HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-11-DAC-min.pdf DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 11, 1995
Present: DAC members: Carl Oldenburg,Barbara Hulsizer,Karen Bechtel,Steven
Hurley John Frey Betsy Whitman. DAC Associates: Bob Ossman, Hubert Murray
John Davies,Planning Board;Kathy Green,LF&GC, Vivian Berman.Arts Council;
Marianne Lazarus.
Meeting called to order at 8:10.Minutes of March 14, 1995, approved as read.
Enchantments sign: Amy Sutherland brought in a proposal for a projecting sign 28"x
36"for the Craft Building.Its bracket is like the one of the music store.This is unlike the
brackets on the extended bays of the rest of the building.
Harrington Road:John Frey and John Vinton have met with Peter Chalpin.There is
pressure to have a "temporary fence" John Carroll has offered to donate it.John F and
John V have urged a test of the plan whereby Harrington Road extension is blocked off.
Motorists going and coming from Hancock Street would use the Bedford and Hancock
Street entrance.For the test,the fire trucks cannot swing it.It was suggested there be
horses at the extension which could be removed in case of fire. DAC urged a test of this
proposal.
Minuteman Island: Rick White has requested a modest solution for this"temporary
island" (now 6 years old?)acceptable to HDC,LCC,DAC,Selectmen.Steve suggests
beginning with a review of any plans so far formulated, i.e. Bob Ossman's,Jackie
Olson's,etc.He will meet next week with Karen Bechtel, Barbara Hulsizer, and John Frey
Bridge School sign: Lilian Olmsted brought in a proposal for a sign identifying the
school.This sign honors recently retired principal,Bill Terris. She spoke of a flat memorial
stone to be near sign. Width of sign is 8'0" plus 2 8" wide posts, or 9'4" x 3'0" It would
have"v" carved letters,color to be determined.There was lengthy discussion as to where it
should be placed.Consensus seemed to be the sign was too wide. It was finally decided
that it would be necessary to view a mock-up.This would be in various sizes and samples
of proposed color options.The viewing was to be at Bridge at 6:00 p.m. Friday the 21st.
Emery Park/Depot Square: Will come before the Planning Board on April 24, 1995.
Following that,plans will be reviewed by the HDC and Traffic Advisory Committee.Then
the DAC will assess and present our recommendation to the Selectmen. It was suggested
that parking spaces be accurately counted.
Bikeway bridge at Maple Street: Hubert Murray went through "100% plans" that
John got today a District 4.The vertical clearance is 11'6" DAC challenged validity of
increased road widths to 14'at bridge,reducing to 11 at each end.This seemed dangerous.
Guard rails seemed unnecessary Granite curb would be desirable.Concrete would crumble
with not too many snowplowings. State plans to leave a small fraction of old extra support
timber. Is that something archaeologically desirable?Ask David Formanek of Arlington.
Alarm was expressed in viewing the 4'0" high area left at top of granite abutments.Why?
This would be an invitation to vandals and pranksters to get up there and hurl projectiles.It
was suggested to reduce it to somewhere in the order of 6" As John Davies offered-make
it high enough so raccoons can get in to eat the pigeon's eggs.The "elm" is silver maple.
The projectile fence was discussed. It appears to be higher than state standards.
John, Hubert, Barbara,Betty Eddison,and Kathy Yates are to look at specifics on Friday at
10:00 a.m.
Woodland Road: Marianne Lazarus reported that the Town will remove sick trees on I
April 24 Who should be in charge of landscaping. Betsy commented that Minuteman had
produced some good designs for Flower Shows.After discussion it was decided that
Minuteman Tech should initiate the landscape plans and consult with DAC in the process.
Concord Coop Bank: Betty Carl,Jerry Van Hook,and others came to agreement with
the Bank that the chain link fence be removed.A white fence will surround air conditioner
and dumpster.There will be a freestanding water fountain with spigot for filling watering
cans,and maybe a dog water supply?There will also be bike rack and benches.
Sign Guide:Waiting for reply from Inspectional Services.
Adjournment was at 11:00 p.m.
Scribe: Betsy Whitman
Next DAC Meeting May 9, 1995, Room 111 at 8:00 p.m.