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DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 8, 1990
ATTENDING, John Frey, Barbara Hulsizer, Betsy Whitman, Bob Ossman -LCC,
Peg Read - So. Lex. Jack Eddison in hospital.
1 Minutes of April 10, 1990 meeting were approved with Section 3
paragraph 2 changed to read 'The traffic island and other public open space
planting etc., etc.
2. Lowell and Woburn Sts. plan by assistant to Dale was discussed,
An elm tree has been put in. The committee felt that more study was needed.
It is desirable to bring the neighborhood In to speak to their needs or wishes.
3 It was observed that Wilson Farm has begun the planting of their two
islands. We are grateful for their stewardship. There was mention of town
planting perhaps varying the color of their azaleas with other colors than
magenta. This color may be the result of an economy?
4 Berman s had reacted favorably to the idea of street tree planting in front
of their store. It was remembered that the Planning Board had asked
Lexington Toyota, at an LCC/DAC meeting, to place some trees at the street
side of the expansion,
5.Emery Park:We would like to see something happening here. The David
Dixon Guidelines have suggested sidewalks on all sides with access at
corners. Dale Gaasland has mentioned some funds from the private sector
being available.
Action The committee suggests that there be a town-wide Idea Quest'
for Emery Park, This would invite all facets of the community and school
children to "brainstorm their ideas. Plans and visual presentations
annotated, would be expected. There would be no winner' everyone would be
a winner It might help to have the community look at Emery Park in a new
fashion.
6.Action .John will speak with Rick White about the trash container letter
7 We spoke to Jacquie Smith (as she walked by) about her suggestion, at the
time of the Lions' memorial that she put together guidelines as to what may
or may not happen when a memorial is offered. She will get back to us on
that.
B.John had spoken with David Spillaine and found the following:
Public Improvements essentially finished, but undergoing final
wrap-up
Private Sector Improvements still undergoing layout improvements.
Report should be ready at end of week of 5/ 14.
Covers; Both volumes to have Minutemen, but with small inset photos to
differentiate between public abd private.
Price info; to be separate perhaps in Appendix.
Public Improvements - 3 levels.
I Immediate
a) Stabilizing improvements - maintain existing
quality
b) Direct improvements for safety etc. Ie. crosswalks.
2, Capital Improvements:
a) Emery Park
b)Street furniture
c) Lighting
3 Long range:
a) Brick sidewalks etc.
Process:text to be inserted to the effect that if individual recommended
elements are not available, substitutes are not to be ordered without DAC
recommendation.
9.Muzzey Street tree planting had been discussed at Islands meeting. Plan
was shown.
Action.• John to ask Rick if this may go forward. John will remind Dale of
base map,
DAC suggests trees 3' - 3 1/2' diameter since they are so vulnerable with
the amount of foot traffic on this street. Tree pit needs to be 2' deep and a
minimum of 100 cubic feet of good quality planting soil including humus,
Underground utilities will of course be investigated before planting. It was
felt that it was more important to have the trees by Shawmut be larger even
If it meant not being able to do all of the Muzzey St, planting recommended.
10. Sonoco Station:
II
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Bob Ossman's plan to be presented to BOA was discussed. The Committee
finds this plan attractive, Could the patchwork of asphalt be replaced with
concrete for aesthetic and functional reasons?
11 Action: Bob Ossman will develop an outline of landscape maintenance
guidelines.
12. Action Peg Read will begin visual analysis of Green with some
historical background We spoke of political decisions as to what has
happened on the Green.
NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1990 , ROOM 6-15
Note change of room for this one date only
Submitted by Betsy Whitman