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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-11 • ~ ~~11tiS~~~~~q~{ HISTORIC DISTRICTS CON~ZISSION The Historic Districts Commission held a meeting on Wednesday, August il, 19'jl, in the Bird Room of the Cary Memorial Building, Lexington. Present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman= Philip B, Parsons, Secretary; George E. Graves; Donald J. Shaw; Georgia H. Williams; and Associate Commis- sioners George W. Emery and S. Lawrence Whipple. A hearing was held at 7:40 P.M. on the application of Nicholas and Elizabeth Nabardy with respect to the erection of signs on the store at 43 Waltham Street (Clip & Curl), which is within the Battle Green District. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and letter requesting the hearing. Mr. Nabardy presented a drawing of the sign on the rear canopy and photographs showing the signs on both the rear and front of the building. Following discussion, the hearing was closed at 7156 P,M. Mr. Jaquith submitted a bill from Barbara Gilson, Clerk, for the period from June 30th through August 9th for clerical services and postage. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to approve payment of this bill for $179.70. Ruth Bevan, a former member of the Commission, was present and asked if discussion was to be held on the proposed Central ffiock building. She stated that she was not at all happy with the proposed plans. Letters expressing opposition have been received from Mrs. Herbert A. Wilson, Leland H. Emery, and Bradford Giddings and these were passed around so that the members present could read them. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the Town of Lexing- ton for a Permit for Demolition or Removal of the former Katherine Harrington property at 1884 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and the letter requesting the hearing. Robert Cataldo, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, represented the Town and submitted a copy of the Agreement for pur- chase and Exercise of Option and also photographs of each elevation of the buildings. Mr. Cataldo stated that the Town expects to pass papers during the week of August 25th and want to demolish the property as soon as possible, It is planned to remove all materials and fill with clean fill and seed over. The hearing was closed at 8110 P.M. A hearing was held at 8110 P.Af. on the applicaticn of Sheldon Corporation, Robert Cataldo President, with respect to exterior architectural changes and an addition to the dwelling at 1970 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and the letter requesting the hearing. Present for the petitioner were Robert Cataldo and Luigi DiNapoli, Engineers Design Group. Also present were Mrs. John Devereaux of 1965 ~'~ssachusetts Avenue and Mfrs. Marguerite P~faedonald of 1963 Massachusetts Avenue, abettors. Three scale drawings of the proposed changes were submitted and also color samples were shown (beige for the house and blue for the blinds). Following discussion, the hearing was closed at 9x40 P.M. A hearing was held at 9145 P.M. on the application of Anthony's Restau- rant at 27 Waltham Street for a Certificate with respect to signs. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and the letter requesting the hearing. Anthony Bevilaqua submitted three scale drawings of the proposed signs. Following discussion, the hearing was closed at 10:15 P.Pf. • HISTORIC DI92RtCTS COMMISSION - Page 2 August ii, 1971 Mr. Jaquith stated that the Commission would have to decide if they wished to approve. lighted signs such as the Anthony's sign on the front of the building and also what policy the Commission should adopt regarding lighted signs. The Commission can turn down lighted signs, approve lighted signs, or approve for an additional period of time. Zt was moved, seconded, .and unanimously VOTID to deny the application of Edward M. Sullivan (Tricon Sports Shop) for signs for failure to prosecute. This denial is without prejudice for any future application. Participating in this decision were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Philip B. Parsons, George E. Graves, Donald J. Shaw, and Georgia, H. Williams. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to issue a Permit for De- molition ar Removal to the Town of Lexington with respect to the buildings at 1884 Massachusetts Avenue. Participating in this decision were Commis- sioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Philip B. Parsons, George E. Graves, Donald J. Shaw, and Georgia H. Williams. It xas moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate to William R. and Virginia Q. Hutchison with respect to the erection of fencing. for the property at 1 Hunt Road. Participating in this decision were Cow missioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, George E. Graves, Donald J. Shaw, and Associate Commissioners George W. Emery and S. Lawrence Whipple. Mr. Jaquith stated that he had met with Mr. Neiley and Mr. Eisenberg on August 4th. All agreed that the roof should be slate and not lead coated copper. The lintels over the windows and under the roof are to be a pinkish granite with granite below the windows on the ground floor. The third floor windows will be smaller than those on the second floor. Mr. Graves suggested that cornices be added to the building. 2?r. Jaquith submitted additional new plans. The meeting was adjourned at 12145 P.M. Philip B. Parsons Secretary ~ ~ Addenda. to HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Meeting - August 11, 191 Mr, Jaquith stated that the Scottish Rite Masons want to know whether or not they wi].1 be permitted under any conditions to demolish the house at 1162 Massachusetts Avenue, Their Annual Meeting is scheduled for the end of September and Mr, P7ewbury wishes to know before that whether or not the Commission will permit demolition under any circumstances, They are willing to accept a conditional approval contingent on their submitting and receiving approval of plans for the museum complex at a later date. t•?r. Parsons said that he did not approve demolition unless something is erected that is more or less colonial or georgian in style and that he would be opposed to a modern type complex. ~~xs. Williams said that she felt all would like to see a building or complex that was comparable to the former Carter building, Mr, Jaquith said that he feels somewhat the same, He said that he does not feel that this house must be retained although he would like to see it kept. He does not feel that anyone would ~i $100,000 or so to keep the property as is and he cannot see a private developer improving on the evr- rent situation, Hs said that he would approve tearing down the buildings but would. not approve a modern structure for that spot, Mr, Graves said that he was in favor of the project and he does not feel that should tie the architects to the present building, Mr, Jaquith said that he feels that, if the various Town Boards in- volved in this problem ,r;ive them a feeling that the Town would approve the museum complex, then the Scottish Rite Masons would probably go ahead with the project. L~G~~'~7`-" G~'" Barbara Gilson °Clerk i