Proof of Insurance
REQUIRED
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Cambridge pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
REQUIRED
Signed contract between property owner and applicant
Signage Application 6.19.25.pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Workers Comp 05.08.2025.pdf
Workers Comp 05.08.2025.pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
prior approval.pdf
prior approval.pdf
Uploaded by Patrick Conte on Jun 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Lou's -Removal and Installation 1.00 REV02.pdf
Lou's -Removal and Installation 1.00 REV02.pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
signcertificationform_2024.pdf
signcertificationform_2024.pdf
Uploaded by Robert Tuttle on Jun 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
amended sign certification
signcertificationform_2024_Tue_Jun_24_2025_09-45-20.pdf
Uploaded by Patrick Conte on Jun 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
harvard sign-off.pdf
harvard sign-off.pdf
Uploaded by Patrick Conte on Jun 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
asana sign off.pdf
asana sign off.pdf
Uploaded by Patrick Conte on Jun 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
13 Brattle St_signcertificationform__CDD review.pdf
13 Brattle St_signcertificationform_CDD review.pdf
Uploaded by Evan Spetrini on Jun 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
projecting sign application (002).pdf
projecting sign application (002).pdf
Uploaded by Patrick Conte on Jun 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
13 Brattle St CNA modify existing projecting sign.pdf
13 Brattle St CNA modify existing projecting sign.pdf
Uploaded by Sarah Burks on Jun 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
green cards.pdf
green cards.pdf
Uploaded by Patrick Conte on Jun 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Record Activity
Robert Tuttle started a draft Record
04/10/2025 at 8:45 am
Robert Tuttle added file Lou's R-1.0.pdf
06/19/2025 at 12:47 pm
Robert Tuttle added file NENeon - Lou's Estimate 44982.pdf
06/19/2025 at 12:48 pm
Robert Tuttle added file Signage Application 6.19.25.pdf
06/19/2025 at 12:56 pm
Robert Tuttle added file Workers Comp 05.08.2025.pdf
06/19/2025 at 12:57 pm
Robert Tuttle added file CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Cambridge pdf
06/19/2025 at 1:20 pm
Robert Tuttle submitted Record 1170808
06/19/2025 at 1:21 pm
OpenGov system altered approval step Community Development Plan
06/19/2025 at 1:21 pm
Review, changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 1170808
OpenGov system altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed
06/19/2025 at 1:21 pm
status from Inactive to Active on Record 1170808
OpenGov system assigned approval step Review for Completeness to
06/19/2025 at 1:21 pm
Branden Vigneault on Record 1170808
OpenGov system assigned approval step Community Development Plan
06/19/2025 at 1:21 pm
Review to Evan Spetrini on Record 1170808
Robert Tuttle added a guest: [email removed] to Record 1170808
06/19/2025 at 1:21 pm
Robert Tuttle added a guest: [email removed] to Record 1170808
06/19/2025 at 1:22 pm
06/20/2025 at 10:41 am
Patrick Conte added file prior approval.pdf to Record 1170808
Robert Tuttle added file Lou's -Removal and Installation 1.00 REV02.pdf to
06/23/2025 at 11:50 am
Record 1170808
Robert Tuttle added file signcertificationform_ 2024.pdf to Record 1170808
06/24/2025 at 9:53 am
Patrick Conte added file signcertificationform__2024_Tue_Jun_24_2025_09-
06/24/2025 at 9:57 am
45-20.pdf to Record 1170808
William Pugliese approved approval step Review for Completeness on
06/24/2025 at 10:05 am
Record 1170808
06/24/2025 at 12:16 pm
Patrick Conte added file harvard sign-off.pdf to Record 1170808
06/24/2025 at 12:16 pm
Patrick Conte added file asana sign off.pdf to Record 1170808
Evan Spetrini added file 13 Brattle St_signcertificationform__CDD review.pdf
06/24/2025 at 12:43 pm
to Record 1170808
Evan Spetrini approved approval step Community Development Plan Review
06/24/2025 at 12:43 pm
on Record 1170808
OpenGov system altered approval step Department of Public Works Review,
06/24/2025 at 12:43 pm
changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 1170808
OpenGov system altered approval step Historical Commission, changed
06/24/2025 at 12:43 pm
status from Inactive to Active on Record 1170808
OpenGov system assigned approval step Historical Commission to Eric Hill
06/24/2025 at 12:43 pm
on Record 1170808
OpenGov system assigned approval step Department of Public Works Review
06/24/2025 at 12:43 pm
to Brian McLane on Record 1170808
Eric Hill reassigned approval step Historical Commission from Eric Hill to
06/24/2025 at 1:32 pm
Sarah Burks on Record 1170808
Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works Review
06/24/2025 at 2:25 pm
on Record 1170808
Patrick Conte added file projecting sign application (002),pdf to Record
06/24/2025 at 2:44 pm
1170808
Sarah Burks added file 13 Brattle St CNA modify existing projecting sign.pdf
06/25/2025 at 11:12 am
to Record 1170808
Sarah Burks approved approval step Historical Commission on Record
06/25/2025 at 11:12 am
1170808
OpenGov system altered approval step City Clerk Review, changed status
06/25/2025 at 11:12 am
from Inactive to Active on Record 1170808
OpenGov system assigned approval step City Clerk Review to Lori Perez on
06/25/2025 at 11:12 am
Record 1170808
06/25/2025 at 12:42 pm
Patrick Conte added file green cards.pdf to Record 1170808
Timeline
Due
Label
Status
Activated
Completed
Assignee
Date
/ Review for
Branden
6/24/2025,
6/19/2025,
Completed
-
Completeness
1:21:22 PM
10:05:27 AM
Vigneault
/ Community
Evan
6/19/2025,
6/24/2025,
Completed
Development
-
12:43:58 PM
1:21:22 PM
Spetrini
Plan Review
/ Historical
Sarah
6/24/2025,
6/25/2025,
Completed
-
Commission
12:43:58 PM
Burks
11:12:50 AM
V Department
Brian
6/24/2025,
6/24/2025,
of Public Works
Completed
-
12:43:58 PM
McLane
2:25:20 PM
Review
City Clerk
6/25/2025,
Active
-
Lori Perez
-
Review
11:12:55 AM
/ City Council
Inactive
-
-
Approval
Inactive
-
V Bond
-
Robert
$ Sign Permit
Inactive
-
-
-
Fee
Tuttle
V Building
Inactive
-
-
-
Inspector
Review
-
Inactive
-
-
B Sign Permit
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
831 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Fl., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
Telephone: [phone removed] E-mail: histcomm@cambridgema.gov
URL: https://www.cambridgema.gov/historic
RIDGE HISTO
Chandra Harrington, Chair, Susannah Barton Tobin, Vice Chair; Charles M. 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
13 Brattle Street
Property:
Applicant: Gazit Horizons (9 Brattle) LLC
Attention: James Rafferty, Esq.
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
of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship:
Modify previously-approved non-conforming projecting sign to remove the
arrow and amend the letters to read "LOU'S".
ISD# 1170808
All improvements shall be carried out as shown on the plans and
specifications submitted by the applicant, except as modified
are incorporated by
above. Approved plans and specifications
reference into this certificate.
This certificate is granted upon 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
six months
each may be allowed in
time for periods not exceeding
writing by the Chair.
Date of Certificate: June 25, 2025
Case Number: 5315
Attest: A true and correct copy of decision filed with the
office of the City Clerk and the Cambridge Historical Commission
on June 25, 2025.
By Charles M. Sullivan slo, Executive Director.
....
this
Twenty days have elapsed since
decision.
the filling of this dec
• Appeal has been filed
No appeal has been filed
Date
• City Clerk
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
Date 06/20/2025
To Whom It May Concern:
President & Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge,
As Owner of Agent of
of the
_approval_XX
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
at 13 Brattle Street labeled: Food, Drink, Music, Lou's
Projecting sign:
of said property
June 20, 2025
Date
Signed:
Justin Stratman, Managing Director, Harvard Housing & Real Estate, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
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)
DRAWING NUMBER
R-1
DRAWING TITLE
Rendering
Lou's Exterior Blade Sign
& COP
Chocolates
SCALE
As Shown
FOOD
DRINK
MUSIC
DATE
04/23/2025
Scale:N.T.S.
Rendering
Lou's
13 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Internally Illuminated
Stencil Cut Aluminum Face
Backer w/ Cream Vinyl Application,
Translucent White Acrylic
w/ White LEDs
Faces and Returns
Painted Dark Green
(exact color T.B.D)
Cream Vinyl Application Behind
(Font T.B.D.)
Clear Neon Red Tube
12mm Double Stroke
REVISIONS
28"
FOOD
DRINK
MUSIC
Scale:3/4" = 1'-0"
Blade Sign Elevation
107 3/4"-
[phone removed]
150 Kuniholm Drive Unit #3 Holliston MA, 01746
NEON COMPANY INC
DRAWING NUMBER
1.00
DRAWING TITLE
Lou's Sign Renovation
Brattle St
With White Acrylic
Painted Aluminum
PMS 5535C Green
Stencil Cut Aluminum
Internally Illuminated
White Graphics With
Outline
Exposed Red Neon
As Shown
FOOD
26.94 SQ. FT.
Scale NTS
137.25"
Proposed Sign
107.75"
DATE
Remove existing sign and Install Refurbished Sign
04/10/2025
le St
Lou's
PROJECT
13 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138
REVISIONS
REV 02 6/23/25
Revised Sizes
Scale NTS
Proposed Renovation of Existing Sign
BAR:
[phone removed]
Scale NTS
Existing Conditions 13 Brattle St. Cambride, MA
150 Kuniholm Drive Unit #3 Holliston MA, 01746
NEON COMPANY INC
Estimate
Ne
Date
Estimate No.
NEON COMPANY ONe
4/21/2025
44982
150 Kuniholm Dr. #3, Holliston. MA 01746
[phone removed]
CUSTOMER
PROJECT
Lou's
13 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Total
EACH
Description
Qty
Refurbish Beat Bar Double Sided Neon Sign
4,936.00T
4,936.00
Strip Down Existing Sign To Frame
Reface With .063" Aluminum, Paint Faces And Returns Green
Top Cabinet - "FOOD DRINK MUSIC", Stencil Cut Aluminum Face, 1/2" Translucent White Acrylic
Push Thru Lettering, Internally Illuminated With White LEDs.
"LOU'S" 12mm Double Stroke White Neon, White Vinyl Backer Application
Installation Labor
2,700.00
2,700.00
Not Included In Pricing: Electrical Feed To Sign, Police Detail, Permits Or Any Associated Fees.
Permits Will Be Billed Separately.
Terms:
Subtotal
$7,636.00
50% due on signing, 50% due upon completion.
$308.50
Sales Tax (6.25%)
Total
$7,944.50
Approval Signature
John Mogoldrick
Application and Petitions Order
Applications & Petitions #2
June 22, 2015
ORDERED: That, in accordance with the provisions of an ordinance relative to
placing and maintaining signs, the Commissioner of Public Works be
and hereby is authorized to grant a permit to Beat Hotel for a sign at
the premises numbered 13 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Provided that, before erecting the above named sign the petitioner
shall file with the City Clerk a bond in the sum of Three Thousand
($3,000.00) dollars, conditioned to save harmless the City of
Cambridge from all claims for damages arising from the installation,
maintenance and use of said sign.
COUNCILLOR CARLONE VOTED IN THE NEGATIVE
View attached file
2
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS JUN 15 PM 4 11
OFFICE OF TRE CITY CLERK
PERMANENT SIGN OR STRUCTURE THAT WILL OBSTRUCT THE PUBLIC WAY WÓRES TRANSIX TYCHES
Cambridge, _
_ 20_
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
Beat
Hotel
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
B Brattle Street
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign:
falariate turned doubt is a en unin, ses theat bulls
Reading matter to go on
sign: Beat Bransese Bar
Size:
60" ХіЧ4"
_ Weight: 160 lbs
Public Way
Obstruction:
96"
48"
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk)
(Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
96"
Top:_
Height Above Grade: Bottom:
240"
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 a ... structure in or over a street.. shall do so
onty on the condition that such maintenance shall be considered as an agreement on his part io keep the same and the
covers thereof in good repair and condition, at all times during his ownership, and to indemnify ond 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
HISIER KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING UNDER PANS AND PENALTY OF PERJURY.
413/15
50 Chunch At.,
Cumbridge 111
wner or authorized agent)
(Property
(Tel. Nó.)
13 (11A) Brattle Street, Cambridge MA [phone removed]
(Address)
(Tel. No.)
(Busing other)
exact placement TRDI
open face channel letter
It stencil cut text
double stroke neon
11w theatre bulb
not actual colors TBD
BAR
le stencil cut taxt
2. 11w theatre bulb
Tood
Natural
Date:
Sign Type: DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTION SIGN
BAR
BRASSER
Approved By:
Drawing Date: 03/17/15
118"
67"
100"
1.0.0
60"-
Drawing number:
BAR
Proiect Name: BEAT BRASSERIE
projection
BRASSER
1/10th scale
height
of sign
of sign)
to battom
240"
to top
of sign
bostonsign
Tol R17.028.2114 Fay [phone removed]
www.bostonsign.com
40 Plympton Street Boston, MA 02118
depth of sign: 30"
weight: 160Ibs
(through-bolted to brick wall)
projected from building: 60"
height of sign: 144"
to top of sign: 240"
to bottom of sign: 96"
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
DIANE P. LEBLANC
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT
Date
To Whom It May Concern:
As Owner of Agent of
Cambridge,
of the
approval
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
Projecting sign:
of said property.
Date
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)
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: Robert Tuttle / NE Neon Co
Phone: [phone removed]
Email: [email removed]
Sign Address: 13 Brattle St Cambridge 02138
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: Lou's Food Drink Music
Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings)
Area in square feet: 20.80
Dimensions: 107"
L
H
× 28"
Placement height in feet: 11'-5"
Depth from façade: 36"
Illumination: Internal
Sign frontage in feet: +/-100
Area of existing signs to remain: 0
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Choose option.
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: Choose option.
Comments:
Signature:
Date
CDD Representative
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
NATURAL
ILLUMINATION
AND EXTERNAL
2W1000
WITH CONDITIONS
INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
SQ FT
FREE
SIGN
STAN-
DING
MAX
AROVE
2 SIGNS PER LOT
FREESTANDING SIGN
A free standing sign is attached to or part of a
any other structure.
self-supporting structure and is not attached to
EXTERNAL
NATURAL AND
ILLUMINATION
OF SIGNS PER
SIGN FRONTAGÉ -
PARALLEL TO STREET
_LENGTH OF BUILDING
5Q FT
MAX 60
ABOVE
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
COUNCIL MUST
IF PROJECTION
EXCEEDS 6*, CITY
MAX
AROVE
SIGN FRONTAGE -
PARALLEL TO STREET
LENGTH OF BUILDING
GROUND
SQ FT
MAX 131
ONE SIGN PER
GROUND FLOOR
ESTABLISHMENT
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
ONLY
•EXTERNAL
NATURAL AND
I LEIMINATIOA
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
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
temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an
a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
awning mounted signs.
A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Community Development Department
City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
DONATA
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: Robert Tuttle / NE Neon Co
Phone: [phone removed]
Email:
[email removed]
Sign Address: 13 Brattle St Cambridge 02138
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: Lou's Food Drink Music
Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings)
Area in square feet:
20.80
Dimensions: 107"
L
H
× 28"
Placement height in feet: 11'-5"
Depth from façade: 36"
Illumination: Internal
Sign frontage in feet: +/-100
Area of existing signs to remain: 0
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Choose option.
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: Choose option.
Comments:
Signature:
Date
CDD Representative
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
NATURAL
ILLUMINATION
AND EXTERNAL
- 00000
INTER CONDONE N
FREE
SIGN
I DING
MAY
15°
ABOVE
GROUND
2 SIGNS PER LOT
FREESTANDING SIGN
self-supporting structure and is not attached to
any other structure.
A free standing sign is attached to or part of a
EXTERNAL
NATURAL AND
BUILDING:
INI IMITED 4
OF SIGNS PER
SIGN FRONTAGÉ - -
PARALLEL TO STREET
_LENGTH OF BUILDING
5Q FT
MAX 60
ABOVE
GROUND
WALL SIGN
OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE
A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all
sign area is parallel to the plane of the building.
APPROVE
EXCEEDS 6° CITY
COUNCIL MUST
MAX
SIGN FRONTAGE -
ABOVE
PARALLEL TO STREET
GROUND
LENGTH OF BUILDING
SQ FT
MAX 13 !
ONE SIGN PER
ESTABLISHMENT
GROUND FLOOR
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
ONLY
EYTERNAL
ILLUMINATION
NATURAL AND
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
a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
awning mounted signs.
A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
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: Robert Tuttle / NE Neon Co
Phone:
[phone removed]
Email:
[email removed]
Sign Address: 13 Brattle St Cambridge 02138
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: Lou's Food Drink Music
Sign type: Projecting Sign (including awnings)
Area in square feet: 20.80
107"
Dimensions:
H
L
Placement height in feet: 11'-5"
Depth from façade: 36"
Illumination: Internal
Sign frontage in feet: +/-100
Area of existing signs to remain: 0
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: Choose option.
Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals: Choose option.
Comments:
Signature:
Date
CDD Representative
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION
T190O
ILLUMINATION
AND EXTERNAL
WITH CONDITONS
INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
MAX 30
STAN-
FREE
SIGN
- DING
15'
MAX
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
NATURAL AND
"BUILDING
UNLIMITED #
OF SIGNS PER
CICK CRONTAGES
PARALLEL TO STREET-
LENGTH OF BUILDING
SQ FT
MAX
FROLINN
WALL SIGN
OVERVIEW BY SIGN TYPE
A wall sign is affixed so its exposed face and all
sign area is parallel to the plane of the building.
¡APPROVE
IF PROJECTION
EXCEEDS 6", CITY
COUNCIL MUST
20°
SIGN FRONTAGE -
MAX
AROVE
PARALLEL TO STREET
GROUND
LENGTH OF BUILDING
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
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
advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific
a building face, including marquee, canopy, and
A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
awning mounted signs.
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
Date 06/20/2025
To Whom It May Concern:
As Owner of Agent of
_Cambridge,
DO Brattle SOlare, LD, Owner of 1-8 and 17-41 Brattle Street,
of the
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
approval
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
at 13 Brattle Street labeled: Food, Drink, Music, Lou's
Projecting sign:
ONOMONE
_Date
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Address:
1-8 Brattle Street; 17-41 Brattle Street, Dalbride, MO 00108
ABUTTERS:
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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Sign Type: DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTION SIGN
BRAS-ER
67"
100"
118"
1.0.0 Drawing Date: 03/17/15 Approved By:
Project Name: BEAT BRASSERIE
Drawing number:
projection
1/10th scale
of sign
(height
of sign)
to bottom
240*
to top
of sign
www.bostonsign.com
bostonsign
40 Plympton Street Boston, MA 02118
Tel. [phone removed] Fax 617+482-4825
depth of sign: 30"
weight: 160lbs
height of sign: 144"
(through-bolted to brick wall)
to top of sign: 240"
to bottom of sign: 96"
projected from building: 60"
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUI
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 0213
PHONE [phone removed]
FAX [phone removed]
PAULA M. CRANE
DIANE P. LEBLANC
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK
Cambridge, June 18
→ 2025
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 Lou's Harvard Square
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
13A Brattle Street
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign: electric projecting sign
(state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
Food, Drink, Music, Lou's
107"x28"
Size:
Weight: 200lb
-
Public Way
A. 36"
Obstruction:
в. 11'5"
(Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk)
Bottom: 11'5"
Top: 20'5"
Height Above Grade:
NOTICE - REGULATIONS
Section 1212.0 State Building Code- Projecting Signs]
[Section 12.08.010 Municipal Code - Encroachments onto Strects]
• 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.
, 1927100.
Attorenfor Owner
907 Mass Ave, Cambadge MA 6i7
(Tel. No.)
(Property own
(Address)
[phone removed]
907 Mass Ave, CambracMA
- Attorney for Operator
(Tel. No.)
(Bupiness owne)
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CAMBRIDGE 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, June 18
_ 2025
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 Lou's Harvard Square
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
13A Brattle Street
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign: eleciric projecting sign
(state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
Food, Drink, Music, Lou's
107"x28"
Size:
Weight: 200lb
-
Public Way
Obstruction:
A 36"
в. 11'5"
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk)
(Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
11'5"
Height Above Grade: Bottom:
Top: 20'5"
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.
Attorentor Oroner
907 Mass Ave, Cambrdje MA Liz, 192-7100.
(Property ow
orthorized agent)
492-4100
/ 617
Attorney for Opelator
907 Mass Ave, Cambrae MA
(Address)
(Tel. No.)
(Business owner)
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]
HAX [phone removed]
PAULA M. CRANE
DIANE P. LEBLANC
CITY CLERK
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
June 18th
Cambridge,
- 2025
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 Lou's Harvard Square LLC
(NAME OF BUSINESS)
be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at
13 Brattle St, Cambridge MA 02138
(ADDRESS)
Type of Sign: Electric, Blade Sign
(state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction)
Reading matter to go on Sign:
"LOU'S"
107"H x 28"W x 17"D
. 200 lb
Size:
Weight:
Public Way
28"
11'
A.
B.
Obstruction:
(Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk)
(Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk)
Height Above Grade: Bottom: 11'
Top: 20'
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.
John DiGiovanni
50 Church St, 5th Floor, Cambridge MA 02138 [phone removed]
(Property owner or authorized agent)
(Address)
(Tel. No.)
Thomas Keane
175 Portland St, Suite 4, Boston MA 02114 [phone removed]
(Business owner)
(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
DIANE P. LEBLANC
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
CITY CLERK
ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT
Date
To Whom It May Concern:
As Owner of Agent of
Cambridge,
of the
approval
Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval
installment of:
Canopy over the sidewalk entrance:
Awnings over the windows:
Projecting sign:
of said property.
Date
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)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
Lafayette City Center
2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
www.mass.gov/dia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
Please Print Legibly
Applicant Information
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):
NE Neon Co Inc.
Address: 150 Kuniholm Drive Unit #3
Phone #:
[phone removed]
City/State/Zip: Holliston, MA 01746
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
Type of project (required):
4. • I am a general contractor and I
1. LX I am a employer with 3
6. • New construction
have hired the sub-contractors
employees (full and/or part-time).*
7. Remodeling
listed on the attached sheet.
2. L I am a sole proprietor or partner-
These sub-contractors have
8. L Demolition
ship and have no employees
employees and have workers'
working for me in any capacity.
9. L Building addition
comp. insurance.‡
[No workers' comp. insurance
10. Electrical repairs or additions
5. L We are a corporation and its
required.]
officers have exercised their
11. Plumbing repairs or additions
3.L L am a homeowner doing all work
right of exemption per MGL
myself. [No workers' comp.
12. • Roof repairs
c. 152, §1(4), and we have no
insurance required.] f
13.E Other Signage
employees. [No workers'
comp. insurance required.]
*Any applicant that checks box #1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy information.
† Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
*Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees, they must provide their workers' comp. policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Corkin Insurance 180 Wells Ave, Newton MA 02459
Insurance Company Name:
08wecab8xe6
Expiration Date: 11/16/2025
Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. #:
Job Site Address: 10 Old Colony Rd
City/State/Zip: South Boston MA 02129
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showing the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine up to $1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
I do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
05/08/2025
Date:
Robent Tuttle
Signature:
[phone removed]
Phone #:
Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
Permit/License #
City or Town:
Issuing Authority (check one):
10 Board of Health 20] Building Department 3]City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5L Plumbing
Inspector 6.LOther
Contact Person:
Phone #: