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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-02-DAC-min LDAC EXINGTONESIGNDVISORYOMMITTEE Meeting Minutes: December 2, 2009 Present: Tim Lee (Chair), John Frey, Richard Friedson, Steve Vincent, Ginna Johnson, Betsy Whitman, Alenka Slezak, Richard Brown, Colin Smith, Lynn Hopkins Scribe: Tim Lee Call to Order: The Meeting was called to Order at 7:30PM. Approvals: None Presentations/Review: 324 Marret Road, Gulf/Cumberland Farm Gas Station, Lexington, MA – Sign Application The DAC reviewed the proposed modifications to existing sign on the property and had the following comments. 1. The Committee prefers existing canopy colors and sign to that proposed but noted that the canopy appears to need repair 2. No internally illuminated signs on canopy 3. No clouds on canopy, looks like to busy and too much like a billboard 4. Committee prefers existing exterior canopy lighting and would like to see only the name illuminated with the existing down light, entire canopy does not need to be lit. 5. Committee would like to see the proposed color scheme on the canopy and building simplified fewer colors if possible. Eliminate one of the white bands. 6. Dispenser valance generally ok, simplify colors 7. No additional Gulf signage on body of the dispensers, single color scheme is ok 8. Would like to see metal frame of freestanding sign repainted a darker color The Design Advisory Committee can not recommend approval of this application and recommends the applicant return to the DAC for further review once changes have been mad to the current application. 440 Bedford Street, Margarita’s Restaurant, Lexington, MA – Color scheme modifications The DAC reviewed the proposed modifications to the building and sign color scheme and had the following comments. 1. Committee did not like the current color of the building and agreed that the color should be changed to be consistent with the color scheme already approved by the ZBA. 2. It was suggested that alternative colors be presented for review and approval by the Committee, the applicant agreed to provide three color alternatives on the building for DAC review. 3. The committee reminded the applicant that the freestanding sign colors are to match the building colors Other Business: Sign bylaw modifications 1. Committee agreed the current sign bylaw and application procedures need to be updated 2. Committee to begin this process by assessing similar bylaws from surrounding communities Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:40 PM Next Meeting: Scheduled for Wednesday January 6, 2010 @ 7:30PM Cc: Board of Selectmen Greg Zurlo, Planning Board Liaison LDAC EXINGTON ESIGN DVISORY OMMITTEE January 5, 2010 To: Board of Appeals Staff Re: 324 Marret Road, Gulf/Cumberland Farms Gas Station, Lexington, MA Modifications to existing signs At its regular meeting on December 2, 2009 the DAC reviewed the submittals to modify the existing signs at the address noted above and offered the following comments and recommendations.  Committee prefers existing canopy colors and sign to that proposed but noted that the canopy appears to need repair  No internally illuminated signs on canopy  No clouds on canopy, looks like to busy and too much like a billboard  Committee prefers existing exterior canopy lighting and would like to see only the name illuminated with the existing down light, entire canopy does not need to be lit.  Committee would like to see the proposed color scheme on the canopy and building simplified fewer colors if possible. Eliminate one of the white bands.  Dispenser valance generally ok, simplify colors  No additional Gulf signage on body of the dispensers, single color scheme is ok  Would like to see metal frame of freestanding sign repainted a darker color The Design Advisory Committee can not recommend approval of this application and recommends the applicant return to the DAC for further review once changes have been mad to the current application. Respectfully submitted, Timothy D. Lee, ASLA, Chairman Lexington Design Advisory Committee Cc: Board of Selectmen LDAC EXINGTON ESIGN DVISORY OMMITTEE January 5, 2010 To: Board of Appeals Staff Re: 440 Bedford Street, Margarita’s Restaurant, Lexington, MA Modification to previously approved special permit At its regular meeting on December 2, 2009 the DAC reviewed and discussed the building color modifications with the applicant. The DAC recommended and the applicant agreed on a color pallet that would comply with the approved application. At the DAC’s request the applicant agreed to provide three color samples on the building for DAC review and approval. The DAC reviewed these sample colors and agreed that sample number three know as Totally Tan is the recommended color for the body of the building. Additionally the DAC recommended to the applicant that the current blue banding on the building be repainted either a darker blue color to better match the existing window frame components or a darker tan or brown to complement the recommended building body color. The applicant agreed to these two options and will provide color samples for final DAC review. Respectfully submitted, Timothy D. Lee, ASLA, Chairman Lexington Design Advisory Committee Cc: Board of Selectmen