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Meeting Minutes Lexington Historical Commission August 18, 2011 Commission Members Present: David Kelland, Chair, Wendall Kalsow, Frank Kern Absent: Marilyn Fenollosa, Sally Zimmerman The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m., Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall. Formal Hearings: 40 -42 Woburn St . (continuation) The applicant along with Brian Lau (architect) presented architectural drawings as preferred by the applicant of a proposed addition to the building in order to clarify the distinction between the existing structure and proposed addition that was lacking at the 7/21/11 meeting. This was needed in order to assess the full extent of the demolition to the existing structure. The applicant was asked by the commission whether an alternative was considered that would further minimize the roof demolition of the existing structure. An alternative set of drawings was shown to the commission members but the applicant noted that this alternative was not preferred. There were no abutters present. A motion was made and seconded to allow the partial demolition of the structure as presented in the proposed architectural drawings as preferred by the applicant and dated August 2011 with the stipulation that the front wall (Woburn street side) of the addition would be no less than 40' from the front wall of the existing structure. The vote was 3 -0 in favor. Documents received: architectural drawings dated August 2011 and marked by the commission to show the setback minimum. 20 Fletcher Ave. The applicant, William Littlewood, stated that a renovation of the existing structure is not economically feasible and that there have been many interior and exterior alterations such as vinyl siding and a complete replacement of windows. The applicant asked the commission to allow the demolition since there is not much historic or architectural detail worth saving. The applicant expressed his desire to incorporate architectural details into a replacement structure still remaining in the existing building. Abutter's comments: Scott Gilbert, 21 Fletcher — Most of the homes on Fletcher Ave. have undergone modifications and that the scale and style is what is most important to preserve in a replacement for 20 Fletcher.