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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-01-HDC-min 1 / 3 TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair Anne Eccles Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday September 1, 2022 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Robert Adams, Edward Adelman. Commissioner Absent: Robin Lovett, Anne Eccles. Associate Commissioners Present: Mark Connor, Lee Noel Chase. Dan Hisel. Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the September 1st, 2022 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:02pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Solar Carports) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 18, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 18, 2022 List of Material: dated August 18, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 18, 2022 The applicants explained the proposed changes to 1575 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board agreed to continue this application to next meeting in October. John Himmel, Dan Voss, and Lin Jensen, as public expressed their appreciations on that presentation and discussion. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 0 Massachusetts Avenue (Hastings Park), exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 4, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 4, 2022 List of Material: dated August 4, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 4, 2022 Owner Authorization Letter: dated August 4, 2022 The applicants explained the proposed changes to 0 Massachusetts Avenue (Hastings Park). 2 / 3 The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate except the post. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 0 Massachusetts Avenue (Hastings Park) with one proviso of a different post. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1723 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 3, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 3, 2022 List of Material: dated August 3, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 3, 2022 Owners authorization Letter: dated August 3, 2022 Renderings Existing and Proposed: dated August 3, 2022 Street Context: dated August 3, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes of blade sign to 1723 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the proposed plans with some suggested adjustments were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes with adjustments to 1723 Massachusetts Avenue with one proviso of redesign of address across the top of blade sign. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1822 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (exterior renovation) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 3, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 3, 2022 List of Material: dated August 3, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 3, 2022 Owners authorization Letter: dated August 3, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes to 1822 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board agreed to continue this application to next meeting with updated proposed plans. No Public Comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 26 Bedford Street, exterior changes (Add windows) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 25, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 25, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed changes to 26 Bedford Street. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate except window casing sill details and placement. Color and details of window should match the existing windows. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 26 Bedford Street with two provisions of window casing sill details and placement. Motion carried, all in favor. 3 / 3 CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents None This application was continued to next meeting as per applicant’s request. ACTION ITEMS Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on August 4th, 2022: The Board made a motion to approve the minutes on August 4th, 2022 as edited. Motion carried. All in favor.