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Meeting Minutes Lexington Historical Commission July 21, 2011 Commission Members Present: David Kelland, Chair, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow, Frank Kern, Sally Zimmerman The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. , Selectman's Meeting Room. Formal Hearings: 15 Dewey Road — Nima Shokrollahi, applicant, presented the reasons for the request for demolition along with a written report (attached) from Javad Shokrollahi, a registered professional structural engineer. Reasons stated were foundation cracks /settlement, water problems, mold, termites, roof needs replacement. Ms. Shokrollhari expressed their desire to build a new and larger home in keeping with the neighborhood. The applicant was asked whether there was a cost estimate for the suggested repairs or whether she had additional documentation as to the cost and technical feasibility of conducting the recommended repairs to solve the problems cited in the report. The applicant replied that she had no such estimate and asked whether these could be provided at a later time. The applicant was briefed on the procedures under the demolition delay bylaw. The applicant was informed about the special significance of 15 Dewey Rd. It's being one of the first Peacock Farm style homes in one of the few mid - century modernist developments in the country. Also about the application process currently underway to seek National Register listing for mid - century modernist developments in Lexington. The applicant was encouraged to use the Historical Commission as a resource in seeking to preserve the home and that contact information would be provided as to qualified designers and contractors familiar with this style of home. The following abutters were present and encouraged the applicant to preserve the house rather than demolish it. Daren Conboy, 17 Dewey Road, Clair Smith, 16 Dewey Road, John Frankovich, 19 Dewey Road. A motion was made and seconded to find the home at 15 Dewey Road preferably preserved under section C of the demolition delay bylaw with the vote being 5-0 in favor. 40 -42 Woburn St . —The applicant presented architectural drawings of the proposed addition to the building. Commission members followed by asking questions in order to ascertain the exact extent of the demolition proposed to the existing structure in order to accommodate the addition. Since no before and after drawings were presented an understanding could not be achieved. A motion was made and seconded to impose the twelve month delay for the purposes of clarifying the nature of the modifications. The vote was 5-0 in favor.