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Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
Minutes of May 5, 2005
Commissioners in attendance: Joann Gschwendtner - Chairman, Ian Adamson, Mark DiNapoli,
Lynn Hopkins, and Joseph Welch; Associate Commissioners James Lee and Greta Rothman.
PETITIONS HEARD:
FORMAL HEARINGS
1756 Massachusetts Avenue –
Karen Blake, representing Valentines, requested and received a
continuance until June, 2005.
1361 Massachusetts Avenue -
Steven Breitenfeld received approval to replace asphalt roof
shingles and to relocate and bury utility lines. Certificate No. 2005C-14. Porch and carriage
housework continued waiting for more detailed plans.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1751 Massachusetts Avenue
– Reese Schroeder, representing Jasmine Sola, did not attend
hearing.
13 Depot Square
– David Wells, representing Lexington Historic Society received approval for
lawn planting, in-ground irrigation and brick sidewalk. Certificate No. 2005C-15.
1727 Massachusetts Avenue –
Kathleen Wentworth, representing Not Your Average Joe’s,
received approval for a new umbrella color and for the front wrought iron railings. Certificate
No. 2005C-16. Signage continued.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
703 Massachusetts Avenue
– Steven Breitenfeld, representing Waldorf School, presented
preliminary drawings for Exterior Architectural Changes. Will come before Board for formal in
June.
12 Hancock Street -
Sally DeGan, representing John and Courtney Michaud, did not attend
hearing.
45 Bedford Street –
Peter Chalpin, representing the Town Of Lexington, presented preliminary
plans to add a brick walkway and re-grade at door in front of the Fire Station.
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Minutes of May 5, 2005 (concluded)
1888 Massachusetts Avenue
– David Pronchick discussed plans for Exterior Architectural
Changes.
72 Waltham Street –
Eric Zanin presented plans for Exterior Architectural changes.
Massachusetts Avenue and Waltham Street
– Catherine Hunter, representing Lexington
Center Art Walk came before the Commission to discuss hanging banners from light poles in
Lexington Center to advertise merchants participating in the Art Walk. The Board does not
approve banners on light-poles and discussed other possibilities for advertising.
1430 Massachusetts Avenue –
Chris Connor presented ideas for landscape design changes.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.