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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-07 i • HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMNLISSION MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 7, 1970 The Historic Districts Commission held a meeting on Wednesday,. Jarrow ary 1970., at 7s40 P.M. in the Selectmen°s Room, Town Office Building Lexington. Members present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chair» matt; Philip B. Parsons, Secretary; Max H. Straw; George E. Grav®s; and Associate Commissioners George W. Emery and Franklin C. Hudson. Present also were Dean Nicholson, Esq. representing the petitioners; C. Harry Erickson, Architect; Francis Worrell, member of the Lexington Planning Board; Mrs. James Garroll~ F. L. Carroll, and Mr. & Mrs.. Joseph Ahern of 15y17 Muzzey Street; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Reynolds of 21 Muzzey Street; Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rice of 5 Raymond Street; and Norman T. May, Esq. with offices at 24 Muzzey Street. The chair appointed Franklin C. Hudson to serve in place of Georgia H. Williams who was unable to be present. A hearing was held on the application of Simon Goldberg and Samuel B. Sheldon fora Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the ar» chiteetural features of a building at 19 Muzzey Street which is within the Battle Green District. Mr. Jaquith read the notice of the hearing and two letters .from Mr. Nicholson,. Attorney for Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Sheldon. The first letter stated that Mr. Nicholson represented the own» ers of the property at 19 Muzzey Street and the second letter requested an extension on their application for demolition of the building now standing at 19 Muzzey Street. Mr. Jaquith explained that an informal hearing had been held with Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Erickson on Wednesday, December 3, 1969 and that such informal hearings are held so that the type of building which would be acceptable to the Commission might be discussed informally with the owner or his representative and the architect before detailed architec» total plans are prepared. Mr. Nicholson stated that after the informal hearing Mr. Erickson had been instructed to proceed with plans for the proposed building and gave a brief summary of the building currently on i the premises. This house is about 100 years old, had been a residence until 1959, and then was used in connection with the Theatre Camera Shop until the fall of 1969 when it was purchased by Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Sheldon. Mr. Nicholson stated that Mr. Erickson had examined the present structure and determined that it was not suitable for restrpration for business purposes. Mr. Erickson then presented three sets of plans of the proposed of= fice building to the Commission. Discussion followed. Mr. Jaquith asked if there were any questions from the abutters. Mr. Rice asked about the number of proposed entrances and Mr. Erickson stated that the main en» trance would be on Muzzey Street with an entrance from the driveway and a third entrance from the rear of the building. The next topic discussed • Meeting - 2 ~ January 7, 1970 concerned parking and Mr. Worrell spoke on that as a member of the Lexington Planning Board. A letter to the Planning Board. from the Town Counsel was read in which it was stated that "it is my opinion that there is no relationship between a certificate of appropriateness of exterior architectural features that might be issued by the Commission ate. the proposed amendment to the Zoning By~Law, and that the issuance o~ such a certificate could in no way conflict with an atm~ndment that might be adopted pursuant to the hearing It was stated that the garage on the premises would be torn dawn and that the architect had reserved the land for the core parking lot as now planned for by the town. There will be parking for seven cars and at this time it is not known how many tens ants there will be in the building, Mr. Worrell withdrew. The next subw ject discussed concerned fencing along the sides and rear boundary lines of the property. It was determined that the Carrolls desire a four foot fence and curbing to extend completely along the side boundary between the proposed building and their property; Dr. Graham does not desire fencing but that gates be installed at the front and rear from the side of the proposed building to the side of his property at 21 Muzzey Street; and that the other abutters, except for the Medical Center at 16 Clarke Street, desire a four foot fence. A feasibility study is now underway to determine how far to extend the fence along the rear boundary as access is desired to the Medical Center. Mr. Rice suggested that there be a two foot tie to the rear of the building and a fence from there back to the rear boundary line and then across the rear boundary line, Mr. Jaquith stated that it might be desirable for the Commission to leave the question of fencing open at this time and not include in this Certificate and that the question of fencing be brought before the Commission again when it is determined what is .desired, The final discussion before the abutters with- drew at 9x40 P.M. concerned the erection of an inside incinerator versus trash collection. It was stated that trash collection would not add to air pollution as an incinerator would bat that provision would have to be made in the plans of the building for a service area for trash and its collection. It was moved, seconded, and voted to adjourn this hearing at 10108 P.M. at which time Mr. May, Mr. Nicholson, and Mr. Erickson withdrew. An adjourned hearing was held at 10110 P.M. with respect to the app plication of Thomas E., Jr. and Mary E. Cheatham for a Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to alterations to the dwelling and erection of a fence on the premises at 40 Hancock Street, which is within the Hancock-Clarke District. In addition to the above mentioned Commissioners and Associate Gommissioners, also piesent for this hearing were Mr. Cheatham and Robert Custanc®. Discussion was held concerning fencing along the rear boundary line, combination windows (drawings submitted) woodshed door, air conditioning condensers, addition of muntins to the upper sash of twelve one over one sash windows on the first floor, and painting. Mr. Cheatham and Mr. Custance withdrew at 1055 P.M. Meeting - 3 ~ January 7, 1970 Mr. Jaquith designated George W. Emery to serve in his place as he was unable to serve on the following as his firm does business with the Town of Lexington. Mr. Jaquith withdrew at 1it00 P.M. It was moved, seconded, and VOTED to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to the Town of Lexington with respect to alterations and proposed addition to the Town Office Building at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue. Participating in this vote weret Commissioners Max H. Straw, Chairman Pro Tem; Philip B. Parsons; George E. Graves; and Associate Commissioners George W. Emery and Franklin C. Hudson. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Jaquith returned at 11x30 P.M. It was moved, seconded, and unan~ imcusly VOTED to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to Thomas E., Jr. and Mary E. Cheatham with respect to exterior architectural features of the existing dwelling and a fence on the premises at 40 Hancock Street, which is within the Hancock-Clarke District. Participating in this vote ~ were Commissioners Wilbvr M. Jaquith, Chairman; Philip B. Parsons; Max H. Straw; Georg® E. Graves; and Associate Commissioner Franklin C. Hudson. ~ Mr. 0aquith presented a drawing in .connection with a request for the addition of "ICE" to the front of the ice machine at the Shell Station on the corner of Bedford Street and Worthen Road. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED not to approve this drawing. Mr. Jaquith submitted the following bills to the Commission $81,.35 from Barbara Gilson for clerical services 17.90 from Norman Wilson for photographs 13.01 from Goodwin, Proctor and Hoar for photocopying and postage 53.18 from Ingalls for supplies Tt was moved, seconded, and so voted to approve payment of these bills. It was moved, seconded, and voted to adjourn at 12115 P.M. Philip B. Parsons Secretary