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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-06• MINUTES OF MEETING of the Lexington Historic Districts Commission Wednesday 6 February 1991 A meeting of the Lexington Historic Districts Commission was held on Wednesday, February 6, 1991 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room of the Town Office Building, Lexington, Massachusetts. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Stephen M. Politi, Chairman; John L. Davies; Linda J. McAulay; John E. Ryan; Associate Commissioners Mary Harding Nye; Elizabeth B. Cotten; and Charles D. Grant, Clerk. At 8:00 PM the Chairman declared the meeting open and read the notice on the application of Eddie's of Lexington, Inc. with respect to exterior architectural changes to the building at 20 Waltham Street, which is within the Battle Green District. On behalf of Nancy and Eddie Jigarjian, who were also present at the meeting, Robert Hillson and Priscilla Ryder of Cityside Management made a presentation of a proposed new restaurant with a family orientation and an Italian menu. The exterior changes include colors (earth tones: orange, red, dark green, and dark mustard); an awning; lighting, to shine on the awning; and a sign in the form of a three - dimensional red pepper 5' -6" tall. The discussion about the proposed sign, which revolved mainly around the red pepper, was summarized by Commissionmer Davies who said that • the building is a difficult one to work with; it needs a projecting sign, so it can be seen from Massachusetts Avenues, and a design that protects the building. The proposed design overwhelms the building, moreover, the awning covers the architectural feature of the horizontal fascia. In short, the design has to be scaled to the building. The lighting, he felt, is appropriate. The Chairman proposed that the hearing be continued at the next meeting, at which time the applicants should return with two proposals, one sign composed of a smaller red pepper, and a second sign using the logo that the members found quite acceptable. At 8:30 PM the Commission heard an informal presentation by Lewis and Constance Counts on proposed external architectural changes to their house at 8 Hancock Avenue, which is in the Hancock - Clarke District. They showed photographs and drawings of their plans to remodel the kitchen of their Federal style house and to add a deck measuring 10' X 15'. The proposed changes drew favorable comments from the members. Commissioner Davies noted that the windowsill heights are high in the kitchen and should be reviewed, from the point of view of both outside appearance and interior feeling. The Counts plan to return before the Commission for a formal hearing during the meeting of March 6. At 8:50 PM in a continued hearing, Patricia Reichheld and Patricia Folly presented a revised plan for an awning on the building at 14 Muzzey Street, which is within the Battle Green District. It was VOTED unanimously to approve the proposed awning as presented. • The Chairman presented the Commission with a copy of the "State Register of Historic Places / 1990" published by the Massachusetts Historical • • - 2 - Commission, a Division of the Secretary of State. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM. The Chairman and Commissioner Davies remained behind to review the applications for the post of Clerk of the Commission. Linda J. McAuiay Secretary C/1041.44 aNnmwt Charles D. Grant Clerk