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<br />LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />February 8, 2007 <br /> <br />To: <br /> Board of Appeals <br />Re: <br />433 Marrett Road - Special Permit request for “A-Frame” sign <br /> <br />At its regular meeting on February 6, 2007, the DAC reviewed an application for a <br />special permit to erect an “A-Frame” sign at 433 Marrett Road. Colin Smith, the DAC <br />Chair, recused himself from the review. <br /> <br />The request to allow this type of temporary sign in a “permanent” manner at this <br />particular location is inconsistent with the considerations set forth in Section 135-78.D of <br />the By-Laws. The applicant has not proven that the “…architecture of the building, the <br />location of the building with reference to the street or the nature of the establishment is <br />such that the sign should be permitted in the public interest”. In addition, the DAC feels <br />that the amount of content displayed on this sign is distracting to motorist and not <br />consistent with other signs in the town. As an example, the town library currently <br />places a temporary “A-frame” sign that reads “OPEN”, which is brought in at night. The <br />library sign is temporary, has limited content displayed on it and is in the “public <br />interest”. <br /> <br />Accompanying the application was a letter written by a neighbor voicing objection to the <br />applicant’s request for the reasons listed above amongst other grievances, which the DAC <br />has reviewed and is in agreement with. <br /> <br />While we appreciate the reasons for the applicant’s request, the DAC does not support <br />the request for special permit. Perhaps the applicant can rethink their current wall signage <br />on the building to increase visibility (the building is not far from the street) or they may <br />consider a permanent freestanding sign, closer to the street, as other businesses do when <br />there is a need above and beyond the wall signage they have. <br /> <br />The DAC recommends this special permit not be granted, for the above-mentioned <br />reasons. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Colin P. Smith AIA, Chairman <br />Lexington Design Advisory Committee <br /> <br />Cc: Board of Selectmen <br />