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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, September 3, 2015 Selectmen’s Meeting Room 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 7:00 PM Commissioners present: Lynn Hopkins, Chairperson, Britta McCarthy, Paul Ross, and Anne Eccles Associate Commissioners, Marilyn Fenollosa, Nancy Shepard and Robin Lovett Department Clerk: Francis Dagle FORMAL HEARINGS 7:00 PM 898 Massachusetts Avenue: Reiner Jaeger, exterior architectural changes in the East Village District. Installed a 48 foot fence along the side yard, next to the driveway. The fence measures between 5 feet-6 feet tall. The material used was a white cedar. All in Favor 7:05 PM 1357 Massachusetts Avenue: William Erickson, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. Proposed plans for expansion of several existing spaces and addition of a new mudroom from plans dated September 8, 2015. The mudroom will be an access point from the detached garage to the north side of the property. The mudroom foundation will use existing material of granite veneer, with a copper roof. The current porch will be insulated and turned into a year round sunroom. A portion of the East wall along the central stair will be bumped out to create a study and a hall connecting the family room to the living room. A portion of the southeast corner will be extended on all three floors-including the living room, bedrooms, and attic. All approved on condition of continuation for door manufacturer and light fixtures used on back porch. 7:10 PM 46 Bedford Street: Eric Brown, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. He proposed hanging vertical banners between the existing banner rods on the building. The banner rods were installed when building was constructed, and banner concepts were also previously part of the approved design.. The banners have three styles with vinyl materials being used, hanging from seven rods. The colors for the patterns are yellow/gold as shown on the September 1, 2015 drawing. The banners would be 7’-2”tall and 1”-6” wide. Approved, 3 in favor: 2 opposed. CONTINUED HEARINGS 40 Hancock Street: Jane and Stephen Williamson, exterior architectural changes in the Hancock Clarke District. No representative was present for hearing.