HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-13-DAC-min.pdf MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13 1994 DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
PRESENT John Frey ,Betsy Whitman, Herbert Murray, Betty yddison. Kathy Green Tom
Coffman Mta Hulsizer, Carl Oldenberg, Steven Hurley (66riLii)
BOARD OF APPEALS
A) Bill Smiley of Barlow Signs - present Kitchen, Etc. signage, " Kitchen' and 'Etc. are
interior light. " Kitchen sign complies with 3' height however Etc' is 2' higher. DAC
recommends approval of signage as presented. John Frey suggests to review Board of
Appeals minutes regarding original approval regarding the foot path to Locke Village
property.
B) Lexington Arts and Crafts - sign relocation and renewal of temporary sign requested.
DAC recommends approval of signage as presented.
C) Pat Barbieri exploring the possibility of setting up auto repair shop at 101 Woburn Street.
Existing building presently occupies small office and two bays Pat outlined possibility of
additional five bays. John questions curb cuts locations. Pat indicated in the process of
studying best locations. Betty Eddison suggests to be friendly neighbor to bike path. Tom
Coffman suggested to review Dixxon report and zoning by- law in regards to screen of
parking lots and signage guidelines.
BENCHES
Steven Hurley to contact Lynne Wilson regarding fitness path benches. Tennis/
playfield / basketball. DAC to review possible alternate bench locations as well as
appropriate design for benches along Worthen Road. Tom Coffman suggested to form a
study group to explore possibility of other town donated projects. Kathy Green proposes a
bench at intersection of Marrett Road / Prospect Hill Road adjacent to bus stop.
BIKEWAY BRIDGE
Hubert Murray reported three bridges are now in final design with construction to
begin in spring. Arlington bridges constructed shall be made from precast concrete and
granite. The Lexington bridge shall be slightly larger and concrete beams will span to
concrete abutments and clad with granite. John suggested to obtain set of design drawings to
be reviewed by the DAC.
ROUTE 2A / 128'
John informed DAC next meeting of Route 2A / 128 to take place on Thursday, 9/15/94
@ 8:00 P.M. in room G111
John Frey presented " three alternate citizen plan' dated August, 1994 as well as " one way
citizen plan" dated September 12, 1994
GUIDELINES
( Tom Coffman requested that all interested DAC members respond to Guideline draft
by the end of this week. Toni to review design guideline final draft at next meeting.
EMERY PARK
Steven to contact Tom Coffman to arrange meeting in October with interested
individuals / groups.
DAC MEMBERSHIP REVIEW
Selectmen to review membership applications for approval.