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LEXINGTON CENTER COMMITTEE Minutes - 2/4/87 Present: Marge Battin, Chairman, Bill Bowen, Bob Ossman, Norma Bogen , Marian Powell , Leo McSweeney, Selectman Liaison Also, Bob Hutchinson (part) , Charles Hagenah (part) , Liz Banks- Lexington Minuteman , Robert Domnitz (part). Absent: Dave Wells, Chris Venier, Carla Fortmann , Mary Hastings Minutes of Jan. 9, 1987 were approved. New Building in Center Charlie Hagenah gave an up date on the plans for the new building. Charlie, along with the owner , presented a preliminary sketch and plans to the Historic Districts Comm. on Jan. 28. At this time plans call for a two story building with parking in the basement. Restaurant and retail stores to occupy first floor, services (Ins. etc. ) on second • Ipe walk through bldg from Mass. Ave to parking in back. Historic&r Vie; ' and L.C.C. members who have seen plans are generally in favor. More detail plans will be presented at future meetings. Police Booth In general L.C.C. approves the design and scale of proposed police booth, but recommends a 3 ft. set back, both for safety and to enable the officer to stand in front to direct traffic. We also suggest either a dutch door or opening window in front for quick egress and response to inquiries. Drive Way at 1775 and Bay Bank (see Bob Hutchinson Memo 2/4/87) L.C.C. approved the alternate proposal "A. Make driveway one way etc. " with appropriate signs for cars and pedestrians. Will review in one year on the workability of proposal . Sprinkler Systems Bob thinks system now in force is acceptable. Progress Report C.R.C. Traffic/Parking Nothing to report at this time. Amenities Carla Fortmann and Marian Powell presented suggestions for consideration. 1. Public telephones (Depot Square, C.V.S.Lex Sq. ) total 3 2. Benches in front of Library, Depot Sq. , 4 along Mass. Ave. ( Ingall ' s, Bay Bank side) Lex. Sq. - total 8