HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-04-06 April 6, 1966
• The Historic Districts Commission met at the time and place specified in the public
notice of the hearing on the application of Merwin L. Hathaway for a Certificate of
Appropriateness with respect to changes in the exterior architectural features of the
premises at 1404 Massachusetts Avenue, which is within the Munroe Tavern District.
Present were Donald R. Grant, Chairman, Philip B. Parsons, Secretary, Ruth G.
Bevan, George E. Graves and Associate Commissioner Max H. Straw.
The chairman read the notice of hearing. Mr. Merwin L. Hathaway was present in
behalf of the application and stated the proposed changes to be made on his dwelling.
Mr. Hathaway introduced Mr. William Lynch of Carlton Construction, Inc., who stated
that his company plans to place aluminum siding on the dwelling and showed the
commission samples of the siding. Photographs were also viewed of the above dwelling
and the changes were indicated. The hearing was adjourned at 3:40 P.1 .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate
of Appropriateness to Merwin L. Hathaway with respect to changes in the exterior
architectural features of the dwelling at 1404 Massachusetts Avenue, which is within
the Munroe Tavern District.
Present at the meeting was Mr. Alan G. Adams and Architect Charles H. Cole who
stated that they wanted to show the commission a scale drawing of the proposed building
to be erected at 9 - 11 Meriam Street, which is within the Battle Green District.
Public hearing will be held on this application on Wednesday, May 4, 1966.
Dr. James A. Haycox of 1377 Massachusetts Avenue was also present at the meeting.
Mr. Grant stated that he had written Dr. Haycox a letter on March 25, 1966, with regard
to the placement of propane tanks near the rear of the property at 1377 Massachusetts
Avenue. Discussion was had with regard to a solution to the placement of these tanks,
and it was agreed that Dr. Haycox would contact Suburban Gas Company, the Fire
Department and the contractor to find a means of conceling them from public view. It
was agreed that Dr. Haycox meet with the commission on May 4, 1966.
Mr. Robert Catal do of Gold Ribbon Farms was present at the meeting and dhowed the
commission a copy of the scale drawing of the sign he intends to repair at 1265
Massachusetts Avenue, which is within the Munroe Tavern District. It was agreed
that hearing be held on May 4, 19660
Mrs. Bevan stated that she had been asked by mrs. George Morey of the historical
Society about the possibility of using a temporary fence near the excavation of the
Hancock-Clarke house. It was agreed that the erection of the fence would require a
public hearing.
Mr. Straw indicated an error in the minutes of March 9, 1966, and the clerk was
advised to correct the time in tho fourth paragraph to read 8:25 P.m. instead of
8:15 P.M.
The baring was adjourned at 10:30 Py ;(�
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• Philip B. parsons
Secretary
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Due to the inability of commissionersc Wilbur. M. Jaquith
to act on the petition of
Mervin L. Hathaway , the chair designates associate&
Max H. Straw to serve
in this action.
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Misr esrtifissts is teemed pennant to Chapter 447, Rots end
Beelike*, of Massachusetts, 19S6, se amended.ded. tea Mervin L. 8athevey with
respect to oras is the exterior architectural features of the dwelling
es noted bele*, at 1404 Massashus.tte Avenue, which is within the Munroe
Tavern District.
The changes consist of (1) the elimination or the present eyebrows ever two
window* on the first flexr of the northwest side of the house, (7) the
covering *fall exterior clapboards and other siding. wherever possible,
with white elusions flowage clapboards fear inches to the weather end
ssesseery trio Bitting of the type exhibited to the commission at the
bearish held on Aprtl 6. 1966, (3) the painting of all essh and trim of the
windows waits, (4) the installation of white bonded downspouts, (57 the
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re-instellatiow of the blinds . Peering on the h0te�grslwfs sutstittsd to
the sowmissi.s at the aforesaid be.riag, and (6) the painting of said
bli•tds either black or a shads of darts green, whish before applloatios, is
to he approved Wt,. khhi11;0 R. esteems or such other ember of the
commission as say be designated by the oh.irann for the oorposs.
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