WELLESLEY DESIGN JUNE 13, 2007
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE, TOWN HALL
Members Present: Bob Broder, Ed Hand, Ingrid Carls, Robert Skolnick, Helen Robertson and Meghan Jop
Also Present: Peter Drake, Catherine Duncan Gentile, Rob Ayres
Bob Broder, Vice Chairman, brought the meeting to order at 7:30.
1. 7:30 pm Peter's Pizza 57 Washington Street Wall Sign DR: 23-07
Mr. Peter Drake came before the Board for review of a proposed wall sign to be located at 57 Washington Street. The proposal includes removing the existing black wood carved sign with gold leaf lettering located at 200 Linden Street to the new location on Washington Street. The existing sign measures 2' high by 14' wide.
Mr. Broder began the discussion by noting the proposed sign is a much smaller sign. He questioned the size of the existing sign on the property. It was estimated the sign was approximately 26"-28" high. Mr. Broder questioned if the wood sign would receive any new paint. Mr. Drake indicated that the sign would be painted and lacquered.
Mr. Hand noted the current sign located at 57 Washington Street appears to be covering an architectural detail that the smaller sign would reveal. The Board noted that the sign should be centered in the sign band.
Ms. Carls and Ms. Robertson noted the business has a number of window signs that would need to be removed. Mr. Broder noted a one square foot sign could be placed on the door stating the business name and the hours of operation.
The Board having established the proposed sign meets the by right requirements of the sign bylaw and the design review guidelines moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to:
"Recommend the Building Inspector approve the proposed relocation of the Peter's Pizza sign from 200 Linden Street to 57 Washington Street as presented."
2. 7:40 pm Button Box 5 Overbrook Drive 1 Wall Sign DRB: 24-07
Ms. Catherine Duncan Gentile came before the Board for review of a proposed wall sign to be located on the front of her store at 5 Overbrook Drive. The proposed sign would measure 8 feet wide by 2 feet high. The sign would be composed of a white background with 10" black letters that would read "Button Box - Sewing Center". Ms. Gentile gave a brief presentation stating she has done some painting upgrades to the front façade including painting the brown glass squares at the bottom of the façade white. She noted the white sign would be the same color as the squares. Ms. Gentile noted the majority of the building is painted a cream color, so the side sign is a teal. On the front of the building, Ms. Gentile noted the eaves project approximately 4 feet and cast a shadow on the façade. She chose a white background to
off set the shadow.
Mr. Hand began the discussion by questioning the color of the address sign for 5 Overbrook. Ms. Gentile noted her proposed sign matches the black and white colors of the address sign. Ms. Robertson questioned if the tenant space spans the entire front of the building.
The Board after a brief discussion established the proposed sign meets the by right requirements of the sign bylaw and the design review guidelines and moved, seconded, and voted to:
"Recommend the Building Inspector approve the proposed wall sign to be located at 5 Overbrook Drive to read "Button Box - Sewing Center" as presented."
3. 8:00 pm Wiswall Circle 16 Wiswall Circle Minor Construction DRB: 08-07M
The applicants were not present. The Board asked that the application be reviewed at the next meeting scheduled for June 27, 2007.
4. 8:20 pm Dana Hall Barn 45 Dana Road Minor Construction DRB: 09-07M
Mr. Robert Ayres came before the Board for review of proposed renovations to an existing barn located on the campus of the Dana Hall School. The proposed renovations include the installation of vinyl siding, vinyl replacement windows, the replacement of the existing barn door, and new roofing. Dana Hall has been approved for construction f a new barn on site. The siding and trim proposed would match the new barn to create uniformity in terms of a color scheme. Mr. Ayres noted the vinyl is necessary due to maintenance and the horses biting the wood.
Mr. Broder began the discussion by questioning if the siding would be placed over the existing clapboard because he was concerned over the clapboards rotting underneath the vinyl. The applicants stated a moisture barrier would be installed and it was noted the barn is not heated.
The applicants stated the existing 3 tan shingles on the roof would be replaced with architectural shingles. The Board questioned if the windows and trim would retain their existing look. The applicants state the windows are replacement windows and would look the same in terms of size and light configuration. The trim would be wide trims that would be wrapped.
The Board after a brief discussion established the proposed minor construction project meets the criteria of the design review guidelines and moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to:
"Recommend the Building Inspector approve the proposed minor construction project proposed at the Dana Hall School to reclad an existing barn in vinyl siding and to replace all windows, doors, and roofing as presented."
5. 8:35 pm Other Business
The Board approved the minutes of March 14, 2007, March 28, 2007, April 11, 2007, April 25, 2007 and May 23, 2007 as amended.
The Board adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Meghan C. Jop, AICP
Town Planner
Minutes Approved:
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