HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-23-DAC-MINLEXINGTON DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 23, 2008
To: Board of Appeals
Re: 59 Worthen Road- Grace Chapel
Freestanding Signs
At its regular meeting on March 4, 2008, the DAC reviewed a submittal for new freestanding signs at
59 Worthen Road for Grace Chapel.
The proposed freestanding sign will replace the existing 8' tall temporary 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 may want to
consider increasing the size of the 14" high sign panel slightly so that the information can be read more
clearly. There remains concern over the height of the sign (over 9'-4" high) and while it rests
approximately 12" below the sidewalk/street level, 7' or 8' maximum height would appear more than
adequate.
The proposed driveway 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 Advisory Committee recommends this project be approved with the above-mentioned
comments.
Respectfully submitted,
Colin P. Smith AIA, Chairman
Lexington Design Advisory Committee
Cc: Board of Selectmen