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construction documents, and an evaluation of secondary building upgrades. Proposed improvements included updating the sound and lighting systems and the curtains and staging systems to current standards for music and theatrical productions as well as meetings and speakers. The applicants presented quoted material from the original bequest of the building by the Cary sisters and the subsequent debates over funding and use of the building to show that it was originally intended as a performance and recreation venue, to include theatre, music and dancing. The committee questioned whether, if the improvements were made, the performers would come. The applicants presented letters and testimony that the Lexington Symphony and choral groups would like to use the building more frequently if it was properly equipped. They stated that the initial impact study, to be conducted by an independent entity, would address this issue. 4. Dawn McKennaTourism Committee , chair of the , appeared to present the application for $21,500 in CPA funding for new signage, which would include directional, welcome, site specific and storytelling signs. A complete sign inventory of the Center has been completed, including signs to be removed. The signs have been designed, and have been approved by the National Park Service, the Chamber of Commerce, the National Heritage Museum, the Center Committee, Freedom’s Way, and the Historical Districts Commission. Ms. McKenna suggested that they were eligible for CPA funding for historical preservation because they contributed to the function of historical buildings by allowing visitors to find them. The committee discussed whether this came within the statute and the chair agreed to consult Kathy Roth, of the Community Preservation Coalition regarding this question. 5. Rachel Dorr andBob DeSimone , appeared to present the application for CPA funding of Supportive Living, Inc. for the conversion of the printing company on Oakland Street to an assisted living facility for brain damaged individuals. The presentation was a follow up to previous presentations before the committee. The committee discussed the fact that SLI is a private entity, but one providing a public good, primarily 15 affordable housing units and also historic preservation of the building. The applicants indicated that four of the rental units would be affordable, and that they would provide documentation that all of the units would count for purposes of the Town’s affordable housing inventory M.G.L. c.40B. The applicants stated that they continued to raise funds from various sources, but that they needed a substantial contribution from the Town to be able to move forward with their project. 6. next meeting would be December 7, 2006 from5:00 to 7:00 It was agreed that the P.M . Upon a motion duly second, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Wendy Manz