Design Review Board – Apr 16, 2026
- Where
- Not listed on the city's Agenda Center
- Time
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What was decided
The board reviewed sign applications for Big Chicken, Auburn/A Nederman Company, MFM Health, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Tacoboutit, recommending approval of each. It also reviewed a site plan for 46 Federal Street to demolish an existing structure and build five townhouse-style units, recommending approval with conditions on landscaping, paving, and other design items. The board also approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes as amended.
Decisions recorded
- Recommended approval for the Big Chicken sign, 55 Dodge Street, Ste. A-250, as presented (6-0).
- Recommended approval of the wall sign for Auburn, A Nederman Company, 880 Cummings Center, with the condition that all lettering fit within the sign band (6-0).
- Recommended approval of the signage for MFM Health, 181 Elliott Street at the Cummings Center, as presented (6-0).
- Recommended approval of the signage for Coldwell Banker Realty, 181 Elliott Street in the 900 Building of the Cummings Center, as presented (6-0).
- Recommended approval of the wall and blade signage for Tacoboutit, 380 Cabot Street, as presented (6-0).
- Recommended approval of the Site Plan Review for the 46 Federal Street townhouses with recommendations on landscape, site design, architecture, roof lines, permeable paving, trash storage, snow removal, and energy management (6-0).
- Approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended (6-0).
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Terms used here
- special permit
- Permission from a board the zoning names, such as the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board, for a use or project the zoning allows only with that board's approval.
- variance
- Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.
Source
This meeting's agenda in the City of Beverly's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Beverly Publick on .