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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2024
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg, Chair, Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow, Diane Pursley,
Susan Bennett.
Commissioner Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present: David Kelland.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
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Chair Robert Rotberg called the January 17, 2024 Historical Commission meeting to order at
6:59 pm.
AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes
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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on November 15, 2023
as edited. Ms. Bennett seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
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Mr. Kalsow made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on January 3, 2024 as
written. Mr. Kelland seconded. Motion carried with Ms. Pursley in abstention. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Hosmer House Update
Ms. Fenollosa stated that she would recommend to ask the ZBA to impose fines or penalties in mitigation
because of the violations of the special permit.
Ms. Bennett stated that the decision of the ZBA can be appealed to Superior Court in 20 days after it was
filed with the Town Clerk. She also stated that she was even further shocked that the ZBA was so
indifferent to people violating special permit conditions.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Public Hearing regarding the partial building demolition and roof line change
(Additions) at 49 Peacock Farm Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Scott Rossi, Contractor
Katie Flynn, Architect
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated December 18, 2023
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated December 18, 2023
PFR Permit set – Stamped: dated December 18, 2023
PFR – HC Review: dated December 19, 2023
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SUMMARY:
Katie Flynn, architect of 49 Peacock Farm Road, explained the proposed additions plans for 49 Peacock
Farm Road.
Ms. Flynn stated that the proposed plans has been reviewed and approved by the Peacock Farm Review
Board. And the approval letter was on file with the Town.
The Commission reviewed the proposed additions plans for the structure at 49 Peacock Farm Road.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed additions plans for the structure at 49 Peacock
Farm Road.
MOTION:
Ms. Bennett made a motion to find that 49 Peacock Farm Road is preferably preserved and to
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approve the plans as presented at the January 17, 2024 Historical Commission meeting. Mr.
Kalsow seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Motion carried 5 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Public hearing regarding removal 30 Fletcher Avenue out of HC Inventory
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Maribeth Lazich, Trustee for the Furdon Irrevocable Trust
Timothy Morgan, Realtor
DOCUMENT(S):
Form A – 30 Fletcher Avenue: dated April, 1984
Complaint letter – Refusal to Allow Demolition of 30 Fletcher Avenue: dated Dec 14, 2023
Listing information: dated October 24, 2023
Deed of 30 Fletcher Avenue: dated February 7, 2022
SUMMARY:
Ms. Lazich and Mr. Morgan explained that the house was not preferably preserved and lacked historical
significance.
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All commissioners agreed that the home was preferably preserved and had architectural and cultural
significance to remain on the Historical Commission Inventory.
George LeBlanc, realtor, inquired about the application process and how likely to be approved with
proposed addition plans based upon the exterior historical Significance being considered.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission refused to remove the structure at 30 Fletcher Avenue out of HC Inventory.
MOTION:
Mr. Kalsow made a motion to find that 30 Fletcher Avenue has retained enough of its architectural
character to merit remaining on the cultural resource inventory. Mr. Kelland seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Motion carried 6 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Review of 2024 HC Calendar
The Historical Commission reviewed and approved the 2024 HC Calendar. All Historical Commission
meetings in 2024 will be remote.
AGENDA ITEM #6: Input from the public on other matters
Ms. Pursley stated that the citizens petition of digital publication of legal notice was ready for 2024
Town Meetings.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Adjourn
Ms. Bennett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalsow at 8:24pm. Motion carried. All in
favor.
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