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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-01-HDC-min PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Lynn Hopkins, Chairman Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia Minutes FOR THURSDAY, October 1, 2015 Selectmen’s Meeting Room 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 7:00 PM Commissioners present: Lynn Hopkins, Chairperson, Britta McCarthy, Paul Ross, Anne Eccles, Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners, Marilyn Fenollosa, Nancy Shepard and Robin Lovett Department Clerk: Francis Dagle FORMAL HEARINGS Advertised: 7:00 PM 7 Oak St: Diane Young and Gerhard Pawelka, exterior architectural changes in the East Village District. Chair Lynn Hopkins recused herself due to previous work on this project - Commissioner Britta McCarthy temporary acting chair for hearing - Associate Commissioner Marilyn Fenollosa voted as alternate for quorum Shed dormer and front of house to be re-roofed. New shingles to match 2013 addition. Installation of 3 Velux skylights in rear dormer of main house. All Approved 7:05 PM 3 Wallis Court: Jeffrey Lyon, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District Re-roof Shingles will be architectural GAF Timberline, slate color All Approved 7:15PM 1433 Massachusetts Avenue: Vincent Pisculli, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District Installation of new roof shingles -Manufactured by Landmark Pro: Max definition, Moire Black color Shutters will be repaired or replaced as required -Paint color will be Sherwin Williams SW6474, Raging Sea color All Approved 7:20 PM 1707 Massachusetts Avenue: Aristea Souliopoulos, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District Installation of two signs on front and rear of commercial business - Front: double sided, 1” PVC, recessed carved white lettering on burgundy background. Sign oval in shape. - Back: 1” PVC recessed carved gold lettering on black background. Sign rectangular in shape. Strip lighting above sign to match existing. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Lynn Hopkins, Chairman Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia Installation of chairs and tables approved. Applicant will return with final furniture selections. All Approved Un-Advertised: 7:25 PM 1314 Massachusetts Avenue: Nancy Trautman, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District Re-shingling of small section of roof -Installation of cedar shingles, slightly thicker than existing. - New strapping detail All Approved CONTINUED HEARINGS 1792 Massachusetts Avenue: Amran Haq, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. No representative present 1357 Massachusetts Avenue: William Erickson, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District No representative present 21 Muzzey Street: Adam Schuck, Spacecraft Architects, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. Installation of brick elevator venting shaft enclosure. - Stiles and Hart Barrington Red, water struck bricks - Full size brick and veneer brick will be used Louver -Hart and Cooley -Aluminum - 2 feet by 3 feet. - Color to be determined; black, charcoal, reddish color to match brick All Approved 927 Massachusetts Avenue: Iana Vitkova, exterior architectural changes in the East Village District Applicant appeared at the Commissions request because they were in violation of Certificate of Approval conditions for fence color, gravel surfacing material, mailbox -Fence color is not a good match to house trim color. Repainting will not be required at this time, but better match will be required when fence is repainted. -Existing mailbox can remain - White gravel is to be removed within six weeks. May be replaced with mulch. All approved INFORMAL HEARINGS PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Lynn Hopkins, Chairman Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia Battle Road Scenic Byway: Richard Canale, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. Presented concepts for scenic byway in Lexington and abutting towns. 1433 Massachusetts Avenue: Vincent Pisculli, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. Proposed driveway extension, addition and new shed in rear of property. The Commission expressed reservations about the proposed parking area size and location. Applicant will present more definitive concepts in future meeting based on recommendations of commission. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion Meeting minute’s approval August 6, 2015: Approved with revisions. August 24, 2015: Approved with revisions. September 3, 2015: Not approved, pending revisions per Chair Hopkins. Cary Hall paving: New brick sample unsatisfactory, additional samples will be reviewed for installation. Grain Mill Alley update: Will be meeting Monday October 5, 2015 to review preliminary design. Agenda procedures: Commissioners to check the website for final agenda 48 hours before hearing Minuteman Statue refurbishment: Commissioner Eccles distributed minutes from recent meeting Guidelines and application form review: Application form and guidelines voted on by Commission. All approved with agreed revisions. Solar panels in Historic Districts: A packet of articles on solar panel installations on historic buildings was distributed by Commissioner Eccles. Material to be reviewed by Commissioners for future discussion and incorporation into guidelines.