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Town of Lexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 9, 2013 Call to order: A public meeting of the Historical Commission was held in Cary Hall at the Ellen Stone Room, Lexington, MA on May 9, 2013. The meeting convened at 7:33 p.m. HC Board Members in attendance: Mr. David Kelland, Ms. Marilyn Fenollosa, Ms. Sally Zimmerman, Mr. Frank Kern HC Members not in attendance: Mr. Wendall Kalsow AGENDA ITEM #1 7:33 p.m. Partial Demolition Application for 282 Bedford St Applicant & Attendees: Applicant: Mr. Paul Domenici & Mrs. Lisa Domenici of B &D Building, 1161 Broadway, Somerville MA 02144; Mr. Todd Maio CFO of Edinburg Center, 1040 Waltham St, Lexington, MA; Mr. Randy Brown, Facility Manager of Edinburg Center, 1040 Waltham St, Lexington, MA Documents submitted: Application packet for Partial Demolition; Land Survey Plan of Edinburg Center; Pictures of Edinburg Center exterior (3 pages) SUMMARY: Mr. Paul Domenici of B &D Building described the Edinburg Center, located at 282 Bedford St, as a non profit organization residential facility that provides respite services for mental health patients. Applicant requested permission to demolish 16' X 22' old addition in the rear section of the building and build new 20' X 30' rear addition to include 2 bedrooms. Mr. Randy Brown, Facility Manager, added that the purpose of the addition would be to provide handicap access for patients and clients on the ground floor to meet DMH regulation and to make better use of space. Floor plans for the proposed addition were shown to HC. Public Comments: Abbutter Ms. Lisa Gualtieri, of 3 Valley Road, expressed concern about the disruptive nature of construction and trees. Mr. Domenici, assured her that trimmings will take place and that no trees will come down. She was also told that no additional parking spaces are planned. Abbutter, Ms. Rosemary Tiani, of 15 Valley Road, commented about the final outcome and schedule of construction.