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lit. Illuminated signs are allowed only by special permit, and must conform to a limit of 150 foot lamberts. Follow up with the Town Office was suggested to determine whether a special permit was granted for this sign. Rick Bechtel will pursue . Situations such as this would be a good issue for the DAC sign subcommittee. 7 . Gulf Station at Marrett Road and Waltham Street: the DAC is interested in pursuing improvements to the intersection such as the landscaping and curb cut upgrades now being installed at the Mobil Station. There appears to be Town land at the periphery of the Gulf Station property such that combined Town/ Gas Station Owner upgrades would be possible on the Gulf side of the street. John Vinton will pursue . 8 . Traffic Island at Minuteman Statue: Although generally pleased with the island as an experiment in much needed car/pedestrian traffic control , the committee expresa d concern at the proliferation of signs situated on the island. The three or four signs placed on this quite small island present a visual distraction from the otherwise gracious and expansive approach to the green. They are probably not all necessary. This is another example of the need for an ongoing signage guidelines effort. The yellow painted curbs were also noted as being visually strident, but probably wise in the interest of safety. 9. Trash receptacles on the Green: Tom Coffman verified that the receptacles requested by the DAC continue to be available . John Frey will follow up with the Town to determine why a substitute (not preferred by the DAC) was purchased instead. Jack Eddison noted that follow-up may be appropriate by the DAC in issues like this since Town departments although willing and open to suggestions by the DAC are not yet accustomed to incorporating design suggestions and may need assistance and reminders . Friendly persuasion to effect incremental change . 10 . Public Trusts may be available to fund some of the public improvements identified by the DAC, such as the marginal cost of purchasing the specified trash receptacle rather than a substitute. 11 . The Design Advisory Committee Summary for the 1989 Town Report was reviewed and approved with minor revisions . 12 . John Frey will verify the Associate Member roster , particularly whether Norma Bogen will be serving in that capacity for 1990 . NEXT MEETING: January 9 , 1990 @ 8 PM January 11 , 1990 @ Noon Joint meeting w/ LCC ( Selectmen' s Meeting Room)