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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, November 2, 2023
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Robin Lovett, Lee Noel Chase, Dan Hisel.
Commissioner Absent: Edward Adelman.
Associate Commissioners Present: Robert Adams, Brien Cooper, Richard Neumeier.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant
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Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the November 2, 2023 Historic Districts Commission meeting to
order at 6:02pm.
CONTINUED HEARING
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
changes (Solar Carports) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Updated Proposed plans: dated October 23,2023
Material lists and project narrative: dated October 23, 2023
The applicants explained the proposed solar carports plans at 1575 Massachusetts Avenue.
The Commission felt the proposed changes were appropriate.
William Erickson, 31 Sherman St, and Dan Voss, 10 Hancock Ave, expressed their support to this solar
canopy project.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
1575 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 4 Percy Road, exterior changes
(Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District
Documents
None
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The architect explained the proposed additions plans at 4 Percy Road.
The Commission felt the proposed changes were appropriate.
The Lexington Historical Society sent a letter and stated its support to this proposed addition.
No Public Comments.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
4 Percy Road. Motion carried, all in favor.
FORMAL HEARING
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
alterations (Lighting, exterior CCTV camera, and door replacement) in the Battle Green Historic
District
Documents
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated October 11, 2023
Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated October 11, 2023
Site Plan: dated October 11, 2023
Material List: dated October 11, 2023
Work Scope Narrative: dated October 11, 2023
Owner Authorization Letter: dated September 27, 2023
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated September 27, 2023
The applicants explained the proposed exterior alteration plans to 1912 Massachusetts Avenue.
The Commission agreed to continue this hearing to December HDC meeting. Some commissioners
suggested to consult with a lighting designer for the proposed lighting plans. Some cameras are invisible
from public way so those will be out of HDC jurisdiction. Paul O’Shaughnessy and Dan Hisel will serve
as liaison for this application.
No public comments.
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 46 Bedford Street, exterior alterations
(Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated October 5, 2023
Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated October 5, 2023
Material List: dated October 5, 2023
Work Scope Narrative: dated October 5, 2023
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated October 5, 2023
Owner Authorization Letter: dated October 5, 2023
The contractor explained the proposed signage plans to 46 Bedford Street.
The Commission felt this proposed signage plans were appropriate.
No public comments.
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Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
46 Bedford Street. Motion carried, all in favor.
ACTION ITEMS
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Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes of the meeting held on October 5, 2023: The
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Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on October 5, 2023 as
written. Motion carried. All in favor.
The Commission made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm. Motion carried. All in favor.
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