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LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />March 23, 2008 <br />To: Board of Appeals <br />Re: 59 Worthen Road- Grace Chapel <br />Freestanding Signs <br />At its regular meeting on March 4, 2008, the DAC reviewed a submittal for new freestanding signs at <br />59 Worthen Road for Grace Chapel. <br />The proposed freestanding sign will replace the existing 8' tall temporary sign. There was concern <br />about the overall size of the sign, design elements (stone wall, posts, sign) and internal illumination. <br />The applicant has since submitted a new design (3-12-08) for the sign that, in large part, addresses these <br />concerns. There will be no stone wall or internal illumination. If the sign is to be illuminated, <br />specification cut sheets should be provided for review and approval. The DAC agrees with the <br />recommendation that the supporting granite posts be 8" square dimension. The applicant may want to <br />consider increasing the size of the 14" high sign panel slightly so that the information can be read more <br />clearly. There remains concern over the height of the sign (over 9'-4" high) and while it rests <br />approximately 12" below the sidewalk/street level, 7' or 8' maximum height would appear more than <br />adequate. <br />The proposed driveway entrance and exit signs have been simplified in accordance with DAC <br />recommendations. Assuming the 10' granite posts are 3' into grade, the overall sign height would be 7' <br />which is considered the maximum recommended height. We recommend the granite posts for these <br />smaller signs be 6" square, in lieu of the 4"x4" shown. <br />The Design Advisory Committee recommends this project be approved with the above-mentioned <br />comments. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Colin P. Smith AIA, Chairman <br />Lexington Design Advisory Committee <br />Cc: Board of Selectmen <br />