HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-03-DAC-min.pdf Design Advisory Committee
( Minutes: December 3, 2002
Present: Steve Hurley Chair Mark Brown; Betsy Whitman; Barbara Hulsizer John Frey- John
Davies; Carl Oldenberg; Karen Bechtel, scribe
Minutes of Nov 5, 2002 approved without changes.
1 Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library- In January 2002 the name of the museum was
changed to the National Heritage Museum. The museum would like to change existing signage
and add new signage.
• Lettering on existing wall: Metal 8' high lettering with a bright chrome finish are being
proposed. The DAC had several concerns
• Appearance and maintenance of shiny chrome
• The combination of bronze on the eagle and chrome on the letters
• Would the sign be externally illuminated?
• If the lettering were lowered from the existing location the plantings would
seem to block the view. What will happen to the plantings?
• Proposed (4) Banners along drive:
• What are the graphics on the banners?
• Lighting would not be acceptable on the banners
• What is the purpose of the banners?
• Height and size seem larger than necessary
• Drawings are inaccurate which makes assessment difficult
• Proposed sign at footpath, 14' high flat bronze-finish metal sign, 2-sided:
• Seems large for pedestrian traffic
• Bronze finish with red,white& blue vinyl seems busy
• What about curb cuts(existing &proposed)?
• Is the walk handicapped accessible?
• Box sign on hill with pink/gray granite base:
• As proposed it is internally lit, which we will not allow
• The sign seems too large at 22'long x 5' high
• Awkward combination of identification and exhibit info
It was agreed that for an elegant/understated facility on beautiful grounds, it looks like it is
becoming over-signed!
2. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 for the PBC/DAC meeting. Some members stayed to
discuss Marrett Road, where Dean Curtin has been removing trees. Steve offered the DAC's
services to create a replacement plan—which John has done. The town will try to negotiate for
reparations.