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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2022
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Susan Bennett, Chair, Diane Pursley, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow,
David Kelland.
Commissioner Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant
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Chair Susan Bennett called the December 14, 2022 Historic Commission meeting to order at 7:01
pm.
AGENDA ITEM #1 (7:00pm): Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition and roof line
change at 71 Woburn Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Atul Jain, Homeowner
Matthew Piekarski, Architect
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
DOCUMENT(S):
Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated November 23, 2022
Renderings: dated October 20, 2022
Photos of original structure: dated September 20, 2022
Photos of existing structure: dated September 20, 2022
Structural Engineer’s Report: dated October 21, 2022
SUMMARY:
Matthew Piekarski, architect, explained the proposed addition to the existing structure and partial
demolition for existing car garage and rebuild a new garage.
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed plans with deletion of shed dormers on the front
side of addition.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kelland stated the change is huge.
Ms. Fenollosa stated the two proposed windows of garage side elevation will be unfriendly. She agreed
to approach it to the neighbor. She also inquired about the neighbors’ attitudes to those proposed changes.
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She suggested to remove the two shed dormers out of the roof on the front façade to mitigate the impact
to historic properties.
Mr. Rotberg stated this is much better than tear down. He also clarified there will be two dormers adding
to the existing old house.
Mr. Kalsow stated the additions and modifications to the existing house overwhelmed the originals. The
shed dormers on the historic house dramatically changed the existing roof line.
Ms. Pursley inquired about which original part of the house will demolished and proposed changes of it.
MOTION I:
Ms. Pursley made a motion that 71 Woburn Street is preferably preserved and Historical
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Commission approved the plans presented during the meeting on December 14, 2022. Ms.
Fenollosa amended to delete the shed dormers on the front façade of the addition. Mr. Rotberg
seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – No,
Mr. Kalsow – No,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes.
Motion carried 4 to 2.
MOTION II:
Ms. Fenollosa amended the motion to approve the plans presented during the meeting on December
14th, 2022 with the deletion of shed dormers on the front façade of the addition. Ms. Pursley
seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – No,
Mr. Kalsow – No,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes.
Motion carried 4 to 2.
AGENDA ITEM #2 (7:36pm): Public hearing regarding the full building demolition at 10 Paul Revere
Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Mark Iacocca, Architect
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Maria Correa, Builder
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated October 27, 2022
Historical Information: dated October 27, 2022
Photos of existing structure: dated October 27, 2022
Existing plans – 10 Paul Revere: dated October 27, 2022
10 Paul Revere Road – Rendering: dated October 27, 2022
2022-08-17_10 Paul Revere _ New Construction (1): dated October 28, 2022
PPP – 10 Paul Revere – Historical Review: dated November 15, 2022
SUMMARY:
Mark Iacocca, architect, explained the proposed full demolition plans to build a new single-family house.
The Commission reviewed the proposed full demolition plans and agreed to impose a one-year demolition
delay to the destruction of this property.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission agreed this property is historically significant and the proposed full demolition plans
were inappropriate.
MOTION:
Mr. Kalsow made a motion that the Royal Barry Wills House at 10 Paul Revere Road is historically
significant and to impose 12-month demolition delay. Mr. Rotberg seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #3 (7:55pm): Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition and roof line
change at 33 Bloomfield Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Deb Kupka, Architect
Colin Smith, Architect
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ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: Sharon Ladd, 40 Bloomfield St
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated November 11, 2022
Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated November 15, 2022
Photos of existing structure: dated November 11, 2022
A.0 Site Plan – Existing and Proposed: dated November 15, 2022
Certified Abutters List_33 Bloomfield: dated November 15, 2022
Printablemap-properties: dated November 15, 2022
11-14-22 Certified As-Built Plot Plan: dated November 15, 2022
SUMMARY:
Deb Kupka and Colin Smith, architects, explained the proposed changes that demolition existing two-
story porch at west side, construct a new two-story addition at the west side, add new front porch and
dormer above the front entry, and add new deck at the rear.
The Commission reviewed the proposed plans, stated it does not respect the integrity of this historic house.
They agreed to continue this application to next meeting in January, 2023.
Sharon Ladd, 40 Bloomfield St, inquired about the clarification of what the historic relevance is of the
house. She stated she strongly supported the house of 33 Bloomfield St could be expanded and maintained.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission stated they do not support this proposed addition. The proposed plans do not respect the
integrity of this historic house. They agreed to continue this application to next meeting in January, 2023.
MOTION: None
AGENDA ITEM #4 (8:32pm): Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition and roof line
change at 31 Simonds Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Brigitte Steines, Architect
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated November 16, 2022
Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated November 16, 2022
SUMMARY:
Brigitte Steines, architect, explained the proposed addition to the existing structure and partial demolition
plans.
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed plans with the front door remaining as entrance.
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No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kalsow recommended to slid back the additions so the variance would be equally on the rear yard and
front yard. He also stated the proposed second-story portion of the house is very tall, which will
overwhelm the existing cape. He also suggested to remain the existing front door as entrance. Changing
the front door to a small window dramatically alters the appearance of the front elevation of the house.
He finally stated he will vote in favor of it, but he would encourage the applicant coming back with a
slightly lower second-story.
Ms. Pursley suggested to add sunlight in second-story and inquired about its impact to the neighbors. She
also suggested to keep the existing front door as entrance.
Ms. Fenollosa stated it is not her favorite plans, but she would not oppose it.
Mr. Rotberg and Ms. Bennett stated they supported the proposed plans.
Mr. Kelland stated it does not preserve the shape of the Cape Cod house, and the second-floor addition is
narrow and tall.
MOTION:
Mr. Rotberg made a motion 31 Simonds Road is preferably preserved and approve the plans
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presented during the meeting on December 14, 2022, with the assumption that the front door will
remain. Ms. Pursley seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #5 (9:01pm): Approval of meeting minutes
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Mr. Kalsow made a motion to approve the minutes on August 30, 2022 as written. Mr. Kelland
seconded. Motion carried 5 to 0 with Ms. Fenollosa abstained. All in favor.
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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes on October 19, 2022 with edits. Mr. Kalsow
seconded. Motion carried 6 to 0. All in favor.
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Mr. Kelland made a motion to approve the minutes on November 16, 2022 as amended. Ms.
Fenollosa seconded. Motion carried 6 to 0. All in favor.
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AGENDA ITEM #6: Adjourn
Mr. Kalsow made a motion to adjourn at 9:11pm. Mr. Rotberg seconded. Motion carried. All in
favor.
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