HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-05-DAC-min LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes:
April 5 2006
Present:
Colin Smith(Chair),Bmce Creager,Parker Hirtle, Ginna Johnson,John Frey Timothy Lee,Bahig Kaldas
Scribe:
Colin Smith
Call to Order
The Meeting was called to Order at 7.30PM by Colin Smith
Approvals.
Minutes of the March 1st 06 meeting were approved with no corrections.
Presentations/Review
Max Steins Freestanding Sign(94 Hartwell Avenue)
The Committee finds the sign to be sited well,respectful of the setbacks at frontage and visibility for
vehicular turning. The overall size of the sign, 8 -0' long x 3 -0' wide x 6 -9' high is very large and a
smaller scaled down version is strongly recommended(in the order of 20%,proportionally 6 -6' long x 2 -
6' wide x 5 -6' high) There are very few signs along this stretch of Hartwell Ave so reducing its size
should not lessen its visibility
The sign is proposed to be internally illuminated,which is not consistent with Zoning By-Law Section 135-
75.A. The sign should be externally illuminated,consider ground lights within the landscaping to provide
the sign illumination. Light Fixture cut sheets should be submitted to the DAC for review and approval.
The variety of stone sizes shown on the detail drawings are nicer looking than the regular sizes shown in
the colored rendering. The grout should be held back 1 -2' from the face of the stone,to create a shadow
line If the stone material permits,lower the footing 6' below grade so that it is not visible
The Design Advisory Committee recommends this project be approved with the above-mentioned
comments.
Other Business.
Discussed and approved the date change of regular monthly DAC meetings to the first Tuesday of each
month. Time, 7 30 PM and Room,#111 shall remain the same
Discussed the development at 727 Marrett Road(Starwood Hotels),post Town Meeting approval of the
PSDUP Next steps,particularly the schedule,needs to be clarified for future DAC review(s)
Discussed the organization of a DAC recommendation letter concerning Town Center sidewalk
design/standards.
Discussed updating the A Guide for Sign Permit Applications and ways to make it more
accessible/evident to applicants.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8.30PM.
Next Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesday May 2,2006 7.30PM.
Cc. Board of Selectmen
Wendy Manz,Planning Board Liaison