HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-11-DAC-min.pdf PROJECT MINUTES
Project Design Advisory Committee Project No. 51120.02
Prepared by: Thomas Coffman Meeting Date: 1-11-94
Re: January 1994 meeting
Dishibution: Attendees,(MF)
Attendees: Betsy Whitman,Jackie Davison(Planning Board), Karen Bechtel, Judi Ozuransky(Arts
Council), Betty Eddison(Board of Selectmen),Peg Read,Barbara Hulsizer, Hubert
Murray,Bob Ossman,Gary Larson,John Vinton, John Frey, Steve Hurley, Tom
Coffman
ACTION DISCUSSION
I. Minutes of 12/14/93. approved as presented.
2. Agenda: see attached.
3 CVS: Betsy provided "reply cards" for comments to CVS.
4. Signs: Location and design of historic and directional signs were presented by
Jan Spealman and Lou Siderlis. Intent is to inform tourists in a consistent
manner coordinating with Concord and Minuteman Park. DAC recommends:
looking at adding international symbols where possible; use brackets on back of
signs for hanging in lieu of bolt thru face; center justify message.
5 Lexington Ridge Signage: Jules Epstein presented design changes as response to
our last review DAC remains generally critical of design and lack of
information presented. The following are comments recorded: it is difficult to
make decisions based on lack of context information; no sense of scale;the size
and number of signs remain major issues; actual design appears to be moving in
right direction;the project must fit in as a "neighborhood" in Lexington;
advertizing is inappropriate; the application to ZBA does not accurately reflect
what has been presented(lights,etc.).
6. Emery Park: Steve, Don and Bob have met with Rick White. Steve is
developing a list of contacts i.e. committees,etc. who may have interest in a
/ ) general meeting. Don has developed a sketch for the project plus a narrative for
Project Design Advisory Committee Meeting Date: 1 11-94
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the Town Paper discussing three year history of project. Bob presented his
concept sketches.
7 Benches: John Frey presented alternative locations for benches; Adams School
near pond and tennis courts; Visitor's Center at bike path; East Lexington
Library DAC decided best location at library to be near drive at Massachusetts
Avenue next to future tree.
8. Route 2A at 128: John Frey met with Lance Neumann to discuss issues. John
presented current proposed concept. Lance is willing to talk to Dick Cook.
Hubert to sit in on discussion as well. R. White has encouraged discussion,
DAC agrees discussion needs to go forward.
9 Bikeway Bridge: See agenda attached.
10. Woodland Road: no update on Fiske School path.
11 Harrington Road: John Vinton reviewed his letter attached.
12. CVS tree: a concern was discussed about what to do with the area when the yew
is removed.
13 Battle Green: no update on interpretive sign.
14. Next meeting February 8, 1994, 8:00 pm.
The information herein reflects the understanding reached. Please contact the eviller if you have any questions or ae not in agreement with these Project Minutes.
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