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The Historic Districts Commission met at the time and place specified
in the public notice of hearing on the application for a Certificate of Ap
propriateness by Harold L . Brehm, D.D .S . with respect to the erection of a
fence and post lights, and erection and display of a sign on the premises
at 1644 Massachusetts Avenue and 1 Wallis Court , which is within the
Battle Green District .
The Chairman read the notice of hearing. Dr. and Mrs . Brehm appeared
in their own behalf and presented scale drawings of the fence and post
lights and a sign drawing by Roger A. Petrie .
After consideration of the drawings it was requested that Dr . Brehm
return at a later date with scale drawings showing changes suggested by the
commission with respect to the placement of the fence and planters, the
style of the posts and lights, and the exact scale and legend of the sign.
"To abutters having appeared, the hearing was adjourned at P 25 P .M.
Members present were Wilbur M. Jaquith, Max H. Straw, Ruth G. Bevan,
George E . Graves, Philip B. Parsons and Associate Commissioner George W.
Emery.
Hearing was held at 8 26 P.M. on the application of Robert 0 .
Tillinghast with respect to the erection of a two family dwelling on the
premises at 859 Massachusetts Avenue , which is within the East Village
District.
The Chairman read the notice of hearing Mr. Tillinghast presented
scale drawings by George D . Reynolds, Jr. , Architect, Arlington, Massa-
chusetts . Mr. Birchall, Builder, was also present .
After discussion as to changes with respect to the design and position
of the exterior front door, and, a canopy and possible changes in the porch
and stair railings at the exterior rear door, it was requested that Mr.
Tillinghast return at a later date with scale drawings showing the pro-
posed revisions .
Abuttors Mrs . Edmund P. Hoxie, 88L -886 Massachusetts Avenue, and
Mrs . Clifton B . Daniels, 881-883 Massachusetts Avenue appeared at the
hearing. Mrs . Hoxie questionned facilities for parking and said that she
felt that a hip-roof would be non-conforming with other homes in the area.
Pyr. Jacquith explained that a sloping roof would face Massachusetts Avenue .
Mr Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman retired from the meeting, and motion
was made and seconded that Max. H. Straw be Chairman Pro Tempore for the
c^nsideration of the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness to Athens
Realty Trust with respect to the erection of proposed new structures at
32-38 Bedford Street and with respect to the erection and display of
additional signs for said premises, which is within the Battle Green District .
Mr. Straw presented the details and wording of the proposed Certificate .
After discussion, upon motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously
VOTED to issue a Certificate to Athens Realty Trust.
Participating in this decision were Max H. Straw, Chairman Pro Tempore,
Philip B . Parsons , Secretary, Commissioners Ruth G. Bevan and George E .
Graves and Associate Commissioner George W . E'mer ;ij" % 2
The meeting was adjourned at 10 45 P.M.
Philip B. Parsons
Secretary
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TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Massachusetts
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
This certificate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 1956, as amended, to
Harold L. Brehm, D.D.S.
with respect to the erection of planter boxes, fencing and
three lamp posts for the premises
as noted below, at
16)x.0 Massachusetts Avenue and 1 Wallis Court
which is within the atilt UP rgen• District
The design, layout, style, dimensions and type of materials, except
as set forth below, appear on or may be scaled from a drawing en-
titled "Plot Plan Of Land" and "Fence & Planter Detail Vinebrook
Professional Center Dr. Harold L. Brehm" submitted to the Commission
at the adjourned hearing on April 18, 1967 . The location of the
planters, sections of fence and lamp posts are to be as shown on the
aforesaid drawing.
The lamp posts are to be of metal, painted black, and are to be
capped with electric lanterns of a type, style and finish matching
the sample, designated 179P, appearing on page 2 of the price list
submitted to the Commission at said adjourned hearing. The lamp
posts are to be approximately 6 feet in height above ground level,
exclusive of the lanterns, and all wiring for the lanterns is to be
underground.
The planters are to be of redwood and planters and fencing are to be
left in their natural color state.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
by
April 19, 1967
Date
21 Wilbur M. Jaquith
Certificate No. 3 CHAIRMAN
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
This certificate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 1956, as amended, to
Harold L. Brehm, D.D.S.
with respect to the erection and display of a sign
for the premises
as noted below, at 1640 Massachusetts Avenue and 1 Wallin .Court
which is within the Battle Green District
The sign is to be wood construction and the dimensions, style,
layout and types of lettering, other material and letters appear on
a drawing entitled "Sim On Post For Dr. Rarold L. Brehm, 1 tiallis Ct.
Lexington", by Roger A. Petrie, submitted to the Cor:mission at the
adjourned hearing on April 18, 1967.
The sign is to be hung from a bracket, pointed black, fastened to
a lamp past as shown on the aforesaid drawing, and the sign and lamp
post are to be located as shown on a drawing entitled "Plot Plan Of
Land" and "Fence &: Planter Detail Vinebrook Professional Center
Dr. =Tarold L. Brehm" submitted to the Commission et the adjourned
hearing. The sign is to be painted white and the following legend
in black letters is to appear on both sides of the signs
Vl::EBROOK
PRO ESSIO IAL
CENTER
1640 '.Sass. Ave. 1 vallis Ct."
The issuance of this certificate does not constitute evidence of
compliance with the sign by.law or any other by-lave of the Town
of Lexington.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
by
April 19, 1967
Date
214 Wilbur V. Jaquith
Certificate No. CHAIRMAN
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