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APP 2016 #91 · Agenda item attachment · Oct 31 2016

An application was received from Caffe Nero, requesting permission for a projecting sign at the premises numbered 589 Massachusetts Avenue. Approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters

APP 2016 #91·Council meeting Oct 31, 2016·10 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)·sha256 223f4c7c13dd…

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CITY OF CAMBRIDGE INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 831 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, 02139 Ranjit Singanayagam, Commissioner •PEC Sign Approvals SIGN-011699-2016 Plan Case # Mass Sign Petitioner 589 Massachusetts Ave Location Notes Date Status Department Name Pass 10/27/2016 Building David Byrne Pass 10/14/2016 C.D.D. Liza Paden Pass 10/20/2016 P.W.D. William Dwyer Page 1 of 1 October 27, 2016
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SIGN CERTIFICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Caffe Nero The Italian Coffee Company and Master Roasters Sign Text: Applicant (name and address) Caffe Hero 5a9 Nachusetts Avenuo, Canbrlage MA 02739 Signature FAX: Telephone: Location of Premises: 589 Man Avenue Zoning District: Businegs B - Overlay Distriet: Central Square Overlay Date Application Submitted: October 12, 2016. No Sketch of Sigu Enclosed:.. X ... Yes PLEASE NOTE: All signs must receive a permit from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) before installatiou. Community Development Department (CDD) 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 approval from the Citv Counci, if necessary (see Historical Com.__ _CDD _Applicant _ City Clerk* Copies: ISD *Any sign or portion of a sign extending more than Six (6) inches into the public sidewalk, must receive approval from the Cambridge City Council; a bond must be posted with the City Clerk. Forms for that approval are obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. NOTE: PLEASE PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION FOR EACH SIGN PROPOSED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ONLY DELAY CERTIFICATION
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Proposed PROJECTING Sign (including signs on awnings) Dimensions: 3'2" _X 2! 2. 1/2" Aren in Square feet: 6.2 sf Internal Illumination: Natural_ _ External.* Height (from ground to the top of the sign): 20! 1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORK TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE Longth in feet of sign front facing street: (a).+/= Eos Area of signs allowed accessory ta store: _ behind windows (0.5 x a).. Jost IS$. Arca 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) .. Area of the building facade: outside (1 x a). _ behind windows (0.5 x a)_ all existing signs on the building facade lo remain (including any freestanding sign):_ Area of additional signs permitted: SUMMARY OF LIMITATIONS FOR PROJECTING SIGNS (see reverse side for more general summary of the sign regulations; review Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance for all zoning requirements.) AREA: 13 square feet maximum. HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND: 20 feet but below the sills of second floor windows. ILLUMINATION: Natural or external only. NUMBER: one per store plus one per entry to the remainder of the butlding. 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:
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and ivory strapline. letter face with black keyline Externally illuminated Ivory CAFFE THE ITALIAN COFFEE COMPANY NERO Black Satin Blue BS4800 20€51 Satin Ivory BS4800 10B15 Satin 133 Ivory Acrylic SIGNAGE COLORS 23/8" CAFFE THE ITALIAN NERO COFFEE COMPANY hirinian off compan yaps ned espotis 1s3 ory acrylie sign to be extermaly Caffe Nero, 589 Mass Ave, Cambridge | Proposed signage a tie unite fe us per pand its so let us our art back. PROJECTING SIGN CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
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Proposed WALL Sign X. 12' Dimenslons:2! Area in Square feet: 24. sE Internal Illumination: Natural, _ External_8. Height (from ground to the top of the sign.: 1S. ft 1. COMPLETE WHEN SIGN IS ACCESSORY TO A FIRST FLOOR STORE Length in feet of gloro front facing strect: (2) + - 604311. Area of signs allowed accessory to store: . Area of all existing signs on outside (1 xa) 50 5f behind windows (0.5 x a) _ 30sf . 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 fucade facing street: (a). _ Area of _ behind windows (0.5 x a). the building facade: outside (1 x a) all existing signs on the building facade to remain (including any freestanding sign): Area of additional signs permitted!. SUMMARY OF LIMITATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS (see reverse side for more general summary of the sigo regulations; revlew Article 7,000 of the Zoning Ordiuance for all zoning requirements.) AREA: 60 square feet maximum. HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND: 20 feet but below the sills of second Roo vindows. ILLUMINATION: Natural or external, or internal illumination with significant limitations. NUMBER: N limit. COMMUNITY DEVBLOPMENT DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION _ NO Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000: YES... Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal: YES. Relevant sections: COMMENTS:
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-0 1'-0 11/16" 'NERO BOFCEN 1/16* blackened m/st with opal Rim, retums and backs from 030 acrylic island cut faces 2 3/8° Caffe Nero, 589 Mass Ave, Cambridge | Proposed Signage PIN-MOUNTED LETTERING CONSTRUCTION DETAIL SAFFE
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SIGN AREA 5.88 SOFT TOTAL PROJECTING CoPE COME, NERD External Section #011699-2016 2.ST -31'6- THE ITALIAN COFFEE COMPANY AND MASTER ROASTERS CAFFE NERO External Elevation Caffe Nero, 589 Mass Ave, Cambridge | Proposed Signage IVORY LETTERS AND VIA SWAN NECK LIGHTS EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION EXISTING FASCIA BOARD REDECORATED LIKE FOR LIKE WITH PIN MOUNTED
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CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PERMANENT SIGN OR STRUCTURE THAT WILL OBSTRUCT THE PUBLIC WAY MORE THAN SIX INCHES _, 20_16 Ootober 17 Cambridgc, _ 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. Caffe Nero The undersigned respectfully prays that- (NAME OF BUSINESS) be granted permit to creet a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at 589 Massachusetts Avenue (ADDRESS) Type of Sign: projecting (state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction) Reading matter to go on Caffe Nero The Itallan Coffee Company and Master Roasters sign: Weight:_+/-20 Ibs 2'21/2" × 3' 2" Size:_ Public Way t/- 3' 8" (see attached) 13'5" (see attached) Obstruction: (Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk) (Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk 15'7 1/2" Top: Height Above Grade: Bottom: 13'5" NOTICE - REGULATIONS Section 1212.0 State Building Code - Projecting Signs] [Section 12.08.010 Municipal Code - Encroachments onto Streets] • A projecting sign shall be constructed wholly of incombustible materials. PROPERTY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT HEREBY STATES THAT INFORMATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST O IIS/HER KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING UNDER PAINS AND PENALTY OF PERJURY 617,816 - 9080 595 MASS AVE M. (Tel. No.) (Address) (Property owner or authprized agent) (Tel. No.) (Address) (Business owner)
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ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN/AWNING PERMIT Date Oct 19, 2016 To Whom It May Concem: Cambridge, 60S Massachusetts Avenue As Owner of Agent of approval _of the Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval installment of: Canopy over the sidcwaik entrance: Awnings over the windows: 589 Massachusetts Avenue Projecting sign: of said property Date Oct 19, 2016 Signed; 605 Massachusetts Avenue Address: ABUTTERS: PLEASE COMPLETE FORM WHETHER OR NOT YOU APPROVE OF THE REQUESTED SIGN/AWNING AND RETURN IT TO THE APPLICANT WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FOR INCLUSION IN THE APPLICATION. SIGN/AWNING APPLICANT: PLEASE FILL IN DATE THAT FORM WAS DELIVERED TO ABUTTER (TOP RIGHT OF THIS FORM)
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ЗMJ ASSOCIATES, LLC 585 Massachusells Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 Re: Caffe Nero Signage 589 Massachusetts Avenue To whom it may concern: Permission is hereby granted for tenant to install the sign described in the attached drawing. Very truly yours. No al i Morris Naggar
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