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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-09-HC-minTown of Lexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 9, 2013 Call to order: A public meeting of the Historical Commission was held in Cary Hall at the Ellen Stone Room, Lexington, MA on May 9, 2013. The meeting convened at 7:33 p.m. HC Board Members in attendance: Mr. David Kelland, Ms. Marilyn Fenollosa, Ms. Sally Zimmerman, Mr. Frank Kern HC Members not in attendance: Mr. Wendall Kalsow AGENDA ITEM #1 7:33 p.m. Partial Demolition Application for 282 Bedford St Applicant & Attendees: Applicant: Mr. Paul Domenici & Mrs. Lisa Domenici of B &D Building, 1161 Broadway, Somerville MA 02144; Mr. Todd Maio CFO of Edinburg Center, 1040 Waltham St, Lexington, MA; Mr. Randy Brown, Facility Manager of Edinburg Center, 1040 Waltham St, Lexington, MA Documents submitted: Application packet for Partial Demolition; Land Survey Plan of Edinburg Center; Pictures of Edinburg Center exterior (3 pages) SUMMARY: Mr. Paul Domenici of B &D Building described the Edinburg Center, located at 282 Bedford St, as a non profit organization residential facility that provides respite services for mental health patients. Applicant requested permission to demolish 16' X 22' old addition in the rear section of the building and build new 20' X 30' rear addition to include 2 bedrooms. Mr. Randy Brown, Facility Manager, added that the purpose of the addition would be to provide handicap access for patients and clients on the ground floor to meet DMH regulation and to make better use of space. Floor plans for the proposed addition were shown to HC. Public Comments: Abbutter Ms. Lisa Gualtieri, of 3 Valley Road, expressed concern about the disruptive nature of construction and trees. Mr. Domenici, assured her that trimmings will take place and that no trees will come down. She was also told that no additional parking spaces are planned. Abbutter, Ms. Rosemary Tiani, of 15 Valley Road, commented about the final outcome and schedule of construction. HC Comments: In order to determine if the structure would be a loss of a historical resource, Mr. Frank Kern expressed the need for more knowledge about the framing, foundation and overall condition of the interior of the structure proposed for demolition and addition. Mr. David Kelland wanted to know more about the rear addition proposed to be demolished. Ms. Sally Zimmerman wanted to understand nature of the new construction and also expressed the need to get more information about the structure. Mr. David Kelland said that the meeting would continue on to the next month public meeting. Historical Commission agreed to vote on the demolition delay. And they also agreed with the applicant that is was necessary to get more information about the structure, conditions and understand the nature of the new construction. The purpose of the site walk through would be to get more information about the interior structure and take pictures. Several HC members agreed to meet with Mr. Randy Brown, Edinburg Center Facility Manager, for walk through the property located at 282 Bedford St on Friday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. The date and time would still need to be confirmed by HC Clerk, Ms. Brenda Tabak. Motion moved by Ms. Marilyn Fennollosa, and seconded, to impose a twelve (12) month demolition delay, effective Thursday, May 9, 2013, based on perceived age, condition of rear structure proposed to be removed. Vote 4 -0 to approve. MISCELLANEOUS 8:28 pm. Mr. Charles Hornig, Planning Board liason to Historical Commission, requested advise regarding preservation at 376 Lincoln St (old Franklin & Warren School). Mr. David Kelland referred to the Secretary of Interior Guidelines which has a guide on specific preservation of original features. Ms. Sally Zimmermann will to go through the Willard Brown Building to assess current conditions on May 31 ANNOUNCEMENTS • Mr. David Kelland, Chair, proposed starting Historic Commission meetings take place every third Thursday. Arrangements will be made by Mr. David Kelland. • Peacock Farm* was named in the National Register. • HC will ask for funding to take up the Priority List consisting of approximately 150 houses. Minutes of February 12, 2013 and April 10, 2013 Motion moved by Ms. Marilyn Fenollosa, and seconded, to approve the Minutes of February 12, 2013 and April 10, 2013, subject to completion of names. Vote 4 -0 to approve. 9:13 pm. Motion moved by Ms. Marilyn Fenollosa, and seconded, to adjourn meeting. Vote 4 -0 to approve. Meeting adjourned 9:13 pm.