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LDAC EXINGTON ESIGN DVISORY OMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: April 5, 2006 Present: Colin Smith (Chair), Bruce Creager, Parker Hirtle, Ginna Johnson, John Frey, Timothy Lee, Bahig Kaldas Scribe: Colin Smith Call to Order: The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM by Colin Smith Approvals: Minutes of the March 1st Ò06 meeting were approved with no corre Presentations/Review: Max Steins Freestanding Sign (94 Hartwell Avenue) The Committee finds the sign to be sited well, respectful of the vehicular turning. The overall size of the sign, 8Ó-0Ñ long x 3 smaller scaled down version is strongly recommended (in the orde 6Ñ wide x 5Ó-6Ñ high). There are very few signs along this stre should not lessen its visibility. The sign is proposed to be internally illuminated, which is not consistent with Zoning By-Law Section 135- 75.A. The sign should be externally illuminated, consider groun the sign illumination. Light Fixture cut sheets should be submitted to the DAC for review and approval. The variety of stone sizes shown on the detail drawings are nice the colored rendering. The grout should be held back 1Ñ-2Ñ from the face of the stone, to create a shadow line. If the stone material permits, lower the footing 6Ñ below The Design Advisory Committee recommends this project be approved with the above-mentioned comments. Other Business: Discussed and approved the date change of regular monthly DAC me month. Time, 7:30 PM and Room, #111 shall remain the same. Discussed the development at 727 Marrett Road (Starwood Hotels), PSDUP. Next steps, particularly the schedule, needs to be clari Discussed the organization of a DAC recommendation letter concer design/standards. Discussed updating the ÐA Guide for Sign Permit ApplicationsÑ an accessible/evident to applicants.