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June 1, 1960
The Historic Districts Commission met at the time
and place specified in the public notice of the hearing on
the application of Hobert L. Blanchard for a certificate of
appropriateness for the erection of a house at 1310 Massachusetts
A venue, Lexington, which is within the Munroe Tavern District.
Present were Donald E. Legro, Chairman Pro Tempore,
Philip J. Parsons, Secretary, Edwin B. Worthen, Jr., Arnold E.
Howard and Cyrus hood. In the absence of the chairman, Donald
H. Grant, it was voted to appoint Donald E. Legro, Chairman
Pro '1empore.
The chairman read the letter of application received
from H obert L. Blanchard, dated May 2, 1960, and the published
notice. Mr. Robert L. blanchard, the applicant, and the
architect, Otis B. Robinson, appeared in favor of the
application. No other persons appeared either for or against
the application.
The applicant presented in duplicate four drawings
numbered Al, A4, A5, and A6 reppectively, each of which was
entitled "Residence for Mr. Robert L. Blanchard, Massachusetts
Avenue, Lexington" drawn by Robinson, Davis and Potter
Architects, Weston 93, Mass. Questions were asked of the
applicant and his architect by various members of the commission.
The hearing was adjourned at approximately 9 :00 P. M.
After discussion of the submitted eieVations, it was
unanimously voted to reserve decision on the application of
Robert L. Blanchard pending the submission of revised
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elevations making the following suggested changes:
1. That there be two windows in the east
elevation appropriately spaced and
fitted with blinds and under- window
panels conforming to the design of
the blinds and panels shown on the
south elevation.
2. That shutters be shown on the north
elevation for the double casement and
triple casement windows in the lower
level.
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The chairman pro tempore was authorized and directed to write
a letter to Mr. Blanchard requesting the revised elevations
be presented to him not later than three days before June 16,
1960, on which date it was determined that the commission
should meet at 9:00 P. M. to further consider Mr. Blanchard's
application and inviting Mr. Blanchard and his architect to
attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 10 :40_P. M.
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Philip B. 'arsons, Secretary