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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair
Robert Adams Meeting broadcasted
Edward Adelman
Robin Lovett
Lee Noel Chase by LexMedia
Minutes, Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Robert Adams, Lee Noel Chase (attend at 5:14pm),
Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett.
Commissioner Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present: Dan Hisel.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant
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Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the June 14, 2023 Historic Districts Commission meeting to
order at 5:05pm.
CONTINUE HEARING
Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 960 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
alterations (Additions) in the East Village Historic District
Documents
Updated Proposed plans: dated June 12, 2023
The applicant and architect explained the updated proposed addition plans at 960 Mass Ave.
The Commission felt the proposed changes were appropriate.
No public comments.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
960 Massachusetts Avenue. 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
None
The applicants explained the proposed plans of solar carports and compared all proposed options of the
project. The Commission agreed to continue this application to August meeting.
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Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock St, expressed her opposition to this Solar Carports project.
Tina McBride of 45 Turning Mill Rd, Cindy Arens of 7 Kitson Park Dr, Lin Jensen of 133 Reed St, Marcia
Gens of 16 Dane Rd, and Ricki Pappo of 16 Blossomcrest Rd, stated they supported the Solar Carports
project.
Jonathan Himmel, 66 Hancock St, suggested to break it up otherwise it will be too big visually.
Edward Adelman made a motion that the Historical Districts Commission approve the design
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direction of option I, as presented on the June 14, 2023 HDC meeting, and that structural detail
remains to be determined with one caveat that design details such as arches or other design details
will be open to review, but the fundamental position, square footage, footprint, and location will be
the design direction to go forward. Bob Adams seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
ACTION ITEMS
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Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on April 6, 2023: The Commission made a motion to
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approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 6, 2023 as written. Motion carried. All in favor.
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Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on May 4, 2023: The Commission made a motion to
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approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 4, 2023 as written. Motion carried. All in favor
with Edward Adelman abstention.
The Commission approve the mailbox installation at 822 Massachusetts Avenue administratively.
The Commission made a motion to adjourn at 6:55 pm. Motion carried. All in favor.
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