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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-01-HDC-min lE ";HVE 20,27 27 II7azc,536 Ipin M W N CIL IE1EK C: VINE'u"IrON MA TOWN OF LEXINGTON Anne Eccles, Chair HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Robert Adams Edward Adelman Meeting broadcasted Robin Lovett Paul O'Shaughnessy by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday July 1, 2021 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Anne Eccles, Chair, Bob Adams, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett,Paul O'Shaughnessy Commissioner Absent: None Associate Commissioners Present: Lee Noel Chase, Dan Hisel Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Sharon Coffey, Admin. Asst. Chair Anne Eccles called the July 1,2021 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 4:00pm Chair Anne Eccles read for the record, Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law and remote meeting protocols. CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Eccles opened the continued hearing for 25 Hancock Ave exterior changes to the exterior in the Hancock Clark Historic District. Documents No updated documents. Photos Material list Narrative Manufacturer's Cut Sheet Dan Hisel met with applicants for a site visit. Owner confirmed white exterior paint with black sash. The Board agreed there were no issues with the 24 replacement windows. They asked for confirmation on whether or not the openings would be the same size. Dan confirmed there would be no resizing except for a minor diminishment. Dan also confirmed the 6 over 6. No Public Comments Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 25 Hancock Street per Manufacturer's Cut Sheet. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Eccles opened the continued hearing for 1853 Massachusetts Ave exterior changes to the exterior in the Battle Green Historic District. Documents Plans: Silver City Glass, INC The Board felt the new plans were an improvement from last meeting but had an issue with the thickness of the horizontal line. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1853 Massachusetts Avenue with the following stipulations: window is kept for future owners,lower center pane is what slides over and carries weight across for uniformity. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Eccles opened the continued hearing for 773 Massachusetts Avenue for exterior changes in the East Village Historic District. Documents: Work Scope Narrative Materials List Board agreed that the demo of the garage was appropriate and necessary. They wanted to confirm with the applicant the size, color, material and location of shed. Applicant, Thomas Montanan confirmed the Reed Ferry Shed was 10X12 with cedar clapboards painted to match the house color(cream). Location of shed will be in back of the footprint of existing garage. Confirmed there will be no shutters and no vinyl siding. No Public Comment Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 773 Massachusetts Avenue with the following stipulations: Reed's Ferry Shed-Historical Colonial Model will be 10x12,located in the back footprint of the existing garage (which is to be demolished). Shed will be painted to match house and will have cedar clapboard. Shutters will not appear on shed. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Eccles opened the continued hearing for 7 Muzzey Street for exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents: Plans:Dated, June 7, 2021 Applicant,Neal Cutler, could not make it to the meeting. He asked that the Board choose between the three options listed in his plans. The Board generally felt that option A, the larger size,was appropriate and visually appealing. No Public Comment Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 7 Muzzey Street for exterior changes in the Battle Green District. This specifies option A as presented. Motion carried, all in favor. 1740 Massachusetts Ave: Application of Brian Cook with respect to exterior changers in the Battle Green District will be continued to August 5, 2021. FORMAL HEARING 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, application of Richard Burg with respect to the exterior changes in the Battle Green District. Documents: Plans, submitted May 27, 2021 Materials List Photos Work Narrative Vickie Ashmed, standing in for Richard Burg. Vickie confirmed this is just a rebranding and that the size of the signs will be the same. The HDU Foam material is a typical approach at this time. The Board agreed these changes were appropriate, along with the materials used. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, as presented.Motion carried, all in favor. 1106 Massachusetts Ave, application of Christine Lanoie Newman with respect to exterior alterations East Village District. Documents: Landscape Proposals Photos Site Plot Plan Materials list(photos) Narrative Design Stretch layout The Board discussed the landscaping project and the fence. In general, the landscaping plans were appropriate and they were happy with them. They all agreed the material (vinyl)of the proposed fence would not be approved. Discussions including the possibility of a wooden fence or a"green fence"with ivy. This will allow the fence to blend in more. The Board felt as though it would only be right to approve stone wall, landscaping plans and hardscape materials. A board member will volunteer to be the liaison for Christine to help find a solution to the fence. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior changes to 1106 Massachusetts Avenue, minus the fence. This will include the landscaping plan, stone wall and hardscape materials. Motion carried, all in favor. Fence will be continued to the August 5, 2021 Meeting. 1740 Massachusetts Ave application of David Randa respect to exterior changes in the Battle Green District Documents: Proposed alteration Photographs Material List Work Scope Window Graphics Jeff Cross-Applicant is here to reduce backer size and color and also put up temporary signage. The board generally felt that the proposed plans were not as good as the previous approved plans. They agreed to come back with signs and storefront all at the same time. Temporary signs are okay during construction. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior changes to 1740 Massachusetts Avenue for temporary signage.Motion carried, all in favor. Signage and storefront will be continued to August 5"hearing. 20 Waltham Street application of Heather Dudko with respect to exterior changes in the Battle Green District Documents: Proposed Plans Photographs Material List Work Scope Narrative The Board agreed that this is an upgrade to the signs and the lighting. Applicant confirmed materials being used. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior changes to 20 Waltham Street for the three signs as shown. This will include removal of awning and the sign must not interfere with the architectural features above. Motion carried, all in favor. 1764 Massachusetts Ave application of Jeffrey Lin respect to exterior changes in the Battle Green District Documents: Proposed plans Photographs Material List Work Scope Narrative The Board had no issues with the proposed sign. The board had discussions on keeping the sign within the row lock and it would not be necessary to have the corners notched out. Applicant,Jeffrey Lin, confirmed he would love to have a rectangle sign. He notes that the material will not be PVC as written in plans,but will be HDU foam. The sign will be mounted on existing brackets and drilled through the 2"HDU foam board. The lettering will be cut into the sign 0.5 inches into the foam. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior changes to 1764 Massachusetts Avenue for the proposed sign.Motion carried, all in favor. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mount Independence update: Paul will be running the study committee for the proposed Mount Independence District.Preliminary report will be submitted to the MHC. After review, MHC will decide if they will endorse. Following that,public meetings will be held and then be brought to Town Meeting. Hosmer House: Board will have a public information session on the Hosmer House. Moving the Hosmer House will free up space on the Fletcher Ave lawn.