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AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, May 3, 2012 Mr. Parillo stated he needed to speak with his clients. This hearing is continued until June 2012. Post-meeting note: the application/request was withdrawn. FORMAL HEARINGS CONTINUED 6 Independence Avenue: David Carver, presented permit ready drawings for removing and replacing an addition. The commission had one question regarding how the siding will be handled at the transition from the house to the addition. Mr. Carver said he would ask his architect and get the information to the commission. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to remove and replace an addition. Certificate No. 2012C-24 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 31 Somerset Road : Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, representing, Victoria & Don Sullivan, presented plans of the proposed house and hardscape. The Hancock-Clarke Historic District encompasses only part of this property. The District line never touched the existing house; however, the line does touch a corner of the detached Garage. After following proper building department procedures a demolition permit for the house was applied for and approved. Approval from the Historic District Commission is required for a demolition permit for the detached Garage. The placement of the new home on the property brings it under Historic District jurisdiction. The commission members liked the design and materials used for the home. A few commissioners were concerned that the home was not appropriate for the street scape. The commission felt the discussion should be continued due to the amount of information to be reviewed and felt a special hearing was in order. CONTINUED HEARINGS 36 Hancock Street:: , map 56 lot 39BSusan BennettExecutive Director, Hancock-Clarke House, and R. Nicholas Cunningham Eagle Scout applicant presented detailed plans for proposed fence and gate between barn and stone wall, photos showing exactly where the gate will be placed, and a plot plan showing gate placement. Susan Bennett also presented a photo showing where a bike rack will be placed and photos of this bike rack in town. All questions from the April hearing were addressed in the plans. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for building a fence/gate between the barn and the stone wall, and addition of a bike rack. Certificate No. 2012C-26 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 1454 Massachusetts Avenue: Timothy Lee, presented a site drawing showing the previously approved front fence and gate, updated side plan, and a detail of the front gate. The O’Brien’s are giving their shed to their neighbor at 1436 Massachusetts Avenue. The owner of 1436 Massachusetts Avenue will need to have a formal hearing to add a shed to their property. The Commissioners felt it would be appropriate to remove the shed from 1454 Massachusetts Avenue and put it in place to see how it looked. 1436 Massachusetts Avenue will return for a formal hearing in June. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for changing the front fence and gate. Certificate No. 2012C-27 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 970 Massachusetts Avenue 1: Stacy and Johan Lindborg, Exterior Architectural Changes. In the Battle Green District. Continued until May 3, 20012 by request of Applicant INFORMAL HEARINGS Town Center: David Pinsonneault, Manager of Operations, Town of Lexington, presented a pilot program for a temporary bicycle parking space in front of 1720 Massachusetts Avenue. This parking space will be sectioned off every Saturday morning and opened up Monday Morning. The metal pieces for the corral will be painted black and reflective material will be placed for safety at night. The trial period will go from May 2012 to the end of October 2012.