HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-11-12-DAC-min.pdf DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 12, 1996
Present: DAC members John Frey, chair, Carl Oldenburg,Bruce Creager Tom Coffman,
Jack Nolan, Steve Hurley,Betsy Whitman,clerk;John Ellis,DAC Associate,John Davies,
Planning Board liaison,Betty Eddison,Selctmen liaison,Betty Clark,Civic Improvement
LF&GC liaison.
Meeting called to order at 8:05.Minutes of October 8, 1996 meeting were approved.
IDEO,an international design and product development firm, was represented by David
Cajolet and Douglas Dayton.Steve Colangelo, building owner,was present.They were
asking the DAC for guidance
A 9 minute video was presented.There was a scale model of the stacking cubes,roughly
7' 6" high by 8' 0" wide.They will be 2' cubes, lit from the ground. The faces will be
aluminum.Some may have ribbed glass images which give the effect of movement as you
pass by
The DAC suggested that a full scale mock-up would be very useful to be sure the sculpture
was large enough to carry They will let John know when it is ready to be viewed.The
DAC felt supportive of this interesting and creatve signage.
Benches were not approved by HDC at USS Lexington,Tower Park nor Cary Hall.
A study group of Bruce,Tom,John,and Carl will look into a proposal for benches and
planting in front of Cary Hall.
Approved were those benches for the East Lexington Fire Station and for the Main Fire
Station.Also approved were two behind Cary Library,four replacing existing at Belfry
Park,four in Hastings Park, one behind Visitors' Center, and two at Dunkin Donuts.The
desirable trash container by Craft Cleaner's dumpster is part of the contribution of benches
at Dunkin Donuts.This ends the benches in the Central Business District.There are two
white benches on the porch of the East Lexington library The upright yews there will be
pruned.
Brian Gilbert,Town arborist,has a fund for trees to which people may contribute in order
to honor someone.
Seasons Four had sent in an illegible drawing supposed to present a proposal for an
"English Garden" It is to be just below the sidewalk, and extending the full width of their
land.
This location is entirely Town property There is an existing stone wall at the sidewalk.
They propose a wide garden with a stonewall behind it.They would contribute the flowers
and maintain it.A DAC member equated it to"Adopt an Island"
The concerns were maintaining the scale and definition of the street as it continues from the
east along Massachusetts Avenue and Tower Park.A section through the wall,garden and
sidewalk is essential.
The DAC felt it could not consider this piece of paper until we receive a readable
presentation.They had no one at the meeting.
Sign Guide is in the hands of Eric Carlson for the Chamber.
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Newspaper Vending Machines were discussed.Joanne Gschwendtner had sent !�
photos of the housing of some from Cannel, California. It was a good springboard to begin
to think about what we might select.It seems to be possible to have all the boxes the same
material and color,with each having their own logo.The Beacon Hill final ruling gives
towns some clout.Jack Nolan offered to do some research and bring back
recommendations to the DAC.John, Steve,and Betsy offered to help.
Betsy inquired if we might wish to do something about the proliferation of American flags
at gas stations and stores.One flag is patriotic; three flags are banners.
Adjournment was at 10:25.
Scribe: Betsy Whitman
Next DAC MEETING on December 10, 1996, in Room 111 at 8:00p.m.
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