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HISTCEtIC DISTRICTS COM~SISSION A meeting of the Historic Districts ComsRi.asion was tasld on Wednesday, l~rah 12, 1975. in Room 111, Town Office Building, Lexington. Present were Commisafonera Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairmant Georgia H. WiLtiams, Searetaryi Thomas J. Holzbogi S. Lawrence Whipplaf and Associate Commissioner Ruth B. Adams. Mrs, Adams was appointed to serve for Commissioner Donald J. Shaw who was unable to bs present. An adjourned hearing was held at 7s45 P.M. on the application of Depositor's Treat Company with respect to a change in the exterior archi- tectural feature of the building at 10 Depot Square, which is within the Battle Green District. William Asaro represented the applicant and sub- mitted an imitation slate sample which he said xonld scat $7000.00 more to install than black asphalt shingles. Following discussion, it waa moved, seconded, and urminimoualy VOTED to issue a Csrtif'iaate of Appropriateness to Depositor's Trust Company with respect to a change in the exterior archi- tectural feature (installation oP Moire Bleak asphalt shingles Bird Windaeal quality) of the building at 10 Depot Square, which is within the Battle Green Diatriat. Participating in this decision were Cosenissioriera Wilbttr M. Jaquith, Georgia H. Williams, Thomas J. Hol$bog, 3. Lawrence Whipple, and Associate Commissioner Ruth B. Adams. Following discussion, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate of Appropriateneaa to Walter H. and Carol G. Bergler as an amendment to Certificate No. 74 C-52 issued by the Commission on December 18, 1974 with respect to changes in the existing dwelling at 22 Hanaoak Street, which is within the Hancock-Clarke District. Participating in this decision were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Georgia H. Williams, Thomas J. Holzbog, S. Lawrence Whipple, and Associate Commissioners Ruth B. Adams. An informal meeting was held at 8:20 P,M. with Attorney David Murphy on the sign Yor Roane Chevrolet, hearing for which is scheduled for Marsh 26th. Mr. Murphy said that the proposed sign has been approved by the Hoard of Appeals and would be an interior lit sign approximately 6 1/2" x 6 i/2" on a poet ii' 10 3/8" high. He acid that the sign has the General Motors logo, the word "Chevrolet", and the xorda "Rowe Chevrolet" at the bottom of the sign. This sign would replace the existing free standing sign on the pre- miaes. Mr. Jaquith informed Mr Murphy that the Commission dose not like interior illuminated signs and also that this particular sign is on the edge of a residential area. Mr. Murphy said that the Chevrolet Company would like to have this sign erected but xould not take the franchise away from Rowe Chevrolet if the sign is not approved. He said that it would be a steel and plastic sign. Mr. Jaquith said that this is the first standard tape high sign other than gasoline signs to be submitted to the Commission. The meet- ing was adjourned. at 9:10 P.M. An informal meeting was held with Richard Michelson, Chairman of the Permanent Memorial Committee, of the Lexington Bicentennial Committee. Mr. Michelson said that the Selectmen had approved their proposed project a