HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-16-HC-min HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
May 161h 2018
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
7:40PM.
Historical Commission Members in Attendance:
David Kelland, Chair, Wendall Kalsow, Diane Pursley, Marilyn Fenollosa
Samuel Doran (8:15PM)
AGENDA ITEM #1 (7:30 PM)
Continued hearing on the partial building demolition located at 241 Grove Street
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Lester Savage, LexHAB, Inc.
Dan McLaughlin, Pella Windows
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT(S):
Window example
SUMMARY:
Mr. Savage introduced Mr. McLaughlin from Pella Windows to the commission to go over the
window options for the Grove street project. Mr. McLaughlin said there are two types of 350
series vinyl windows. The pattern would be 2 over 2. The project called for something with little
maintenance. Another option is the Architect series- double hung non reflective, dual pane glass
keeping with historic accuracy. The entire exterior is clad and aluminum and the interior is made
of wood, typically pine. It would be 12% more per window roughly.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kalsow mentioned his concerns regarding the window options but understands there is
significant financial restraints. I would be more receptive if the applicant proposed the aluminum
clad option. It would be a more viable option. Ms. Fenollosa agreed. Mr. Savage is ok with this
option.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Kalsow voted 4-0 to find the home at 241 Grove Street historically significant,
but approve the replacement of all existing windows. Replacements will be Pella Architect Series
—non reflective aluminum clad wood windows. Approval is contingent on the condition that the
homeowner save 3 of the existing sashes and incorporate them with the new replacements.
Seconded by Ms. Fenollosa.
VOTE:
4-0 David Kelland, Chair, Wendall Kalsow, Diane Pursley, Marilyn Fenollosa in favor
AGENDA ITEM #2 (7:39 PM)
Continued hearing on the partial building demolition located at 23 Bertwell Road.
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Brian Wardle, Homeowner
Bill Erickson, Architect
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT(S):
Proposed Plans
SUMMARY:
This project was approved by the commission in March with changes that the facade of the
garage would be pushed back with in line with the house and remove overhang over garage
doors. Mr. Erickson stated the homeowner is concerned that the proportions and scale of the
addition seem to be off They looked at a few options. The house is raised up so there tends to be
a bigger space between garage doors and windows. They are coming back to the commission
with a proposal to reintroduce the canopy over garage. The canopy would not project further than
the eaves of the house.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kalsow asked if you looked at eave height of the addition. Mr. Savage n said yes, part of the
problem of doing that is it gets choppy from a construction standpoint. Mr. Kelland feels the
plans look better with the canopy. Ms. Fenollosa agreed and said it has nice clean lines and
reflects the construction of the main house.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved by Ms. Fenollosa that the commission permit the partial building demolition at 32
Bertwell Road to enable construction of the garage addition with plans presented tonight.
Seconded by Ms. Pursley.
VOTE:
4-0 David Kelland, Chair, Wendall Kalsow, Diane Pursley, Marilyn Fenollosa in favor of
proposed changes
AGENDA ITEM #3 (7:50 PM)
Public hearing on the roofline change at 6 Dexter Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Sally DeGan, Architect
Ellen and Reed Sturtevant, Homeowners
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT(S):
Photos of home
Proposed plans
SUMMARY:
Ms. DeGan went over plans for the addition at 6 Dexter Road. They plan to extend the dormer in
the back of the house about 3 or 4 feet.
HC COMMENTS:
Mr. Kalsow thanked Ms. DeGan for providing good existing photos.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved by Mr. Kalsow to find the home at 6 Dexter Road historically significant and changes
proposed this evening are in keeping with the historic character of the house and approve plans.
Seconded by Ms. Fenollosa.
VOTE:
4-0 David Kelland, Chair, Wendall Kalsow, Diane Pursley, Marilyn Fenollosa in favor of
proposed changes.
AGENDA ITEM #4 (7:56 PM)
Updates:
Ms. Fenollosa told the commission Aaron Henry is leaving. His last day is Friday. Also Carl
Valente is retiring, his last day is August 3ra
Mr. Pursley said both NCD's passed at Town Meeting.
The commission went over Guidelines for Submission- A set of guidelines for applicants to use.
We will continue to edit and then vote on at an upcoming meeting.
AGENDA ITEM #5 (826 PM)
Vote to accept meeting minutes dated April 18th 2018
Moved by Mr. Kelland to accept minutes as amended. Seconded by Mr. Kalsow. 3-0 in favor
Mr. Kelland, Mr. Kalsow and Mr. Doran
AGENDA ITEM #6 (8:30 PM)
Adjourn