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Meeting Minutes Lexington Historical Commission October 20, 2011 Commission Members Present: David Kelland, Chair, Marilyn Fenollosa, Frank Kern, Wendall Kalsow Absent: Sally Zimmerman The meeting was called to order at 7:52 p.m., Ellen Stone Room, Cary Memorial Building Formal Hearings: 4 Turning Mill Road— Present: Carol Bogan (applicant). There were no abutters present. The applicant stated that the house has been on the market since September 2010 and the current listed price is 10% below assessed value. Ms. Bogan also stated that she does not want to tear it down but must be able to sell it for financial reasons. Commissioner Comments: Marilyn Fenollosa read from MHC Form B about the property. One of the least altered in Turning Mill development. Good example of Carl Koch's work. Has stood the test of time. Wendall Kalsow stated that we [the commission] must be consistent in terms of requesting a good faith effort and that the effort must be demonstrated i.e. documented. Frank Kern asked Ms. Bogan if she would tear it down herself if the LHC were to approve the application. Ms. Bogan replied that she believes LHC signoff on demolition application would make it easier to sell. A motion was made and seconded to find the house at 4 Turning Mill Road preferably preserved. The vote was 4 -0 in favor. Ms. Bogan continued to solicit Commission's advice on additional steps that could be taken to find a buyer who is willing to preserve the home. 77 Ri ithnr Ax/in Present: Joseph Hourihan (applicant), Joseph Walsh (attorney representing applicant), abutters (five in total); Mr. and Mrs. David Archibald, 18 Butler Ave., Hans Huber, 21 Butler. Chairman Kelland reminded those present that the procedure involves that applicant speaking first, followed by abutters and finally commission members.