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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair
Edward Adelman Meeting broadcasted
Robin Lovett
Lee Noel Chase
Dan Hisel by LexMedia
Minutes, Thursday, September 7, 2023
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Lee Noel Chase, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett,
Dan Hisel.
Commissioner Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present:
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant
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Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the September 7, 2023 Historic Districts Commission meeting
to order at 5:04pm.
FORMAL HEARING
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
alterations (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 1, 2023
Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated July 24, 2023
Material List: dated August 2, 2023
Work Scope Narrative: dated August 1, 2023
Owner Authorization Letter: dated June 29, 2023
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated June 29, 2023
Galaray House Sign Quote: dated August 9, 2023
Galaray House Sign Quote: dated August 15, 2023
The applicant explained the proposed signage plans at 1720 Mass Ave.
The Commission felt the proposed changes were partially appropriate. They conditionally approved this
application with oval blade sign.
No public comments.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
1720 Massachusetts Avenue with oval blade sign. Motion carried, all in favor.
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Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1347 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
alterations (Exterior Painting) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District
Documents
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 8, 2023
Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 8, 2023
Material List: dated August 8, 2023
Work Scope Narrative: dated August 8, 2023
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated August 8, 2023
The homeowners explained the proposed exterior painting and garage arch modification plans at 1347
Mass Ave.
The Commission approved the color scheme minus the black subject to Lee Noel Chase and Edward
Adelman’s review. Edward Adelman will serve as liaison with this application. The exterior paint scheme
with the list of black will be provided by Lee Noel Chase as potential choices.
No public comments.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy made a motion to approve the color scheme minus the black subject to
Lee Noel Chase and Edward Adelman’s consultation, the garage door as presented minus the color
issue will continue to next meeting with the issue of the trim over the garage doors. Dan Hisel
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Edward Adelman -Yes, Robin Lovett - Yes, Lee Noel Chase - Yes, Dan
Hisel – Yes, Paul O’Shaughnessy - Yes. Motion carried, all in favor.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
1347 Massachusetts Avenue with the exterior painting color scheme minus the black. Motion
carried, all in favor.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 25 Waltham Street, exterior alterations
(Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 9, 2023
Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 9, 2023
Material List: dated August 9, 2023
Work Scope Narrative: dated August 9, 2023
Owner Authorization Letter: dated August 9, 2023
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated August 9, 2023
The applicant explained the proposed signage plans at 25 Waltham Street.
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
25 Waltham Street. Motion carried, all in favor.
CONTINUED HEARING
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Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
changes (Solar Carports) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
None
This application will continue to next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 4 Percy Road, exterior alterations
(Garage Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District
Documents
None
This application will continue to next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 10 Muzzey Street, exterior alterations
(Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
None
This application will continue to next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 5 Parker Street, exterior alterations
(Additions) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Updated proposed plans: dated August 31, 2023
The homeowner explained the updated proposed additions plans at 5 Parker Street.
The Commission felt the proposed changes were conditionally appropriate subject to Bob Adam’s review
of the detailed dimensional drawings.
No public comments.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy made a motion to approve this plan as submitted with condition that
detailed dimensional drawings are approved by Bob Adams prior to issuing of a Certificate of
Appropriateness. Robin Lovett Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Edward Adelman -Yes, Robin Lovett -
Yes, Lee Noel Chase - Yes, Dan Hisel – Yes, Paul O’Shaughnessy - Yes. Motion carried, all in favor.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
5 Parker Street. Motion carried, all in favor.
ACTION ITEMS
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Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes of the meeting held on August 10, 2023: The
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Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 10, 2023 as
written. Motion carried. All in favor.
The Commission made a motion to adjourn at 6:28 pm. Motion carried. All in favor.
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