HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-18-HC-min HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 18th, 2016
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
7:23PM.
Historical Commission Members in Attendance:
David Kelland, Chair, Frank Kern, Sally Zimmerman, Marilyn Fenollosa(7:26PM)
AGENDA ITEM #1 (7:24 PM)
Public hearing regarding the full building demolition of the home located at 346 Concord
Avenue.
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Fabian Flori
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT(S):
-Letter from Ms. Brenda Tabak, Historical Commission Clerk
-Form B document regarding address 346 Concord Ave
SUMMARY:
Mr. Flori discussed the house has been vacant for two years. He showed a letter from 2013
stating 346 Concord Avenue is not preferably preserved. Mr. Flori stated the house is in poor
condition.
Applicant presented documentation of previous decision that stated the dwelling is not preferably
preserved.
HC COMMENTS:
The commission asked what the homeowner plans to build if demolished. Mr. Flori, the
applicant stated that their intent was to build a 1,600 square foot colonial. The commission
discussed there being no reason to overturn their decision from last time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
MOTION:
Moved by Mr Kern. Seconded by Ms. Zimmerman to find 346 Concord Ave is not preferably
preserved.
VOTE:
Mr. Kelland, Mr. Kern and Ms. Zimmerman in favor
3-0
AGENDA ITEM #2 (7:30PM)
Public hearing regarding full building demolition of the home located at 332 Concord Avenue.
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
Paul Reardon
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
None
DOCUMENT (S):
-Letter from the nephew of the home owner, Paul Reardon stating the condition of the home
-Home inspection report
-Photographs of the property
-Plot plan
SUMMARY:
Mr. Reardon discussed the conditions of the house and why he would like to get approval for
demolition. He also requests that the house be removed from the Historical registry. Applying
for both dwellings to be demolished.
HC COMMENTS:
The commission found that the reasons for demolition are appropriate. House is significant but
not preferably preserved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
VOTE:
Mr. Kelland, Mr. Kern, Ms. Zimmerman, Ms. Fenollosa
4-0
AGENDA ITEM #3 UPDATES (7:45PM):
Discussion on clarification of policy concerning transferability of demolition permits. The
commission will add an agenda item for this during February 15th meeting.
The Commission also discussed the progress of the NCD.
AGENDA ITEM #4 VOTE TO ACCEPT MEETING MINUTES (8:10PM):
The commission made minor changes regarding the meeting minutes from December 21st 2016.
Motion to accept meeting minutes as amended. Voted 3-0 Mr. Kelland, Mr. Kern, Ms. Fenollosa
AGENDA ITEM #5 ADJOURN (8:17PM)
Meeting adjourned 8:17PM