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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Anne Eccles, Chair HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Robert Adams
Edward Adelman Meeting broadcasted
Robin Lovett by LexMedia
Robert Warshawer
MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, June 1, 2017
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Lexington Town Office Building
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
6:00 PM
Commissioners present: Anne Eccles (Chair), Robert Adams, Edward Adelman, Robin Lovett, Robert
Warshawer
Associate Commissioners Present: Lee Noel Chase, Thomas Fenn, Donna Hooper, Paul O'Shaughnessy
FORMAL HEARINGS
6:00 PM
6 Bruce Road: David and Anne Nuss, exterior architectural changes in the East Village District. On a
motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved unanimously as proposed.
Documents Used:
“Proposal, 6 Bruce Road Fencing”
6:05 PM
7 Harrington Road: David Pollack, representing First Parish Church, exterior architectural changes in
the Battle Green District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved unanimously
as proposed.
Documents Used:
“Renovation of First Parish Spire”
6:10 PM
8 Marrett Road: James and Anne McLoughlin, exterior architectural changes in the East Village
District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved unanimously as proposed.
Documents Used:
Lot map
Photographs
Site plan
6:15 PM
11 Hancock Street: Daniel Abramson, exterior architectural changes in the Hancock-Clarke District. On
a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved unanimously as proposed.
Documents Used:
Catalogue cut sheet
Photographs
CONTINUED
1752-1758 Massachusetts Avenue: Jeffrey Lyons, representing Lexington Center Realty, exterior
changes in the Battle Green District. On a motion duly made and seconded, the alteration was approved
unanimously with the stipulation that there will be one blade sign.
Documents Used:
Marvin Windows and Doors order sheet, 72HLDK3, 5/16/2017
Rancatore’s Ice Cream & Yogurt, Lexington Store New Signage, 4/20/2017
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Anne Eccles, Chair HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Robert Adams
Edward Adelman Meeting broadcasted
Robin Lovett by LexMedia
Robert Warshawer
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
1948 Massachusetts Avenue: Donna & Dick Schwartz, exterior changes in the Battle Green District.
Applicant proposed a garage addition. Applicant will be returning for a Formal Hearing TBD.
Documents Used:
Plans, dated 7/1/17
ACTION ITEMS:
Meeting minute’s approval: Minutes approved as written
Demolition by Neglect: Chair Eccles informed the Commission, that there will be a meeting, TBD, with
the Building Commissioner to discuss a potential Demolition by Neglect case.
40C Letter: After some discussion, Commissioner Edward Adelman proposed a motion that stated, “The
Lexington Historic Districts Commission, nominates Chair Anne Eccles, to speak on behalf of the
Commission, sending a letter to the Board of Selectmen to request consideration in adopting 40C, in
place of the current Special Act legislation.” Commissioner Robert Warshawer seconded the motion, all
were in favor.