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Home My WebLink About2022-12-01-HDC-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted Edward Adelman Robin Lovett by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday December 1, 2022 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Robert Adams, Robin Lovett. Commissioner Absent: Edward Adelman. Associate Commissioners Present: Mark Connor, Dan Hisel, Lee Noel Chase (Attend at 7:40pm). Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant st Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the December 1, 2022 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:03pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 678 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Exterior renovation) in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated October 14, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated November 15, 2022 List of Material: dated November 15, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated November 15, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed exterior restoration to 678 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board agreed to continue this application to next meeting in January, 2023 with fully detailed landscape drawing. Bob Adams has served as liaison for this application. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1756 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated November 8, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated November 8, 2022 Site Plan: dated November 8, 2022 1 / 4 List of Material: dated November 8, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated November 8, 2022 Owners Authorization Form: dated November 8, 2022 The applicant explained the proposed signage to 1756 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate except the blade sign location, fabrication and thickness of applique. The Board agreed the blade sign should be placed what was the original blade sign placed. Jeffrey Lyons, from 55 Waltham St, landlord of this property, suggested to relocate the blade sign mounted to the brick wall. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1756 Massachusetts Avenue with caveat of updated drawings with blade sign location, fabrication, and thickness of applique. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated November 1, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated November 1, 2022 List of Material: dated November 1, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated November 1, 2022 Owners Authorization Form: dated November 2, 2022 The homeowner explained the proposed exterior changes to 1666 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1666 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 11 Byron Avenue, exterior changes (Pool House) in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated November 7, 2022 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated November 2, 2022 Site Plan: dated November 29, 2022 List of Material: dated November 2, 2022 Work Scope Narrative: dated November 2, 2022 Owners Authorization Form: dated November 2, 2022 Renderings: dated November 2, 2022 Existing house photo from Byron Ave: dated November 2, 2022 Views of existing site: dated November 29, 2022 Proposed exterior lighting: dated November 29, 2022 2 / 4 Exterior products and materials: dated November 29, 2022 The applicant architect explained the proposed pool house at 11 Byron Avenue. The proposed pool house will be 8 feet lower than existing house. The pool house will be partially visible from Maple Street, Byron Avenue, and the Minuteman Bikeway. Due to topography, vegetation, fencing and distance, the pool and patio will not be visible from any public way. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate with a condition of preservation setback plantings where it is possible for masking purpose. The water runoff issue, pavement stones, and absorption will be forwarded to Zoning for review. Beverly Seavey, from 1099 Mass Ave, expressed her opposite to this plan. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 11 Byron Avenue with one caveat in the condition of preservation existing plantings where it is possible. Motion carried, all in favor. CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 55 Waltham Street, exterior changes (Window Replacement) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None The homeowner explained the proposed exterior changes to 55 Waltham St. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 55 Waltham Street. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 11 Waltham Street, exterior changes (Fence) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None The homeowner explained the proposed exterior changes to 11 Waltham St. The Board felt the proposed plans were appropriate. No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 11 Waltham Street. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Solar Carports) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Updated plans: dated December 1, 2022. 3 / 4 The applicants explained the updated proposed changes of solar carports to 1575 Massachusetts Avenue and requested actions on Massachusetts Avenue Canopy Leg – Design Option F.2 & Suitability of Design Intent for further development. Robert Adams has been served as liaison for this application. The board agreed the conceptual design were appropriate. They conditionally approved this application on detailed design drawings being submitted and reviewed in a future hearing. Daniel Voss, from Sustainable Lexington Committee, stated he supports the plans. Paul O’Shaughnessy made a motion that the Board approve the conceptual of design as rendered st in this presentation during the meeting on December 1, 2022, and the Board issue a certificate as a record that design needs to get a subsequent certificate of approval through all design details normally submitted with a project. Robert Adams seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mark Connor— No, Robert Adams – Yes, Robin Lovett — Yes, Lee Noel Chase — Yes, Paul O' Shaughnessy—Yes. Motion carried. The majority in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 1403 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents Updated proposed plans: dated October 31, 2022 The applicant explained the updated proposed changes to 1403 Massachusetts Avenue. The Board agreed this application will continue to next meeting in January. No public comments. ACTION ITEMS rd Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on November 3, 2022: The Board made a motion to rd approve the minutes on November 3, 2022 as written. Motion carried. All in favor. The Board made a motion to adjourn at 8:05pm. Motion carried. All in favor. 4 / 4