HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-10-HDC-minLee Noel Chase, Chair
Paul O'Shaughnessy
Edward Adelman
Robin Lovett
Dan Hisel
Scott Cooper
Richard Neumeier
Brien Cooper
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Minutes, Thursday, July 10, 2025
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Meeting broadcasted
by LexMedia
Commissioners Present: Lee Noel Chase, Edward Adelman, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Dan Hisel, Scott
Cooper.
Commissioner Absent: Robin Lovett.
Associate Commissioners Present: Brien Cooper.
Associate Commissioner Absent: Richard Neumeier.
Planning Board Liaison Present: Tina McBride
Chair Lee Noel Chase called the July 10, 2025 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at
6:06pm.
Brien Cooper was acting as voting member for the continued hearings for this meeting.
FORMAL HEARINGS
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the formal hearing for 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
alterations (Fence) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated June 5, 2025
Photographs of entire place of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated June 5, 2025
Site Plan: dated June 5, 2025
Material List: dated June 5, 2025
Work Scope Narrative: dated June 5, 2025
Owner Authorization Letter: dated June 5, 2025
Joseph Gabriele, applicant, explained the proposed black chain link fence installation for Muzzey High
Condominium at 1475 Mass Ave. The fence will be staked out the right side of the property line where is
the ball field and Muzzey High Condominium plot. The proposed fence will be aesthetically consistent
with the existing fence.
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Chair Lee Noel Chase stated that it was a bit out of context due to the lack of an entire site plan. Dan Hisel
stated that there was no fence line indicated, and it's hard to understand the scope of work based on
submittals. He requested to see a more detailed drawings, like a markup on top of plot plan. DPW and
Recreation should be notified for this fence installation where is the ball field. Edward Adelman
recommended to have a gate with latch so that it will be easily to get from one side to the other. Lee Noel
Chase stated that we have a long-standing precedent of not allowing fences that are anything other than
wood fences along the Mass Ave located at Battle Green Historic District. Dan Hisel stated that it's rather
significant that whether or not the town has been part of this conversation. Tina McBride stated that it
might risk damaging roots systems if it's digging inside the drip line of the trees.
No Public Comments.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
1475 Massachusetts Avenue based on a full package including information of a contextual site plan,
details about the connection of the old and new fence, confirmation about the relationship to the
trees, product details to match the existing, fence gate.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 1123 Massachusetts Avenue, exterior
alterations (Rooftop Solar Panels) in the East Village Historic District
Documents
Stamped Rakesh Yaday REV Bs: dated July 2, 2025
Rebecca Craddock, project manager of Great Sky Solar, explained the updated rooftop solar panels
installation plans for the structure at 1123 Mass Ave.
The Commission agreed the updated solar panels layout were appropriate. The painting of conduit will
match the main structure. Edward Adelman has been served as liaison for this application.
No Public Comments.
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
1213 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried with Dan Hisel and Scott Cooper abstaining, the
majority in favor.
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 32 Worthen Road, exterior alterations
(Siding) in the Battle Green Historic District
This hearing will continue to August HDC meeting as per applicant's request.
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 6 Independence Avenue, exterior
alterations (Additions, Reroofing & Window Replacement) in the East Village Historic District
Documents
Garage Plans: dated June 5, 2025
Roofing Materials: dated June 5, 2025
Siding Materials: dated June 5, 2025
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Window Materials: dated June 5, 2025
6 Independence Ave West Side Window: dated July 7, 2025
Double Slope Garage 6Independence Ave: dated July 7, 2025
The homeowner Wei Ren and contractor Igor Jorge explained the proposed plans regarding reroofing, 15
windows replacement, raise 3 existing windows on second floor by 1'6", open two new windows on the
south facade, and expand the existing one car garage to two -car garage.
Paul O'Shaughnessy has been served as liaison for this application visited the site and briefly described
the proposed work: 3 upper -story existing windows on the front facade to be proposed to move up by
18inches, 2 new small windows to be added on the south facade, and garage extension to two -car garage.
Lee Noel Chase stated that they cannot decide unless have accurate drawings. The Commission agreed to
continue this hearing to next meeting with a proper plan set including accurate window placements.
Chair Lee Noel Chase made a motion to continue this next meeting. Edward Adelman seconded. Roll Call
Vote: Brien Cooper — Yes, Paul O'Shaughnessy — Yes, Dan Hisel — Abstain, Edward Adelman — Yes, Lee
Noel Chase - Yes, Scott Cooper - Abstain. Motion carried. All in favor.
ACTION ITEMS
Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on March 6th, 2025 & April 3`'d, 2025 & May 1St, 2025
& June 5th, 2025
The Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 6th, 2025 as
written. Motion carried with Paul O'Shaughnessy abstained. All in favor.
The Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 3`'d, 2025 as
written. Motion carried with Brien Cooper abstained. All in favor.
The Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 1St, 2025 as
written. Motion carried with Paul O'Shaughnessy and Dan Hisel abstained. All in favor.
The Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on June 5th, 2025 as
written. Motion carried with Dan Hisel abstained. All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm. Motion carried. All in favor.
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