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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2024
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg, Chair, Susan Bennett, Marilyn Fenollosa, Diane Pursley,
Wendall Kalsow.
Commissioner Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present: David Kelland.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
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Chair Robert Rotberg called the June 18, 2024 Historical Commission meeting to order at 7:05
pm.
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AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes of the meeting held on May 9, 2024, May 15,
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2024 & May 20, 2024
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Ms. Bennett made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 9, 2024 as amended.
Mr. Kalsow seconded. Motion carried with Ms. Pursley abstaining. All in favor except for Ms.
Pursley.
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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 15, 2024 as
amended. Mr. Kalsow seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 20, 2024 as written.
Ms. Bennett seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Rotberg abstaining. All otherwise in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Public Hearing regarding the roof line change (Additions) at 29 Tower Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Mark Lachance, Contractor
Juliana Cohen, Owner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated April 29, 2024
Comparison of Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated April 29, 2024
Renderings: dated May 9, 2024
Photos of existing structure: dated May 9, 2024
Photos of original structure: dated May 9, 2024
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated April 29, 2024
SUMMARY:
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Juliana Cohen and Mark Lachance, homeowner and contractor, explained the proposed addition plans for
the structure at 29 Tower Road.
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed plans.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission agreed this proposed addition plans were appropriate.
MOTION:
Mr. Kalsow made a motion that the structure at 29 Tower Road is historically significant and
preferably preserved, and the proposed exterior changes to the house including new stairs to the
porch, a second-floor dormer, gable porch roof, and the addition of four columns at the front of the
porch are keeping with the historic character of the house and to approve the proposed changes.
Ms. Pursley seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Motion carried 5 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Public Hearing regarding the partial building demolition (Windows
Replacement) at 52 North Hancock Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Angelo Busa, Contractor
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated May 2, 2024
Historical Information: dated May 2, 2024
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated May 2, 2024
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated May 2, 2024
Dunn Open permits &Abutters List: dated May 7, 2024
Marvin Signature Windows details: dated May 7, 2024
SUMMARY:
Angelo Busa, Contractor, explained the proposed window replacement plans for the structure at 52 North
Hancock Street.
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The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed window replacement plans. The applicant stated
that the bay windows in first floor will not be replaced.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission reviewed and approved this proposed window replacement plans.
MOTION:
Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to find the structure at 52 North Hancock Street is historically
significant and preferably preserved, and to approve the window replacements as described in the
cut sheet from the Marvin during the June 18, 2024 Historical Commission meeting, because it
indicated that the existing configuration of all windows will be retained in the new wood windows
matching colors of the existing, and 8 original bay windows will be retained. Mr. Kalsow seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Motion carried 5 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Continued Public Hearing regarding the partial building demolition and roof
line change (Second-Story Addition) at 3 Baker Ave
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Frederick Gilgun, Attorney
Kyle Xue, Architect
Zhechun Zhang, Owner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: Lisa Harrington, 47 Taft Ave
DOCUMENT(S):
Updated Proposed plans: dated June 17, 2024
SUMMARY:
The applicants explained the updated proposed second-story plans for the structure at 3 Baker Ave.
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed addition plans.
Lisa Harrington. 47 Taft Ave, expressed her support of this second-story additions project.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed additions plans.
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MOTION:
Ms. Bennett made a motion to find the structure at 3 Baker Avenue is historically significant and
preferably preserved, and to approve the second-story addition plans as presented during the June
18, 2024 Historical Commission meeting, with the proviso that the siding of the house would be
either wood shingles or wood clapboards as indicated. Ms. Pursley seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Motion carried 6 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Input from Commissioners on other matters
Ms. Pursley made a motion to approve the executive session minutes of the meeting held on May 15,
2024 as written. Ms. Bennett seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
Mr. Kalsow made a motion to move the July 17, 2024 meeting to 8pm. Mr. Kelland seconded. Motion
carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #6: Input from the public on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM #7: Adjourn
Ms. Bennett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Fenollosa at 8:21pm. Motion carried. All
in favor.
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