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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-08-HC-minLexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes March 8, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: David Kelland (Chair), Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow, Frank Kern, Sally Zimmerman and Darlene Powers —Clerk 24 Cedar Street: The owners appeared before the commission to request that their residence be removed from the Cultural Resources Inventory (the Inventory) of the Town of Lexington. Mr. and Mrs. Fournier presented the Commission with copies of various permits for renovations completed over the years and expressed their view that little of the original fabric of the home remains,: Mrs. Fournier stated that they do not feel their house should be listed in the Inventory. Mr. & Mrs. Fournier also indicated that they were not aware that their house was listed until recently. Mrs. Fournier does not understand how it is still considered historical. Mr. Kelland then asked Mr. &Mrs. Fournier why they want to remove it from the list. He also explained that by being on the Inventory the house has a better chance of being protected preserved as part of Lexington's built history. Ms. Zimmerman explained that certain houses on Cedar Street are intact and still have historic architectural significance even though renovated. Time, place and state of the development are what make these homes historically significant from an architectural standpoint. Mr. Kern stated that that by being on the Inventory gives someone in the future who may be interested the chance of restoring some of the original features of the home even though the current owner has no such interest Mrs. Fournier then asked about the procedure to request a demolition permit. The application procedure was explained and the Commissions responsibilities under the bylaw were restated. Mr. Kelland called for a motion to remove the home at 24 Cedar Street but none was made. Peacock Farm National Register Nomination Sally Zimmerman spoke about the informal meeting held Feb 28, 2012, only a few people attended the meeting and only 1 person expressed concerns about being on the Register. The next meeting will go before the State Review Board in the near future. Discussion of Time Limits on Commission Decisions Mr. Kelland discussed his meeting with Garry Rhodes, Building Commissioner and Kevin Batt, Town Counsel regarding setting time limits on demolition decisions and the Commission setting their own policy. Once David hears back from Mr. Rhodes then a meeting will be held on this matter. The Commission voted unanimously to accept the minutes for the February 9, 2012 meeting with corrections. There being no other business before the Commission, it was moved and seconded the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 pm.