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APRIL19' Chairman: Jon Himmel
1NG1 Peter Johnson, Dick Perry, Carl Oldenburg,Philip Coleman, Charles Favazzo, Howard Hobbs
Project Specific Members
Clarke&Diamond Schools Hastings Elementaty Fire Station Visitors Center Pelham Road
Margaret Coppe Curt Barrentine Robert Cunha Joel Berman Hank Manz
Edwin Goodell Andrew Clarke Joseph Sirkovich Peter Kelly Teresa Wilson
August 9, 2017
Members Present: Jon Himmel, Howard Hobbs, Carl Oldenburg, Dick Perry, Andrew Clarke, Robert
Cunha, Peter Kelley
Members Absent: Philip Coleman, Charles Favazzo, Joseph Sirkovich, Joel Berman
DPF Staff: Patrick Goddard/Director of Public Facilities, Mark Barrett,Ann Marie Ponzini
7:00 -The meeting was called to order.
1. Fire Station Project—Jeff McElravy(Tecton Architects) & Chief John Wilson— Lexington Fire
Department
Jeff McElravy discussed the previous new headquarters schematic site plan and discussed agenda
items for the current schematic site plan being presented tonight. Plans show progress and details
for estimators.
• Elevation documents were reviewed and survey documents are being worked on. Updated floor
plans for layout of 1stfloor, 2nd floor and hallways were shown. The kitchen and dining area were
shown separated, allowing the dining area to seat 10 as requested by the Fire Department.
• An additional 2nd floor toilet/shower was added, which eliminated a bunkroom that will be used as
a study.
• Design of the building is still being worked on. An area in the back of the building, the front entry,
and windows are still being discussed from a design aspect. The temporary facility for Fire HQ is
moving forward.
• Civil Engineering recommendations stated the excess soil removed should be treated due to
trace elements, especially for estimating purposes for budget. Non reportable levels of
petroleum in ground water were found.
• Sustainable Lexington Committee met with Jeff's Consultants and discussed LEED Silver
checklist. Things are still looking good for LEED Silver and toward base goals. Overhead doors
are still being evaluated for this impact on building envelope.
DPF started estimate needs to be ready for budget summit 9/13. All sustainable requirements are
being addressed. The policy makers are working on the same criteria established for Hastings and
is what the design team is following. The only difference is this project is not tied to MSBA.
201 BEDFORD STREET• LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
PBC asked about the Fire Apparatus exhaust system in the bays. It was stated that exhaust/hose
connections will allow any truck to park in any bay. Parking on Camellia Place side with lunch time
traffic can get really busy, and some discussion took place. Further discussion on parking will be
further reviewed.
2. Visitors Center Update Don Mills (Mills Whitaker Architects), Dawn McKenna & Maureen Ryan.
(Lexington Tourism Committee) & Melissa Tintocalis (Director of Economic Development)
Don Mills discussed his slide presentation and the changes from the previous design review.
Square footages were updated and the footprint incorporates a full basement with bathrooms in this
location, along with storage & utilities.
• The 1 st floor showed an open retail area, kiosks, a customer service center and a
revolutionary history room. Changes with the elevator resulted in a cost savings of 100k.
• The 2nd floor was redesigned pulling in the gable walls on the north and south sides to reduce
roof mass. The west wing was lowered creating shallow roof dormers. The overall height
was reduced 3 '/2 feet.
• The south elevation shows a canopy entrance, north elevation has a shallow porch and there
is a veranda for the back entry welcoming pedestrians from the bike path.
• Survey has been done. Site planning showed sewer pipes are plenty deep enough to
support plumbing in the basement.
• Building materials for pricing were discussed.
Dawn brought to attention exhibit work like the Diorama is supposed to be part of the funding for this
program. Historic monitoring would be required during excavation and this is where the Historic Society
involvement would be helpful. Dawn discussed the Battle Green Master Plan and possibly the walkway
around the Visitor Center may be eligible under this plan.
PBC stated overall the designs look pretty good; still some concern with the Meriam Street side of the
building. The long length of the building and condensers being located on this side. Further discussion
is needed.
Motion to adjourn was made and seconded: Meeting adjourned at pm 9:45pm.
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