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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-02TOWN OF LEXINGTON Massachusetts 02173 Minutes of the October 2, 1997 Meeting HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Commissioners in attendance: Richard Bechtel, Walter Bergler Sarah Chase, Elaine Doran, Mark DiNapoli, Joann Gschwendtner, Eleanor MacQueen, and Steve Politi PETITIONS HEARD: 73 Waltham Street - Don Ambrosio and Ellen Davis presented NYNEX's plan to add an acoustic screen on the roof. The screen was approved. Certificate No. 97C -72. 6 Oak Street - Howard Bernstein presented plans for a replacement garage door. It was suggested that he explore other options . and the hearing was continued. 1628 Massachusetts Avenue - Kevin Fraser proposed a free - standing sign which would hang on a metal bracket off a wooden post. He will speak with his landlord about mounting the sign to project off the building. The hearing was continued. 1605 Massachusetts Avenue - Susan Rockwell was not able to attend but sent in a letter requesting that the sign presented at the previous month's meeting be approved. It was approved. The Commission also approved the moving of the directory sign from the Battle Green to the site in front of Cary Hall. Certificate 97C-73. 1796 Massachusetts - Bob Enik presented a sign for Lexington Hair Styling. The sign was approved. Certificate No.: 97C-74. 1874 Massachusetts Avenue - Carol Mahoney, Walter Pierce, Stephen Hale and Melissa Bennett represented the Cary Memorial Library. The general plan was presented. It was agreed that the Commission would hold a special meeting with the library as the only agenda item. The hearing was continued. 2 Bloomfield Street - John Withouse is replacing his porch roof. The shingle color was approved. Certificate No. 97C-75. CONTINUED HEARINGS: 1646 Massachusetts Avenue - A temporary sign for Paint a Plate Studio was presented by Sharon Spaulding of Spaulding Management. The sign was approved. Certificate No. 97C-76. 10 Woburn Street - John D'Orsi of the Gingerbread Construction Company presented tables to be outside the bakery. The Tables were approved. Certificate No. 97C- 77. 1 -7A Meriam Street - James A. Manganello presented plans for the hardware and doors for the shops. The doors were approved. Certificate No. 97C-78 Minutes of the Historical Districts Commission, October 2, 1997 Continued INFORMAL HEARINGS: 739 Massachusetts Avenue - John Ellis explained expansion plans for the Waldorf School which would include the acquisition and rehabilitation of two buildings and construction of a new building connecting the two. 10 Muzey Street - Susan Lapoint the librarian at the Christian Science Reading Room came to discuss news racks to sell the Christian Science Monitor. Depot Square /Emery Park - Barbara Lucas brought a mock up of a suggested bus schedule display. 10 Woburn Street - Brian Moore discussed potential enclosures of remediation equipment. This is related to the former use of the site by Exxon. 763 & 755 Massachusetts Avenue - Mart Ojamma brought in brick samples that he will be using to repair the chimneys on the church and the house. The Commission said the repairs could go ahead without a formal hearing.