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shelter to those waiting for the automatic door to open. The driveway off Mass Ave leads to the parking lot, 95 percent of the visitors use this as an entrance into the facility. The proposed awning is to be a 39" high by 29'long by 60"in size. Members' questions,thoughts, suggestions Robin Lovett, no questions. Ed would have liked to see a site plan of the building as part of the submission.Ms. Burwell provided photos of the outside in place of a site plan. Bob Adams stated it looks fine,he looked to be sure the roof would not be an issue. Dan Hisel asked what color the awning would be. The awning will be a blue. Anne Eccles asked if the awning would have a logo. No logo, solid blue color only. Anne stated it is a nice project. No Abutters present to speak Bob Adams made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of an awning at the parking lot entrance at the Munroe Center at 1403 Massachusetts Ave in the color of blue. Dan Hisel seconded the motion.Roll Call Vote,Bob Adams—Yes,Ed Adelman—Yes,Anne Eccles-Yes,Robin Lovett—Yes,Dan Hisel—Yes. Motion carried. Documents used and presented Plans—JimDidlt Signs and Awnings dated 11.12.2020 Photographs Material List Narrative Application HDC-21-1 INFORMAL HEARING 1740 Massachusetts Ave,Jeff Kwass,View Point Sign, Stretchmed new business signs in Battle Green District. Mr. Kwass was informed that discussion for the proposed work at 1740 Massachusetts Ave is for informal discussion and no approvals would be approved or granted tonight. An application with the proper hearing protocols and regulations would be acted on and heard for a Certificate of Appropriateness at an upcoming meeting. Mr. Kwass was logged into the meeting to informally discuss the proposed signs at 1740 Massachusetts Ave, one blade sign for the corner, one store sign. He said the signs will match the size of the previous business. He is proposing dimensional letters and lighting. Mr. Kwass said the customer wants internal lighting. Members' questions,thoughts, suggestions Chair Eccles stated lighting is for business hours only. Ed Adelman stated he has been by the site. He questioned the blade sign. Not clear why it is necessary. Not many"viewers"for this sign. He is not comfortable with the size of the letters;he does not feel the different sizes of the letters work. Waltham side is larger than Mass Ave side. This location is not square to the intersection, so their view direction is not there. Historic Districts Commission Minutes Town of Lexington March 4,2021 2