HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-11-HC-minHISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
July 11, 2013
Call to Order: A public meeting of the Historical Commission was held in Cary Hall at the Ellen Stone
Room, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA on July 11, 2013.
The meeting convened at 7:30 pm.
Historical Commission Members in Attendance:
Mr. David Kelland, Mr. Frank Kern, Ms. Sally Zimmerman
HC Member(s) not in Attendance:
Ms. Marilyn Fenollosa, Mr. Wendall Kalsow
AGENDA ITEM #1 (Time:7:30 pm)
Demolition Application for 346 Concord Avenue
APPLICANT(S) PRESENT:
Ms. Gail Buresh, Applicant, 346 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Ms. Kristen Garfield, Family Member of Applicant, 22 White Street, Somerville, MA
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
none
DOCUMENT(S):
16 photographs of 346 Concord Avenue, interior and exterior views
SUMMARY:
Applicant/Homeowner, Ms. Gail Buresh, introduced herself as homeowner at the 346 Concord Avenue
property since 1995. Ms. Buresh outlined her reasons for the requesting demolition of her property and
referred to pictures she took of the house. She described deteriorating conditions such as crack in
foundation, water damage, mold, and problematic roof which was later found to have five layers.
HC COMMENTS:
HC Commission commented that mold is likely present because of problems with the leaking roof over
time. This could have also caused problems to occur affecting sections of the house down to the crack in
fieldstone foundation. Commission examined the pictures taken by the Applicant and expressed that there
is no way to determine if the loss of the structure would be detrimental. It is difficult to tell the extent of
mold damage and other deteriorated conditions. They suggested that a professional assessment or report
from a structural engineer or building inspector would be a good way to tell the extent of damage and
overall condition of the building.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
none
MOTION: moved by Sally Zimmerman and seconded, find the building at 346 Concord Avenue preferably
preserved, therefore recommended that no demolition permit be issued at this time.
VOTE: 3 -0 in favor.
ACTION ITEM: Commission suggested Ms. Buresh get a building inspector to examine the structure.
Town of Lexington Historical Commission Public Hearing Date: 7/11/13
AGENDA ITEM # 2:
Discussion of Cell Tower Work at Follen Church
SUMMARY:
Historical Commission expressed no objection.
HC COMMENTS:
There is no change at the Follen Church Steeple.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
ACTION ITEM: Mr. Kelland sent email to Mr. Bruce Kelly, local representative, and asked him to tell
Ryan there is no objection from the Historical Commission.
AGENDA ITEM # 2:
Vote on the Historical Commission Representative Member to the CPC
APPLICANT(S) PRESENT:
Historical Commission Members: Mr. Kelland, Ms. Zimmerman, Mr. Kern
SUMMARY:
Historical Commission members voted to re- appoint Ms. Marilyn Fenollosa as the Historical Commission
Representative to the CPC (Community Preservation Commission)
MOTION: moved by Mr. Kelland, and seconded, to re- appoint Marilyn Fenollosa to represent the
Historical Commission to the CPC
VOTE: 3 -0 in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #3:
Communication from the Public: None
AGENDA ITEM # 4:
Approval of Minutes from June 13, 2013 Historical Commission Public Hearing Meeting
MOTION: moved by Mr. Kern, and seconded, to approve the Minutes of June 13, 2013
VOTE: 3 -0 in favor.
Town of Lexington Historical Commission Public Hearing Date: 7/11/2013
UPDATES:
• Meriam & Moon Hill
Moon Hill with Bruce Clouette, is awaiting signature. Meriam Hill contractors are signed.
Ms. Zimmerman and Ms Fenollosa are meeting with Ms. Anne Grady to talk about the project
• 282 Bedford Street
Photographs taken by Ms. Zimmerman revealed a building that looks like a build out characterized by a
light frame structure, pitch roof and horizontal board siding. Photos were a final step in allowing demolition
of rearmost structure at 282 Bedford Street to proceed.
• Preservation Conference October 2013
Help is still needed for the day of the conference in various places like parking, room monitoring.
Sessions are all set. Attendance expected at about 400 people. Money for the reproduction of the historical
map was discussed.
Motion: Moved by Ms. Zimmerman to adj ourn meeting
Vote: 3 -0 in favor
Meeting adjourned: 8:15 PM (EDT)
Respectfully submitted by,
Ms. Brenda Tabak