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Lexington Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Minutes from September 15, 2026
Attendance: Ian Adamson, Josh Aisenberg, Hema Bhatt, Chris Johns, Danit Netzer, Adrianna
Ramacciotti.
Discussion on when to hold meetings during the month. General consensus was to hold earlier
in the month so we can submit comments before Planning Board meetings.
Chris mentioned DAC reps should be attending Development Review Team meetings (DRT)
with other town groups to hear developer and architect presentations.
Reviewed 114 Wood Street: 114 Wood Street
Architectural plans were outdated (from Nov 2025) so we looked at various files including site
plan and renderings
Our group has the following suggestions:
● To create more curb appeal, buildings should be in varying colors. If two or three units
are attached, that building would be in one distinct color, the neighboring building would
be a different color. This would give the feeling of single family homes and a
neighborhood feel similar to other Lexington neighborhoods. Varying colors would
provide some visual depth and interest while the white trim would provide continuity and
contextual belonging.
● The siding should be more varied to offer more exterior texture. We would prefer shingle
gable-ends throughout all buildings.
● There are too many lighting fixtures on facades. One lighting fixture over the garage
door would be sufficient.
● Gutters and down spouts are not shown in renderings
● The roof over the entry looks incomplete and strange with a deep slope.
● Replace the two columns at entry with one medium size post with a column capital.
● There should be lighting in the entry ceiling.
● The entry walkway appears narrow and the small patch of grass in front of entry seems
scant.
● We have some concern with the grading of connected driveways. If you look at View 2,
one can see different levels of driveways. Units 9 and 10 have an 18” difference in
finished floor. Narrow driveway dividers are unclear.
● This raises concerns over drainage given change in topography elevation.
● We found the exterior amenity space lacking in both aesthetics and functionality. Instead
of just a trellis over two benches we would like to see a more interesting use of space
with the possibilities of a gazebo, cookout space, more ample seating, children’s play
space and solar lighting.
● If there is not enough exterior amenity space in the current location, we suggest moving
the exterior amenity space to the end of the access road near existing paths.
● If keep the exterior amenity space at the existing location, may consider to make the
grade flatter, perhaps in half moon shape around road turnaround.
● Trash collection site with a dumpster is not indicated on plans. Will trash trucks drive
through the access road to each townhouse?
The meeting was adjourned.