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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-06-HDC-min Town of Lexington Historic Districts Commission Minutes of July 6, 2000 Commissioners in attendance: Ian Adamson, Dan Fenn, Joann Gschwendtner, Lynn Hopkins, and Associate Commissioners Jeff Denzak and Dan Griffin. PETITIONS HEARD: 18 Hancock Street - Jean Baxter received approval for iron railings to be added to one side of two entryways. Certificate No. 2000C-61. 36 Hancock Street - Peter Kelley, representing Historical Society, received approval to ad soffit and ridge vents to the Lexington Historical Society Antique Fire Barn Museum. Ms. Gschwendtner recused herself from this hearing. Certificate No. 2000C-62. 1347 Mass. Avenue - Dan Deschler received approval for a new 6"x8" shed and a playset for a period of 10 years to be located behind garage. Certificate No. 2000C-63. 6 Meriam Street - Church of our Redeemer - Scott Van Arsdell received approval for two new signs, 1 adult bike rack, and 1 teak bench. Certificate No. 2000C-64. 782 Mass. Avenue - Denis Haskin and Faith Ferguson received approval for a playset for a period of ten years. Shrubbery will be used to mask playset. Certificate No. 2000C-65. 1666 Mass. Avenue - Thomas Kinkade Gallery - William McGonigle received approval for a sign of wood letters painted gold leaf. Brick facade to be repaired. Certificate No. 2000C-66. 846 Mass. Avenue - Beth Chase presented material for a new sign. Continued for detail. 1355 Mass. Avenue - Richard Bechtel, representing Kochanek and Wyslouzil received approval for an addition. Certificate No. 2000C-67. 27 Depot Square - KaBloom - Steve Jenkins received approval for a sign using 18" wood letters painted with golf leaf, to be consistent with building. Commission denied purple awning request by a vote of 3-2 with Commissioners Adamson, Fenn, and Gschwendtner against. Certificate No. 2000C-68. 1707 Mass. Avenue - Steven Hurley, representing First Lexington Investment and Management, received approval for a dumpster enclosure. Certificate No. 2000C-69. CONTINUED HEARINGS 52 Waltham Street - Windspeed Capital LLC - Steven Hurley received approval for 3 lights. Certificate No. 2000C-70. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 Minutes of July 6, 2000 (concluded) 7 Muzzey Street - Dr. KarenBraga and Dr. James Belanger received approval for a projecting sign. Certificate No. 2000C-71. 7 Bedford Street - Paul Bracket, representing Julie Schauman, received approval for a new driveway and turnaround using pavers. Continued for lights. Certificate No. 2000C-72. 905 Mass. Avenue - Jack Shay received approval for Glen Garry Brick to rebuild the two front chimneys. Will be requesting underground service. Certificate No. 2000C-73. 1822 Mass. Avenue - Sovereign Bank - William Glass received approval for a new sign as presented without the sunburst and enlarging the lantern no more than 25 percent. Certificate No. 2000C-74. 1874 Mass. Avenue - Cary Memorial Library - Received approval for the landscape design, including trees, shrubs, and new sidewalks; entryway materials and colors; lighting on building and in parking area. Certificate No. 2000C-75. 9 Tavern Lane - Amelia and Jacob Bergmann sent a letter requesting an extension of one-year to their Certificate No. 99C-58. The Commission approved this request. INFORMAL HEARINGS 443A Mass. Avenue - Matthew Guy said they had been asked to sell the home and asked the Commission what could be done with the home. The Commission feels it can and should be refurbished. The minutes of June 1 were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.