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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-09 HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION A meeting of the Historic Districts Commission was held on Wednesday, July 9, 1975, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, Lexing- ton. Present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman; Georgia H. Williams, Secretary; Donald J. Shaw; S, Lawrence Whipple, and Associate Commissioners Oliver F. Hooper and Amelia G. Samoylenko. Mrs. Samoylenko was appointed to serve for Commissioner Thomas J. Holzbog who was unable to be present. A hearing was held at 7s55 P.K. on the application of The Lexington Masonic Associates for a Certificate with respect to a change in the exterior architectural features of the building at 1 B~ifoxd Street, which is within the Battle Green District, Associate Commissioner Oliver F. Hooper was ap- pointed to serve for Commissioner Donald J. Shaw who was unable to sit on this hearing. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and application. Lawrence Larssen of 269 Wood Street represented the applicant and submitted photo- graphs of the building and a sample of the asphalt shingles which they pro- pose to install on all pitched roofs of the building now covered with slate. Mr. Larssen said that the slate roof is in a very deteriorated condition and that the "Royal Gray" shingles by GAF are fire resistant shingles. Mr. Whipple said that he preferred gray colored shingles as closer in color to slate. The hearing was closed at 8x10 P.M. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to The Lexington Masonic Associates with respect to a change in the architectural features of the building at 1 Bedford Street, which is within the Battle Green District, Participating in this decision were Com- missioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Georgia. H. Williams, S. .Lawrence Whipple, and Associate Commissioners Oliver F, Hooper and Amelia G. Samoylenko. Mr. Shaw resumed his seat, A hearing was bald at 8x15 P.M. on the application of Karsten and Nancy Sorensen for a Certificate with respect to a change in the exterior architectural feature of the dwelling at 1 Vinebrook Road, which is within the Battle Green District. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and applica- tion. Mr. Jaquith stated that the Sorensens had met informally with the Commission and, following discussion, had been given informal approval for the installation of Bird "Cypresswood" shingles on the roof of their home, Mr. Sorensen submitted a sample of the "Cypresswood" shingle and photo- graphs of the dwelling. The hearing was closed at 8c20 P.M. ~ It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness to Karsten anti Nancy Sorensen with respect to a change in the exterior architectural feature of the dwelling at 1 Vinebrook Road, which is within the Battle Green District. Participating in this decision were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Georgia H. Williams, Donald J. Shaw, 5. Lawrence Whipple, and Associate Commissioner Amelia G. Samoylenko. HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION -page 2 July 9, 1975 Than followed discussion of a Notice of Determination on the applica- tion of Brigham's, Inc. for a Certificate of Appropriateness which had been prepared by the Chairman. Following minor changes, the Notice was approved as had been discussed at the meeting on June 18, 1975 when it was voted to disapprove the application of Brigham's, Inc. for the erection and display of a sign on the store front at 1777 Massachusetts Avenue, which is within the Battle Green District. An adjourned hearing on the application of Consumer Value Stores for the erection and display of signs on the store at 1719-1721 Massachusetts Avenue was held at 8x35 P.M. Mr. Teolis submitted drawings and photographs. Mr. Jaquith and Mr, Shaw said that each had seen the store sign in Waltham lighted and each said that he liked the appearance of the black word "phar- macy" but that hs did not like the red letters "CVS". Mr. Shaw said that he ob3ects to the letters "CVS" as they stick out too much and are too red.. Mr. Jaquith said that the thickness of the letters is one of his ob3ections. Mr. Whipple asked what the backboard would be and Mr. Teolis said it would be white baked enar~l aluminum with a matte finish atxl inserted in the tran- som area. H® said that there is less light intensity with a 2' letter than with a 3' letter as the 2' letter has only a single fluorescent tube. M'r. Teolis said that it might be possible to ceat the inside of the red "CVS" letters. Mr. Jaquith said that, if this sign is permitted, the Certificate would contain a condition that the coating must be maintained. Mr. Teolis said that the lighted letters would be on a time clock and that the lights would be off when the store is closed. Mr. Whipple asked what the thickness of the rear sign backboard would be and Mr. Teolis said 6", Mr. Jaquith asked if there would be a rear entrance door and Mr. Teolis said that it would be a receiving and safety exit door only. Mrs. Williams asked if they could not have a simple sign on the rear and Mr. Jaquith asked if they would consider if they need a lighted sign on the rear. Mr. Teolis said that hs would look into this and discuss it with his superiors. Mr. Jaquith said that the letters for the word "pharmacy" would also be black acid the red letters for "CVS" would be coated inside letters. The letters on the rear sign would have a single fluorescent tube and it was requested that the light intensity be as low as possible. The hearing was ad3ourned at 9130 P.M. An informal meeting was held at 9:35 P.M. with Lucille Roseman of Xenergy, Inc. concerning a sign for 7 Muzsey Street. It was stated that the sign would probably have to be on the door. The meeting was ad3ourned at 1Ot45 P.M. ~j Georg~.a H. Williams Secretary