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LDAC EXINGTONESIGNDVISORYOMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: December 2, 2009 Present: Tim Lee (Chair), John Frey, Richard Friedson, Steve Vincent, Ginna Johnson, Betsy Whitman, Alenka Slezak, Richard Brown, Colin Smith, Lynn Hopkins Scribe: Tim Lee Call to Order: The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM. Approvals: None Presentations/Review: 324 Marret Road, Gulf/Cumberland Farm Gas Station, Lexington, MA – Sign Application The DAC reviewed the proposed modifications to existing sign on the property and had the following comments. 1. The Committee prefers existing canopy colors and sign to that proposed but noted that the canopy appears to need repair 2. No internally illuminated signs on canopy 3. No clouds on canopy, looks like to busy and too much like a billboard 4. Committee prefers existing exterior canopy lighting and would like to see only the name illuminated with the existing down light, entire canopy does not need to be lit. 5. Committee would like to see the proposed color scheme on the canopy and building simplified fewer colors if possible. Eliminate one of the white bands. 6. Dispenser valance generally ok, simplify colors 7. No additional Gulf signage on body of the dispensers, single color scheme is ok 8. Would like to see metal frame of freestanding sign repainted a darker color The Design Advisory Committee can not recommend approval of this application and recommends the applicant return to the DAC for further review once changes have been mad to the current application. 440 Bedford Street, Margarita’s Restaurant, Lexington, MA – Color scheme modifications The DAC reviewed the proposed modifications to the building and sign color scheme and had the following comments. 1. Committee did not like the current color of the building and agreed that the color should be changed to be consistent with the color scheme already approved by the ZBA. 2. It was suggested that alternative colors be presented for review and approval by the Committee, the applicant agreed to provide three color alternatives on the building for DAC review. 3. The committee reminded the applicant that the freestanding sign colors are to match the building colors Other Business: Sign bylaw modifications 1. Committee agreed the current sign bylaw and application procedures need to be updated 2. Committee to begin this process by assessing similar bylaws from surrounding communities