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Lexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes March 02, 2023 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Susan Bennett, Chair, Diane Pursley, Wendall Kalsow, Marilyn Fenollosa, David Kelland. Commissioner Absent: Associate Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg. Associate Commissioner Absent: Town Counsel: Mina S. Makarious Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant nd Chair Susan Bennett called the March 2 Historic Commission meeting to order at 4:01 pm. AGENDA ITEM: Hosmer House-enforcement of Special Permit Conditions and Demolition Delay Bylaw APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Rosalina Carroll, Owner Robert McGinty, Contractor ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: DOCUMENT(S): SUMMARY: Rosalina Carroll and Robert McGinty, owner and contractor, explained the proposed relocation and renovation work of Hosmer House at 790 Waltham Street. The Commission reviewed whether the relocation of the Hosmer House has been complying with the Request for Proposal and Preservation Restriction that was part of the RFP, and with the Special Permit conditions issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Makarious, Town Counsel, stated that the Special Permit specifically states the historic elements of the building, such as the clapboards, siding, windows and trims will be retained. He stated the under this Special Permit, the Historical Commission does not have authority on its own to issue a stop work order and financial penalties. He recommended that the Historical Commission request that the Building Commissioner issue a stop work order and impose fines if it is appropriate under the zoning bylaw. HC COMMENTS: Ms. Bennett stated that under the Special Permit approved by the Town and the accompanying Preservation Restriction, it was clear that the historic fabric of the Hosmer House was to be preserved in the relocation. Now the first floor, roof, windows, clapboards, and trim were removed, and only door remains. The second floor apparently has been demolished. 1 / 3