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An application was received from Citizens Bank requesting permission for a 2 banners with text at the location of 689 Massachusetts Avenue, announcing Citizens Bank logo

APP 2018 #17·Council meeting Apr 23, 2018·14 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)

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Sign Approvals CITY OF CAMBRIDGE INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 831 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, 02139 [phone removed] Ranjit Singanayagam, Commissioner Plan Case # SIGN-015487-2018 SRP Sign Corp 585 Massachusetts Ave Petitioner Location Department Date Name Notes Status 02/22/2018 Building David Byrne Pass 01/25/2018 C.D.D. Liza Paden Pass 01/25/2018 P.W.D. William Dwyer Pass April 19, 2018 Page 1 of 1
PERMANENT SIGN OR STRUCTURE THAT WILL OBSTRUCT THE PUBLIC WAY MORE THAN SIX INCHES Cambridge, _ _ 20_18 4/19 To the Honorable, the City Council of the City of Cambridge: EACH PETITION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DRAWING OFPROPOSED SIGN, INDICATING DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION ON PREMISES. The undersigned respectfully prays that__ CITIZENs BANK (NAMEOFB USINESS) be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at 689 MASSACHUSETTS AVE MA Plan No: SIGN-015262-2017 Projecting sunbrella Type Of Sign: (state whether electric or otherwise and materialused in construction) Reading matter to go on sign: CITIZENS BANK 'LOGO' Size: 5.42 Sq.FT 65,24 Weight: 20 Ibs Public Way Obstruction: 20'5" "Cive act disance sign 510e xien? over side vato (Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk) Height Above Grade: Bottom: 20'8" Top: 38 8" NOTICE - REGULATIONS [Section 12.08.010 Municipal Code - Encroachments onto Streets] Section 1212.0 State Building Code - Projecting Signs] • A projecting sign shall be constructe d w holly o f 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 th indition that such maintenance shall be considered as an agreement on his part to keep the same and the covers the reof in g od repair and condition, at all times during his ownership, and to inde mnify 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.. 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. Ethan Adams [phone removed] 689 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, ma 02139 (Property owner or authorized agent) (Address) (Tel. No.) CITIZENS BANK 689 [phone removed] MASS. AVÉ (Business owner) (Address) (Tel. No.)
PERMANENT SIGN OR STRUCTURE THAT WILL OBSTRUCT THE PUBLIC WAY MORE THAN SIX INCHES _ 20_18 Cambridge, _ 4/19 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 -CITIZENS BANK (NAMEOF BUSINESS) be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at 689 MASSACHUSETTS AVE MA Plan No: SIGN-015262-2017 Sign 2 Type Of Sign: Projecting sunbrella (state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction) Reading matter to go on sign: CITIZENS BANK "LOGO' Size: 65.24 5.42 Sq.FT Ibs Weight: 20 Public Way Obstruction: A. 12.00 B. (Give exact distance sign is to extend over side walk) (Also exact distance from • bottom of sign to sidewalk) Height Above Grade: Bottom: 20'8" Top: 38'8" NOTICE - REGULATIONS Section 12.08.010 Municipal Code - Encroachments onto Streets] Section 1212.0 State Building Code - Projecting Signsl • A projecting sign shall be constructed wholly o f 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. and condition, at all times during his ownership, and to inde expenses which it may sustain, or be required to pay by reason of such.. structure." ROTERRATHORED AGENT HEREBY STATES THAT INFORMATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF HIS/HEI INOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING UNDER PAINS AND PENALTY OF PERJURY Ethan Adams [phone removed] 689 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, ma 02139 (Property owneror authorized agent) (Address) (Tel. No.) CITRONS BANK 689 MASSAVE [phone removed] (Business owner) (Address) (Tel. No.)
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF CAMBRIDGE (617) 349 -4260 FAX: (617) 349 -4269 Tty/TDD (617) 492 - 0235 DONNA P. LOPEZ CITY CLERK ABUTTERS FORM FOR SIGN AWNING PERMIT To Whom It May Concern: Date 4/1a/15 As Owner of Agent of _CiTIzENS BANK Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare my disapproval of the approval installment of: Canopy over the sidewalk entrance: Awnings over the windows: Projecting sign: BANNER of said property. Signed: _Date Address: ABUTTERS: INCLUSION IN THE APPLICATION. SIGN/AWNING APPLICANT: PLEASE FILL IN DATE THAT FORM WAS DELIVERED TO ABUTTER (TOP RIGHT OF THIS FORM)
PHILADELPHIASIGN BRINGING THE WORLD'S BRANDS TO LIFE Philadelphia Sign Company • 50 Porter Rd • Littleton, MA 01460 Re: SitelD 5006700 Central Square - West 689 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT FORM By my signature below, 1 hereby represent that 1 am the owner of the property indicated above or otherwise duly authorized by the Lease to grant authorization for Philadelphia Sign Company and/or their sub contractor to apply for permits and install new signage at the above referenced location as per the attached brand book. LANDLORD APPROVAL Signature Date 9-12-17 Print Name ETHAN ADAMS Title OPERATIONS MANAGER - email EADAMS@ MUSC. ORG 689 MASSACHUSETTS AVE Address - Phone 617-301 - 4311 0 2139 CAMBRIDGE, MA % 44SC Return Form to: Philadelphia Sign Company 50 Porter Rd Littleton, MA 01460 email (Preferred): [email removed] or FAX to: [phone removed] attn: Pierre Gelinas
9163 City of Cambridge MASSACHUSETTS : BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL 2005 JAN 14 All: 02 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA. [phone removed] •PEESE HE SECUSES 8956 CASE NO: Business B Zone 689 Mass Avenue LOCATION: Cambridge, MA Citizens Bank PETITIONER: Clo Amy C. Stowart, Esq. Variance: To install two (2) pin letter wall signs, one (1) projecting sign PETITION: and two (2) banners with text. VIOLATIONS: Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22 (Signs). DATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE: September 17 & 24, 2004 DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: October 7, 2004 THOMAS SIENIEWICZ - CHAIR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: JENNIFER PINCK - VICE CHAIR SUSAN SPURLOCK KEEFE B. CLEMONS CONSTANTINE ALEXANDER MARC TRUANT ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: BRENDAN SULLIVAN CHRISTOPHER CHAN PAUL D. GRIFFIN EDWARD W. WAYLAND TIMOTHY HUGHES GABRIEL GRANT Members of the Board of Zoning Appeal heard testimony and viewed materials submitted regarding the above request for relief from the requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. The Board is familiar with the location of the petitioner's property, the layout and other characteristics as well as the surrounding district.
8956 Case No. 689 Mass Avenue Location: Petitioner: Citizens Bank - c/o Amy Stewart, Esq. On November 18, 2004, Petitioner's agent James Wagner appeared before the Board of Zoning Appeal requesting a variance to install two pin letter wall signs, one projecting sign, and two banners with text. The Petitioner submitted plans and photographs. This case had been continued from October 7, 2004, to allow the Petitioner an opportunity to provide more adequate plans and descriptions of mounting techniques. At this meeting, the Chair read the following from the Cambridge Historical Commission: "Pending reviews of designated properties for public meeting to be held on Thursday, October 7th, 2004, regarding Case No. 8956 at 689 Mass. Ave., the property is located in the Central Square National Registry District. It is the staff's recommendation that the sign be modified so as not to obscure original details on the building, and that the signage be attached in a manner that is reversible, and using the least destructive methods possible." At the November hearing, the Chair noted a letter from the Planning Board objecting to the proposal overall and identifying problems with the number of signs, the banners, and internal illumination. Mr. Wagner stated that the bank had changed hands and was being re-signed. He said that the proposed signs violated one or more of the height, area, or illumination requirements. He stated that this level of signage was required due to the building's architecture, street location, and night hours. He stated that the signs would be installed with as little damage to the building as possible. The Chair asked if anyone wished to be heard on the matter, no one indicated such. After discussion, the Chair moved that the Board find a hardship at 689 Mass Ave that would warrant the installation of a projecting sign, which is internally illuminated, with some variance from height and internal illumination requirements. The five member Board voted unanimously against the finding (Sieniewicz, Pinck, Sullivan, Hughes, and Griffin). The Chair moved, therefore, that the Board deny the variance request for the projecting, internally illuminated, sign.
The five member Board voted unanimously in favor of denying the variance (Sieniewicz, Pinck, Sullivan, Hughes, and Griffin). Therefore, the variance for the projecting sign is denied. The Chair moved that the Board find a hardship at 689 Mass Ave that warrants relief for two Citizens green banners with white copy, measuring 216"x28" and being 20'8" from grade. The Chair moved that, based on that finding, the Board grant the variarice from those two signs on the condition that they be installed consistently with drawings submitted in support of this application using the brackets that already exist on the building. The five member Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the variance (Sleniewicz, pinck, Sullivan, Hughes, and Grittin) With the above conditions. Therefore, the variance fot the banners is granted. The Chair moved that the Board find that a hardship exists at the site that warrants rellet trom the height and area restrictions of the Ordinance for a new green pin letter sign above the door, 6" letter height, 10" logo height, with a 5'6 dimension overall, which is in excess of 20' from grade. The Chair moved that the Board grant the variance on the condition that the work be consistent with drawings submitted in support of this application. The five member Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the variance (Sieniewicz, Pinck, Sullivan, Hughes, and Griffin) with the above conditions. Therefore, the variance for the smaller pin letter sign is granted. The Chair moved that a hardship be found at 689 Mass Ave, that warrants the installation of new green pin letter signs on the building parapet, 24" high, with a logo of 24", with an overall length of 20'9" as depicted in drawings submitted in support of the application with a height of 55' above grade, requiring relief from both the area and the height restrictions for signs at the location. The Chair moved that the Board grant the variance on the condition that the sign be installed consistent with drawings submitted in support of this application. The five member Board voted three in favor of granting the variance (Sieniewicz, Hughes, and Griffin) and two opposed (Pinck and Sullivan). Therefore, the variance for the larger pin letter sign is denied. The Board specifically finds that there are circumstances involving a substantial hardship relating to this property within the meaning of M.G.L. c. 40A § 10. The Board also finds that desirable relief could be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Zoning Appeal is empowered to waive local zoning regulations only. This decision therefore does not relieve the petitioner in any way from the duty to comply with local ordinances and regulation of the other local agencies, including, but not limited to the Historical Commission, License Commission and/or compliance with requirements pursuant to the Building Code and other applicable codes. Tom Cavewas Tom Sieniewicz, Chair Twenty days have elapsed since the filing of this decision. No appeal has been filed Appeal has been filed and dismissed or denied. Date: _City Clerk.
PROPOSAL# T371478 PHILADELPHIASIGN TO LIE Please Remit Payment to: Philadelphia Sign Company PO Box 828894 Philadelphia, PA 19182 ¡TAGGED FOR: BILL. TO: CITIZENS BANK 5006700 PO Box 42078 Central Square - West 689 Massachusetts Avenue Providence, RI 02940 Cambridge, MA 02139 ATTN: Accounts Payable Department Phase: COMMENTS TERMS PROPOSAL DATE PO NUMBER Contract 12/13/2017 NET 30 THIS IS A PROPOSAL OF WORK ONLY- ITEMS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DESCRIPTION SIGN# QTY ITEM TYPE UNIT FAB EXT. PRICE UNIT INSTALL 1024 Custom Banner as Described 450.00 1.800.00 I CUST.BANNER 2,250,00 Entel Custom Banner as Described CLST.BANNER 1,800.00 450,00 2.250.00 SUBTOTAL 1,500.00 TAXES 225.00 TOTAL THIS PROPOSAL $1,725.00 ADVANCE PAYMENT TOTAL DUE S4,725.00 ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT The accompanying ferns and Conditions must also he signed and retured or ayoeptance of this Proposal DatE 2120/17 If there are any questions reparding this Proposal please contact Pierre Gelinal Philadelphia Sign • 707 West Spring Garden Street • Palmyra, NJ 08065 • Phone: [phone removed] • Fax: [phone removed] Printed Wedhesday, December 13, 2027 Fage 1 by PLG
IS SUBMITTED FOR YOUR PERSONAL IT IS NOT TO BE SHOWN TO ANYONE OR EXHIBITED IN ANY FASHION, THIS IS AN ORIGINAL UNPUBLISHED USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROJECT DRAWING CREATED BY P.S.C.O. IT IS IT TO BE USED, COPIED, REPRODUCED, OUTSIDE YOUR ORGANIZATION NOR BEING PLANNED FOR YOU BY P.S.C.O. BY AFR 689 Massachusetts Ave Temple St E02B Removed E06. Revised 101 ... REVISION DATE 08.15.17 A30154 08.01.17 SHEET DWG NUM DATE E02A B AFR DWG BY Cambridge, MA 02139 West 689 Massachusetts Ave. Citizens Bank 5006700 Central Square TITLE ADDRESS 707 WEST SPRING GARDEN ST • PALMYRA, NJ • 08065 • P: [phone removed] • F: [phone removed] • WEB: http://www.phifadelphiasign.com 5006700 Central Square CTZ.CUST.SIGN CTZ.CUST.SIGN PROPOSED SIGN BRINGING THE WORLD'S BRANDS TO LIFE PAGE SIGN PHILADELPHIASIGN EO2A E02B SITE: SIGN INVENTORY
OUTSIDE YOUR ORGANIZATION NOR IT IS NOT TO BE SHOWN TO ANYONE IS SUBMITTED FOR YOUR PERSONAL DRAWING CREATED BY P.S.C.O. IT BEING PLANNED FOR YOU BY P.S.C.O. USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROJECT IS IT TO BE USED, COPIED, REPRODUCED, THIS IS AN ORIGINAL UNPUBLISHED OR EXHIBITED IN ANY FASHION. BY ...AFR Existing REVISION Removed E06. Revised 101 ....... DATE 08.15.17 N A30154 08.01.17 DWG NUM DATE SHEET Dimensions Require Field Verification AFR DWG BY Cambridge, MA 02139 5006700 Central Square West 689 Massachusetts Ave. Citizens Bank (E02B ADDRESS * Citizens Bank E02A 707 WEST SPRING GARDEN ST • PALMYRA, NJ • 08065 • P: [phone removed] • F: [phone removed] • WEB: http://www.philadelphiasign.com LeNS 080 BRINGING THE WORLD'S BRANDS TO LIFE PHILADELPHIASIGN CTZ.CUST.SIGN Custom Vertical Banner Mounted to Existing Poles - 28'h x 2' 4'w (Copy Size 138"h x 16'w) CTZ.CUST.SIGN Custom Vertical Banner Mounted to Existing Poles - 28'h x 2' 4'w (Copy Size 138"h x 16'w) Field Survey Required Proposed
PHILADELPHIASIGN 3 3A • Littleton, MA 01460 Philadelphia Sign Company • 50 Porter Rd Re: SireID 5006700 Central Square -West 689 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT FORM B my signature below, 1 hereby represent that I am the owner of the property indicated above or otherwise duly authorized by the Lease to grant authorization for Philadelphia Sign Company and/or their sub contractor to apply for permits and install new signage at the above referenced location as per the attached brand book. LANDLORD APPROVAL Signature Prim Name ETHAN ADAMS Date 9-12-17 Title email EADAMS@ MUSC.ORG OPERATIONS MANAGER 689 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. Address Phone [phone removed] 0 2/39 CAMBRIDGE MA % 4USC ......._. Return Forn to: Philadelphia Sign Company 50 Porter Rd Littleton, MA 01460 email (Preferred): [email removed] or FAX 10: [phone removed] atto: Pierre Gelinas
Client#: 122011 PHILSIG DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) ACORD.. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 9/26/2017 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: if the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lleu of such endorsements). PRODUCER ERNA Mary Ann Masullo PHONE Huntington Insurance, Inc. (MC, No, Exty: [phone removed] 310 Grant Street, 2nd floor TE-MAIL TAE. No: [phone removed] LADDRESS: [email removed] Pittsburgh, PA 15219 INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIG # [phone removed] INSURER A: Phoenix Insurance Co 25623 INSURED 25674 INSURER B: Travelers Property Casualty Co Philadelphia Sign Company 25658 ¡ INSURER C: Travelers Indemnity Co 707 W Spring Garden St INSURER D: Palmyra, NJ 08065 INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS EXCLUSIONS AND_CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES, LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS ADDL SUBR TYPE OF INSURANCE :INSR WVD LIMITS POLICY NUMBER COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY A X 6604B139679PHX16 12/31/2016 12/31/2017 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR $100,000 MED EXP (Any one person $5,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY 51,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMFT APPLIES PER: PRO- GENERAL AGGREGATE 52,000,000 X. JECT POLICY LOC PRODUCTS- COMPOP AGG $2,000,000 OTHER: AUTOHOBILE LIABILITY C 8103203R453IND16 12/31/2016|12/31/2017 GOadeD SINGLE LIMi Ea acciden! $1,000,000 X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) ALL OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE X AUTOS X HIRED AUTOS (Per accident) X I OCCUR ..X UMBRELLA LAB CUP4B139679TIL16 12/31/2016 12/31/2017 EACH OCCURRENCE $20,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $20,000,000 DED X RETENTION SO WORKERS COMPENSATION UB8F06090417 AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 106/01/2017 06/01/2018 X STATUTE LET+ IN/A E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000 (Mandatory in NH) _EL. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000 describe DYSCRESTIOOFOPERATIONS below |E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT.| $1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/ LOCATIONS / VÉHICLES (ACORD 101, Aditional Ramarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Citizens Bank THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 731 Morrissey Boulevard ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Dorchester, MA 02122 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE I am A CORD CORPORATION A RINS PRONO. ACORD 25 (2014/01) # 3402676/11 3485930*1 The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD PADI1