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An application was received from Thomas Ferte representing Michette, requesting permission for one (1) projecting blade sign at the premises numbered 305 Webster Avenue approval has been received from Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works, Community Development Department and abutters proof of mailing has been provided.

APP 2026-31·Council meeting May 27, 2026·36 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)

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May 29, 2026 City of Cambridge, MA Applicant Primary Location Record No: 1208102 305 WEBSTER AVE Unit 100 & Thomas Ferte Sign/Awning Permit 2 617-201-5873 Cambridge, MA 02139 Status: Active @ tomaferte@gmail.cor Owner > 125 Hampshire S Submitted On: 4/24/2026 YUAN LIZHANG & LI ZHANG Cambridge, MA 02139 225 WHITE ST BELMONT, MA 02478 General Information What option best describes this application?* Sign(s) Description of Proposed Work* Window signs, mural sign and blade sign Estimated Cost of Sign(s) in dollars * 10500 Describe any existing signs or awnings that will remain (including the size of the remaining signs/awnings).* None Cambridge City Council approval may be required. Will one or more of the proposed signs extend six (6) inches into the public sidewalk?* You must submit a Projected Sign Application and Abutter's Form to the City Clerk's Office. Sign Information Sign Text* Michette
Type of Sign* Illumination* Natural Projecting Width of Sign (feet)* Height of Sign (feet)* 2.625 1.8 Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)* Area of Sign (square feet)* 4.725 12.3 Sign Material* Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)* 10.5 aluminum Projection from the Building (inches) Weight of the sign (Ibs)* 15 32 Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)* Yes 40 Sign Text* Michette (Wall painted sign) Type of Sign* Illumination* Natural Wall-Mounted Width of Sign (feet)* Height of Sign (feet)* 3 Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)* Area of Sign (square feet)* 8 18 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)* Sign Material* 5 Paint Weight of the sign (Ibs)* Projection from the Building (inches) 0 0
Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)* Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* Yes 40 Sign Text* 3 wall signs (in windows) with graphics: "SOURDOUGH BREAD" "PASTRIES & COFFEE" "CAFE DE QUARTIER" Illumination* Type of Sign* Wall-Mounted Natural Height of Sign (feet)* Width of Sign (feet)* 2.5 3.33 Height from the ground to the top of the sign (feet)* Area of Sign (square feet)* 5 8.33 Height from the ground to bottom of the sign (feet)* Sign Material* 3 Paint Projection from the Building (inches) Weight of the sign (Ibs)* 0 0 Is the sign an accessory to a first floor store?* Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet)* Yes 40 Contractor Contractor Name* Torres Construction
Address* 44 Kingcrest Terrace, Randolph, MA 02368 Telephone* E-mail* 6172015873 thomas@michette-bakery.com License Number* License Expiration Date* 07/12/2026 94978 Contractor's Signature Date* Signature of Licensed Contractor* Heriberto Torres 04/24/2026 Community Development Approval Sign requires a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeal a Sign conforms to requirements of Article 7.000 a - - Comments a Exempt under Article 7.000 B - City Clerk Internal Bond Number a Attachments REQUIRED Drawing of Sign(s) Cross Section - Blade Sign and Window Signs.png Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM
E= 2 Versions Contract with Sign Company REQUIRED Hired Hand Sign - Contract.pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 24, 2026 at 2:57 PM Proof of Insurance REQUIRED Certificate - Cambridge Building Department (1) (2).pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM REQUIRED Signed contract between property owner and applicant 305 Webster Ave. COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (Signed),.pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 24, 2026 at 2:59 PM Michette - blade sign.png Micheffe Michette - blade sign.png Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 24, 2026 at 2:53 PM CDD Form mural.pdf CDD Form mural.pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM E: 2 Versions CDD Form - blade sign.pdf CDD Form - blade sign (4.28) pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM E= 2 Versions Cross Section - Mural.png Cross Section - Mural.png Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM Cross Section - Blade Sign and Window Signs.png Cross Section - Blade Sign and Window Signs.png Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM CDD Form - Window Signs (x3).pdf CDD Form - Window Signs (x3) pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM Sign Frontage 305 Webster (for reference).pdf Sign Frontage 305 Webster (for reference). pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on Apr 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_Approved Sign Certificate Wall Sign Mural_2026.05.05.pdf 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_Approved Sign Certificate Wall Sign Mural_2026.05.05.pdf Uploaded by Mason Wells on May 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_Approved Sign Certificate Projecting Sign_2026.05.05.pdf 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_Approved Sign Certificate Projecting Sign_2026.05.05.pdf Uploaded by Mason Wells on May 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_ Approved Sign Certificate 3 Wall Sign Window_2026.05.05.pdf 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_Approved Sign Certificate 3 Wall Sign Window_2026.05.05.pdf Uploaded by Mason Wells on May 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM City Clerk - Projected sign application.pdf City Clerk - Projected sign application.pdf Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on May 6, 2026 at 8:53 AM City Clerk - Projected sign application with certified mail.pdf City Clerk - Projected sign application with certified mail.p Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on May 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM Signed Return Receipts - Abutter forms pdf Signed Return Receipts - Abutter forms pdf B Uploaded by Thomas Ferte on May 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Record Activity Thomas Ferte started a draft Record 04/24/2026 at 2:18 pm Thomas Ferte added file Michette - blade sign.png 04/24/2026 at 2:51 pm Thomas Ferte added file Michette - blade sign.png 04/24/2026 at 2:53 pm Thomas Ferte added file Hired Hand Sign - Contract.pdf 04/24/2026 at 2:57 pm 04/24/2026 at 2:58 pm Thomas Ferte added file Certificate - Cambridge Building Department (1) (2),pdf 04/24/2026 at 2:59 pm Thomas Ferte added file 305 Webster Ave. COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (Signed).pdf Thomas Ferte submitted Record 1208102 04/24/2026 at 3:00 pm OpenGov system altered approval step Community Development Plan Review, changed status from 04/24/2026 at 3:00 pm Inactive to Active on Record 1208102 OpenGov system altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed status from Inactive to 04/24/2026 at 3:00 pm Active on Record 1208102 OpenGov system assigned approval step Review for Completeness to William Pugliese on Record 04/24/2026 at 3:00 pm 1208102 OpenGov system assigned approval step Community Development Plan Review to Mason Wells on 04/24/2026 at 3:00 pm Record 1208102 Thomas Ferte added file CDD Form mural.pdf to Record 1208102 04/24/2026 at 3:13 pm Thomas Ferte added file CDD Form - blade sign.pdf to Record 1208102 04/24/2026 at 3:13 pm 04/27/2026 at 2:56 pm William Pugliese approved approval step Review for Completeness on Record 1208102 Mason Wells submitted a Change Request on Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 3:34 pm Thomas Ferte added file CDD Form mural.pdf to Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm Thomas Ferte added file Cross Section - Blade Sign and Window Signs.png to Record 1208102 Thomas Ferte added file CDD Form - blade sign (4.28), pdf to Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm Thomas Ferte altered multi-entry field Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet), changed 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm value from "9" to "10" on Record 1208102 Thomas Ferte altered multi-entry field Height of Sign (feet), changed value from "21" to "0.8" on Record 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm 1208102 Thomas Ferte altered multi-entry field Width of Sign (feet), changed value from "29" to "2.625" on 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm Record 1208102 Thomas Ferte submitted a new version of Record 1208102 of Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm Thomas Ferte added file Cross Section - Mural.png to Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm 04/28/2026 at 10:51 pm Thomas Ferte added file Cross Section - Blade Sign and Window Signs.png to Record 1208102
Thomas Ferte added file CDD Form - Window Signs (x3).pdf to Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 11:00 pm Thomas Ferte added file Sign Frontage 305 Webster (for reference).pdf to Record 1208102 04/28/2026 at 11:23 pm Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Height of Sign (feet), changed value from "0.8" to "1.8" on Record 05/05/2026 at 10:21 am 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet), changed value 05/05/2026 at 10:21 am from "27" to "40" on Record 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Area of Sign (square feet), changed value from "3.9" to "4,725" on 05/05/2026 at 10:21 am Record 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet), changed value 05/05/2026 at 10:21 am from "10" to "40" on Record 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Sign Text, changed value from "< span›PASTRIES &amp; 05/05/2026 at 10:23 am COFFEE</span› "to"‹p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: Opx Opx 10px;"> ‹span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> 3 .." on Record 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Height of Sign (feet), changed value from "2" to "2.5" on Record 05/05/2026 at 10:25 am 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Width of Sign (feet), changed value from "3" to "3.33" on Record 05/05/2026 at 10:25 am 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Width of Building Facade for Associated Use (feet), changed value 05/05/2026 at 10:25 am from "27" to "40" on Record 1208102 Mason Wells altered multi-entry field Area of Sign (square feet), changed value from "6" to "8.33" on 05/05/2026 at 10:25 am Record 1208102 Mason Wells added file 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_Approved Sign Certificate Projecting 05/05/2026 at 10:47 am Sign_2026.05.05.pdf to Record 1208102 Mason Wells added file 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_ Approved Sign Certificate 3 Wall Sign 05/05/2026 at 10:47 am Window_2026.05.05.pdf to Record 1208102 Mason Wells added file 305 Webster Ave Unit 100 (Michette)_ Approved Sign Certificate Wall Sign 05/05/2026 at 10:47 am Mural_2026.05.05.pdf to Record 1208102 Mason Wells approved approval step Community Development Plan Review on Record 1208102 05/05/2026 at 10:51 am OpenGov system altered approval step Department of Public Works Review, changed status from 05/05/2026 at 10:51 am Inactive to Active on Record 1208102 OpenGov system assigned approval step Department of Public Works Review to Brian McLane on 05/05/2026 at 10:51 am Record 1208102 Brian McLane approved approval step Department of Public Works Review on Record 1208102 05/05/2026 at 12:30 pm OpenGov system altered approval step City Clerk Review, changed status from Inactive to Active on 05/05/2026 at 12:30 pm Record 1208102 OpenGov system assigned approval step City Clerk Review to Lori Perez on Record 1208102 05/05/2026 at 12:30 pm 05/06/2026 at 8:53 am Thomas Ferte added file City Clerk - Projected sign application,pdf to Record 1208102 Thomas Ferte added file City Clerk - Projected sign application with certified mail.pdf to Record 05/14/2026 at 11:57 am 1208102 05/22/2026 at 7:59 am Thomas Ferte added file Signed Return Receipts - Abutter forms pdf to Record 1208102 Lori Perez approved approval step City Clerk Review on Record 1208102 05/27/2026 at 12:57 pm OpenGov system altered approval step City Council Approval, changed status from Inactive to Active 05/27/2026 at 12:57 pm on Record 1208102
05/27/2026 at 12:57 pm OpenGov system assigned approval step City Council Approval to Lori Perez on Record 1208102 Timeline Due Label Status Activated Assignee Completed Date William 4/27/2026, 2:56:40 4/24/2026, 3:00:38 Completed - © Review for Completeness PM PM Pugliese © Community Development 4/24/2026, 3:00:38 5/5/2026, 10:51:57 Completed - Mason Wells PM Plan Review AM 5/5/2026, 12:30:37 5/5/2026, 10:51:57 Department of Public Works Completed - Brian McLane PM AM Review 5/5/2026, 12:30:37 5/27/2026, 12:57:17 Completed - Lori Perez © City Clerk Review PM PM Active 5/27/2026, 12:57:17 - Lori Perez City Council Approval PM Inactive - © Bond Inactive Thomas Ferte - ( Sign Permit Fee Inactive - - © Building Inspector Review Inactive © Sign Permit -
- OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139 PHONE (617) 349-4260 FAX (617) 349-4269 DONNA P. LOPEZ PAULA M. CRANE CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK , 2026 Cambridge, April 28 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 Michette LLC (NAME OF BUSINESS) be granted permit to erect a sign of the following specifications in front of premises located at 305 Webster Avenue, Cambridge MA 02141 Type of Sign: Nonelock, alumnum sign face with mail breched and horowess) (state whether electric or otherwise and material used in construction) Reading matter to go on Sign: Michette 15.9 Ibs 1.6' (h) x 2.625' (w) Size: - Weight: Public Way Obstruction: B. 12' A. 31" (Give exact distance sign is to extend over sidewalk) (Also exact distance from bottom of sign to sidewalk) 12° 13.6' Height Above Grade: Bottom: 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. Hu (Property owner or authorized agent) 63 Harle Parker Road, Andover MA01810, 903-821-005 Thomas Ferte 1617-201-5873 125 hampshine st, #6, Cambrize MA (Business owner) (Address) (Tel. No.)
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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: Michette Phone: 6172015873 Email: tomaferte@gmail.com Sign Address: 305 Webster Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139 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: Michette Sign type: Wall Sign Area in square feet: 18 6 H Dimensions: 3 L Placement height in feet: 3 Depth from façade: 0 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) Sign frontage in feet: 10 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
ILLUMINATION AND EXTERNAL SQ FT SIGN DING 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 ILLUMINATION BUILDING- UNLIMITED • OF SIGNS PER SIGN FRONTAGE - PARALLEL TO STREET _LENGTH OF BUILDING 5Q FT MAX 60 MAX ABOVE GROUND 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 IF PROJECTION COUNCIL MUST SYCEENS 6º CITY SIGN FRONTAGE - PARALLEL TO STREET ABOVE GROUND LENGTH OF BUILDING SQ FT ONE SIGN PER GROUND COOR ESTABLISHMENT CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ONLY BYTERNAL 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 temporary structure, device, letter, words, model, banner, pennant, insignia, trade flag, or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, an 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 awning mounted signs. a building face, including marquee, canopy, and A projecting sign is attached to and projects from
S NOVIS INS 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: Michette Phone: 6172015873 Email: tomaferte@gmail.com Sign Address: 305 Webster Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139 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: Michette Sign type: Wall Sign 18 Area in square feet: Dimensions: 3 H L × 6 Placement height in feet: 3 Depth from façade: 0 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) 10 Sign frontage in feet: 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 WITH CONDITIONS INTERNAL ILLUMINATION SQ FT MAX 30 SIGN 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 ONLY EXTERNAL NATURAL AND ILLUMINATION BUILDING - OF SIGNS PER UNLIMITED # SIGN FRONTAGE - PARALLEL TO STREET LENGTH OF BUILDING SQ 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 IF PROJECTION EXCEEDS 6*. CITY COUNCIL MUST SIGN FRONTAGE - ABOVE ENGTH OF PUIDING PARALLEL TO STREET GROUND ЛАХ 13 SQ FT ONE SIGN PER GROUND CLOOR ESTABLISHMENT. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CDD • SIGN CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ONLY CYTERNA! 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 advertisement, announcement, or direction and which is designed to be seen from the outside of a building. For further information on specific 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: Michette Phone: 6172015873 Email: tomaferte@gmail.com Sign Address: 305 Webster Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139 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: Michette Sign type: Wall Sign Area in square feet: 18 6 Dimensions: 3 H L Placement height in feet: 3 Depth from façade: 0 Illumination: Natural (no illumination) 10 Sign frontage in feet: 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 WITH CONDITIONS INTERNAL ILLUMINATION CO CT MAX 30 FREE STAN- : SIGN I DING in 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 ILLUMINATION "BUILDING. UNLIMITED # OF SIGNS PER SIGN FRONTAGE - PARALLEL TO STREET LENGTH OF BUILDING 5Q FT MAX 60 ARAVE GROUND 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 IF PROJECTION COUNCIL MUST EXCEEDS 6*, CITY SIGN FRONTAGE - ENCTH OF ALL DING ABOVE GROUND PARALLEL TO STREET MAY 12 SQ FT ONE SIGN PER GROUND CIGAR 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 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 requirements, consult Article 7.000 of the Zoning Ordinance. a building face, including marquee, canopy, and A projecting sign is attached to and projects from awning mounted signs.
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Client Agreement Lemail protected] (cdn-gill/email-protection). www.hiredhandsigns.com Hired Hand Signs will utilize existing brand elements to create exterior signage and gilded/hand-painted window Designer: Jessica Marsh Wissemann (hereinafter referred to as "Designer") Client: Thomas Ferte PREPARED FORThomas Ferte Cambridge, MA Michette | Cambridge 159 Old Amherst Road, Sunderland, MA 01375 Lemail protected cdn-gill/email-protection). Valid throughAugust 1, 2026 panel sign that will be fabricated and painted in Hired Hand Signs' studio. Michette 413-695-8411 The signage proposal includes a combination of gilded and hand-painted work to be completed on-site, as well as a treatments for Michette in Cambridge, MA. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Courtyard Gilded Window Sign Courtyard Window Dimensions: 51" × 73" (center panel) Pastries & Coffee Windows Front Window Dimensions: 4 × 35.5" × 51.5" Front Window Dimensions: 4 × 35.5" x 51.5" Sourdough Bread Window Double-Sided Exterior Hanging Swing Sign with Custom Hand-Painted Logo in Soft Cream Black and cream painted illustration with 18K gold accents. Hand-Painted & Gilded Window Artwork & Lettering on Divided Windows Flanking Entrance Hand-Painted & Gilded Window Artwork & Lettering on Divided Windows Flanking Entrance and the majority of bread, as pictured. Artwork to cover the span of the divided window, as pictured. Artwork Dimensions: 36" × 37" Black and cream hand-painted illustration with 18K gold outlined croissant. "PASTRIES & COFFEE" matte gold 18K gold with hand-painted black block shade. Artwork to cover the span of the divided window, as pictured. Michette Exterior Hanging Sign Full Sign Width: 37.59" (95.5cm) Material: Aluminum Height: 21.6" (55cm) Sign Face: 18K matte gold bicycle spokes, bread details, and jiggle lines. Hand-painted cream and black bicycle, basket, woman, Width: 31.5" (80cm) Weight: 15.9 Ibs (7.2kg) "SOURDOUGH BREAD" 18K matte gold with hand-painted black block shade. "Cafe De Quartier" 18K matte gold with hand-painted black block shade.
additional expenses with prior written 50% of the total due on Dec 31, 2025, in the amount of $5025.00 (iii) Designer shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for any overages Sign will be delivered to client ready for installation. On-site work will be coordinated in advance with the client to minimize disruption. The window work is anticipated to be SUGGESTED PROJECT TIMELINE *Installation and permitting not included. We recommend hiring a locally licensed contractor for installation. LOCATION AND SITE PREP PAYMENT TERMS Hired Hand Signs will require 3-4 days on-site to complete the window work. Accommodations have been priced locally Cream & Black hand-painted mural to read "MICHETTE" approval of Client. Travel & Lodging coordination with the client once the work is complete. *Hired Hand Signs studio is located 2 hours from the job site. **Installation of the panel sign is not included. We recommend hiring a locally licensed contractor. 50% of the total due on Milestone 1 (TBD), in the amount of $5025.00 *Courtyard Mural on Brick* To be scheduled in the Spring. (ii) Remaining balance is due upon completion of the work(s).5,025.00 scheduled in January of 2026. at Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Cambridge. The price above reflects 3 nights. be completed in Hired Hand Signs studio in Turners Falls, MA. Hired Hand Signs will deliver the panel sign in Upon receipt of the deposit, Hired Hand Signs will begin securing the materials to complete the work. The panel sign will *Hired Hand Signs will rely on the client to secure any necessary approvals. (i) 50% deposit due upfront (non-refundable.)5,025.00
social Upon completion of the Services, and expressly conditioned upon full payment of all fees and costs due, Designer Client shall have sole responsibility for ensuring that Trademarks do not infringe the rights of third parties, and Client Designer is entitled to identify as the creator of the work and share in their portfolio, including website and on The physical sign will be constructed and hand-painted at the Designer's studio in Turners Falls, MA. The gilding and agreement of the parties and the various terms and conditions of this Agreement. Designer is an independent contractor, not an employee of Client or any company affiliated with Client. Designer shall USAGE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES obtain trademark clearance or permissions, for use of Trademarks. provide the Services under the general direction of Client, but Designer shall determine, in Designer's sole discretion, out of any claim, demand, or action by a third party alleging trademark infringement, or arising out of Client's failure to hand-painted windows will take place on-site in Cambridge, MA. The client hereby represents that they have the shall indemnify, save and hold harmless Designer from any and all damages, liabilities, costs, losses or expenses arising Agreement. All rights, if any, granted to Client are contractual in nature and are wholly defined by the express written existing lettering must be removed from the window prior to the work commencing. Windows and the working area should be cleaned in advance of painting with ammonia-free cleaner, e.g., 'Spray Away', if available. Hired Hand Signs authority to retain the Designer for this purpose. Works in connection with the Project as defined in the Proposal. TRADEMARKS the manner and means by which the Services are accomplished. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint Access to the window areas will be coordinated with the client. Vinyl coatings, tape, paper, marker, dust, debris, and any hereby grants to Client the exclusive, perpetual and worldwide right and license to use, reproduce and display the Final venture and neither party is authorized to act as agent or bind the other party except as expressly stated in this will also clean the windows in advance of painting. media platforms.
consent between both parties and a new timeline must be created before any additional work is continued on the project. outside of Designer's control, the Designer shall be entitled to extend the completion date via verbal, or written modify, display and publish the Client Content solely in connection with Designer's performance of the Services and No waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement will be valid unless such waiver is in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the waiver is sought. The waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement will not apply Client Content, including pre-existing Trademarks, shall remain the sole property of Client or its respective suppliers, and Client or its suppliers shall be the sole owner of all trademark, trade secrets, patents, Copyrights, and other rights in connection therewith. Client hereby grants to Designer a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to use, reproduce, Designer may terminate this Agreement on three (3) days written notice via e-mail to the Client in the event that Client is TERMINATION CLIENT CONTENT Any additional artwork done by the Designer shall be negotiated and compensated separately from this Agreement. DELAY If the execution of the work is delayed by an act or neglect of the Client, or by other external forces or natural calamities promotional uses of the Deliverables as authorized in this Agreement. If the Client fails to comply with the agreed upon timeline, the project will be pushed back based on the Designer's notification to the Client, by the time equivalent to the period of such delay. Project timeline may be changed with written to any subsequent breach of this Agreement. WAIVERS ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION in breach with any provision of this Agreement, provided that, during the three day period, the Client fails to cure such schedule and Designer has the option to terminate the project.
The provisions of this Agreement will inure to the benefit of, and will be binding upon the Client and its successors and This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of Designer and Client with respect to the terms Company/Organization Name: Michette COUNTERPARTS DESIGNER SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS GOVERNING DOCUMENT This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute but one and the same instrument. An electronic signature, electronic copy thereof, or a understandings between Designer and Client relating to such subject matter. This Agreement may only be amended by photocopy of this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as the original. Name: Jessica Marsh Wissemann CLIENT assigns. written instrument signed by Designer and Client. and conditions of the project and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written or verbal agreements and Name: Thomas Ferte IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
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SHEET: AX.10 NOTE: PEVKION T DESCRIPTON EXISTING T: 857.274.7493 205 WERSTER AVE MILITANA STUDIO FLOOR PLAN MICHETTE GROUND LEVEL CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141 PROJCT NUMBER ISUED BY 03/12/25 MILITANA STUDIO SCALE SIDEWALK COLUMBIA AVE DI ANTEE HAIS tengoc -18:6 SECONDARY 27-2%* 9-3k- SIDEWALK WEBSTER AVE PRIMARY ACCESS 8'-8%- ABUTTING 36-2%