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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-17-HC-min RECEIVED 2022 31 Mar, 1219 Ipui °m TOWN CLERK MEETING MINUTES LEXINGTON MA November 17' 2021 Call to Order: A public hearing of the Historical Commission was held remotely through Zoom. The meeting convened at 7:03PM Historical Commission Members in Attendance: Marilyn Fenollosa, Chair, Wendall Kalsow, Susan Bennett, David Kelland, Diane Pursley and Katie Flynn AGENDA ITEM#1 (7:07PM) Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition at 9 Audubon Road APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Phyllis Halpern, Architect Peter Sachs, Architect Ramu and Kavitha Venkatesan, Homeowners ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: Stephen Deutsch, 6 Audubon Road DOCUMENT(S): Existing and proposed elevations dated 10/14/2021 Abutter Letters in support SUMMARY: 9 Audubon Road was built in 1907, it is a shingle style and is known as the Katherine Stone House. Mr. Sachs gave a brief introduction of the proposed addition. Mr. Sachs is proposing to design an addition to the back of the house to accommodate space for the homeowners' parents to come and visit. Ms. Halpern described the proposed plans. He is proposing to demolish the existing one-story screened porch at the back of house, add a one-story living room/music room addition at back of house, and add a one-story bedroom addition at back of garage. HC COMMENTS: Mr. Kalsow asked if they are keeping the existing windows. Ms, Halpern said yes. Ms. Bennett asked if the garage was added a few years ago. Mr. Sachs said yes it was added a few years ago. Mr. Kalsow complimented the applicants' drawings clearly showing existing and proposed elevations. Mr. Kalsow was pleased to see how the plans were thought through to meet the family's needs and keep the addition in the back of the house. The Commission agreed. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Stephen Deutsch of 6 Audubon Road is in favor of the project. MOTION: Moved by Mr. Kalsow to find the structure at 9 Audubon Road preferably preserved and approve the partial building demolition. Seconded by Mr. Kelland. VOTE: 6-0 In favor of partial building demolition: Mr. Kalsow, Mr. Kelland, Ms. Pursley, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Flynn and Ms. Fenollosa. AGENDA ITEM#2 (7:27PM) Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition at 16 Middle Street APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Jefferson Chitouras, Homeowner ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None DOCUMENT(S): Existing and proposed elevations dated 8/24/2021 Photos of the existing structure SUMMARY: Mr. Chitouras described the proposed plans for 16 Middle Street. He is proposing to replace rear addition with an addition with the same width but extended by 16 feet, and bump out the existing 1 st floor bedroom by 12 feet(same existing width) in order to move the laundry from the basement to the first floor. Mr. Chitouras would like to do this in order to accommodate the laundry on the main floor. HC COMMENTS: Ms Pursley asked if the sunroom was original to the house. Mr. Chitouras was unsure, he said it was a 3-season porch at one point but does not think it was there originally. Mr. Kalsow welcomes this type of addition to the back of the house and feels it fits with the original character of the house. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None MOTION: Moved by Ms. Bennett to find the structure at 16 Middle Street preferably preserved and approve the partial building demolition. Seconded by Mr. Kalsow. VOTE: 6-0 In favor of partial building demolition: Ms. Bennett, Mr. Kalsow, Ms. Flynn, Ms. Pursley, Ms. Fenollosa and Mr. Kelland. AGENDA ITEM#3 (7:36PM) Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition at 11 Dewey Road APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Tobin Shulman, Architect Summer and Alex Parker, Homeowners ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None DOCUMENT(S): Existing and proposed elevations Plot plan Photos of existing structure SUMMARY: The Parker family is looking to make renovations to their home to accommodate their family's needs. The home is part of the Upper Turning Hill Road neighborhood, and features the typical low sloped roof design and vertical stained cedar siding characteristic of the "Peacock Farm" houses. Mr. Shulman described the proposed plans for 11 Dewey Road. He is proposing to create an entryway since there isn't one currently and there is no room for storage. He is proposing to create an addition at the north side of the home and relocate the existing shed in order to create a new detached two-car garage, which will match the roof pitch and exterior detailing of the existing home. HC COMMENTS: Ms. Bennett was pleased to see an addition that is sensitive to the historic house that respects the roofline and overall look of the neighborhood. The Commission agreed. Mr. Kalsow commented that the screen door depicted in the drawing did not fit with the rest of the design aesthetic of the addition. Ms. Flynn echoed Mr. Kalsow's comment. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None MOTION: Moved by Ms. Pursley to find the structure at 11 Dewey Road preferably preserved and approve the partial building demolition. Seconded by Mr. Kelland. VOTE: 6-0 In favor of partial building demolition: Ms. Pursley, Mr. Kelland, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Fenollosa, Ms. Flynn and Mr. Kelland. AGENDA ITEM#4 (7:55PM) Public hearing regarding the full building demolition at 59 Ward Street APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Vaishali Kulkarni, Homeowner Aditi Jan, Realtor ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None DOCUMENT(S): Photos of existing structure Open house results 59 Ward real estate listing Power Point presentation SUMMARY: Mr. Kulkarni is the homeowner of 59 Ward Street. Mr. Kulkarni has tried to market the home but has received no offers. Ms. Jain is the realtor for 59 Ward Street. Ms. Jain was unaware the home was on the Historical Commission's Inventory of Cultural Resources and feels the home needs a lot of work, which is why there have been no offers. HC COMMENTS: Ms. Fenollosa said 59 Ward Street is a contributing home to the Meagherville Neighborhood. Mr. Kelland feels there has not been a reasonable bona fide effort made to sell the house. The home has been on the market less than 30 days and there is still a good chance the house can sell. Ms. Pursley agreed with Mr. Kelland. Ms. Pursley commented on the marketing pictures which make the house look very desirable, sunny and bright. The real-estate listing shows the home to be in great condition. Mr. Kalsow complimented the homeowners for having good documentation on marketing the home and would like to see what happens after about 30 more days. Mr. Kelland feels the homeowners should come back in a few months once the home has been on the market a longer period of time. The Commission agreed. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None MOTION: Moved by Mr. Kelland find the structure at 59 Ward Street preferably preserved and to impose a one year demolition delay expiring on November 17, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Kalsow. VOTE: 6-0 In favor of imposing demolition delay: Mr. Kalsow, Mr. Kelland, Ms. Pursley, Ms. Bennett, Ms. Flynn and Ms. Fenollosa. AGENDA ITEM#5 (8:36PM) Review of CPC Needs Assessment Report Historic Resources Section -Ms. Fenollosa sent the Commission the report for comments. Mr. Kalsow felt the report was nicely done. The Commission agreed. A motion was made by Mr. Kalsow to approve the Historic Resource section of the Needs Assessment Report. Seconded by Mr. Kelland. 6-0 in favor: Mr. Kalsow, Mr. Kelland, Ms. Pursley, Ms. Flynn, Ms. Bennett and Ms. Fenollosa AGENDA ITEM#6(8:38PM) Updates -Update on the Historic Houses Review Study Ms. Bennett told the Commission the project is complete. There are 6 structures that qualify for dendrochronology. Next steps will be to follow up with MHC regarding funding. AGENDA ITEM#7 (8:41PM) Vote to accept meeting minutes dated June 16'h 2021 - Motion made by Ms. Bennett to approve minutes dated October 15'h 2021. Seconded by Mr. Kelland 3 in favor of approving minutes: Ms. Bennett, Mr. Kelland and Ms. Fenollosa with Ms. Flynn, Mr. Kalsow and Ms. Pursley abstaining. AGENDA ITEM#8 (8:43PM) Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Kalsow. Seconded by Mr. Kelland 6-0 favor to adjourn Mr. Kalsow, Mr. Kelland, Ms. Flynn, Ms. Pursley, Ms. Bennett and Ms. Fenollosa. Adjourn.