HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-06-09 June 9, 1964
The Historic Districts Commission met at the time and place specified
in the public notice of the hearing on the application of Mark Moore Jr.,
for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the erection of a new dwelling at
42 Hancock Street and with respect to changes in the exterior architectural
features on the dwelling at 40 Hancock Street, which is within the Hancock-
Clarke District.
Present were Donald R. Grant, Chairman, Philip B. Parsons, Secretary,
Ruth Bevan, George E. Graves and Wilbur M. JJaquith.
The chairman read the letter of application. Mr. Mark Moore Jr., appeared
in his own behalf and presented the commission with scale drawing of the
proposed building at 42 Hancock Street. Be also showed the commission the plot
plan which indicated the proposed road on which he plans to have additional
house lots. Since Mr. Moore indicated that he would like to make further
changes in this *posed building,. further consideration of the application was
deferred until Monday, June 15, 1964.
Mr. Moore presented the commission with a brochure showing the proposed
windows he intends to use at 40 Hancock Street. Further discussion will be
held on this application on June 15, 1964.
Mr. Lester N. Lechter, Architect, for Minute Man Park Realty Trust,
appeared at the meeting to make an informal presentation on a proposed Lilting
to be erected at 1839 Massachusetts Avenue following the demolition of the
Central Bleck. Before discussion of the proposed plans, the chairman Mr.
Grant, withdrew from the meeting and Wilbur M. %agttth was appointed Chairman
Pro Tempore. Mr. Lechter presented plans showing proposed elevations and
roof designs. The commission felt that the plans as presented were insufficient
to make a satisfactory presentation of how the proposed building would look
upon completion and requested Mr. Lechter to prepare a perspective design and
present them at a subsequent informal meeting with the commission.
Mr. Grant stated that he had received a call from katherine Harrington,
1884 Massachusetts Avenue, with regard to various windens in the existing house.
In view of the fad$ that she was maintaining these windows in the same
condition, a certificateof appropriateness was not required.
The chairman read a letter received from the Historic Districts Commission
in Ipswich regarding their desire to meet with members of the Lexington Historic
Districts Commission. It was agreed that Mr. Grant would contact then and if
possible arrange a meeting between hi$`self and a member of their commission
in Boston.
The meeting was adjourned at 11: F21
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P ip B. iarebns
Secretary