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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
July 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:
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Chair Robert Rotberg called the July 17, 2024 Historical Commission meeting to order at 7:30
pm.
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AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes of the meeting held on June 18, 2024
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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on June 18, 2024 as
amended. Mr. Kalsow seconded. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Vote to Determine Status of Executive Session Minutes of the meeting held on
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May 15, 2024
The Commission agreed to postpone this discussion until the issue of Hosmer House has been determined
to be closed.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Select Board’s proposed Ad Hoc Committee on Historic Preservation and
Sustainability
The Commission discussed the proposed Ad Hoc Committee on Historic Preservation and Sustainability.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Input from Commissioners on other matters
The Commission discussed the proposed Hanscom Airport Expansion project.
Ms. Fenollosa provided some updates regarding the Lexington High School Project regarding the
historical preservation survey.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Input from the public on other matters
None
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AGENDA ITEM #6: Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition and Roof Line
Change (Additions) at 8 Mason Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Daniel Hisel, Architect
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated June 12, 2024
Comparison of Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated July 17, 2024
Renderings: dated July 17, 2024
Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated June 12, 2024
Photos of existing structure: dated June 10, 2024
Photos of original structure: dated June 10, 2024
Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated June 10, 2024
SUMMARY:
Dan Hisel, architect, explained the proposed addition plans for the structure at 8 Mason St.
The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed additions plans. Mr. Kalsow stated that if the
Zoning Board of Appeals does not approve the 2-foot overhang, HC will need to review this addition
again.
No Public Comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission agreed this proposed addition plans were appropriate.
MOTION:
Mr. Kalsow made a motion that the structure at 8 Mason Street was historically significant and
preferably preserved, and the proposed demolition in addition to the building was sensitive to the
original character in plans as presented during Historical Commission meeting on July 17, 2024,
and specifically including the two feet overhang on north and south of the house. Mr. Kelland
seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes,
Motion carried 5 to 0.
AGENDA ITEM #7: Adjourn
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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalsow at 8:27pm. Motion carried. All
in favor.
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