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Town of Lexington Historic Districts Commission Joseph Welch, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x294 Daniel Griffin Jr. Fax: (781) 861-2780 Scott Kyle Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Minutes of Thursday, October 4, 2012, in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Hall Building at 7:00PM Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer, and Scott Kyle Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa, Barbara Feldman and Lynn Hopkins Department Clerk: Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner: Daniel Griffin FORMAL HEARINGS 7 Harrington Road: Margaret Brooke, First Parish Lexington, and Steven from Butler & Sons Inc., Electrical Contractors presented a photograph of the Steeple to be re-lit with arrows showing where the lighting would be placed, and a cut sheet of the lighting fixtures. The Electrician also brought in one of the actual lights. The fixtures themselves will be white with white bulbs. The Commission asked why such a large fixture was being used. The Electrician stated that these are exterior LED lights which are large to house all the mechanical works. The applicants feel that LED lights are the best option for this project because they would not have to be changed for 20 years. The Commission was concerned with the size of the fixture and would like to see a mock up. The applicant stated they would place one fixture in its proposed location and notify The Commission so that members could visit the site and assess the visual impact. This hearing has been continued in order for The Commission to review the mock-up. 1762 Massachusetts Avenue : Jeffrey Lyons, Lexington Center Realty Trust, Exterior Architectural Change (Elevator Shaft) in the Battle Green District. Applicant Requested to be continued until the November 1, 2012 hearing. CONTINUED HEARINGS 1723 Massachusetts Avenue: Jeffrey Kwass, Viewpoint Sign and Awning, representing, Neil Chyten, Chyten Educational Services, provided a drawing of the blade sign and the proposed location. The Commission was concerned with how close the sign would be to the sign at 1727 Massachusetts Avenue (Nourish Restaurant). The Commission requested that the sign be moved one brick pier down to the middle bay of the building. This move would create more distance between the signs and line the sign up with the entrance to the buildings main lobby and Chyten’s office. The Commission also requested that the bracket match the sign at Nourish for consistency and the sign does not hang below the horizontal opening between brick piers. Mr. Kwass stated he would make the changes, review with his clients and return for the November 1, 2012 hearing. 9 Brigham Road: Chip Webster, Chip Webster Architecture, representing David and Judy Crayer, presented permit ready drawings for two changes. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the removal of a rear kitchen window, changing windows to a door and adding a balcony above the enclosed porch. Certificate No. 2012C-62 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov