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PBC asked about the Fire Apparatus exhaust system in the bays. It was stated that exhaust/hose connections will allow any truck to park in any bay. Parking on Camellia Place side with lunch time traffic can get really busy, and some discussion took place. Further discussion on parking will be further reviewed. 2. Visitors Center Update Don Mills (Mills Whitaker Architects), Dawn McKenna & Maureen Ryan. (Lexington Tourism Committee) & Melissa Tintocalis (Director of Economic Development) Don Mills discussed his slide presentation and the changes from the previous design review. Square footages were updated and the footprint incorporates a full basement with bathrooms in this location, along with storage & utilities. • The 1 st floor showed an open retail area, kiosks, a customer service center and a revolutionary history room. Changes with the elevator resulted in a cost savings of 100k. • The 2nd floor was redesigned pulling in the gable walls on the north and south sides to reduce roof mass. The west wing was lowered creating shallow roof dormers. The overall height was reduced 3 '/2 feet. • The south elevation shows a canopy entrance, north elevation has a shallow porch and there is a veranda for the back entry welcoming pedestrians from the bike path. • Survey has been done. Site planning showed sewer pipes are plenty deep enough to support plumbing in the basement. • Building materials for pricing were discussed. Dawn brought to attention exhibit work like the Diorama is supposed to be part of the funding for this program. Historic monitoring would be required during excavation and this is where the Historic Society involvement would be helpful. Dawn discussed the Battle Green Master Plan and possibly the walkway around the Visitor Center may be eligible under this plan. PBC stated overall the designs look pretty good; still some concern with the Meriam Street side of the building. The long length of the building and condensers being located on this side. Further discussion is needed. Motion to adjourn was made and seconded: Meeting adjourned at pm 9:45pm. PBC Meeting 08.09.17 2