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DAC ESIGN DVISORY OMMITTEE TOWN OF LEXINGTON Meeting Minutes: October 13, 2005 Present: Colin Smith (Chair), Bruce Creager, John Frey, Bahig Kaldas, Alenka Slezak, Betsy Whitman, Greg Zurlo Scribe: Greg Zurlo Call to Order: The special meeting was called to order at 7:30PM by Colin Smith Presentations/Review: Battle Green Inn Redevelopment This Special Meeting was called by Chair Colin Smith at the requ Company Architects for input from the DAC on the revised proposa Battle Green property referenced by the developers as The Commons in Lexington Center. Present from the development team was Erik Rhodin, Gwendolen Noyes, and Arthur Klipfel. DAC members received plans and elevations of the project and a p to the meeting via email. Distributed this evening was a cover prevalent project revisions. Erik Rhodin led the presentation. The following items were discussed: 1. On street and below grade parking layout. 2. Increased setback dimension along the East property line (adjacent to Cohoes lot). 3. Setback along the West (Waltham St) elevation was realigned to b Windspeed and Vinny T buildings, which results in a wider sidewa 4. Along with the already proposed handicapped access at the primary residence entry on Waltham Street, the Mass Ave entry has been revised for accessibility as well. 5. Reasoning for the Waltham St parking ramp entry and the issue of It was explained by the presenters that although the original decision for the relocation of the entry drive to Waltham Street was for more retail frontage on the Mass Ave. Through the approval process this decision for the relocation has been s studies. Other items discussed include: a. The greater distance the new Waltham Street entry curb cut is compared to the distance of the Mass Ave curb improves visibility b. Sight lines are further improved by providing a shallower ramp s transition slope is also shown allowing better visibility and improving pedestrian safety. c. The current Mass. Ave. driveway location presents numerous vehic pedestrian safety issues (adjacent roads/driveways, crosswalk, 4 lanes of traffic & sightlines)