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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-04-HDC-minLynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, February 4, 2016 Selectmen's Meeting Room 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 7:00 PM Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia Commissioners present: Lynn Hopkins, Chairperson, Anne Eccles, Paul Ross, Britta McCarthy, Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners: Nancy Shepard, Robin Lovett, Jon Wardwell Department Clerk: Francis Dagle ACTION ITEMS Reorganization of The Board: Commission vote for Chairmanship • Commission nominated, and voted unanimously to elect Lynn Hopkins to Chairmanship FORMAL HEARINGS 7:05 PM 16 Belfry Terrace: Tim Lee, Timothy Lee Landscape Design, representing Omar Khudari, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. • Landscape Improvements as shown on drawings dated 1/13/16 and materials list dated 1/18/16: - New driveway configuration - New fieldstone wall, with railing atop - Railings will be Azek, painted white to match house trim - New light post, PVC painted white to match house trim - Front walk: granite pavers - Front stairs: granite slab - New curbing near road to match existing All Approved 7:10 PM 1332 Massachusetts Avenue: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, Inc. and Susan Bennett, representing the Lexington Historical Society, exterior architectural changes in the Munroe Tavern District. • Commissioner Paul Ross recused himself for this individual hearing • Addition of two -story wing to the rear of Munroe Tavern • In general, the Commission found the proposed addition appropriate: Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia o The footprint of the addition was reduced from earlier schemes o Floor to floor heights are minimal o The ridge line of the addition is as low as feasible while still allowing a second level connection between new and existing o The proposed addition looks like a barn, referencing typical New England expansion models. o The dark, monochromatic coloring of the addition defers to the more important, original structure o Following the directives of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards, the addition does not attempt to create a false sense of history. Window details and proportions acknowledge that the addition was built at a different time. • Some commissioners had concerns about the pane divisions for the windows and doors, as well as the gutter details • The Commission received a number of letters and several members of the audience voiced concern over the size, location, naming and program content of the proposed addition. • In response to public concern, the hearing was continued. • Susan Bennett will meet collectively with concerned abutters before coming back to a later hearing. Hearing Continued 7:15 PM 1756 Massachusetts Avenue: Paul Mydelski, representing Lyons Realty, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. There were contradictions between the applicant's description of the proposed sign and the drawings. Questions arose regarding: The "dishpan" backer board material The proposed location of the blade sign Material, finish and color names and numbers for both signs Hearing continued. Applicant will return with the necessary details on signage. 7:20 PM 14 Tavern Lane: Scott Indermuehle, Sudbury Design Group, representing Greg and Alaina Curtin, exterior architectural changes in the Munroe Tavern District. Design as shown on drawings revised 1/8/16 • Relocate existing wood deck • New fieldstone seating wall with granite cap Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia • New Pergola with lattice screen panels - Azek painted white to match house trim • New wood burning fire pit with copper bowl • Patio enlarged: walls, steps, paving to match existing • New lighting will be: - Lightology Saturn Exterior Path Light; Bronze finish with frosted diffuser 22" x 4.5" - Auroralight, Vertex LSR5 -L; LED mounted step light, Bronze finish - Hubbell, Square Hood EL205; Copper aluminum, PAR20 Halogen. - Lightology Laurel Outdoor Wall Sconce NRW197642; Black with Matte Opal, incandescent, 14.25" x 4.5" - Alpine WRDH1SA; Satin aluminum, halogen, 6" x 4.25" All Approved 7:25 PM 21 Hancock Street: Tom Timko, Copper Beech Design, representing Lisa Chin and Vincent Lau, exterior architectural changes in the Hancock - Clarke District • Addition of new family room, enclose existing porch, extend garage. • Extensions to rear above new kitchen Hearing continued, Commission requested more details about the project: Dimensioned detail drawing of front porch enclosure Side elevation showing garage extension Catalogue cut sheets of garage door, front door and windows 7:30 PM 1735 Massachusetts Avenue: Harvey Trieff, representing CVS, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. • Proposed installation of 10 exterior window decals. • 6 would have text, 4 would not have text. • The Commission felt that this project was not appropriate as proposed: o Vinyl decals mounted on window exterior feel cheap o Repeating "CVS /pharmacy" six times is excessive Hearing Continued to later date 7:35 PM 1048 Massachusetts Avenue: Nick Atshartous, exterior architectural changes in the East Village District • Postponed Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia 7:40 PM 24 Hancock Street: Steve Hurley, Janovsky /Hurley Architects, representing Kevin and Leslie Sargis, exterior architectural changes in the Hancock -Clark District. • Demolition of side porch, and barn shed • Reconstruction of new front porch o new brick pavement to match existing, o relocation of existing granite steps o IPE decking with concealed fasteners o New window and door head trim to match existing o Red cedar crown moulding, painted o Custom red cedar bracket painted o 16 oz copper standing seam roofing system o Red cedar fluted post and pilaster with base and trim painted o Red cedar railing • New side addition o All new windows and doors will be Marvin wood ultimate with 5/8" wood simulated divided lite with spacebar type. o Existing double hung windows to be repaired where necessary o New cedar roof shingles. o New brick patio with stone walls • Construction of two new single story barn sheds, either side of existing to remain two story barn o All existing materials will be salvaged where possible o Copper standing seam roofing system with copper gutter and rain leader. o New outswing power operated garage door. • Existing impervious driveway to be enlarged. Design as shown on architectural drawings dated 12/11/2015, site plan dated 12/18/15 All Approved 7:45 PM 6 Bruce Road: David Nuss, exterior architectural changes in the East Village • Proposed replacement of 2 front dormer windows, 1 side dormer window, and 8 rear windows. • Materials proposed would be vinyl, white in color. • Commission felt that the use of vinyl was not appropriate, but asked to see window sample for evaluation Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia • Matching the Anderson windows approved in a CofA issued 10/7/10 was suggested. Hearing continued CONTINUED HEARINGS 18 Belfry Terrace: Henry Liu, exterior architectural changes in the Battle • Revisions as shown on 1/13/16 drawings, which are an addendum to the 9/21/15 revised drawings. • A -03: New dormer will be installed in center as shown on front elevation • A -04: Twin windows in gable instead of two individual windows • A -05 Add one 6/1 double hung window as shown on rear elevation Kitchen windows confirmed as 2W3H casements • A -06 Replace twin double -hung windows in gable with single new 6/1 double hung • Bluestone treads, rock -face nosings, installed on existing concrete front steps 1752 - 1756 Massachusetts Avenue: Jeffrey Lyons, representing Lexington Center Realty, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. • No representative present INFORMAL HEARINGS 1752 - 1756 Massachusetts Avenue: Jeffrey Lyons, representing Lexington Center Realty, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. • No representative present Discussion items: East Lexington Road Improvements- On 1/20/16, David Cannon from the Town Engineering department requested representatives of HDC visit the intersection at Pleasant street and Mass Ave to evaluate the impact of the proposed roundabout and traffic light designs on the historic structures and surrounding areas. An immediate response was sought by Engineering because the Selectmen were scheduled to vote on the proposals 1/25/16. Chair Hopkins and Commissioner Fenellosa visited the site on 1/21/16. Their evaluation was summarized in a letter dated 1/22/16. The letter emphasized that the evaluation represented the consensus opinion of only two voting members of the Commission since this was the largest group of Commissioners that could be assembled in the time available without violating open meeting requirements. The number of signs and pedestrian crossing lights required for the proposed roundabout led Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia Fenollosa and Hopkins to conclude that of the two proposals, the design incorporating traffic lights would be the least disruptive to the fabric of the community. Center Streetscape- Paver materials have been a recent concern brought to the attention of the HDC. HDC would like to have a special meeting on this topic in the future. Solar guidelines- Commissioner Eccles is working on guidelines. Guidelines and application update- Working progress 14 Maple- Lawsuit dismissed Cell Towers, Establish Task Committee- Postponed for next meeting Approval of Minutes from January 7, 2016- Minutes approved as written