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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-01-HDC-min Town of Lexington Historic Districts Commission Joseph Welch, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x294 Daniel Griffin Jr. Fax: (781) 861-2780 Scott Kyle Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Minutes of Thursday, November 1, 2012, in the Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Hall Building at 7:00PM Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg, Barbara Feldman and Lynn Hopkins Department Clerk: Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner: Paul Ross and Scott Kyle Absent Associate Commissioner Marilyn Fenollosa FORMAL HEARINGS 1632 Massachusetts Avenue: Emilia Delgado, Emilia Creations, presented three pages of photographs showing the existing and proposed location of signage. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to change the location of the existing hanging signage from facing Wallis Court to facing Massachusetts Avenue. Certificate No. 2012C-64. Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 1726 Massachusetts Avenue: Steve Meinelt, Greater Boston Running Company, presented a drawing of the wall sign, blade sign, and a photograph showing proposed location of wall sign. The Commission requested that the wall sign have the same font as the existing blade sign and all the letters be capitalized to match the blade sign. The Commission voted 5- 0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a wall sign and relocating existing blade sign from old shop to new. Certificate No. 2012C-65 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 5 Vine Brook Road: Patricia & Francis Carney, presented two drawings of the existing house and showed a sample of proposed shingles. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for re-roofing using architectural style shingles from CertainTeed in the WeatherWood color. Certificate No. 2012C-66 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 870 Massachusetts Avenue : Scott Herlihy, presented six (6) photographs showing existing conditions of garage. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for re-roofing garage using architectural style shingles to match the house. Any repairs to drip edge or sheathing will be in-kind and does not need Commission approval. Certificate No. 2012C-67 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 1580 Massachusetts Avenue : Scott Armstrong, First Baptist Church of Lexington, showed a sample board of the proposed shingle. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for re-roofing using architectural shingles from CertainTeed in the Pewterwood color. Certificate No. 2012C-68 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, November 1, 2012 FORMAL HEARINGS Cont. 1640-1644 Massachusetts Avenue: Paul Luszcz, Zebra Visuals, representing, Big Picture Framing, Signage in the Battle Green District. Application withdrawn by request of applicant 881 Massachusetts Avenue : Jade Cummings and Kellie Anne Conelly, representing Helene Svahnqvist, presented a six (6) page packet showing plot plan, existing condition and proposed change for the deck and wall. Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for replacing existing rear patio with deck. Certificate No. 2012C-69 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins CONTINUED HEARINGS 1723 Massachusetts Avenue: Jeffery Kwass, ViewPoint Sign and Awning, representing, Chyten Educational Services, presented a drawing of the proposed blade sign showing the bracket matching the sign at 1727 Massachusetts Avenue (Nourish Restaurant) and in the location (second pier) requested by The Commission at the October 2012 hearing. Mr. Kwass also presented a photograph showing the original proposed location (the first pier) in relation to the existing sign at 1727 Massachusetts Avenue. The applicant requested the Commission reconsider their objection to hanging the sign on the first pier. Mr. Kwass measured the distance between the existing sign and the first pier at nine (9) feet. This location is a more direct route to the main entrance of Chyten’s offices. One of the Commissioners, who had an objection at the first hearing, had an opportunity to go back to the location and agrees that the first pier is a more suitable location. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a blade sign at the first pier of the bay. Certificate No. 2012C-70 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 7 Harrington Road: Margaret Brooke, First Parish Lexington, presented a photograph of the Steeple to be re-lit with arrows showing where the lighting would be placed, and a cut sheet of the lighting fixtures. Since the October 2012 hearing a mock up was placed on the steeple giving The Commissioners a chance to see that the lighting fixtures would not have a big visual impact. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for six (6) lighting fixtures to be placed on the steeple. Certificate No. 2012C-71 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 1762 Massachusetts Avenue : Jeffrey Lyons, Lexington Center Realty Trust, presented photographs of existing conditions and drawings of the proposed elevator shaft, Photographs of proposed brick up against existing brick, cut sheet for proposed front lighting, and a Photograph of existing front parapet roof to be repaired. The elevator shaft was approved back in 2003 but never built and is needed to meet accessibility requirements for tenants on the second floor. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for elevator shaft, wrapping front parapet in copper, and lighting. Certificate No. 2012C-72 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins 2013 and 2027 Massachusetts Avenue: Luis Perez and Gary Larson, showed drawing of softening element for the Massachusetts Avenue parking lot, and proposed plan for dealing with additional slope from the Barn at 2013 Massachusetts Avenue. The new foundation of the Barn building had to be raised to meet conservation and building code requirements. The proposed plan is to build stairs and terrace the area in front of the unused barn door. The Commission requested that they re-think the idea of making the area so manicured. The Commission feels this area should reflect the previous use of the barn door to better connect the landscape to the building. The Commission also requested that the applicant move the softening element for the parking lot in order for it to not block the Barn. The applicants will look at both of these requests and return for the December 2012 hearing. Neighbors of the project asked why the barn was allowed to be raised higher without another hearing. The Chairman Joseph Welch stated that The Commission approved the Barn and Isaac Mulliken House to be raised and placed on a new foundation. Any new work, even if it is in a historic district, must abide by current state building codes. Another question AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, November 1, 2012 which was raised was regarding the removal of the chimney at 2027 Massachusetts Avenue. This chimney will be replaced in-kind and does not require approval from The Commission. INFORMAL HEARINGS 15 Depot Square: Kevin Latady, Latady Design, Exterior Architectural Change, (first floor windows) in the Battle Green District. Applicant will not be able to attend. He will appear as a formal in December 21 Muzzey Street : Dr.Sathism A. Pazayam, Exterior Architectural Change, in the Battle Green District. This Gentleman is a prospective buyer. Applicant did not attend the hearing 1844 Massachusetts Avenue: , Petra, Clothing for Women presented photograph of front of store showing the proposed wall sign, a close up of what the blade sign would look like, and a materials list. The applicants would like to replace the old wall and blade sign with their shops name. The Commission thought that the applicants were ready for a formal hearing. 5 Tavern Lane : Peter Daus-Haberle, representing, Usha Thankrar, Exterior Architectural Change, (Addition) in the Munroe Tavern District. Applicant did not attend the hearing OTHER BUISINESS The signage on the windows of the second floor at 1762 Massachusetts Avenue looks as if they are on the outside of the window. We need to inform the Zoning Officer David George. Upon Motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the minutes from May 24, 2012 as amended and October 4, 2012 Upon Motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH COMMISSIONER TO VIEW ALL PROPERTIES ON THE AGENDA PRIOR TO THE MEETING.