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Home My WebLink About2022-05-05-HDC-min RECEIVED 2022 07 Juin, dS Ipirri TOWN CLERK LEXINGTON MA TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O'Shaughnessy, Chair Anne Eccles Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday May 5, 2022 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O'Shaughnessy,Anne Eccles, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett, Robert Adams. Commissioner Absent: Associate Commissioners Present: Mark Connor, Lee Noel Chase, Dan Hisel. Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan,Department Assistant Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy called the May 05, 2022 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:05 pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 11 Waltham Street,exterior changes (Re-roofing) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated March 31, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated March 31, 2022 List of Material: dated March 31, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated March 31, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of 11 Waltham Street. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate. Dan Hisel recused himself for this application because he is the tenant of this property. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 11 Waltham Street.Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1351 Massachusetts Avenue,exterior changes(re- roofing and solar panels) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated April S, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated March 30, 2022 List of Material: dated April S, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated April S, 2022 Owner Authorization Letter: dated December 14, 2021 113 RECEIVED 022 07 Juin, 5 Ipin't TOWN CLERK Front pictures and garage closeup: dated March 30, 2022 and April 5, 2022 LEXINGTON MA Solar Roof FAQ for full tear-off and overlay installations (TESR-R-0296-21): dated April 5, 2022 The applicant and homeowner explained the proposed changes regarding re-roofing and solar panels of 1351 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board agreed that this application will continue to next meeting or later. All of roof accessories and set of architectural drawings will be required for review in next meeting. No Public Comments. CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 45 Bedford Street,exterior changes (Solar Panels) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None The applicant explained the updated proposed changes to sloping solar panels at 45 Bedford Street. The Board agreed that this application will continue to next meeting in June. Dan Hisel will continue to serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1684-1692 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Updated proposed plans: dated April 28, 2022 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes to signage. The Board felt the updated proposed plans were appropriate.Anne Eccles was served as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1684- 1692 Massachusetts Avenue.Motion carried,all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 0 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Bus Shelter) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Updated proposed plans: dated May 05, 2022 The applicant and liaison Mark Connor explained the updated proposed changes to bus shelter. The Board agreed that this application will continue to next meeting in June. Mark Connor will continue to serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 443 Massachusetts Avenue exterior changes (New Construction)in the East Village Historic District 2/3 RECEIVED Documents 2022 07 Juin, Zh05 Ipin't Updated Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated April 27, 2022 TOWN CLERK List of Material: dated April 27, 2022 LEXINGTON MA Catalogue Cut Sheets: dated April 27, 2022 Animated View Traveling East: dated April 27, 2022 Renderings: dated April 27, 2022 Structural Reports: dated April 27, 2022 The applicants explained the updated proposed changes to 443 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the updated proposed plans were appropriate. Robert Adams was served as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. Dan Hisel recused himself because he had missed an earlier meeting on 443 Mass Ave and had not reviewed the video of that meeting. Linda Henning, Rachel Reed, and Barbara Elia as public attendees stated their opposition to proposed demolition of 443 Massachusetts Avenue. Paul O'Shaughnessy made a motion to approve the proposed demolition and construction pians of 443 Massachusetts Avenue. Robin Lovett Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Robin Lovett — Yes, Anne Eccles — Yes, Edward Adelman — Yes, Robert Adams — Yes, Paul O'Shaughnessy —Yes, Mark Connor — No, Lee Noel Chase—Abstain.Motion carried. The majority in favor. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 443 Massachusetts Avenue.Motion carried, all in favor. INFORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the informal hearing for 14-16 Bedford Street, exterior changes (Windows Replacement) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next meeting. Robert Adams will serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the informal hearing for 678 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will move to next meeting as informal hearing due to the absence of applicant. ACTION ITEMS Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on April 71b, 2022: The Board made a motion to approve the minutes on April 71b,2022.Motion carried.All in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy made a motion to adjourn at 7:11 pm. Motion carried. All in favor. 313