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HISTORIC DISTRICTS C0I~ff3SION
A meeting of the Historic Districts Commission was held on Wednes-
day, March 15, 1972, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Build-
ing, Lexington. Present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman;
Philip B. Parsons, Secretary; George E. Graves; Georgia H. Williams; and
Associate Commissioner Albert T. Pitt. Mr. Pitt was appointed to serve
for Commissioner Donald J. Shaw who was. unable to be present.
Mr. Jaquith stated that he had received a letter of withdrawal of
the application of Paul C. Signorelli for a Certificate of Appropriate-
ness for the erection of fencing on the premises at 3 Tower Road, which
is within the East Village District.
An informal meeting was held at 8110 P.M. with Marilyn M. Harrison
regarding the two-faced sign for Golden Hand Designers' Fabrics which
she proposes to erect on the premises at 72 Waltham Street, which is
within the Battle Green District. Mrs. Harrison submitted one rendering
of the proposed sign and, following discussion, the meeting was ad3ourned
at 8t33 P.M. A hearing on this application was scheduled for Thursday,
April 6, 1972.
A hearing was held at 8t35 P.M. on the application of Wilson Farms,
Inc. for a Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to the erection
of a two family dwelling at 632 Massachusetts Avenue, which is within the
East Village District. Present for the applicant was Donald Wilson,
Treasurer of Wilson Farms, Inc. Also present were Roland Gubisch of 627
Massachusetts Avenue; Mrs. A. Murray McAdam of 620 Massachusetts Avenue;
Mrs. Sidney Lancaster of 626 Massachusetts Avenue; and Mrs. Lincoln P.
Cole, Jr., Secretary of the Board of Appeals. Mr. Jaquith read the legal
notice and the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr.
Wilson submitted three sets of scale drawings and plot plans and stated
that this is the same plan as used for the house erected at 5,56 Massachu~
setts Avenue in 1967 except that this house would face the Avenue rather
than having the front face the side of the property. Mr. Wilson said
that the house would not be sold and that they will put up a good build
ing as they will have to live with it also. He stated that it would have
a finished poured concrete foundation, would be painted white with a white
door and green blinds, and would have a macadam driveway at the right side
of the house with a parking area in the rear.The abuttors asked several
questions and raised several points. In answer to one statement Mr.
Jaquith said that the Commission has no control over zoning and has con-
trol only over exterior architectural features.. Mr. Graves asked if the
rear of the property could be seen from Massachusetts Avenue and Mr. Wilson
said that it could be seen only from the farm. Mr. Gubisch asked about
fill and Mr. Wilson said that they would add 18" of fill where necessary.
In answer to a question about trees Mr. Wilson said that they will retain
as many trees on the property as possible and that the trees along the
sidewalk would remain. The hearing was closed at 1Ot17 P.M.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION -Page 2 March is, 1972
Mr. Jaquith submitted a bill from Barbara Gilson, Clerk, for $51.05
for February 1972 ($1.05 for postage and $50.00 for clerical services).
It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to approve payment of this
bill.
Mr. Jaquith stated that the budget request for $1,725.00 for 1972
had been approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 1Ot15 P.M. {
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Philip B. Parsons
Secretary
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