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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-03-HDC-min RECEIVED 2022 12 May, 1021 airti TOWN CLERK MA TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O'Shaughnessy, Chair Anne Eccles Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday March 3, 2022 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O'Shaughnessy, Chair, Anne Eccles, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett, Commissioner Absent: Robert Adams Associate Commissioners Present: Mark Connor, Dan Hisel, Lee Noel Chase Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy called the March 03, 2022 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:01pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 30 Waltham Street, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 23, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 23, 2022 List of Material: dated February 23, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 27, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated January 25, 2022 ExistingBladeSign: dated January 26, 2022 AltView: dated January 26, 2022 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes of signage in 30 Waltham Street. The board agreed the proposed signage being consistent with existing signage were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 30 Waltham Street.Motion carried, all in favor. 1 /6 Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 9 Meriam Street, Unit 11, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated January 11, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated January 11, 2022 List of Material: dated January 11, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated January 11, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated January 11, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of signage. The board agreed the proposed signage were appropriate. Some board members felt the signage were hard to read, and the size of signage were too large. Lester Savage as public attendee stated he likes the design and supports it. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 9 Meriam Street,Unit 11.Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1684 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 2, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 2, 2022 List of Material: dated February 2, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 2, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated January 2, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of signage. Some board members felt that the color,heavy,and placement of signage were not appropriate,and size of proposed signs were too large and also not appropriate. They agreed that there was not a strong integration between the logo and panel text. Paul O'Shaughnessy will serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. This application will continue to next meeting in April. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1557 Massachusetts Avenue (Hosmer House), exterior changes (Demolition)in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 3, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 3, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed demolition plans of Hosmer House. The board were unsatisfied with the proposed demolition of Hosmer House. They agreed the proposed demolition of Hosmer House were inappropriate. 2/6 Matthew Thenen and Dawn McKenna as public stated they supported Board's opposition to demolition of Hosmer House. Anne Eccles made a motion to accept the proposed demolition plans of Hosmer House. Paul O'Shaughnessy seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lee Noel Chase — No, Dan Hisel — No, Robin Lovett — No, Paul O'Shaughnessy—No,Edward Adelman—No,Anne Eccles—No,Mark Connor—No. The Board will not submit and provide a certificate of authenticity for the demolition of the Hosmer House. Motion carried. All in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 45 Bedford Street,exterior changes(Solar Panels) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 23, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 23, 2022 The applicants explained the proposed changes of solar panels at 45 Bedford Street. The Board agreed that the proposed plans of flat roof solar panels will be invisible from the public way, so it will be proceeded without HDC's jurisdiction. Some board members were unsatisfied with the design of front sloping roof solar panels.The board agreed that this application will continue to next meeting in April.Dan Hisel will serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (water damage repair/replacement)in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 24, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of water damage repair/replacement at Town Hall. The board agreed the proposed changes were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1625 Massachusetts Avenue.Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Demolition and Construction) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 17, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 17, 2022 The applicants explained the proposed changes of demolition of the existing Police Station in its entirety and construction of a new Police Station on the same property. 3/6 Some board members were unsatisfied with the solar panel placement,site plan,tower/antenna,and design elements in the rear. They agreed this application will continue to next meeting in April with more architectural information. Robert Adams was served as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 611 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Structure Rehabilitation &Exterior improvements) in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 16, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated January 31, 2022 Site Plan:January 31, 2022 List of Material: dated February 2, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 2, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated January 31, 2022 The applicants explained the proposed changes of Structure Rehabilitation&Exterior improvements. Some board members were unsatisfied with the proposed changes of shutters and windows, but they agreed the substantial portion of what was being presented was appropriate. Paul O'Shaughnessy, Chair of HDC, made a motion to approve the drawings as is showing, but there is a follow on with regards to drawing of shutters. This application should come back within four months and get approval whatever detail is been discovered. Edward Adelman Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lee Noel Chase—Yes, Mark Connor—Yes, Dan Hisel—Yes, Paul O'Shaughnessy—Yes, Edward Adelman—Yes, Motion carried. All in favor. No Public Comments. CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 0 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next meeting in April per applicant's request. Mark Connor will continue to serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. Edward Adelman opened the formai hearing for 13 Depot Square, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated March 2, 2022 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes of light strip. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy recused himself for this application because he is the board member of Lexington Historical Society. The board agreed the updated proposed changes were appropriate. 4/6 No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 13 Depot Square.Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1776 Massachusetts Ave, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 22, 2022 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes of signage. The board agreed the updated proposed changes were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1776 Massachusetts Avenue.Motion carried, all in favor. INFORMAL HEARINGS Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the informal hearing for 443 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 18, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 23, 2022 Site Plan: dated February 18, 2022 List of Material: dated February 23, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 23, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated February 18, 2022 Cedar Siding Examples: dated March 3, 2022 HDC Combined Set: dated March 3, 2022 History of Progress: dated March 3, 2022 Site Design Information: dated March 3, 2022 Site Photos: dated March 3, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of the demolition of the existing dwelling at 443 Massachusetts Avenue and the construction of a new two-family ground-up residence house. Some Board members felt these proposed plans were appropriate. The Board agreed this application goes through a formal HDC hearing in April with more options. Some Board commissioners will have a site visit of this application to see if it is appropriate. Robert Adams was assigned as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Linda Henning, and Barbara Elia as public all stated their opposition to the tear down. 5/6 ACTION ITEMS Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on February 3rd, 2022: The Board made a motion to approve the minutes on February 3rd,2022 as edited.Motion carried.All in favor. Dan Hisel, Edward Adelman, and Robert Adams had a site visit on LexSeeHer Monument two weeks ago. They felt excited about a better resolution for the orientation of the monument. Dawn McKenna as public concerned her opposition to the process that was followed for LexSeeHer. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy made a motion to adjourn at 10:18pm. Motion carried. All in favor. 6/6