HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-12-11 December 11, 1967
The Historic Districts Commission met at the time and place specified
in the public notice of hearing on the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness by Casco Real Estate, Inc ., with respect to the erection
and display of three signs on the premises at 15 Waltham Street, which is
within the Battle Green District.
Members present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman, Philip
B. Parsons, Secretary, Max H. Straw and George E. Graves and Associate
Commissioners George W. Emery and Donald B. White.
The Chairman read the letter of application and the notice of hearing.
Mr. Robert R. Howard of Casco Real Estate was represented by Charles H.
Cole II, Architect, who presented scale drawings of the three signs and
photographs showing the location of said signs . Upon motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate to the applicant .
No other persons having appeared, the hearing was closed at 8:00 P.M.
Hearing was held at 8:05 P.M. on the application of Moore Homes, Inc .
for a Certificate of Appropriateness, with respect to the erection of a
single family dwelling with two-car garage on Lot #6, Brigham Road, which
is within the Hancock-Clarke District . The Chairman read the letter of
application and the notice of hearing. Mark Moore, Jr. appeared in his
own behalf and presented scale drawings of the proposed dwelling with
Plot Plans and a color sample of paint. Upon motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate to the appli-
cant. No other persons having appeared, the hearing was closed at 8:45 P.M.
At 8:50 P.M. the Commission met informally with George E. Rowe, Sr.,
George E. Rowe, Jr. and H. Erickson, Architect, to discuss in detail pre-
liminary plans and scale drawings for a proposed building on the premises
awned by Rowe Chevrolet on Bedford Street. After study of the drawings
the Chairman suggested to Mr. Erickson that he return to the meeting
scheduled for December 20, 1967 with complete, detailed scale drawings,
Plot Plans, photographs showing the four elevations and scale drawings
of proposed signs . Upon receipt of a formal letter of application, a
hearing will be scheduled for January 17, 1968. Mr. Rowe stated that he
also will appear before the Board of Appeals and after letting out bids
hopes to begin construction by June 1, 1968. The informal meeting ended
at 9:50 P.M.
Mr. Jaquith advised the Commission of a letter of application from
George T . and Ellen G. Bryant, with respect to a color change from gray
to off-white on the siding and a color change from green to black on the
blinds of the dwelling at 1948 Massachusetts Avenue, which is within the
Battle Green District. The applicant also mentioned the installation of
combination aluminum windows and doors . After discussion, it was decided
that a Certificate was not required for the color change of the siding,
but, that a Certificate would be necessary for the color change in the
blinds and that the Certificate could be issued without a Public Notice .
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to issue
the following to the applicant: "This Certificate is issued pursuant to
Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 1956, as amended, to George T . and
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Ellen G. Bryant with respect to a chane in the exterior color features
of the dwelling, as noted below, at 1945 Massachusetts Avenue, which is
within the Battle Green District . This Certificate is granted to change
the color of the blinds from green to black."
On the request of the Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Association
for the erection and display of a temporary sign, after discussion, it
was unanimously VOTED as follows:
"----That the erection and display of a temporary sign by the
Lexington Federal Savings & Loan Association on the protective
fencing abutting the sidewalk en the premises at 1832-34 Massa-
chusetts Avenue, which is within the Battle Green District, is
approved by the Commission. The design, layout and style of
lettering and symbol of the sign to be as shown on the drawing
submitted to the Commission at its meeting on November 29, 1967,
with the size of the letters for the words "Lexington Federal
Savings" to be not more than 4" in height and the size of all
other letters to be not more than 3" in height. All letters to
be painted black on a white masonite backboard and the symbol to
be painted blue and gold colors; provided that this approval is
granted subject to the condition that the sign is removed from
said premises not later than July 31, 1968."
The Chairman dictated to the Clerk a letter, including the above
Vote, to Donald P. Keay, Vice President of the Lexington Federal Savings
& Loan Association, with a copy of the letter to be forwarded to Donald
K. Irwin, Town Building Inspector.
Mr. Jaquith reported that John A. Fiorentino had been advised that
his application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the
erection and display of a sign on the premises at 4 Waltham Street was not
approved by the Commission at the adjourned hearing held on November 21,
1967, and that he could submit a new design and drawings at the meeting
on December 20, 1967.
The following bills were presented to the Commission:
Ingalls Stationery $ 8.46
Elizabeth Flynn 91.05
$99.51
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to approve
payment of the bills.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 20, 1967 to consider the
applications of George T . and Ellen G. Bryant with respect to the instal-
lation of aluminum combination windows and doors on the dwelling at 1948
Massachusetts Avenue, and of Nicholas J. Cafarelli, Jr. with respect to
the erection and display of a sign on the entrance to premises located at
1762 Massachusetts Avenue .
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 A.M. .-/ '� �;%�'rL ,�/Lc �y
Philip B. Parsons
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Duo to the inability of conmissioner4 Ruth G. Bevan
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to act on the petition of
Casco Real Estate
Moore Hemes, Inc . the chair designates associates
George W W. Emery to serve
in this action.
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CERTIFICATE OP APPROPRIATENESS
This certificate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 1956, as amended, to
Moore Homes/ Inc .
with respect to the erection of a single family dwelling
with two-car garage
as noted below, at Lot #6, Brigham Road
which is within the Hancock—Clarke District
The general style, layout, dimensions and details of the design of the
dwelling and garage appear on or may be scaled from Sheets Nos . 1 to 6,
inclusive, of a Set of 11 drawings entitled "Moore Homes, Inc . , Lexing-
ton, Mass ." by Roger A . Petrie, dated Nov-67, submitted to the Commis-
sion at the hearing on November 29, 1967 as amended by the applicant
at said hearing. The location of the building on the lot is to be as
shown on "Plot Plan" by Albert A. Miller & ;Wilbur C . Nylander, Civil
Engineers & Surveyors, dated November 29, 1967, submitted to the Com-
mission at the hearing.
The chimney is to be constructed of well-cleaned, used, red, common
brick and is to have a brick cap. All windows of the dwelling and
garage are to be of wood and have wood muntins . The front entrance
and steps are to be capped with bluestone, and the driveway may be
blacktopped. No more of the foundation walls are to be exposed than is
shown on said drawings, as amended, at the hearing, and the walls are
to be left in their natural concrete state . All clapboards, sheathing,
trim, gutters and downspouts are to be painted a cedar beige color
matching the color sample submitted to the Commission at the hearing.
All windows , shutters , blinds and doors are to be painted white . Lights
for the front entrance and garage may be installed provided that the
style, type and location of the fixtures are approved by the Commission
prior to installation.
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This certificate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 1956, as amended, to
George T. and Ellen G. Bryant
with respect to a change in the exterior color features of
the dwelling
as noted below, at 1948 Massachusetts Avenue
which is within the Battle Green District
This Certificate is granted to change the color of the blinds
from green to black.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
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Date November 30, 1967
Wilbur M. Jaquith
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
This certificate is issued pursuant to Chapter 447, Acts of Massachusetts, 1956, as amended, to
Casco Real Estate, Inc.
with respect to the erection and display of three signs on
the building
as noted below, at 15 Waltham Street
which is within the Battle Green District
The first sign is to be located on the frieze above the southerly
bay window on the front elevation of the building. The design, lay-
out, size and style of the lettering appear on scale drawing #A-2 en-
titled "New Street Sign For Casco Real Estate" , Charles H. Cole II,
Architect, dated November 27, 1967, submitted to the Commission at the
hearing. The sign is to bear the legend "CASCO REAL ESTATE" and is tb
consist of black letters painted on a galvanized sheet steel background
painted white . The background is to be of one piece and when erected
is to cover the full width and height of the frieze .
The second sign is to be located above the easterly first floor window
on the southerly elevation of the building substantially as shown on
photograph submitted to the Commission at the hearing. The design,
layout, size, style and colors of the sign and lettering appear on or
may be scaled from the sign entitled "Sign at Side" on the scale draw-
ing #A-1 entitled "Signs For Casco Real Estate" , Charles H. Cole II,
Architect, dated November 27, 1967, submitted to the Commission at the
hearing. The sign is to bear the legend "CASCO REAL ESTATE" and a sym-
bol in the form of a key.
The third sign is to be located on the southerly e of the rear eleva-
tion of the building in the position substantiallydrshown on a photograph
submitted to the Commission at the hearing . The design, layout, size,
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style and colors of the sign and lettering appear on or may be scaled
from the sign entitled "Sign at Rear" on the aforesaid drawing #A-1.
The sign is to bear the legend "CASCO REAL ESTATE" and a symbol in the
form of a key.
The issuance of this Certificate does not constitute evidence of com-
pliance with the Sign By-Law or any other By-Law of the Town of
Lexington.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
By
Wilbur M. Jaquith
Date November 30. 1967 Chairman
Certificate No. 247