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~ Mme, 1467 The Historic Districts Co~nission met at the time and place specified in the public notice oP the hearing on the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness X210, previously issued, with respect to the exterior architectural Features of the single family dwelling with two-ear attached garage on the premises at Lot G, Tav®rn. Lane, which is within the Munroe Tavern District. Present were Wilbur fit. Jaquith, Chairman, Philip B. Parsons, Secretary, Ruth G. Bevan, George E. Graves and Associate Commissioner George W. Emery. The hearing opened at 7:40 P.M., and the Chairman read the notice of hearing and the letter of application. Mr. Robert Ray, Foreman for Moore Homes, Inc., app®ared in behalf of Mark Moor®, Jr. and presented revised Plot Plans Por the property and color swatches and a stained board for the Commissioner consideration. Mr. Robert Gary, President of the Lexington Historical Society was present in the interest of the Munroe Tavern, which abutts Lot G, Tavern Lane. The hearing was adjourned at 8:17 P.M. IIpon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED as Follows to issue an Amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness to Moore Homes, Inc. with respect to the exterior architectural features oP the single family Swelling with two-car attached garag® referred to and des- cribed in Certificate #210 issued by the Commission on March 30, 1967: AFFIRMATIVE - Messrs. Jaquith, Graves .and Parsons NEGATIVE - Mrs.. Ruth Bevan and Mr. George Emery Mrs. Bevan questionned the roles of the Board oP Appeals and the Historic Districts Commission on matters of interest to both. The Chairman stated that he Felt that communication between the Board and the Commission would be greatly improved with the appointment of Associate Commissioner George W. Emery as an ABSOCiate to also serve on the Board of Appeals. Discussion was held as to the proper use of "white paint". Does the Act say "---except a color may b® changed to white without a hearing"? The Chairman Pelt that this was the wording. Mrs. Bevan said that the word "changed" was possibly the key word as to the per- muted use of "white paint" without the Commissioner approval. The Chairman stated that he had observed the "Two Worlds" sign in Depot Square, as suggested by Mrs. Bevan, and that he, too, felt that it is not in ~.ecordance with the Certificate issued, and that the owners should be asked to do it ever correctly.. The Chairman plans to writ® a letter to Mrs. English. in this regard. Mr. Emery questionned the over-due planting at the Stop & Shop. April ls, 1967 had been the deadline. The matter will be looked into. Also, the Chairman expressed his intention of writing to Mr, Roland Wardrobe, who resides on Massachusetts Avenue within the Munroe Tavern District, concerning the erection oP fencing on the premises without