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LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: March 3, 2009 Present: Colin Smith (Chair), Alenka Slezak, Timothy Lee, Ginna Johnson, Bahig Kaldas, John Frey, Bruce Creager, Dick Brown Scribe: Colin Smith Call to Order: The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM. Approvals: None Presentations/Review: 97 Hayden Avenue, Three Ledgemont Center The DAC reviewed the proposed building at Ledgemont Center for a third time. 1. The building has shifted towards Spring Street, into the hillside, moving the mass away from the most visible neighbors. 2. The rendering views (photomontages) are convincing in terms of the amount of screening and massing that is visible. Are night time photomontages to be submitted? 3. The revised entrance drive/parking plan looks good. 4. Alleviate "pinch point" of planter at existing garage. 5. Tone down the copper finish, a sample should be submitted for review. 6. Reconsider the design of the "green wall" at the atrium. Less cable and something with more substance, put the green wall inside the atrium? 7. Maple and Oaks are to be planted along Spring Street. The quantity and location looks good. 8. Chipcrete fire access road. Spring Street / Marrett Road Intersection The DAC reviewed the proposed intersection plan presented by Susan Yanofsky for a second time. 1. Sidewalks should be asphalt (bituminous concrete) to be consistent with the material of the majority of sidewalks in town, evoking a more rural character. 2.Granite curbing should be used in lieu of bituminous cape cod berm, for longevity. The granite can be straight or sloped (bikers may prefer sloped installation). 3. Pavers as proposed for the crosswalks will be a problem in subsequent years after a few freeze thaw cycles, creating gaps that will deteriorate the road surface. Quality striping is preferred. 4. The crosswalks should be tight to the intersection for ease of circulation and reduces the number of curb cuts.