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Meeting Minutes:
May 5, 2010
Present:
Tim Lee (Chair), Brigitte Staines, Bruce Creager, Richard Brown, Richard Friedson, Steve Vincent, Ginna
Johnson
Scribe:
Tim Lee
Call to Order:
The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM
Approvals:
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with minor corrections.
Presentations/Review:
400 Patriot Way, Shire Inc. - Informal Sign Review
The DAC informally reviewed the proposed building sign to be mounted on building 400 and had the
following comments.
1.The DAC generally approved of the location, size, color, and overall design for the sign and
suggested that the presenter formally apply for approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
65 Hayden Ave. Cubist Pharmaceuticals – Special Permit Application
The DAC reviewed the improvements proposed under the special permit application and had the following
comments.
1. Site:
DAC suggests adding additional planting approx. 36” in ht. on hillside to shield view of parked
vehicles at visitor parking area from proposed outdoor courtyard.
DAC noted that chain link fencing should be used for tree protection and installed at the drip line
of all trees to remain including the wooded area along entry drive.
DAC suggested further evaluation of existing plant understory in the wooded area along the entry
drive and suggested the native plants either be kept as part of the planting design or transplanted to
a sustainable environment on-site.
DAC suggested the design team consider adding some additional landscape accent lighting not
only for aesthetic purposes but to also aid in way-finding and pedestrian safety.
DAC suggested using a different sign installation solution then proposed for the handicap signs.
DAC suggested using a natural stone solution for the site retaining walls, something other then the
precast segmental wall units proposed.
DAC encouraged the project team to use more native plants in the planting palette referencing the
Plant Materials Guide for Lexington, MA, 2010 Edition.
DAC noted that the soil conditions should be improved in the proposed outdoor courtyard space.
Compaction reduced and soil composition enhanced particularly in the proposed tree pits.
The Design Advisory Committee recommends approval of this project subject to the above comments and
recommendations.
Other Business:
None
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:45 PM
Next Meeting:
Scheduled for Wednesday May 5, 2010 @ 7:30PM
Cc: Board of Selectmen
Greg Zurlo, Planning Board Liaison