HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-04-DAC-min LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes:
March 4 2008
Present:
Coln Smith(Chair) Alenka Slezak, Timoth\ Lee Gmna Johnson, Bets\ Whitman, Bahig
Kaldas, John Fre`
Scribe
Cohn Smith
Call to Order
The Meeting was called to Order at 7 30PM.
Approvals
Januar\ 8 2008 Minutes
Presentations/Review
125 Spnn Street: Patriot Partners/Shire Lexington Technology` Park
The DAC reviewed the site plan and architectural design of the proposed Shire development with
Shade Street residents Abutters in attendance were
- Jeanne &Richard Canale 29 Shade Street
- Michelle Ciccolo 50 Shade Street
- Patnck Monn, 46 Shade Street
- Judith Heal\ 54 Shade Street
Areas of concern and remedies discussed.
1 Discussed eliminating the North Parking Lot(adjacent to Building 400) and relocating the
spaces adjacent to Building 200 or at old reserve spaces shown on PSDUP plan.
2 Install timers on parking lot lights
3 Regulate intenor office lighting or install blackout shades (all sides of building)
4 Plant evergreen tree screening on affected abutting lots,with White Pine Hemlock, etc
to screen parking
59 Worthen Road(Grace Chapel) Freestanding Sian
The proposed freestanding sign will replace the existing 8 tall temporar\ sign. There was
concern about the overall size of the sign, design elements (stone wall,posts, sign) and internal
illumination. The applicant has since submitted a new design(3-12-08) for the sign that, in large
part, addresses these concerns There will be no stone wall or internal illumination. If the sign is
to be illuminated, specification cut sheets should be provided for review and approval The DAC
agrees with the recommendation that the supporting granite posts be 8 square dimension. The
applicant ma` want to consider increasing the size of the 14 high sign panel slightl` so that the
information can be read more clearl` There remains concern over the height of the sign(over 9 -
4 high) and while it rests approximatel` 12 below the sidewalk/street level, 7 or 8 maximum
height would appear more than adequate
The proposed dnvewa\ entrance and exit signs have been simplified in accordance with DAC
recommendations Assuming the 10 granite posts are 3 into grade the overall sign height
would be 7 which is considered the maximum recommended height. We recommend the granite
posts for these smaller signs be 6' square in lieu of the 4 x4 shown.
The Design Advisors Committee recommends this project be approved with the above-mentioned
comments
Other Business
Discussed possibilit\ of meeting with Board of Appeals to discuss decision making process as it
pertains to DAC recommendations
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at approximatel` 10 30PM.
Next Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesda\ Ma\ 6 2008 « 7 30PM(No Apnl Meeting)
Cc Board of Selectmen
Wend` Manz, Planning Board Liaison