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LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting of October 6, 2010 A meeting of the Design Advisory Committee was held on October 6, 2010 at 7:30 pm in the Ellen Stone room at Cary Hall. A quorum of eight was present. Members Present: Tim Lee (Chair), Bruce Creager, Steve Vincent, John Frey, Richard Brown, Colin Smith, Bahig Kaldas, Brigitte Steines Members Absent: Alenka Slezak, Ginna Johnson, Betsy Whitman, Richard Friedson Approvals : Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with minor corrections The meeting acted on the following items: ZBA – Shire Pharmaceuticals, Lexington Technology Park- Expansion of building 300 The DAC reviewed the application and had the following comments 1.The DAC generally responded positively and liked the proposed design modifications for building 300 and found them compatible with the adjacent buildings. 2.The DAC inquired about the height of the roof or parapet and asked if there was anyway to make it higher. Applicant would like to do this but there is no real economical reason to do it and feels it does not detract from the look of the proposed changes. 3.The DAC noted that they appreciate the applicant keeping and rebuilding the existing stone wall but asked that they provide ample pedestrian access space on the adjacent sidewalk and positioned the proposed light fixtures along the parking lot accordingly. 4.The DAC asked about pedestrian circulation and if an additional stair was considered at the east end of the stone wall. The applicant noted that it was not required based on pedestrian patterns for the campus and the adjacent buildings and would be in conflict with the existing mechanical equipment in that area. The Design Advisory Committee recommended the application for approval by the ZBA. See attached letter to the ZBA. The following documents/exhibits used at the meeting are attached: 1. Site Preparation Plan 9/17/10 2. Site Plan 9/17/10 3. Landscape Plan 9/17/10 4. Building Elevations 9/17/10 5. Building Elevation & Perspective 9/27/10 Planning Board - 12-18 Hartwell Ave. – Zoning amendment change The DAC reviewed the application presented and had the following comments. Because of his association with this project Colin Smith excused himself from this discussion. Please see the attached letter sent to the Board of Selectmen, Planning Department and ZBA The DAC recommended further review of the project once as it develops. The following documents/exhibits used at the meeting are attached: 1. 12-18 Hartwell Avenue –Retail Development Drawing List A-0 – A-8 DAC submission 10/6/10 Other Business : None Respectfully submitted, Tim Lee (Chair, scribe) Cc: Board of Selectmen Greg Zurlo, Planning Board Liaison