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( DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
January 13,1998
Present:
D.A.C. John Frey(Chair), Karen Bechtel,Stacey Bridge-Denzak,Tom Coffman, Bruce
Creager,Barbara Hulsizer, Steve Hurley,Jon Longley, Bob Stigberg,Betsy
Whitman,Carl Oldenburg;
Other. Betty Eddison -Board of Selectmen Liason, John Davies - Planning Board liason
Minutes prepared by:
Carl Oldenburg
Call to Orden
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM by John Frey
Approvals:
The minutes of previous meetings were reviewed and approved as follows:
October 14, 1997-Approved with corrections;
November 11, 1997•Approved with corrections;
December 9, 1997-Approved with corrections,
Photograph:
A photograph of the DAC was taken for publication in the Town Report.
Discussion:
1. 181 Spring Street:
Boston Properties is proposing a new 3-story speculative office building with 2 levels
of parking underneath, as part of a larger development which includes structures
already built. The proposed building may already be permitted as part of the larger
master plan.
It was suggested that the South Lexington Association be notified of the project, even
if it is already permitted. Also,the Transportation Advisory Committee should be
made aware of the project.
No information on signage was presented.
DAC reviewed and discussed the plans submitted. Most discussion was regarding
landscape issues. It was suggested that more red maples be provided.
2, Louis&Patty Asetta -Sign at 121 Mass Ave. (at Bow Street):
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Owners of Suburban Floor&Kitchens proposed a three-foot by two-foot free-
standing sign in the planter in front of their store and an awning on the front of the
building which would also have a sign.
DAC recommends as an alternative a wall sign on the building,in the building's sign
band zone on the wall parallel to the street,with an awning below. The awning could
be retractable,and should have no signage other than the street number of the
building. The sign should be a wood panel with carved letters,painted gold. It was
suggested that the planter have many flowers,and that any plantings should be low
enough so as not to obscure view into the display windows.
3. Jim Nihan-Sian at 25 Hartwell Avenue:
Applicant presented drawings for a proposed free-standing sign for a building
between U.S.Trust and Federal Express on Hartwell Avenue. Proposed sign is to be
aluminum monument type,double-faced,non-illuminated,white with blue and
yellow silk-screened graphics,approximately 5 feet high, 3 feet wide, 8 inches thick.
The DAC voiced no objections to the proposed sign.
4. Cary Library
There will be a meeting January 27 with the Permanent Building Committee at which
there will be further design discussions.
5. Depot Square:
The project is proceeding;drawings are expected to go out to bid in the Spring.
Next meeting;
Tuesday,February 10, 19911.
Scribe: Betsy Whitman
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 10.10 PM.