Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts

Mr. George Roman and Mr. Wayne Peterson came before the Board for review of a minor construction project to be located at 298-304 Washington Street. The project includes repairing the existing sign band, adding a 1" frosted band on the top of the bay windows, replacing the deteriorated trim, installing new flashing and repairing the existing cast stone accent band over the existing storefronts, cleaning and repointing all masonry, removing existing metal panels at the base of the bay windows, and replacement of all the bay windows.

Mr. Roman gave a brief presentation stating the project is a minor facelift for the front façade. Mr. Roman described the various updates including the repointing of the brick, the replacement of the bays and the roofs of the bays in their current configuration. Mr. Roman noted the bases of the bays have been clad in metal and that the plan calls for restoring the base of the bays to brick. Mr. Roman noted he believed there was currently brick under the metal panels. Mr. Roman indicated that several existing window AC units would be removed and new units would be installed on the rooftop.

Mr. Hand began the discussion by questioning if the brick ornamentation on the building would remain the same. Mr. Roman stated there would be no changes in the brick work. Mr. Hand further questioned if the sign band would be modified. Mr. Roman stated the sign band would be repaired but not stylistically changed.

The Board after a brief discussion established the proposed minor construction project meets the design review guidelines and the requirements of a minor construction project. The Board moved, seconded, and voted to:

Mr. William Roberts came before the Board for review of a proposed minor construction project to be located at his property 10 Washington Street. The proposed renovation would include the installation of a new storefront on the side of the 10 Washington Street building between two existing storefronts. The proposal includes the installation of a new door and a new window. The window and door would both be composed of glass enclosed by aluminum framing.

Mr. Roberts gave a brief presentation stating currently there is a small 600-700 square foot space between two existing tenant spaces. He would like to create access to the space by creating a new entrance.

Mr. Broder questioned if the design would replicate the existing sash as the other windows. Mr. Roberts stated the exterior of the proposed storefront would match the two existing spaces.

Mr. Hand noted the two existing storefronts have a slight variation in window style. One has a vertical divide into two windows, and the other is a single window. Mr. Roberts noted both windows are the same size. He stated the proposal for the new storefront would have the divided window. The Board asked if the windows would be fixed. Mr. Roberts stated the windows would be fixed

Mr. David Chillemi and Mr. James Owens came before the Board for review of a proposed minor construction project to be located at 84 Central Street. The proposal includes the installation of new aluminum storefronts on both the front and rear façade, replacement of the existing stone base on both elevations, and the installation of several wall signs. The proposed signs include new 8'-4" wide by 2'-2" individually affixed lettered wall signs on both the front and rear façades that would read "Citibank" with silhouette illumination. In addition two other signs are proposed, a "Smith Barney" 3.5' wide by 1" high window sign and a 3'-4" wide by 1" high wall sign to be installed over the front entrance to read "Financial Center".

The Board began the discussion by noting the proposed ATM is in the front of the building along Central Street. The Board questioned why the TM was not in the basement level at the rear entrance where it would be handicapped accessible.

Mr. Chillemi noted the only changes are the storefronts and the signage, along with simple repointing of some of the brick façade. Mr. Chillemi noted the illumination for the sign is reverse lit channel letters.

Mr. Skolnick noted the maximum letter height is 14" and would be measured from the "b" and "k" of the logo. Mr. Skolnick noted the remaining letters of the sign should be 14" with the "b" and "k" being altered proportionally in size.

Mr. Broder noted the signs looked condensed. Mr. Broder suggested the backing panel be longer, and suggested running the panel the distance between the columns on the façade. The applicant stated they would lengthen the backer panel. Mr. Broder noted the condensed appearance was similar in the rear of the building. Mr. Broder questioned if the rear signage would cover the existing marble border. Mr. Broder recommended raising the sign to the brick area above the entrance. The applicant stated they would center the sign on the brick above the marble border.

The Board questioned the need for the financial services sign. Mr. Chillemi stated the financial service sign has been removed from the application and the Smith and Barney sign is proposed to be a vinyl sign for the window.

Mr. Skolnick questioned if all the columns and the stone base on the front façade would be kept. Mr. Chillemi stated the existing facade would remain with the exception of the storefront and the replacement of some of the base stone.

The Board after a brief discussion established the proposed signage and minor construction project meet the by right requirements of the sign bylaw and the design review guidelines and moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to:

"Recommend the Building Inspector approve the proposed minor construction project to include the replacement of both the front and rear storefronts as proposed and to approve the proposed signage subject to

Mr. Les Shea came before the Board for review of a proposed dumpster enclosure to be located on the east side of the 190 Linden Street building. Mr. Shea noted the dumpster is a requirement of the Board of Health. The proposed dumpster would be located on a 12' by 12' pad and would extend 6'-8" in height. The walls of the enclosure would be constructed of arriscraft to match the building with a limestone base. The double metal louver doors located on the east and south elevations would measure 8' wide and would match the 190 storefronts in color. The proposed location would remove one parking space from the proposed parking area.

The Board after a brief discussion established the proposed amendment of the approved Major Construction project as meeting the goals and design criteria of the Linden Square Corridor Overlay District and moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to:

"Recommend the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Building Inspector approve the proposed dumpster enclosure to be located to the east of the newly constructed 190 Linden Street building as presented."