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Minutes of April 2, 2009 INFORMALS 11 Hancock Street map 56 lot 57 - Daniel Abramson presented plans for new aluminum clad windows. The commission did not feel aluminum clad windows were appropriate for this house. Mr. Abramson will replace his windows using materials to match existing. No Formal Hearing required 1690 Massachusetts Avenue , map 48 lot 35 – Natalie Grindle, Ameritechfor signage. She did not attend the hearing. 23 Hancock Street map 56 lot 52 - Hancock United Church of Christ, presented plans for a new window in kitchen. They are ready for a formal Massachusetts Avenue in East Lexington: Francise Fuery, representing, Safe Mass Avenue Committee, presented an idea for crosswalk flags at certain crossings in East Lexington. They are talking with Police Department and DPW. They are hoping to test this system during the summer of 2009 and will come back formally when ready. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Joseph Welch gave an update on the 33 Forest Street, Hancock School Condominiums. They received a permit from the building department to remove most of the roof and fourth floor. The company doing the demolition Seaver Construction will save any unique exterior architectural feature that can be saved such as the finials Associate Commissioner Marilyn Fenollosa updated the Commission on becoming a Certified Local Government. Massachusetts Historical Commission has approved Lexington’s application. The application will be sent to the National Park Service in Washington D.C. for final approval. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of March 5, 2009 Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420