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Planting beds must be excavated and then backfilled with at least 12 inches of acid, peaty or organic, moist, well-drained loam (tree pits to depth of root ball). pH 5.5 to 6.5. Fothergilla prefers a similar, but somewhat sandy soil. Planting beds must be checked and/or corrected for good drainage before backfilling. Provision for regular waterin a.~ nd rigid maintenance schedule must be provided. Automatic irri .anon system recommended. However, fallen leaves in the shrub and groundcover areas must never be raked or blown, as it physically harms the plants. The leaves provide the best natural mulch possible for the groundcover and will help establish a healthy, dense stand of vinca. Trash should be picked out by hand. Mass. Convienence (93 Massachusetts Ave. This is the second time the DAC has reviewed this proposal and even though additional information was provided it is still not the best way of addressing signage and visibility for this store. The proximity of the tree makes a projecting awning problematic; the proposed awning and the existing tree will significantly interfere with each other. The awning as designed does not seem to be compatible with the existing building and will make it look more disjointed and "cluttered" than it does now. It was suggested that any new sign be similar to the non-projecting type already on this and adjacent buildings. The Committee appreciates that the existing sign cannot be seen at all because of the tree; the tree could be pruned somewhat (with permission of and supervision by the Tree Warden), which might alleviate the problem, or a new sign could perhaps be installed on the building to one side or another of the tree for better visibility. The applicant proposes an internally illuminated sign which is not allowed under the sign by-laws. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20PM. Next Meeting: Scheduled for Wed., December 7, 2005 @ 7:30PM. Cc: Board of Selectmen Planning Board