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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2024
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg, Chair, Marilyn Fenollosa, Diane Pursley, Wendall Kalsow.
Commissioner Absent: Susan Bennett.
Associate Commissioners Present: David Kelland.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Chair Robert Rotberg called the April 17th, 2024 Historical Commission meeting to order at 7:00
pm.
AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes
Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 21st, 2024 as
written. Mr. Kalsow seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Input from Commissioners on other matters
Ms. Fenollosa, CLG Coordinator for Lexington, provided the meeting information of Mandatory CLG
Training – Completing National Register of Historic Places Eligibility Opinions and hoped some
commissioners will volunteer to attend this mandatory meeting. Ms. Pursley will attend this training
voluntarily.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Public Hearing regarding the partial building demolition and roof line change
(Second Floor Addition) at 3 Baker Ave
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Frederick Gilgun, Attorney
Zhechun Zhang, Owner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated March 19, 2024
Photos of existing structure: dated March 19, 2024
Photos of original structure: dated March 19, 2024
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated March 19, 2024
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated March 19, 2024
SUMMARY:
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The applicants explained the proposed second-story plans for the structure at 3 Baker Ave.
The Commission reviewed the proposed plans and agreed to continue this hearing to May HC meeting
with construction material details.
No public comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission agreed to continue this hearing to May HC meeting with final plans.
MOTION:
Ms. Fenollosa made motion to continue this hearing to May-15-2024 HC meeting. Mr. Kalsow
Seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes.
Motion carried 5 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Discussion of request to ZBA - Hosmer House Update
No Public Comments.
Ms. Bennett and other commissioners will attend the May-9-2024 ZBA meeting on behalf of Lexington
Historical Commission for appeal of the Building Commissioner’s determination dated March 7th, 2024
in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.2.2(3) to
appeal a determination of the Building Commissioner regarding a request for enforcement.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Input from the public on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM #6: Adjourn
Ms. Fenollosa made motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalsow at 7:35pm. Motion carried. All in
favor.