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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-07-HDC-min RECEIVED 2022 12 May, 1019 airti TOWN CLERK TOWN OF LEXINGTON LEXINGTON MA HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O'Shaughnessy, Chair Anne Eccles Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday April 7, 2022 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O'Shaughnessy, Chair, Anne Eccles, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett, Robert Adams. Commissioner Absent: Associate Commissioners Present: Mark Connor, Lee Noel Chase. Associate Commissioner Absent: Dan Hisel. Staff Present: Siqing Pan,Department Assistant Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy called the April 07,2022 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:02 pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1557 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None The applicant explained the updated proposed changes of 1557 Massachusetts Avenue. The board felt this temporary relocation of Hosmer House were appropriate. The Board agreed put a condition on this application permission, that it should come back within one year with regards to a permanent solution for Hosmer House. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1557 Massachusetts Avenue of temporary relocation.Motion carried,all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 10, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 10, 2022 List of Material: dated February 10, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 10, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated February 10, 2022 1 /4 The applicant explained the proposed changes to side view window signage. The board agreed the proposed signage were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1720 Massachusetts Avenue of window signage.Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1684-1692 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated March 15, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated March 2, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated March 2, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes to signage. Board members agreed this signage should be in coordination with other signage on the other part of block. Paul O'Shaughnessy will serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. This application will continue to next meeting in May. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1761 Massachusetts Avenue exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 28, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated March 3, 2022 List of Material: dated February 28, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated March 3, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated February 28, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes to light fixtures. The board agreed the proposed light fixtures were appropriate. The board requested its color and temperate should get approved by Health and Safety. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1761 Massachusetts Avenue except its color and light temperate.Motion carried,all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1095 Massachusetts Avenue exterior changes in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 27, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 27, 2022 List of Material: dated February 27, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 27, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated February 27, 2022 Freestanding Sign Light Fixture Yosemite: dated February 27, 2022 Building Address on Freestanding Sign: dated April 1, 2022 2/4 The applicant explained the proposed changes to new roof canopy over existing pump stations and freestanding sign. The board agreed the proposed changes were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1095 Massachusetts Avenue.Motion carried,all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 443 Massachusetts Avenue exterior changes in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated April 4, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible fi^om the public way: dated February 23, 2022 Site Plan: dated April 4, 2022 List of Material: dated February 23, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated February 23, 2022 Owner Authorization Form: dated February 18, 2022 Site Photos: dated March 3, 2022 History ofProcess: dated March 3, 2022 HDC Combined Set: dated March 3, 2022 Site Design Information: dated March 31, 2022 Cedar Siding Examples: dated March 3, 2022 Animated View Traveling East: dated March 31, 2022 Renderings: dated March 31, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes to 443 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board agreed that application will continue to next meeting. Robert Adams will continue to serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. This application will continue to next meeting in May. Linda Henning, Andrew Gubisch, and Barbara Elia as public attendees stated their opposition to proposed demolition of 443 Massachusetts Avenue. CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 0 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next meeting in May per applicant's request. Mark Connor will continue to serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1684 Massachusetts Ave, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated April 5, 2022 Updated HDC drawings: dates April 5, 2022 3/4 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes of signage. The board agreed the updated proposed changes were appropriate in exception of placement. Paul O'Shaughnessy will serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1684 Massachusetts Avenue except its placement.Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 45 Bedford Street, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next meeting in May per applicant's request. Dan Hisel will continue to serve as liaison with this application to see if it is appropriate. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy opened the formai hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Updated plans: dated March 29, 2022 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes. The board agreed the updated proposed changes were mostly appropriate.It was stated that looking at brick on site, a slightly higher fence, no divided lights as kept it originally, roofing, and a mockup with facade details were required for further follow-up review. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1575 Massachusetts Avenue in exception.Motion carried, all in favor. ACTION ITEMS Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on March 3ra, 2022: The Board made a motion to approve the minutes on March 3r1,2022 as edited.Motion carried.All in favor. Chair Paul O'Shaughnessy made a motion to adjourn at 8:26 pm. Motion carried. All in favor. 4/4