HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-06Minutes of May 6, 1999
Commissioners in attendance: Ian Adamson, Mark DiNapoli, Joann Gschwendtner, Lynn
Hopkins and Steve Politi; Associate Commissioners: Sara Chase, Elaine Doran, and Eleanor
MacQueen.
PETITIONS HEARD:
Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
6 Bruce Road — The Commission voted to continue the hearing as requested in Anne Nuss's
letter.
21 Follen Road — Sacred Heart Parish — (Eleanor MacQueen, Mark DiNapoli, and Steve Politi
stepped out for this hearing) George Killgoar presented a color change for the Parish Center
which was approved. The sign for the Center was presented on an informal basis. Certificate
99C -26.
Chris Connor came forward for an informal hearing regarding a kitchen addition to the right rear
of the house.
1776 Massachusetts Avenue- US Trust — James Nihan sought the replacement of the bronze
lettering with brushed brass. The hearing was continued to allow presentation of other
alternatives.
4 Muzzey Street — Color Me Beautiful — Peggy Dunford's hearing for a sign was continued to
allow consideration of other options.
36 Bedford Street — Stop & Shop — Tom Fenn presented plans for traffic lights and mast arms in
conjunction with the store renovations. Certificate 99C -27.
41-49 Waltham Street — Guardian Savings — Joel Chambers represented Guardian Savings as the
owner of the building. The reconfigured rear window was approved while the proposed change
to have an above ground electrical service was not. Certificate 99C -28.
6 -8 Wallis Court — Kathryn and Dan Rapperport's plans for a renovation of offices and the
addition of a dormer and skylights were approved. Certificate 99C -29.
10 Woburn Street — Gingerbread Construction Company — John D'Orsi sought approval of signs
to regulate parking and skateboarding on his property. The signs, as reduced in number and size,
were approved. Certificate 99C -30.
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1 Oakland Street — (Mark DiNapoli stepped out for this hearing.) Janet Tiampo received
approval to place a street number sign on the house, leave a porch swing as installed and to
remove a previously approved mail basket and mounting bracket. The chimney cap was not
approved. The hearing was continued to allow Ms. Tiampo to return with specifications for a
screen door. Certificate 99C -31.
7 Maple Street — Robert and Lauren Welt received permission to remove the vinyl siding and for
the color change. Certificate 99C -32.
1358 Massachusetts Avenue — Kumkum Diwali received approval of the windows that were
replaced as part of a de- leading. She will return next month with plans for a wood storm door.
Certificate 99C -33.
CONTINUED HEARINGS:
Minutes of May 6, 1999 Historic Districts Commission Continued
1299 Massachusetts Avenue — John Serrio presented plans for a blue stone front walk. It was
denied. Reference No. 34.
1734 Massachusetts Avenue — Gary and Hermine Artinian received approval for a sign and store
front improvements at their store. Certificate 99C -34.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1062 Massachusetts Avenue — Lynn Sullivan was unable to make the hearing.
40 Hancock Street — Dick Millman had plans for the removal of a previous addition to be
replaced with a new addition and a porch.
1998 Massachusetts Avenue — Doug Hobbs explained that he would be away next month but his
contractor would bring in the plans for an addition.
9 Hancock Street — Dawn and Stephen McKenna introduced themselves as the new owners of
the Garrity house. They talked with the Commission on what type of work would need approval.