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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-10-HC-minLexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: David Kelland (Chair), Marilyn Fenollosa, Frank Kern, and Darlene Powers — Clerk 36 Allen St. Present: The homeowner Subi Dey, Legal Representative Cynthia Sherman and Contractor Scott Jones. Mr. Dey explained to the Commission that he and his wife had purchased the home in 2011. Prior to that no repairs had been done over the years and had been empty and neglected. Many of the windows were broken therefore water damage and mold is throughout the house and the foundation has water issues in the basement. Other issues in need of repair are the plumbing on the second floor was disconnected, the electrical would need to be replaced and the oil tank has a leak, Mr. & Mrs. Dey had originally planned on renovating and restoring the house, as they liked the neighborhood and were hoping to be able to complete by this year so their daughter could attend kindergarten. After speaking with several contractors and receiving several quotes, they realized that the extensive damage to the house was no longer going to be affordable for them to renovate and restore. Mr. Jones the contractor explained to the commission he had done many restorations had looked at the house and could not guarantee they would not have water issues due to the unsound Fieldstone foundation and the house was in need of extensive repair. Mr Kern suggested Mr. Dey present the Commission with something in writing from a structural engineer for them to review. Mr. Dey did then present the Commission with several proposals from Mold Inspectors and contractors that stated they could not guarantee they would not continue to have mold issues, quotes for the cost of repairing, and also pictures of the damage which the committee reviewed and did agree it was quite extensive. After reviewing all the documents the Committee agreed on the demolition of the building 3 -0 all in favor. Communications from Public: Laura Claesson spoke with the Commission regarding the property on 22 Demar that she is in the process of purchasing. She had concerns of whether she would be able to put an addition on seeing the current design is a tech built style she doesn't feel it could be enlarged to the same design. Frank Kern inquired why she wanted to buy that particular home, and Ms Claesson explained that she really liked the Easterbrook district. Ms. Fellanossa explained it was originally designed by a well know architect and suggested the possibility of exploring with an architect and possibly doing a renovation or addition before making a decision to demolish. Ms Claesson was given the information on the 30day bylaw and Mr Kelland explained if she wanted to be on the agenda for a public hearing in June, she would need to get the Release for Demolition form filled out as soon as possible to be able to make the deadline for the legal ad which is two weeks prior to the next meeting in June. Time limits of Commission Decisions A continued discussion on the Demolition Delay time limits. The Commission voted to change the second to last paragraph which give the Historical Commission chair the ability to extend the period for an additional 6 months if the developer has defensible reason for asking for additional time. A public hearing will be put on the agenda for the next meeting June 14, 2012 The board voted unanimous to hold a public hearing on this policy change. r%R Hill qt- David Kelland proposed adding this house to the priority list. The Commission voted all in favor. Garry Rhodes will be notified to update the Cultural Survey List and the homeowner will also be notified of the decision. There being no other business before the Commission, it was moved and seconded the meeting be adjourned at 8:45pm.