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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-01-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, February 1, 2024 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Paul O’Shaughnessy, Chair, Robin Lovett, Edward Adelman. Commissioner Absent: Lee Noel Chase, Dan Hisel. Associate Commissioners Present: Richard Neumeier, Brien Cooper. Associate Commissioner Absent: Robert Adams. st Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy called the February 1, 2024 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 6:06pm. FORMAL HEARING Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 1729 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Murals in the rear) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 18, 2023 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated December 18, 2023 Material List: dated December 18, 2023 Work Scope Narrative: dated December 18, 2023 Catalogue cut sheets: dated December 18, 2023 Owner Authorization Letter: dated December 18, 2023 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated December 18, 2023 The applicants explained the proposed mural painting at rear façade at 1729 Massachusetts Avenue. The Commission felt this application was appropriate. Jerry Michelson, Chair of a Lexington Center Committee, stated that the mural in the rear was very appropriate. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1729 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried, all in favor. Historic Districts Commission 1 / 2 Chair Paul O’Shaughnessy opened the formal hearing for 812 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior alterations (Rooftop Solar Panels) in the East Village Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated January 2, 2024 Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated January 2, 2024 Material List: dated January 2, 2024 Work Scope Narrative: dated January 2, 2024 Owner Authorization Letter: dated January 2, 2024 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated January 2, 2024 The applicants explained the proposed rooftop solar panels plans at 812 Mass Ave. Paul O’Shaughnessy will serve as liaison for this application. This hearing will continue to March HDC meeting. No Public Comments. INFORMAL HEARING A public art installation in Lexington in celebration of the semiquincentennial 2024-2026 Ms. Tung explained the proposed at least 4 life-size fiberglass horses plans which will be decoratively painted or mosaic tiled by jury-selected artists. These artworks were proposed to be installed in Lexington Center during the celebratory period from summer of 2024 through 2026. The Commission reviewed the proposed plans and agreed to review the formal application prior to installation with the size of the sculpture, the location, and the mounting technique. Jerry Michelson, Chair of a Lexington Center Committee, stated that those artworks can be a fun creative project. th The HDC briefly discussed the question of whether the proposed “250 Countdown Calendar Clock” installed in front of Town Hall falls under its review during the meeting. The Commission agreed that this structure be "excluded from the provisions" of HDC enabling act based on the official celebration language and temporary nature of the work. ACTION ITEMS th Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes of the meeting held on January 4, 2024: The th Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on January 4, 2024 as written. Motion carried. All in favor. The Commission made a motion to adjourn at 7:52pm. Motion carried. All in favor. Historic Districts Commission 2 / 2