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<br />LDAC <br />EXINGTONESIGNDVISORYOMMITTEE <br />Meeting Minutes: <br />May 6, 2008 <br />Present: <br />Colin Smith (Chair), Alenka Slezak, Timothy Lee, Ginna Johnson, Betsy Whitman, John Frey <br />Scribe: <br />Colin Smith <br />Call to Order: <br />The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM. <br />Approvals: <br />March 4, 2008 Minutes <br />Presentations/Review: <br />Watertown Savings Bank- Waltham Street <br />The overall size and proportions of the sign look good. Applicant to clarify type of brick to be <br />used, should match building brick. Internal illumination not permitted, so if lighting is needed <br />then applicant shall submit fixture type, locations and cut sheets for review. Additionally, there <br />was discussion about the need for the band containing “Lexington” and the need for that level of <br />content. <br />440 Bedford Street – Proposed Margaritas Restaurant <br />Site Plan: <br />The committee found the placement of the new restaurant and related site modifications and <br />additions to be suitable as there is no further encroachment towards the wetland along the south <br />property line and, for the most part, the project is working within the existing footprint. The <br />committee would prefer that the green space along Bedford Street not be reduced by new parking <br />but understand the existing site conditions and that parking requirements need to be met. If there <br />is a way to reduce the impact the applicant should explore those options. The committee would <br />like to see an upgrade from concrete and bituminous curbing to granite curbing. The committee <br />would like to see additional information for all proposed exterior lighting fixtures. <br />Building: <br />The applicant needs to submit more complete building drawings for review by the DAC. The <br />façade and awning colors need to be toned down and reviewed in greater detail. The building <br />elevations do not match the building footprint and the height of the structure is not noted. There <br />were many questions that went unanswered because the applicant was not present and <br />information incomplete. <br />Landscape: <br />The committee would like the trees over 4” in caliper size being removed to be replaced or <br />transplanted on-site as part of the new planting installation. We encourage the applicant to use <br />native plant material wherever possible especially within wetland buffer zones. It was also <br />suggested that an evergreen hedge at least 3’ in height be installed along the parking lot edge <br /> <br />