HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-18-HC-min HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
October 18th 2017
Call to Order: A public meeting of the Historical Commission was held in the Parker Room of
Lexington Town Hall located at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue. The meeting convened at
7:30PM.
Historical Commission Members in Attendance:
David Kelland, Chair, Marilyn Fenollosa, Diane Pursley
AGENDA ITEM #1 (7:30 PM)
Possible National Register nomination for Tower Estate/Community Center
-Ms. Fenollosa discussed the eligibility with the commission. Ms. Fenollosa would like to apply
for CPC funding. The application for funds are due November 1st. David supports this
authorization.
AGENDA ITEM #2 (7:34 PM)
Continued hearing on the full building demolition at 70 Ward Street. (Applicant: William Ward
and Louise Barbic, homeowners)
-The commission voted 3-0 to be continued to the meeting next month, November 18th 2017. 3-0
Mr. Kelland, Ms. Fenollosa, Ms. Pursley in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #3 (8:15 PM)
Public hearing on the garage at 110 Shade Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Joanne Kuo, Nashawtuc Architects
Fen Mei, Homeowner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT(S):
Proposed plans, site plan and photos dated 10/18/17
SUMMARY:
Ms. Kuo went over the plans with the commission. The homeowner wants to cut down the cost
of the garage so Ms. Kuo is coming forward with new plans. Ms. Kuo showed photos of the
houses in the neighborhood with similar garages. Mr. Kuo is proposing to put the garage closer
to the front loop of the driveway to help with foundation costs and reduce the amount of stone
exposure. The proposed floor plan is 572 square feet, the proposed garage before was over 800
square feet. Ms. Kuo went over the design with the commission which will be similar to the main
house.
HC COMMENTS:
The commission liked the design of the garage and had no issues with the plans.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved by Ms. Fenollosa that we permit the construction of the garage according to plans dated
October 17th 2017 seconded by Ms. Pursley.
VOTE:
3-0 Mr. Kelland, Ms. Fenollosa, Ms. Pursley in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #4 (7:49 PM)
Public hearing on the roofline change at 38 York Street
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
Rick and Lisa Tyson, Homeowners
Amy Nastasi, Architect
Will Lacas, Builder
DOCUMENT(S):
Plans dated 9/19/17
SUMMARY:
Mr. Tyson went told the commission him and his family have lived in the home for 11 years and
looking to do a renovation. There are three primary objections:
-Steep driveway: Goes into a small one car garage. It's dangerous in the winter time and hard to
park
-Want to convert the garage space into a family room. The structure on the outside would
remain the same. They would then, move the driveway to the northwest side of the house which
is a flatter grade, it would come in where the screen porch is now.
-The porch is facing a lot of rot, and in bad shape. The porch would become a 2 car garage.
They would use the space above for a master bedroom.
Ms. Nastasi also went over the plans in detail with the commission.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kelland asked if they are changing the footprint of the garage. Mr. Tyson said no. The
footprint of the house will not change. The commission asked about setback and Ms. Nastasi
told the commission they are within all their setback requirements. The commission had no
further questions with the proposed plans.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved my Ms. Fenollosa that we permit the roofline change according to the plans submitted to
us dated 9/19/17. Seconded by Ms. Pursley.
VOTE:
3-0 Mr. Kelland, Ms. Fenollosa, Ms. Pursley in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #5 (7:49 PM)
Public hearing on the garage demolition, partial building demolition and roofline change at 364
Marrett Road.
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Amy Nastasi, Architect
Julie Fullerton, Homeowner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT(S):
Plans dated 10/18/17
Photos of existing house
SUMMARY:
Ms. Fullerton moved to Lexington with her husband twelve years ago and loved her small Dutch
colonial home. Ms. Fullerton has three children and wants to add more space. Ms. Nastasi also
went over the plans in detail with the commission. The plan is to add a bedroom and a bathroom
on the second floor and a family room and bathroom on the first floor then a garage underneath.
There is a garage currently but its small and falling apart and hard to pull into and out of. The
neighbors did a similar project two years ago (358 Marrett Road).
HC COMMENTS:
The commission had no concerns and were comfortable with the plans.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved my Ms. Fenollosa that we permit the roofline change, garage demolition and partial
building demolition according to the plans submitted to us dated 10/18/17. Seconded by Ms.
Pursley.
VOTE:
3-0 Mr. Kelland, Ms. Fenollosa, Ms. Pursley in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #8 (8:10 PM)
Adjourn