HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-11-DAC-min.pdf DESIGN ADVISORY COI+'ddITT:dE 1'P E'°I IG T:;ESDAY. , OCTOBER 11 , 1988
Attendees Elaine Adler, Marge Battin (LCC ) , Norma Bogen,
John Frey, Myla Kabat-Zinn and Peter Kovner
(East Lexington) , Don Olson, and Jack Eddison (Sel)
John had spoken with David Dixon regarding the signing of
the contract with Rick White . John proposed a steering
committee composed of himself DAC , Norma DAC LCC , Marge LCC ,
Tom Coffman DAC , Myla Neighborhoods . He had talked with
John Davies, and John D . nould go back to 'ADC to see if they
felt he could be available .
It was concluded that David Dixon would contact 1 ) John Frey
and 2) Norma Bogen for their needs and leads . The core
working group would review the scope .
it is our intent thatgroups such as the Council for the
Arts , headed by Kerry Brandon be kept informed .
The consultant should be provided with all former studies
which are relevant. The Planning Board would be a resource
for these . Zoning regulations are there as well
Areas of general discussion
1 . Will Peter Johnson meet with merchants if we initiate'
2. We should spell out priorities .
3 . It was suggested that the citizen needed a guide for
"minimum submittal"when appearing before a board. It
was later discovered that there is already wording to
describe this .
4+. Signs - can we expect regulations , ideas for merchants?
could it lead to a sign by-law "by right" with review
by DAC"
5. "'our buses . rotors running Llternate parking locations .
Di,con had mentioned this .
6. Parking lot setback See zoning by-law.
7 . Award for best lot for parking - calligraphy by Elaine
This led to a unanimous feeling that an annual award be
presented by the DAC to a commercial owner who has done
something to enhance the public view.
8 Lighting. 'Te have ir_candescant in historic districts .
Let them know we don't care .for sodium vapor Transi-
tional areas of residence and commerce . Effects on
drivers , effects as design elements Jack suggested
bringing Planning Board in on this . Don would like to
see one Of the decorative lights on the north siae of
,, 'Mass . Avenue refurbished with the bulbs originally in-
tende tfor it. Vrong bulbs in use 4 more light bases
of these fixtures -exist in block west of Depot Square.
9 . Bus std$ Shelters .
10 Ideal `laces for newspaper containers . Constitutional
rights?
Our conclusions
We should give them time for inventory and investigation.
We expect them to tell us their priorities . Something
might have to be left out. Jon't stifle their creativity;
give them space Have review of proposed time schedule .
John thought that the contract might he signed next week.
The Belfry Club proposal was brought up.
The Town Report will be expecting our information John
and Betsy will Put something together for a start The
photo is tentatively scheduled for Saturday morning,
October 22 at 9 30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Betsy Whitman
MEX'T MEETING OF DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
8 00 P M TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 , 1908 ROOM 111