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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-07-HDC-min (LH Edit)Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 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, Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners: Nancy Shepard, Robin Lovett, and Jon Wardwell, Marilyn Fenollosa arrived late Department Clerk: Francis Dagle FORMAL HEARINGS 7:00 PM 1011 -1015 Massachusetts Avenue: Rebecca Shrum, representing Nichole Yim and Joan Foley, proposed exterior color changes in the East Village District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved as proposed. Documents Used: Sample precedent color scheme photographs Color sample display (painted on 2 "x4" wooden board) Front elevation picture, existing color scheme 7:05 PM 935 Massachusetts Avenue: Judith and John Denis, proposed roofing changes in the East Village District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration to a 3 tab architectural shingle was approved as proposed. Documents Used: Front elevation photograph Landmark Designer Shingles Catalog document 7:10 PM 41 Hancock Street: Adam Schuck, Spacecraft Architecture representing Helene Svahnqvist, exterior architectural changes in the Hancock - Clarke District. • Commissioner Jon Wardwell recused himself from this hearing. After much discussion a motion was made and seconded, alteration to the roofing was approved as proposed. Remaining scope of proposed alterations was continued to a later date. Documents Used: Drawings dated 3/11/16 Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia 7:15 PM 8 Bedford Street: Brian Sparrow, representing David and Heather Vital, proposed rear wrap around outdoor deck and addition in the Battle Green District. Project was continued to a later date. Documents Used: Pella 2016 Architectural Design Manual cutsheets Drawings dated 3/13/16 Site plan dated 3/23/16 CONTINUED 6 Bruce Rd: David Nuss, proposed window changes in the East Village District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved as proposed in a vote of 4 in favor and 1 against. • It was noted that the Certificate of Appropriateness will reflect that this project approval does not establish a precedent. Given the context of existing materials, the proposed changes were determined to be appropriate. Documents Used: RiteWindow double hung windows document " RiteWindow Test Report" document Sample of proposed vinyl window Site plan dated 6/23/10 Photos of existing conditions 1756 Massachusetts Avenue: Charlie Scacca, representing Paul Mydelski, RE/MAX Leading Edge, proposed signage changes in the Battle Green District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the signage alteration was approved as proposed. Documents Used: "Lexington Sketch" document prepared by Vital Signs Inc. Resubmission dated 3/14/16 18 Belfry Terrace: Henry Liu, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. • Postponed 24 Hancock Street: Colin Smith, representing Kevin and Leslie Sargis, proposed exterior architectural changes in the Hancock - Clarke District. Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia • Commissioner Jon Wardwell recused himself from this hearing. Alterations were approved in previous meeting, new architect was contracted for this project. On a motion duly made and seconded, the new alterations were approved as proposed. Documents Used: Drawings by Colin Smith Architecture, Inc., dated 4/7/16 Grain Mill Alley: Melissa Tintocalis, exterior architectural changes in the Battle Green District. Representative will keep HDC informed as concepts for the project become formalized. Documents Used: PowerPoint Slide Show, dated 4/7/16 1625 Massachusetts Avenue: Colin Smith, proposed signage changes in the Battle Green District. A motion was made and seconded to continue the proposed signage alterations to a later date, pending an alternative mock -up. Documents Used: Physical Mock -up Photographs, drawings dated 4/6/16 Site plan dated 3/3/16 INFORMAL 9 Hancock St: Colin Smith, representing Stephen and Dawn McKenna, exterior architectural changes in the Hancock - Clarke District. Representative will return for a Formal Hearing at a later date. Documents Used: Drawings and photographs dated 4/7/16 1024 Massachusetts Avenue: Thomas Fenn, representing Reed Institute, exterior architectural changes in the East Village District. Representative will return for a Formal Hearing at a later date. Documents Used: Drawings and photographs dated 4/7/16 Site plan dated 12/15/15 Lynn Hopkins, Chair Anne Eccles Britta McCarthy Paul Ross Robert Warshawer PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Meeting broadcasted by LexMedia Discussion items: Battle Road Changes: Represented by Peter Kelly: Mr. Kelly spoke to the Commission about the benefits of a traffic rotary, in regards to the progress of the Lexington Center Streetscape Project. Munroe Tavern: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD Center Streetscape: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD East Lexington Road Improvements: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD Application Revisions: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD Demolition by Neglect- Article 30 update: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD Cell Tower Task force: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD Solar guidelines: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD Meeting minute's approval: unmentioned, due to time constraint. Item moved to meeting TBD