HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-10-HC-minTOWN OF LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, January 10, 2013
7:30 PM
Ellen Stone Room
Cary Hall
1605 Massachusetts Avenue
David Kelland opened the meeting at 7:32 PM in the Ellen Stone Room of Cary Hall.
Members present: David Kelland, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow, Sally
Zimmerman and Frank Kern
Others Present: Theresa James, Historical Commissions Clerk
7:32 PM
Demolition of 6Moon Hill Road
People present:
Alessandro and Linda Pagani, owners of 6 Moon Hill Road
Documents submitted:
- Site plan for proposed addition at 6 Moon Hill Road
- Letter addressing plans for 6 Moon Hill Road
- Letter from Peter Warren, Chair of the 6 Moon Hill Planning Committee
supporting the proposed addition
- Pictures describing the proposed work at 6 Moon Hill Road
The meeting opened with Mr. and Mrs. Pagani presenting the Commission
with their plans to partially demolish part of 6 Moon Hill Road and restore
the home to more with what the original builders hand envisioned. The
Pagani's pointed out that they were only the second owners of this
particular home. They showed the Commission a poster board that
contained four photographs depicting where the additions would be.
They explained to the Commission that they had already addressed the
zoning issue, and that it was approved, in regards to their proposed garage.
The Pagani's also explained that a former member of the TAC had
approved their design when she sat on the 6 Moon Hill Planning
Committee.
Wendall Kalsow stated that he was pleased with the compatible addition.
Marilyn Fenollosa informed them that their neighborhood was being
looked at for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
Decision:
Motion made by Frank Kern, seconded by Marilyn Fenollosa and
voted all in favor that the Commission allow the partial demolition and
addition of 6 Moon Hill Road stipulated by plans submitted.
7:53 PM
Massport's Hanscom Environmental Status and Planning Report Update
People present:
Tom Ennis, Massport
Virginia Adams, Public Archaeology Laboratory
Documents submitted:
- 6 page handout/letter from P.A.L.
- 8 page handout from Massport
Tom Ennis and Virginia Adams came to address the Commission
regarding the 2012 L. G. Hanscom Field Environmental Status and
Planning Report. This report is revised every five years and provides data
and analyses on noise, ground transportation, air quality and water quality
at Hanscom Field. As part of the review process, MassPort and their
consultants review the impacts on historical assets in each of the abutting
towns, meeting with the historical commissions and incorporating their
comments and concerns into the final report
Mr. Ennis informed the Commission that Hanscom Field handles
approximately 170,000 operations per year. Mr. Kalsow asked Mr. Ennis
to verify what an operation is. Mr. Ennis said that each landing and each
take off are their own operation. He also stated that Logan airport in
Boston does not allow general aviation aircraft so they use Hanscom Field.
8:32 PM
Approve Minutes
Theresa James submitted copies of the Historical Commission meeting
minutes from the October 2012, November 2012 and December 2012
meetings. She also submitted the minutes from the joint HC/HDC
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meeting held on December 11, 2012 as well as the special HC meeting
held on December 11, 2012.
Decision:
Motion made by Marilyn Fenollosa, seconded by David Kelland and
voted all in favor of approving the minutes from the October 2012,
November 2012 and December 2012 meetings as well as the joint
HC/HDC meeting held on December 11, 2012 as well as the special HC
meeting held on December 11, 2012.
8:34 PM
Chan of February Meeting
David Kelland suggested that the February meeting be moved from
Thursday, February 14, 2013 to Tuesday, February 12, 2013. After a
discussion amongst the Commission and their Clerk, it was decided that
the meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
8:38 PM
CPC Funding Update /59 Hancock Street Discussion
Marilyn Fenollosa informed her fellow Commissioners that the CPC, at a
meeting held earlier in the day, had approved all the projects supported by
the LHC and the HDC at their joint meeting.
Ms. Fenollosa also informed the Commission that she had been informed
by the Merriam Hill Association that a house in Merriam Hill not in the
Inventory was currently on the market. This home is a Royal Barry Wills
designed ranch that is located at 59 Hancock Street. Ms. Fenollosa
distributed the real estate listing for this property for the Commission to
view. It was agreed that there needs to be further research done on this
property to determine whether it should be put on the provisional list. Ms.
James will notify the realtor and current owner and the Commission will
discuss the matter at the next hearing, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
8:49 PM
9 Revere Street Discussion
Sally Zimmerman addressed the Commission and informed them that she
had reached out to the owners of 9 Revere Street to inform them that if
they considered adding on to the current home, that she would be willing
to work with them. She stated that when they returned her call, they
informed her that they were not interested in adding onto the home.
8:51 PM
MeetiLigAd journed
Motion made by Marilyn Fenollosa, seconded by Wendall Kalsow and
voted all in favor that the January 10, 2013 Historical Commission
meeting adjourn at 8:51 PM.
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