HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-05Stephen M. Politi, Chairman
Richard Bechtel
Mark Di Napoli
Joann Gschwendtner
Ian Adamson
Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
Minutes of the Historic District Commission Meeting
March 5, 1998
Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Office Building
Tel: (781) 862 -0500 x216
Fax: (781) 861 -2780
Commissioners in Attendance: Steve Politi, Ian Adamson, Richard Bechtel, Joann
Gschwendtner and Mark DiNapoli; Associate Commissioners in Attendance: Elaine Doran and
Sara Chase
PETITIONS HEARD
627 Massachusetts Avenue — Mirko Matejic presented plans for enclosing the carport approved
in April 1997 and some gutter work. These plans were approved and the discussion of the
driveway was continued until the April hearing. 98C -14
5 Meriam Street — Ray Thill represented Dellaria Salon. A projecting two -sided sign with an
accessory sign hanging beneath was approved. 98C -15
1299 Massachusetts Avenue — John Serrio appeared on behalf of Judy Newberne. The plans for
the enclosure of the breezeway and a rear shed dormer were approved. Mr. Serrio will return the
following month with exterior colors. 98C -16
1646 Massachusetts Avenue — Sharon Spaulding sought approval of a temporary construction
sign. It was approved. 98C -17
1430 Massachusetts Avenue — Christine Connor requested approval of a skylight. It was
approved. 98C -18
43 Waltham Street — Rand Richmond had requested a hearing regarding a sign at 43 Waltham
Street. No one showed up to do a presentation and there was no information so the petition was
denied.
21 Hancock Street — Mary Knuth received permission to remove an exterior window. 98C -19
536 542. 561. 735, 739, and 1006 Massachusetts Avenue — John Frey presented the request of
the East Lexington Community Association for approval of flower barrels at various locations in
East Lexington. The locations were approved. 98C -20
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CONTINUED HEARINGS
Historic Districts Commission Meeting
March 5, 1998, page 2
7 Raymond Street — Eve Horwitz proposed removing the aluminum siding and replacing it with
clapboard. This was approved. She will return next month for the color. 98C -21
45 Waltham Street — The sign as presented is an interior sign and not within the jurisdiction of
the Commission.
703 Massachusetts Avenue — John Ellis will return in April with more definitive plans.
11 -15 Waltham Street — Colors for this property were approved. 98C -22
10 Bloomfield Street — Matthew Sadler presented plans for an addition. The plans were
approved with a reduction in the number of skylights. 98C -23
1749 Massachusetts Avenue - John Hunter presented a sign for Lexington Creamery. It was
approved. 98C -24.
INFORMAL HEARINGS
16 Belfrey Terrace — Deleading will involve replacing windows. The Commission felt that
simulated divided lights would be appropriate.
1997 Massachusetts Avenue — Chuck Valenza presented the roofing materials for St. Brigid's
rectory. The Commission felt that that the proposal was appropriate and would need no further
approval as it is a replacement.
794 Massachusetts Avenue — Michael Keegan is adding a second floor.