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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-07-HDC-min TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair Edward Adelman Meeting broadcasted Robin Lovett Lee Noel Chase Dan Hisel by LexMedia Minutes, Thursday, September 7, 2023 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Lee Noel Chase, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett, Dan Hisel. Commissioner Absent: Associate Commissioners Present: Associate Commissioner Absent: Staff Present: Siqing Pan, Department Assistant th Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the September 7, 2023 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 5:04pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 1, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated July 24, 2023 Material List: dated August 2, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 1, 2023 Owner Authorization Letter: dated June 29, 2023 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated June 29, 2023 Galaray House Sign Quote: dated August 9, 2023 Galaray House Sign Quote: dated August 15, 2023 The applicant explained the proposed signage plans at 1720 Mass Ave. The Commission felt the proposed changes were partially appropriate. They conditionally approved this application with oval blade sign. No public comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1720 Massachusetts Avenue with oval blade sign. Motion carried, all in favor. Historic Districts Commission 1 / 3 Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1347 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Exterior Painting) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 8, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 8, 2023 Material List: dated August 8, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 8, 2023 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated August 8, 2023 The homeowners explained the proposed exterior painting and garage arch modification plans at 1347 Mass Ave. The Commission approved the color scheme minus the black subject to Lee Noel Chase and Edward Adelman’s review. Edward Adelman will serve as liaison with this application. The exterior paint scheme with the list of black will be provided by Lee Noel Chase as potential choices. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy made a motion to approve the color scheme minus the black subject to Lee Noel Chase and Edward Adelman’s consultation, the garage door as presented minus the color issue will continue to next meeting with the issue of the trim over the garage doors. Dan Hisel seconded. Roll Call Vote: Edward Adelman -Yes, Robin Lovett - Yes, Lee Noel Chase - Yes, Dan Hisel – Yes, Paul O’Shaughnessy - Yes. Motion carried, all in favor. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1347 Massachusetts Avenue with the exterior painting color scheme minus the black. Motion carried, all in favor. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 25 Waltham Street, exterior alterations (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated August 9, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated August 9, 2023 Material List: dated August 9, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated August 9, 2023 Owner Authorization Letter: dated August 9, 2023 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated August 9, 2023 The applicant explained the proposed signage plans at 25 Waltham Street. 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 25 Waltham Street. Motion carried, all in favor. CONTINUED HEARING Historic Districts Commission 2 / 3 Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 1575 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior changes (Solar Carports) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 4 Percy Road, exterior alterations (Garage Additions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 10 Muzzey Street, exterior alterations (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents None This application will continue to next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the continued hearing for 5 Parker Street, exterior alterations (Additions) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Updated proposed plans: dated August 31, 2023 The homeowner explained the updated proposed additions plans at 5 Parker Street. The Commission felt the proposed changes were conditionally appropriate subject to Bob Adam’s review of the detailed dimensional drawings. No public comments. Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy made a motion to approve this plan as submitted with condition that detailed dimensional drawings are approved by Bob Adams prior to issuing of a Certificate of Appropriateness. Robin Lovett Seconded. Roll Call Vote: Edward Adelman -Yes, Robin Lovett - Yes, Lee Noel Chase - Yes, Dan Hisel – Yes, Paul O’Shaughnessy - Yes. Motion carried, all in favor. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 5 Parker Street. Motion carried, all in favor. ACTION ITEMS th Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes of the meeting held on August 10, 2023: The th Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on August 10, 2023 as written. Motion carried. All in favor. The Commission made a motion to adjourn at 6:28 pm. Motion carried. All in favor. Historic Districts Commission 3 / 3