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Home My WebLink About2025-04-17-HC-min Lexington Historical Commission Meeting Minutes th April 17, 2025 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Diane Pursley. Marilyn Fenollosa, Wendall Kalsow. Commissioners Absent: Robert Rotberg, Susan Bennett. Associate Commissioners Present: Associate Commissioner Absent: David Kelland. th Vice Chair Diane Pursley called the April 17, 2025 Historical Commission meeting to order at 7:01 pm. th AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes of the meeting held on March 19, 2025 st This item will continue to the next Historical Commission meeting held on May 21, 2025. AGENDA ITEM #2: Public Hearing regarding the partial building demolition (Additions) at 2 Mason Street APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Paul Mahoney, Architect Sang Chunning & Wu Jingtao, Homeowners ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: Judith Beals, 12 Peacock Farm Road DOCUMENT(S): Homeowner letter: dated March 18, 2025 Comparison of existing and proposed elevations: dated April 9, 2025 Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated March 18, 2025 Photos of original structure: dated March 18, 2025 Photos of existing structure: dated March 18, 2025 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated March 18, 2025 Wu 2 Mason Hamel Survey 10-21-24 stamped: dated March 19, 2025 SUMMARY: Paul Mahoney, Architect, explained that the proposed partial building demolition and addition plans for the structure at 2 Mason St. He stated that the submitted addition plans has been reviewed and approved by Peacock Farm Association. And the Peacock Farm Association approval letter was attached. The materials of the proposed addition will match the existing structure. The Commission reviewed the proposed addition plans and agreed that the proposed plans were appropriate. Historical Commission 1 Ms. Beals, 12 Peacock Farm Road, expressed her support of the additions. HC COMMENTS: The Commission reviewed and approved the addition plans as submitted. MOTION: Mr. Kalsow made a motion to find that 2 Mason Street was historically significant and to find the proposed selective demolition and addition consistent with the character defining features of the historic building. Ms. Fenollosa seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kalsow – Yes, Ms. Fenollosa – Yes, Mr. Pursley – Yes. Motion carried 3 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor. AGENDA ITEM #3: Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition (residing and window replacement) at 21 Fletcher Avenue APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: William Harper, Architect Scott Gilbert, Homeowner ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None DOCUMENT(S): Homeowner letter: dated March 19, 2025 Individual Building Form from Lexington Comprehensive Cultural Resources Survey: dated March 19, 2025 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: dated March 19, 2025 21 Fletcher Ave – 250319 Gilbert Historic Set: dated March 19, 2025 21 Fletcher Ave – Marvin Double Hung Shop Drawings: dated March 19, 2025 21 Fletcher Ave – plot plan: dated March 19, 2025 250416 Gilbert Historic Addendum Explanation: dated April 16, 2025 21 Fletcher Ave – 250416 Gilbert Historic Addendum Set: dated April 16, 2025 SUMMARY: William Harper, architect, and Scott Gilbert, Homeowner, explained the residing and all windows replacement plans for the structure at 21 Fletcher Avenue. Mr. Harper stated that original house clapboard siding, corner boards, frieze, bed molding and soffits will be removed for installing 3-1/8" wood fiber insulation panels atop the wall sheathing and replacing all original components with similar materials. The existing roof, crown, fascia, entry door, entry roof, and bay window exterior trim are to remain in place. All windows will be replaced with Marvin Ultimate 2-over-1 Double Hung triple-pane windows. Ms. Fenollosa stated that 115-year-old cedar clapboard can be restored. Historical Commission 2 No public comments. HC COMMENTS: The Commission approved the windows and shutters replacement except for residing. This hearing for st residing will continue to the next meeting held on May 21, 2025. MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to find the building at 21 Fletcher Avenue was historically significant and preferably preserved. Historical Commission approved the replacement of the windows replacing in 2000 circa 2004 windows according to the plans and specifications presented to this th meeting held on April 17, 2025. Mr. Kalsow seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fenollosa – Yes, Mr. Kalsow – Yes, Ms. Pursley – Yes. Motion carried 3 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor. AGENDA ITEM #4: Public Hearing regarding the Partial building demolition (Additions) at 37 Peacock Farm Road APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Daniel Hisel, architect Connor Orlando, architect ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None DOCUMENT(S): Homeowner Letter: dated March 7, 2025 Comparison of Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated March 11, 2025 Historical Information: dated March 7, 2025 Photos of existing structure: dated March 7, 2025 Legal Advertisement Authorization Form: March 7, 2025 20250307_37PFR_HC SET: dated March 7, 2025 37 PFR 04_2025: dated April 7, 2025 20250408_37PFR_REVISED_ELEV: dated April 8, 2025 20250408_37PFR_REVISED_ELEVATION_VIEW: dated April 8, 2025 Support Letters – 37 Peacock Farm Road: dated April 17, 2025 SUMMARY: Historical Commission 3 Daniel Hisel and Connor Orlando, architect, explained that the proposed partial building demolition and addition plans for the structure at 37 Peacock Farm Road. The submitted addition plans has been reviewed and approved by Peacock Farm Association. The Peacock Farm Association approval letter was attached. The Commission reviewed the proposed addition plans and agreed that the proposed plans were appropriate. Charles Inouye, 39 Peacock Farm Road, and Kevin Quinlan, 35 Peacock Farm Road, sent support letters expressing their supports regarding this application. HC COMMENTS: The Commission reviewed and approved the addition plans as submitted. MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to find that 37 Peacock Farm Road was historically significant and preferably preserved, and approved the modifications based on the plans and elevations submitted th to this meeting held on April 17, 2025. Ms. Pursley seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fenollosa – Yes, Mr. Kalsow – No, Mr. Pursley – Yes. Motion carried 2 to 1. Motion carried. The majority in favor. AGENDA ITEM #5: Continued Public Hearing regarding the Partial building demolition (Window Sash Replacement) and approval of amending Historic Preservation Restriction dated January 25, 2010 at 110 Shade Street This application was withdrawn as per homeowner Vikram Mittal’s request. AGENDA ITEM #6: Continued Public Hearing regarding the Full Building Demolition at 321 Concord Avenue APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Albert Sreter, Attorney ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None DOCUMENT(S): None The Commission declined this full building demolition application. A 21-month demolition delay will be put into effect. Historical Commission 4 No public comments. MOTION: Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to find the building at 321 Concord Avenue was historically significant and preferably preserved and to impose a 21-month demolition delay. Mr. Kelland seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fenollosa – Yes, Mr. Kalsow – Yes, Mr. Pursley – Yes. Motion carried 3 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor. AGENDA ITEM #7: Input from Commissioners on other matters None AGENDA ITEM #8: Input from the public on other matters None AGENDA ITEM #9: Adjourn Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kalsow at 8:50pm. Motion carried. All in favor. Historical Commission 5