HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-20-DAC-MINLEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 20, 2007
To: Board of Appeals
Re: 31 Massachusetts Ave.
Car Wash
At its regular meeting on January 1 1, 2007, the DAC reviewed (for a second time) a site plan for a new
car wash facility at 31 Massachusetts Ave. The redesign has taken into account previous DAC
concerns with respect to the overall intensity of use of this site. The number of proposed wash bays has
been reduced by 3 bays and positioned to allow for the required 10' transition space along the front lot
line. The existing vacuum bays are proposed to be reused in the new layout. One area of concern is the
extremely wide curb cut (3+ lanes). While we understand the functional aspects of the proposed
design, it's important to maintain a definition between the site and public way (the sidewalk). Every
effort should be made to minimize curb cuts and increase the landscape transition space. It was
suggested that if additional landscape space was not possible ,due to traffic circulation, at the very least
a pavement change should be introduced to reinforce the definition of the sidewalk and articulate the
drive aisles. In addition, it was suggested that the landscape space on the western lot line be increased
to reduce the curb cut and allow for a new street tree.
At the time of this review, only basic site plan information was provided. Drawings of the building and
relevant signage should be submitted for review, as requested. With the above-mentioned comments,
the DAC recommends the proposed site plan be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Colin P. Smith AIA, Chairman
Lexington Design Advisory Committee
Cc: Board of Selectmen