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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
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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
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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
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Caffe Nero, 589 Mass Ave, Cambridge | Proposed signage
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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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