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Home My WebLink About2023-02-08-HDC-min 1 / 4 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett Lee Noel Chase by LexMedia Minutes, Wednesday February 8, 2023 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Robert Adams, Lee Noel Chase, Robin Lovett. Commissioner Absent: Edward Adelman. Associate Commissioners Present: Dan Hisel. Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the February 8th, 2023 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:01pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 6 Meriam Street, exterior alterations (Roof-mounted solar energy system) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 22, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated December 22, 2022 Site Plan: dated December 29, 2022 List of Material: dated December 29, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated December 29, 2022 Catalogue cut sheet: dated December 22, 2022 Datasheet-Panel: dated December 22, 2022 Datasheet-Power Optimizer: dated December 22, 2022 Datasheet-Roof Mount: dated December 22, 2022 View-Meriam Street at Patriots Drive: dated December 22, 2022 View- Patriots Drive: dated December 22, 2022 View- Hancock Street: dated December 22, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed roof-mounted solar energy systems to 6 Meriam Street. The Board felt the proposed changes were appropriate. No public comments. 2 / 4 Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 6 Meriam Street. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1728 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 21, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated December 21, 2022 List of Material: dated December 22, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated December 22, 2022 Owner authorization letter: dated December 21, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed sign to 1728 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the proposed changes were appropriate. Some commissioners suggested to move blade sign closer to front sign. No public comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1728 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 22 Hancock Street, exterior changes (Reroofing and Shingle replacement) in the Hancock Clark Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 12, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated December 12, 2022 List of Material: dated December 12, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated December 12, 2022 Catalogue cut sheets: dated December 12, 2022 Owners Authorization Form: dated December 12, 2022 Fly photo optimized: dated December 12, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of reroofing and shingle replacement to 22 Hancock Street. The Board felt the proposed changes were appropriate. No public comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 22 Hancock Street. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 6 Parker Street, exterior changes (Fence gate and Garden arbor) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 23, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated December 23, 2022 Site plan: dated December 23, 2022 List of Material: dated December 23, 2022 3 / 4 Work Scope Narrative: dated December 24, 2022 Pictures and Williamsburg arbor sample photo: dated December 24, 2022 The homeowner explained the proposed fence gate and garden arbor changes to 6 Parker Street. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 6 Parker Street. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Fence gate and Garden arbor) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated January 4, 2023 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated January 4, 2023 List of Material: dated January 4, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated January 4, 2023 The applicant explained the proposed signage to 1775 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1775 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor. CONTINUED HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Solar Carports) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to March meeting as per applicant’s request. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 678 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Exterior Renovation) in the East Village Historic District Documents Updated landscape plan: dated November 10, 2022 The applicant Brad Hanley and landscaper Eric McLaughlin explained the proposed plans to 678 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the proposed plans required more details and dimensions. Paul O’Shaughnessy will serve as liaison for this application in terms of material details. Bob Adams suggested to separate the proposed drawings into two plans: house plans and landscaping plans. No Public Comments. 4 / 4 Chair, Paul O’Shaughnessy made a motion that a certificate of appropriateness will be issued for the architectural structural parts of the house as presented during the HDC meeting February 8th, 2023. HDC will review the landscape plan with hardscape dimensions and materials in March meeting. Bob Adams seconded. Roll call vote: Paul O’Shaughnessy – Yes, Bob Adam – Yes, Robin Lovett – Yes, Lee Noel Chase - Yes, Dan Hisel – Yes. Motion carried, all in favor. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior house changes to 678 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor. ACTION ITEMS Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on January 5th, 2023: The Board made a motion to approve the minutes on January 5th, 2023 as written. Motion carried. All in favor. Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on February 2nd, 2023: The Board made a motion to approve the minutes on February 2nd, 2023 as amended. Motion carried. All in favor. The Board made a motion to adjourn at 6:48pm. Motion carried. All in favor.