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Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
Joseph Welch, Chairman
Tel: (781) 862-0500 x294
Daniel Griffin Jr.
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861-2780
Lynn Hopkins
Paul Ross
Robert Warshawer
Minutes of Thursday, May 2, 2012, Selectmen Meeting Room, Town Hall Building at 7:00PM
Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins
Associate Commissioners: Marilyn Fenollosa, and Barbara Feldman
Department Clerk: Amy Casparius
Absent Commissioners: Daniel Griffin and Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
FORMAL HEARINGS
46E Bedford Street:
Igor Ostrovsky, owner of Apex Wine and Spirits presented drawings for three (3) signs. The two
wall signs will use the existing rails and the lettering will say Wine and Spirits. Mr. Ostrovsky feels that the entire name
of the business appears too small on the wall signs. The Commission has no issues with just wine and spirits on the wall
sign as long as Mr. Ostrovsky does not. The panel for the standing sign will have the entire name and conform to the
standards for that sign. A temporary sign will be allowed only until the permanent signage is ready.
The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for two wall signs and one panel sign.
Certificate No. 2013C-16
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
10 Muzzey Street
: Jason Gori, Lexington MEWS Condominium Association, presented a photograph of the building with
the existing roof and a brochure showing the proposed roof shingles. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of
appropriateness for re-roofing using architectural shingles from Timberline in the Hickory color.
Certificate No. 2013C-17
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
1009 Massachusetts Avenue:
Balam A. Willemsean presented a six page packet showing the proposed generator, and
two proposed locations. The Commission prefers the second location on the right side of the house next to the existing
Air Conditioner condenser. This location is less visible from Massachusetts Avenue. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a
certificate of appropriateness for a back-up generator located on the right side of the house. Certificate No. 2013C-18
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
739 Massachusetts Avenue:
Paul Menz representing the Waldorf School with respect to signage in the East Village
District. Hearing has been continued until June 2013 by request of applicant
1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov
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FORMAL HEARINGS CONTINUED
1984 Massachusetts Avenue:
David & Caroline Kluchman, and Martin Dermady, Dermady Architects, presented
existing and proposed drawings. The applicants are proposing to change the rooflines on the rear of property, add a second
story to existing single story areas, and add a story to the barn. The commission had some concerns regarding the east
façade of the main house looking massive and suggested that the applicant look into breaking it up. The commission also
had questions regarding the proposed materials, height and final paint color of the barn. The applicants plan to leave the
masonry first floor and have a wooden second floor. Much of the barn is currently below grade and the applicants would
like to add the second story for storage.
Two neighbors spoke concerning the height of the barn and believe that adding a second story would be inappropriate for
the neighborhood. The Chairman Joseph Welch suggested to the applicant that they put up a visible marker showing
exactly how high the roof of the barn will be. This hearing has been continued until June 2013 for the applicants to look
into the Commissions suggestions, communicate more with the neighbors, and create permit ready drawings and material
list.
4 Vine Brook Road
: Robert and Helen Pride, presented color samples. The Commissioners had an opportunity to look at
paint samples on the house prior to this hearing. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to
change the house colors to Somerville Red for the body, Decorator White for the trim, and Black for the doors and
shutters. All paint colors are from Benjamin Moore. Certificate No. 2013C-19
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
1099 Massachusetts Avenue:
Dr. John Gawoski and Beverly Seavey, presented photographs showing the existing color
and proposed color samples. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to change the house
colors to Duxbury Gray for the body, White for the trim, and Heritage Red for the doors. All paint colors are from
Benjamin Moore. Certificate No. 2013C-20
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
CONTINUED HEARINGS
1960 Massachusetts Avenue:
Stephen and Amy Heim, Exterior Architectural Changes (Add dormer/extend roof line
above attached garage.) in the Battle Green District. Did not attend the hearing.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue
: Melisa Tintocalis, on behalf of The Town of Lexington and the Economic
Development Office presented a photograph showing the layout of the parklet, and samples of the decking, planters,
seating and umbrella. All the furniture for this pilot program is being donated by Seasons Four and the parklet should be
complete by the end of May. This parklet will remain in place until November 2013. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue
a certificate of appropriateness for ipe hardwood decking, seven (7) planters made of cor-ten, black tables and chairs and
two (2) freestanding umbrellas in the jockey red color. Certificate NO. 2013C-22
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
Tourism Committee:
Dawn McKenna, Chairman Tourism Committee, Signage, (Calendar signs at Visitors Center and
Emery Park, storytelling sign on the Battle Green, parking signs throughout Center) in the Battle Green District.
Continued until June 2013
Tower Park:
Dawn McKenna, Chairman Tourism Committee, Exterior Architectural Change (Design of Antony Park
within Tower Park) in the Munroe Tavern District. Continued until June 2013
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CONTINUED HEARINGS CONT.
2013 and 2027 Massachusetts Avenue:
Trisha Perez Kennaley, AB Holdings, Luis Perez and Designer Robin Gannon
presented. Ms. Gannon presented the custom exterior color choices from Sherwin Williams. The body of the Barn and the
Isaac Mullikan house at 2013 Massachusetts Avenue will be painted using a 130% Colonial Revival Mix, the sash will be
black and doors green. After looking at the samples in place the applicants concluded that the second story door on the
barn should remain white. The Main Inn building at 2027 Massachusetts Avenue will be painted using a 250% Colonial
Revival Mix, the sash will be black, the doors green and the trim white. The Commission had an opportunity to view paint
samples on the barn prior to the hearing.
Mr. Perez presented a composite material for the ramp and porch decking. Mr. Perez feels that wood will never stand up
as well to the amount of use these areas are going to receive. The Commission feels that this material is appropriate for
this particular application. The Commission would like the material to have a smooth surface not the fake grain. Mr. Perez
also showed a different railing design with the posts being squared. The Commission suggested that the posts only be 2-
inches thick at the most and to make the horizontal cap thicker.
The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for paint colors on all buildings, and the decking
material and rail systems on the Main Inn building at 2027 Massachusetts Avenue. Certificate No. 2013C-21
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Lynn Hopkins and Associate
Commissioner: Marilyn Fenollosa
Trisha Perez Kennaley, AB Holdings, asked how the commission would feel about a coming soon sign. Chairman Joseph
Welch stated that the sign would have to be approved by the commission before being installed. Mr. Welch did not see an
issue with having a sign like the temporary sign Lexington Place at 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, used during
construction. A few Commissioners stated that a set month or date needs to be on the temporary sign.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
1707 Massachusetts Avenue:
John Cook, Dunkin Donuts, showed drawings for replacing existing signage. He would
like to have the same size signs but add the corporate colors. The Commission feels that this location is far enough away
from Massachusetts Avenue that they do need colored signs to attract attention. The Commission requested that Mr. Cook
look into a black background and removing the cup from the sign. Mr. Cook is ready for a formal hearing.
55 Waltham Street
: Jeffery Lyons, Exterior Architectural Change (new side steps and porch) in the
Battle Green District. Did not attend the hearing
19 Muzzey Street
: Jeffery Lyons, representing, 19 Muzzey Street Realty Trust, Exterior Architectural
Change (accesses ability for front of building) in the Battle Green District. Did not attend the hearing
755 Massachusetts Avenue
: Steven Ervin, Follen Church showed pictures of the existing conditions of the paving and
wall. Follen Church needs to redo the paving on the east side and to recap the wall. The Commission has no issue with the
proposed materials and Mr. Ervin is ready for a formal hearing.
1475 Massachusetts Avenue units 469 & 471:
Brenda Tabak, showed a cut sheet of the proposed replacement skylights.
These skylights will be the same size and style as the existing broken skylights. The Commission feels that replacing
these skylights would be a replacement in-kind, and no formal hearing is needed.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Following Robin Gannon’s presentation for the paint colors at 2027 Massachusetts Avenue; Commissioner Ross inquired
as to how her new business Haven located at 1646 Massachusetts Avenue was doing. Ms. Gannon responded that it was
difficult at that end of Massachusetts Avenue to attract walk in customers. Ms. Gannon also hoped in the future the town
will look into the possibility of allowing temporary street signage. The town of Concord has a street signage policy that
Lexington could look at.
Chairman Joseph Welch showed the commission members a site plan describing the proposed location of a generator at
19 Bedford Street. The owner will be coming in for a formal hearing in June.
Chairman Joseph Welch informed the commission that due to budget constraints the owner of 55 Forest Street had
delayed the second phase of construction on their previously approved project. They are now in a position to begin
construction and will seek a building permit in the near future.
Chairman Joseph Welch informed the commission members that LexHab will be coming in to discuss installing a second
driveway at their house on Massachusetts Avenue in the East Village District.
The letter received from a resident regarding the Hammond Hosmer house at 1557 Massachusetts Avenue discussed last
month was forwarded to Pat Goddard, director of facilities. The main complaint concerned landscaping, which was
already scheduled to take place in early April when the weather allowed.
Chairman Joseph Welch announced that the Selectmen appointed Lynn Hopkins as a Commissioner representing the
Historical Society. Ms. Hopkins will be finishing Scott Kyle’s term. Mr. Kyle resigned as a Commissioner due to the fact
he is no longer a Lexington resident.
Upon Motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the minutes from April 4, 2013
Upon Motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM