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Members' comments and/or questions Bob Adams fine with change. Ed Adelman no questions. Paul O'Shaughnessy good with change. Lee Noel Chase no questions. Mark Connor good with change. Anne Eccles likes the color choice. No Abutters were present to speak. Paul O'Shaughnessy made a motion to approve the paint color change at 1433 Massachusetts Ave as presented. Bob Adams seconded. No further discussion. Roll Call Vote: Adams—Yes,Adelman —Yes,Eccles—Yes, O'Shaughnessy—Yes, Connor—Yes. Motion carried 5 to 0. Documents Photos and Paint Swatches Chair Eccles opened the hearing for 14 Muzzey Street, Hui Huang, change of sign in the Battle Green District. Chair Eccles stated the members received and reviewed the application materials and documents prior to the meeting. The application was complete. Chair Eccles recognized Alda Srour, Zen Dental Care business owner of 14 Muzzey Street who was present to speak to the application. Members' comments and/or questions Ed Adelman questioned why the phone number would be on the sign. He said the districts signs do not have phone numbers on signs. Ms. Srour stated that she is taking over the space, this is a new business and does not have a website and wants people to be able to contact the office. Chair Eccles asked if the phone number on the sign was an issue for the members. Paul O'Shaughnessy stated the phone number on the sign was not an issue for him. Bob Adams stated he would prefer the phone number was not on the sign Lee Noel Chase stated she has some concerns with having the phone number on the sign. Mark Connor stated the phone number on the sign was not an issue for him. And in fact could be helpful. Paul O'Shaughnessy asked if the Historic Districts Commission Guidelines addressed phone numbers on signs. Chair Eccles referred to the guidelines, and stated that signs are to be limited to informational. Advertising is not allowed on signs. Chair Eccles stated there is a lot about placement of signs in the guidelines,but nothing that says a phone number cannot be on a sign. Chair Eccles ask members, Adelman, Adams and Chase for thoughts. Historic Districts Commission Minutes Town of Lexington May 6, 2021 2