HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-05-DAC-min LEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes:
August 5 2008
Present:
Coln Smith(Chair) Alenka Slezak, Timoth\ Lee Ginna Johnson, Bahig Kaldas, John Fre`
Scribe
Cohn Smith
Call to Order
The Meeting was called to Order at 7 30PM.
Approvals
None
Presentations/Review
397 Lowell Street-MetroWest Wireless Facilit\
The proposed structure sits along the southern edge of the building adjacent to a residential
properk The applicant explained the technical difficult\ in the locating the facilit\ on the roof
due to all other communication facilities on the roof,which b\ default determined the location of
this facilrt` The DAC feels this building is alread` burdened b\ too man` wireless facilities and
roof structures A ver large Venzon wireless facilit\ (screened from view)was approved (with
the condition that it be located as far awa` from the residential properties as possible)and is vet
to be constructed.
The DAC strongl` recommends the applicant find another location for the MetroPCS facilrt\ that.
A location that doesn t further compromise the roofscape and surrounding residential
neighborhood. An alternate location on the rear cabinet shop building (same proper` owner)
appears feasible and would hardl` be seen from the intersection of Woburn &Lowell Streets as
well as the abutting residential neighbors The Design Advisors Committee recommends this
project not be approved and that the applicant find an alternate location for the proposed facilit\
750 Marrett Road-MetroWest Wireless Facilit\
The DAC reviewed the proposed wireless facilit\ and there were no comments
177 Bedford Road-MetroWest Wireless Facilit\
The DAC reviewed the proposed wireless facilit\ and there were no comments
750 Marrett Road- Sunnt PCS Wireless Facilit\
The DAC reviewed the proposed wireless facilit\ and the proposal appears generall` acceptable
the onl` issue being that the height must conform to the 20 height limitation,that this proposal
appears to exceed.
40 Hartwell Avenue-MetroWest Wireless Facilit\
The DAC reviewed the proposed wireless facilit\ and there were no comments
17 Mernam Street- Side Entry &Accessibilit\ Ramp
The DAC reviewed the proposal and determined that more information is required(site photos
and applicant representation)
1075 Waltham Street-Watertown Savings Bank Freestanding Sign
The DAC reviewed the proposed sign and lighting and found it to be acceptable The committee
recommends the black band be removed from the sign or at least reduced in size
133 Massachusetts Avenue-Busa Liaour Awning & Sign
The DAC reviewed the proposed awning and determined that more information is required to
clanfh the proposal (additional information was provided b\ the applicant and distributed to the
committee via email for review The applicant was asked to reduce the size of the font b\ about
1/3 and ensure the color will be more in the burgund` color range and less red)
Other Business
None
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at approximatel` 9.30PM.
Next Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesda\ September 2, 2008 « 7 30PM
Cc Board of Selectmen
Wend\ Manz, Planning Board Liaison