HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-01-DAC-min.pdf DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Town of Lexington
The Minutes
August 1 2000 Meeting
Present:
Steve Hurley(Chairman), John Frey Karen Bechtel, Sally Harkness, Betty Edison (Selectman), Olga
Voronina (Scribe)
1 Approval of Minutes
July minutes were approved.
2. Brief
DAC Membership
DAC is looking for new members. Give names of potential candidates to Steve Hurley before
September deadline.
Lexington Green Committee
Charrette on improving architectural and landscape elements of Lexington Green is proposed by a
group of architects headed by Walter Chudnovsky
Landscaping of Cary Hall &Town Offices
Landscaping at Lexington Town hall will undergo a renovation. DAC decided to review Bruce
Krieger's design proposal to incorporate that ideas into the project. DAC added the following items to
the list of improvements:
• Exterior lighting at all entrances to Town Hall building is very poor Light fixtures with motion
sensors were suggested.
• Irrigation needs improvement
• Additional bike racks and benches
Bob Cataldo needs to be contacted regarding his commitment to support a beech tree.
St. Paul Evangelical Church
DAC submitted a letter of recommendation for the project to ZBA and received approval. However
St. Paul Church asked for clarification on where to display Sunday Service Hours information. DAC
suggested to put service hours on the main sign, adding a line of text to the lower section of the sign.
3. NEXTEL—Wireless Communication Structure
394 Lowell Street(corner of Woburn Street)
Proposed wireless communication structure will be concealed in the decorative chimney that will match
other existing chimneys in the building.A 2' x 8' chase will be added to the rear of the building to conceal
the wires. The chase will be covered with clapboards to match the building.
• DAC suggested extending existing roof and gutter over the chase.
• Nextel will make a formal submission to Selectmen Office and DAC for the formal approval before
proceeding with building permit.
4. Rational—Signage
12 Harwell Avenue
SignWorks Group Inc. presented sketches for a new sign to be positioned on the existing 11 long brick
pedestal. Proposal included slight overall increase in sign height (to 42"), 3D lettering on aluminum
background painted white and external spot lighting. DAC commented on the nice overall sign layout.
DAC recommended the following:
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• White sign background might be too contrasting with the surroundings. Unpainted
aluminum background will work better
• Dimensions of the sign are changing. This will require an application for a Special Permit.
• Use the same corporate font throughout, line up 'Sales and Training' with company logo.
5. Great Harvest Bread Company
Great Harvest Bread Co. submitted a letter to DAC. The letter outlined the store intent to sell take-out
sandwiches and soups. DAC reacted very positively to this proposal.
6. Grace Chapel—Additions and Alterations
Worthen Road
(Karen Bechtel accepted responsibilities of the acting chair for this project review)
The project was presented for a formal discussion after two informal presentations that occurred at the
earlier DAC meetings. The project will undergo an informal ZBA review on August 10. Architect Dana
Baker distributed 'Executive Summary'document for the project.
• DAC commented on noticeable design improvements.
• Concern was expressed about the appearance of the sloping roofs at the sanctuary This matter
will be revisited after ZBA review
• Landscape updates included grass pavers, dumpster screening, nice mix of trees.
• The Chapel will discuss crosswalk and streetscape improvements with St. Bridge's Church
representatives (across Worthen Road). New 'street-size' trees along Worthen Road were
recommended by DAC (as opposing to smaller ornamental trees).
• New lighting will be implemented using 14' high cutoff fixtures, all shielded at the edge of the
property
DAC will write a letter of recommendation to ZBA. The project will be submitted to DAC again prior to
production of the final set of working drawings.
7 Kabloom (floral design store)—Awning
Depot Square (former"Sunshine Soup" store)
The store was seeking input on the proposed fabric replacement at the existing awning above the
entrance. Proposed design included change of color and small company graphics on the sides of the
awning, no logo or sign on the front part.
• DAC liked the proposal
• The change needs to be approved by both ZBA and HDC.
The next DAC meeting is on Tuesday September 5th at 8:00 PM.
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