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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON JUNE 12, 1968
The Lexington Historic Districts Commission held a meeting on Wednes-
day, June 12, 1968, in the Selectmen' s Room, Town Office Building. Members
present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman, Philip B . Parsons,
Secretary, Ruth G. Bevan, George E. Graves and Max H. Straw and Associate
Commissioner George W. Emery.
Hearing was held at 7:30 P.M. on the application of Shell Oil Company
for a Permit for Demolition or Removal of its existing retail automobile
service station building and related facilities and fences on the premises
at 1095 Massachusetts Avenue, the application of said Company for a Certi-
ficate of Appropriateness for the erection of a new retail automobile ser-
vice station building and related facilities and fences on said premises,
and the application of said Company for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
the erection and display of three signs on said premises, which is within
the East Village District. The Chairman read the letter of application and
the notice of hearing. Mr. Harold E. Stevens, Attorney, who submitted the
application on behalf of Shell Oil Company, Mr. Edward Gallagher, District
Engineer, Mr. Willard Wires, Real Estate Representative, both with Shell Oil
Company and Mr. C . Harry Erickson, Architect appeared. Scale drawings of
the proposed new service station building, brochures showing proposed light-
ing, samples of brick and shingles, a brochure picturing proposed new
fencing and a proposed Plot Plan, previously submitted to the Board of Ap-
peals who approved the plans, were presented to the Commission. Detailed
discussion was held with the applicants. The following persons, who had
been notified of the hearing, appeared:
Lily I. Chafe--1109 Massachusetts Avenue--Mrs . Chafe approved of the
present chain link fencing and did not approve of the new stockade
fencing which would obstruct her view.
Diana W. Helwig--1099 Massachusetts Avenue--Mrs. Helwig approves of
a uniform fencing, such as the proposed stockade. She would ap-
prove of picket fencing, as suggested by Mrs. Chafe, if Shell Oil
Company maintained it.
Beatrice M. Casey--9 Maple Street--Mrs . Casey did not approve of the
Shell standing sign and would prefer a smaller less garish sign.
She also inquired, if clear glass on the proposed lighting was
too bright, would Shell change to frosted glass.
Paul Morgenstern--1048 Massachusetts Avenue--Mr. Morgenstern questionned
the amount of wattage proposed-would not the new system actually be
a higher level of light intensity.
Margaret J. Casey--1061-1063 Massachusetts Avenue
Timothy Lynch--]4 Maple Street
Mr. Walter Pierce, Chairman of the Design Advisory Board for the Planning
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Board joined the meeting and expressed to the applicants his hope that a
smaller and less gaudy standing sign could be used at the new station. The
Chairman requested Attorney Stevens to send a letter of extension for action
by the Commission on the standing sign. The extension of time will be to
October 15, 1968. The Commission took no action on the applications at
this meeting. The hearing was closed at 10:40 P.M.
Hearing was held at 10:50 P.M. on the application of William P. and
M. Carol Kenealy for a Permit for Demolition of the existing rear porch and
shed of the dwelling at 7 Hancock Avenue and their application for a Certi-
ficate of Appropriateness for the erection of an addition to said dwelling,
which is within the Hancock-Clarke District. The Chairman read the letter
of application and the notice of hearing. Mr. Kenealy appeared in his own
behalf and presented scale drawings of the proposed addition and pictures
of the present dwelling. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was un-
animously VOTED to issue a Permit for Demolition to the applicant. A
Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the erection of the addition
will be issued at a later meeting. No other persona having appeared, the
hearing was closed at 11:10 P.M.
Mr . Mark Moore, Jr. appeared at the meeting and presented a color
sample designated "Lexington Gray" for the dwelling being erected under
Certificate of Appropriateness No. 68 C-8, dated March 8, 1968, on Lot #7,
Brigham Road, which is within the Hancock-Clarke District. After discussion,
upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VO'ir.0 that the Com-
mission approve the color of "Lexington Gray" for the dwelling being erected
on Lot #7, Brigham Road for all woodwork and downspouts. A letter will be
sent to Mr. Moore advising him of the Commission' s decision.
The Chairman presented a bill in the amount of $53 .38 from Clerk Eliza-
beth Flynn. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously VOTtal
to approve payment of the bill.
The next meeting night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 1968, in
the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building. This will be an adjourned
hearing on the application of RHD Realty and Development Company for a
Certificate of Appropriateness withr espect to the erection and display of
a sign for the Battle Green Inn.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00PM.
Phid'ip B. Ili ons '4"
Secretary
June 19, 1968
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSIOR
By
Silber M. Jaquith
Chairmen
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