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LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 9, 2008 To: Board of Appeals Re: 24 Hartwell Avenue- Freestanding Sign The DAC reviewed a proposal for a new freestanding sign at 24 Hartwell Avenue. The overall size of the sign (not including the existing brick base),10'-6" long x 22" wide x 5'-0" high is very large and a smaller scaled down version closer to the size of the existing sign is strongly recommended (in the order of 20%, proportionally, 8'-6" long x 18" wide x 4'-0" high). To meet these size recommendations we strongly suggest eliminating the tenant lines on the lower portion of the sign and limit the sign information to the primary tenant and the street address. We also suggest limiting the sign fonts to two, primary tenant and general information such as the street address. Existing brick base is acceptable in size and material and can be kept or replaced in kind. The sign is proposed to be illuminated with existing in-ground fixtures, which is acceptable. Final material and color selections should be submitted along with a revised drawing to the DAC for review and approval. The Design Advisory Committee recommends this project be approved with the above-mentioned comments. Respectfully submitted, Timothy D. Lee ASLA, Committee member Lexington Design Advisory Committee Cc: Board of Selectmen