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LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 9, 2008 To: Board of Appeals Re: 440 Bedford Street -Proposed Ninety-Nine Restaurant At its regular meeting on January 8, 2008, the DAC reviewed a submittal for the project referenced above. The committee found the placement of the new restaurant and related site modifications and additions to be suitable as there is no further encroachment towards the wetland along the south property line and, for the most part, the project is working within the existing footprint. The committee would prefer that the green space along Bedford Street not be reduced by new parking but understand the existing site conditions and that parking requirements need to be met. If there is a way to reduce the impact the applicant should explore those options. The committee would like to see an upgrade from concrete and bituminous curbing to granite curbing. Because the front doors open out the committee suggests that the sidewalk along the building and at the entrance be increased in depth by 1'-0" to 2'-0". This will create a landing at the front door and allow for better pedestrian circulation along the building. The committee would like the trees over 4" in caliper size being removed to be replaced or transplanted on- site as part of the new planting installation. We encourage the applicant to use native plant material wherever possible especially within wetland buffer zones. The committee would like to see an increase in the amount and size of the proposed planting, especially trees. We suggest resubmitting the final planting plan for review. The committee would like to see additional information for all proposed exterior lighting fixtures and signage. The proposed freestanding sign should be located in the same location or no closer to Bedford Street then the existing sign. The sign should not exceed the existing sign height and the width and depth be reduced proportionally. The center "99" logo on the building mounted sign exceeds the 3'-0" height limitation for mounted signs and should be reduced to conform. Both signs should be illuminated externally. Because this submittal was at a reduced size it was difficult to review the proposal in detail. We would like the applicant to resubmit an updated full size set for further committee review at the appropriate time. The Design Advisory Committee recommends this project be approved with the comments outlined above. Respectfully submitted, f Timothy D. Lee ASLA, Committee member Lexington Design Advisory Committee Cc: Board of Selectmen