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Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
Minutes of January 4, 2001
Commissioners in attendance: Ian Adamson, Mark DiNapoli, Dan Fenn, Joann Gschwendtner,
Lynn Hopkins, and Associate Commissioners Jeffrey Denzak and Elearnor MacQueen
PETITIONS HEARD:
30 Hancock Street –
Ranne Warner’s request for timber and stone retaining wall, and extended
driveway area in rear of property was denied. Since work was completed previously without
approval, Commission ordered that the area be restored to exactly what it looked like previously.
Certificate No. 2001C-1
36 Waltham Street –
Nathasha Lenzi, representing Carolle Chic, was denied her request for
signage. Commission requested she should consider other alternatives and to supply the
Commission with detailed information. Certificate No. 2001C-2
CONTINUED:
52 Waltham Street –
Matthew Bathon, representing Windspeed, received approval for 3 signs
(front on post, rear hanging, and on back door). Continued for change to top portion of sign and
rear door. Certificate No. 2001C-4
1874 Massachusetts Avenue –
Cary Library received approval for many minor modifications.
Certificate No. 2001C-3
14 Muzzey Street –
Tracy Patterson received approval for 3 signs in parking lot and 1 sign as
you enter parking lot. Certificate No. 2001C-5
40 Hancock Street –
Richard Millman received approval for 2 oval windows (Marvin).
Continued for garden structure. Certificate No. 2001C-6
7 Percy Road –
Matt Thenen received approval to demolish existing house and for footprint of
new home. Continued for more detail. Certificate No. 2001C-7
INFORMALS:
12 Hancock Avenue –
Nicholas Gall presented plans to demolish existing garage and deck and
to build new garage under home with 2-story addition above with new driveway to be shared
with neighbor.
10 Hancock Avenue –
Scott Kyle presented plans to partially demolitish existing detached
garage and build 3-story addition with garage below with new driveway to be shared with
neighbor.
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Minutes of January 4, 2001 (concluded)
8 Marrett Road –
Charles and Nancy Schock asked about moving an old barn into the historic
districts. Commission felt it would work. Will return for formal hearing.
Depot Square/Emery Park –
Commission received a letter from Peter Chalpin, Town Engineer,
requesting an extension of the Certificate of Appropriateness issued July 3, 1997. Commission
approved extension.
Commission voted to include the following sentence in guidelines: Only clear-paned, non-tinted
glass shall be used (except to replace original stained glass). Mirrored and tinted heat-reflective
glass are not appropriate.
The minutes of December 7, 2000 were approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.