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Meeting Minutes:
October 3, 2006
Present:
Colin Smith (Chair), John Frey, Ginna Johnson, Timothy Lee, Parker Hirtle, Alenka Slezak, Betsy
Whitman, Bruce Creager
Scribe:
Colin Smith
Call to Order:
The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM.
Approvals:
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Minutes of the September 5 meeting were approved with minor corrections.
Presentations/Review:
201 Bedford Street (Department of Public Works)
HKT Architects presented the DAC with an in-depth review of the
initial design process and state of the current design for this
functional requirements have been understood and their applicati
general, the DAC understands the approach to site design and building location and is supportive of the proposed
elements and their locations. Comments to the Site and Building
Site Design:
1. Reduce parking spaces by four to add tree planting in front of b
area of lost green space. Consider same reduction in spaces fro
neighborÓs views of lot, provide shade for cars and absorb storm
2. Relocate the fence adjacent to the bikepath with room for planti
3. Consider adding a demonstrative, educational aspect to ÐgreenÑ a
and recycling runoff and ÐgreyÑ water for vehicle washing and other utilitarian uses.
Building Design:
4. Study elevation of level one finished floor height to minimize h
5. Create a façade treatment that is civic in character; simple, sustainable materials, rhythm derived from
structure/function and substantial or generous in effect to refl
This would elevate the architecture of municipal pride and function as the historic continuity in place of
applying a ÐcolonialÑ faade on a modern day facility. The func
while being sensitive to its context in historical Lexington.
6. Open interior by ÐborrowingÑ views through the building.
7.Consider a trellis of wood and steel cable, integrated with arch
create an outdoor room and a place for plant material to grow.
transition between landscape and building.
8. The articulation and scale of the administration building feels
consider a language and scale of spaces that is consistent betwe
9. The entry sequence feels tight for such a large civic building.
lobby, one where the circulation sequence is clear (currently one enters the front door and is faced with a
decision about going upstairs or to the lobby). ShouldnÓt the v
combined for clarity of purpose?
314 Bedford Street (T-Mobile wireless installation)
The DAC reviewed this proposal for a freestanding wireless installation and found it to be acceptable, there
were no comments.
44 Hartwell Avenue (Alexandria Freestanding Sign- Pharma Biologi
The DAC reviewed this proposal for a freestanding sign and found it to be generally acceptable. There was
some concern about the overall size of the sign and it was sugge
Other Business:
Discussion on Cornell University Ðstructural soilÑ properties an
of using this type of soil for sidewalk trees.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00PM.
Next Meeting:
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Scheduled for Tuesday November 7 @ 7:30PM.
Cc: Board of Selectmen
Wendy Manz, Planning Board Liaison