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<br />LDAC <br />EXINGTONESIGNDVISORYOMMITTEE <br />Meeting Minutes: <br />January 11, 2007 <br />Present: <br />Colin Smith (Chair), John Frey, Alenka Slezak, Timothy Lee, Betsy Whitman, Bahig Kaldas, Bruce Creager <br />Scribe: <br />Colin Smith <br />Call to Order: <br />The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM. <br />Approvals: <br />Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with minor corrections. <br />Presentations/Review: <br />31 Massachusetts Ave- Car Wash <br />The DAC was presented with revisions to the proposed car wash design at 31 Massachusetts Ave. The redesign has <br />taken into account previous DAC concerns with respect to the overall intensity of use of this site. The number of <br />proposed wash bays has been reduced by 3 bays and positioned to allow for the required 10’ transition space along the <br />front lot line. The existing vacuum bays are proposed to be reused in the new layout. One area of concern is the <br />extremely wide curb cut (3+ lanes). While we understand the functional aspects of the proposed design, it’s important <br />to maintain a definition between the site and public way (the sidewalk). Every effort should be made to minimize curb <br />cuts and increase the landscape transition space. It was suggested that if additional landscape space was not possible <br />with traffic circulation at least a pavement change be made to reinforce the definition of the sidewalk and articulate the <br />drive aisles. In addition, it was suggested that the landscape space on the western lot line be increased to reduce the <br />curb cut and allow for a new street tree. <br />Lexington DPW <br />Revised floor plans of the Department of Public Works building were reviewed. Particular attention was paid to <br />the design of the administration wing and the main entrance. There remain concerns about overall scale and <br />arrangement of programmatic elements in the space (i.e. location of the bathrooms near front entry within public <br />view, etc…). Sketches and photographs of models were reviewed for the building façade facing Bedford Street. <br />The design is beginning to reflect the “civic” nature of this building while utilizing materials consistent with the <br />rest of the building. We look forward to reviewing the plans and elevations as they develop. <br />Adjournment: <br />The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30PM. <br />Next Meeting: <br />Scheduled for Tuesday February 6 @ 7:30PM. <br />Cc: Board of Selectmen <br /> Wendy Manz, Planning Board Liaison <br />