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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-03-01 ichi, 1967 The Historic Districts Commission met at the Selectmen' s Room, Town • Office Building, Lexington, at 7:30 P.M. The chairman stated that hearings on the four hearings were originally scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 1967• In view of a snow storm, the following four hearings were postponed until Wednesday, March 1, 1967. TheChairman stated that he had appeared in the place specified in the public notice of hearing on February 23, 1967, aid had adjourned the hearings. Present were Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman, Philip B. rarsons, Secretary, Ruth G. Bevan, George E. Graves, and Max H. Straw and Associate Commissioners Carl E. Bryant and George Emery. Hearing was held at 7:30 P.M. on the application of Lexington Federal Savings and Loan Association for a Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the Amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness No. 187 previously issued with respect to the erection of a new building at 1832 - 1838 Massachusetts Avenue and for changes in the exterior architectural features fpr tie building at 1810 Massachusetts Avenue, whihh is within the Battle Green District. The chairman read the notice of hearing and the letter of application. Appearing in behalf of the applicant was Mr. Gardner Ferguson whopresented the commission with a scale drawing of the proposed changes. Many questions were asked Mr. Ferguson by the commission members, and the hearing was adjourned at 7:55 P.P.Q. The chairman stated that George Emery would serve as Commission for George E. Graves on this application. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue an Amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness to Lexington Federal Savings and Loan Association with respect to the exterior architectural features of the newbuilding at 1832 - 1838 Massachusetts Avenue and the existing building at 1810 Massarh usetts Avenue referred to aid described in Certificate No. 187 issued by the Commission on December 15, 1966, which is within the Battle Green District. Hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of Moore Homes, Inc., with respect to the erection of a single family dwelling on Lot No. 5 at Brigham Road, mhi ch is within the Hancock-Clarke District. The chairman read the notice of hearing and the letter of application. Mr. Mark Moore ap peareu in ma eon uenaut ate preoonuca the commission with scale drawings of the proposed dwelling. The plot plan showing the location of the proposed dwelling was studied. Mr. Moore described the proposed dwelling and showed color samples. Many questions were asked by the commission members. Two abuttors were present, one df whom stated that die approved of the proposed color of the dwelling. The hearing was adjourned at 8:35 P. After discussion, the commission members agreed to postpone action on t his application until its next meeting on March 8, 1967. In the meantime the members of the commission will view the proposed location of the dwelling. Hearing was held at 8:35 P.M. on the application of Moore Homes, Inc., for Ia Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the erection of a single family dwelling on Lot B at Tavern Lane, which is within the Munroe Tavern District. The chairman read the notice of hearing and the letter of application. Mr, Mark Moore appeared in his own behalf and presented the oommission with scale drawings and a plot plan. Mo. Moore described the proposeddwelling and showed color samples. The commission asked Mr. Moore questions, and the hearing was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. 410 • Mavitee t,tt"1- Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a •certificate of Appropriatenessto Moore Homes, Inc. with respect to the erection of a single family dwelling with two-car garage on Lot B on the northeasterly side of Tavern Lane, which is within the Munroe Tavern District. Hearing was held at 9:20 P.M. on the application of Moore Homes, Inc., for a Certificate of Appropriat eness with respect to the erection of a single family dwelling on Lot C at Tavern Lane, which is within the Munroe Tavern District. The chairman read the notice of hearing and the letter of application. Mr. Mark Moore appeared in his own behalf and presented the commission with scale drawings. The above-mentioned plot plan was studied, and the relationship of the two houses with the Munroe Tavern Mere discussed. Mr. Moore answered many questions, and it was agreed that he would supply the commission with a new color sample at its next meeting on March 8. The hearing wss adjourned at 10:30 P.M. The chairman stated that he had received a letter from Attorney Norman Mor in behalf of the First Parish Church, in Which the Church wished to extend the period of time for the commission to act on its application to Ma ch 24, 1967. The chairman stated that he had received scale drawings of the proposed sign to be used by L eeland Realty Co at 27 Depot Square. The drawings were studied by the commission members. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificateof Appropriateness to Iceland Realty Co. with respect to the erection and display of a sign for the store on the premises at 27 Depot Square, which is within the Battle Green District, The chairman stated that he had received three applications. Hearings were scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. Two World Enterprises; and at 8:00 P.M. Stop & Shop Inc. Hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 1967, at 7:30 P.M. on the application of Dr. Brehm. An informal meeting with reppesentatives from Stop & Shop will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 1967. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 f Philip B. Par se ns Secretary • Due to the inability of commissionorsx George J. Graves__„__„_ to act on the petition of Fedar — ....y._.._...,. the chair designates associates & Loan Association —. Gaorgo._.Femeryrto servo T_n this action. wok March... ,1962..x_ man Pate Chai I CIOT/FICaTE Cv All?1,t1IRTaTRMISs This certificate is issued pursuant to Chsrtsz 447, Acts o=Mases©hwatts, 1956, as amended, to 'Moore BOSON, Inc., wit.brespeet to the erectus of a side folly dwelling with two-car gatrege 4As noted below, on Lot 8 on the northeasterly side of Tavern pane, wlsich is within the &tarot Tavern District. Ths general style, layout, dimensions and certain of the details of the design appear an :sheets IA and LA of a act of drawings No, '921 by Gorge D. Reynolds Aviocialie4 344 M assatchusstts Avenue, Arlington, Mass., submitted to the conisi,eaian at t he adjourned hsaring on March 1, 1967. The location of the building an the lot is shown on the plot. plan by tlbert A. Miller and silbur C. t0ylander, Lexington, dated January 2h# l957, submitted to the, coronas, n at said adjourned nearing. The chimney is to be aonatr acted of well.-cleaned used rad brisk and is to have a brick cap. The casement windows of the rear elevation shown on Shoot hA of said drawings are tote) changed from windows without cantina to casement windows with muntins, and the a3.asinua sliding doers on eatd rear elavetian Are to be changed to woolen sliding doors with a+atntins. In addition to the blinds shown on the aforesaid drawings, !aim lsr blinds are to be installed for the four windows on t h e two-story portion of the rear elevation. Ths trent entranme, *tope, and walk arra to be capped with bluestons and 1 e driveway is to be blseto.toppsd. The asphalt shingles of the roofs are to be black. Ma sore of the foundation walls are to be exposed then is sown on said drawings, and the walls are tote left in their natural ooncrete state. All clapboards end dawnapouts are to be pointed a ureas color a 'tabing as neax'ly as possible the sample of cornsilk color submitted to the sommission at said adjouni(' bearing. All other woodwork including= doors and blinds is to be painted while. HISTAIC 'kI a TEAS t.= I.514 ; by (Signed) iibu . Jaquith 4hajr sn Oats March h, 1967 Certificate is, SO) CaR?I>`Ic:ATS OF treg°i'RtAAITN _ (( This oe'~titioate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447a acts of Wassaahteattg "6i 1956, as esaaded. to Leyland Realty Co. with respect to the sraetlee and dis+alaY of a sign for the etc.%) amt the ,premises as noted below, at 27 Depot >"Egrere, which is within the Battle Green District. The sign is to be located on the front of the storm int* area above the 'torr window sod doorway. Ine sign is to aondat of the following legend painted in dark swoon colored lettere on a background which is to by painted whites: *Leeleard Realty'. The design, layout, style of lettering and the dimensions of the backboard appeor on a drawing by A. L. Beechen submitted .o the c amm*iseion at the adjourned hearing held on March 1, 1967. The sign may be lighted by not uore an two floodliphte scepznded from thaw cornice of the buiLling of a style similar to thous presently installed. h.t TT 7k1C DISTR!C:'S n'°M' ';;Inv Data Murch 6, 196? (4ignsd) Wilbur A, Javi th Certificate Mo. 202 Ctaairean AlagDgi t Ty C .iTlYtt:AT.; 07 Ar i'fi h•RIATu__ This amendment to certificate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 195 r as emended, to Lexington Federal Savings and Lout A ssoci�at ion with respect to the exterior architectural features of the now building at 11332 -- 183s Massschesetts !.vertue and the existing building at 1340 bassaolsusrtts Avenue referred to and described in Certificate Nue. 187 issued bi the 00=0.1040A on December 15, 1966, which is within the Bottle Green District. The amendment to esi3 Certileatas No. 187 consists of eliosinating the ca;to, r ov-r the drive-in window on the rear elevation of the building at 1832 - 1833 rylaeeachasetts !wanes and eubatituting the refer a marquee projecting a;proxizatsly four feet six inches fron the fear of the Wilding. The design, building materials end location thereof appear on a wale drawing entitled *Proposed Alterations & Additions to Basis Building for the Lexington tsd.ral Savings at Lean associations Lexington Hass.' by M.tchins h French. Architects, as finally revised }ember 28, 1966, eebeitted to the o asaission at the hearing on 'Rales 1, 1,67. This amendsent also covers additional dunes in the rear .!sectioe of said new hut-ding and *aid saieting bat+.!ding as shown on said. drat ing and consists of a change in the style of door and door frames for the new building, the elimination of the first floor window of said exia:ing building, and the enclosure of the present stairwell, to the basement of the existing building. All new woodwork of the rergnes, doors, doer frames and other woodwork are to be painted an oft-+white color to match the stood of the existing building. immon, 2IS'TRTCT8 J 'N'ti Date March 6, 1967 Hy Certificate Mo. 201 (:.tgned) silbur g. 4equith 411 Chariraan