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Home My WebLink About2023-07-13-HDC-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett Lee Noel Chase Dan Hisel by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday, July 13, 2023 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Lee Noel Chase, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett, Dan Hisel, Robert Adams (Attend at 5:55pm). Commissioner Absent: Associate Commissioners Present: Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant th Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the July 13, 2023 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:06pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1736 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated June 8, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated May 18, 2023 Material List: dated May 18, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated May 18, 2023 Owner Authorization Letter: dated May 22, 2023 This application will continue to next meeting due to the absence of applicant. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 807 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Signage) in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated May 23, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated May 23, 2023 Material List: dated May 23, 2023 Historic Districts Commission 1 / 4 Work Scope Narrative: dated May 23, 2023 Owner Authorization Letter: dated May 23, 2023 Images: dated May 23, 2023 The architect explained the proposed signage plans at 807 Mass Ave. The Commission felt the proposed changes were appropriate. No public comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 807 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Pendent Lights) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated May 25, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated May 25, 2023 Material List: dated May 25, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated May 25, 2023 1666 Mass Ave – Lighting Layout: dated June 6, 2023 The applicants explained the proposed pendent lighting plans at 1666 Mass Ave. th The Commission agreed to continue this application to October 5 HDC meeting. Dan Hisel will serve as liaison for this application. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 5 Parker Street, exterior alterations (Additions) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated May 31, 2023 Material List: dated May 12, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated May 12, 2023 5 Parker 2023 Render: dated June 12, 2023 The homeowner explained the proposed additions plans at 5 Parker Street. The Commission agreed to continue this application to next HDC meeting. Robert Adams will serve as liaison for this application. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 4 Hunt Road, exterior alterations (Living Room Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated May 28, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated May 28, 2023 Site Plan: dated May 29, 2023 Material List: dated June 1, 2023 Historic Districts Commission 2 / 4 Work Scope Narrative: dated June 1, 2023 Catalogue cut sheets: dated May 28, 2023 The homeowner/architect explained the proposed additions plans at 4 Hunt Road. The Commission agreed to continue this application to next HDC meeting. Dan Hisel will serve as liaison for this application. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 4 Percy Road, exterior alterations (Garage Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated May 28, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated May 28, 2023 Site Plan: dated May 29, 2023 Material List: dated June 1, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated June 1, 2023 Catalogue cut sheets: dated May 28, 2023 The architect explained the proposed renovation and addition plans at 4 Percy Road. The Commission agreed to continue this application to next HDC meeting. Lee Noel Chase will serve as liaison for this application. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 10 Muzzey Street, exterior alterations (Restaurant Exterior Redesign) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated June 13, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated May 25, 2023 Material List: dated June 13, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated June 13, 2023 Present Photo of Front: dated May 25, 2023 Outside Canopy Karma Restaurant draft: dated June 13, 2023 Canopy: dated June 13, 2023. The applicant explained the proposed restaurant renovation plans at 10 Muzzey Street, Unit 1. The Commission agreed to continue this application to next HDC meeting. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy and Lee Noel Chase will serve as liaison for this application. Jerold Michelson, 3 Clyde Pl, suggested to add some Asian-style design details on restaurant renovation. CONTINUE HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 7 Harrington Road, exterior alterations (Front Entrance Modification) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Updated Revised drawings: dated June 10, 2023 Historic Districts Commission 3 / 4 The applicant explained the updated front entrance modification plans at 7 Harrington Road. The Commission felt the revised proposed plans were appropriate. Bob Adams has been served as liaison for this application. No public comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 7 Harrington Road. Motion carried, all in favor. ACTION ITEMS st The Commission will review and approve the meeting minutes of meetings held on June 1, 2023, thth June 14, 2023 & July 6, 2023 on next meeting due to lack of quorum. The Commission made a motion to adjourn at 8:27 pm. Motion carried. All in favor. Historic Districts Commission 4 / 4