HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-08-HDC-min.pdfLee Noel Chase, Chair
Paul O'Shaughnessy
Edward Adelman
Dan Hisel
Scott Cooper
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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION
Minutes, Thursday, January 8, 2026
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
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Commissioners Present: Lee Noel Chase, Paul O'Shaughnessy, Dan Hisel, Scott Cooper.
Commissioner Absent: Edward Adelman.
Associate Commissioners Present: Richard Neumeier, Robert Bellinger, James Carrico.
Associate Commissioner Absent: Brien Cooper.
Chair Lee Noel Chase called the January 8, 2026 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at
6:00pm.
James Carrico was promoted to voting member for the duration this meeting.
FORMAL HEARINGS
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the formal hearing for 11 Joseph Road (HDC -25-43), exterior
alterations (Solar Panels) in the East Village Historic District
Documents
None
This application was withdrawn as per applicant's request.
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the formal hearing for 1403 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC -25-44),
exterior alterations (Pavilion and Front door revisions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District
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Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 15, 2025
Photos: dated December 15, 2025
Construction —parking analysis: dated Jan 6, 2026
Pavilion — outdoor events: dated January 6, 2026
The architect presented the proposed pavilion tent on the front lawn, entry steps and front doors, bollards
and fencing, concrete walkways, court and seating paving plans. Public comments were heard.
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The Commission reviewed the proposed plans and with applicant approval moved to continue this hearing
at the next meeting with detailed construction information. A motion was made and seconded to continue
this hearing to next meeting. Lee Noel Chase was approved to be served as liaison for this application.
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 1906 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC -25-42),
exterior alterations (New Garage with ADU above) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated December 4, 2025
Photograph of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated December 4, 2025
Material list: dated December 4, 2025
Work scope Narrative: dated December 4, 2025
Owner Authorization letter: dated November 17, 2025
1906 Mass Ave _ADU-rendering as viewed from street: dated December 4, 2025
Rendering of ADU-Garage from rear terrace: dated January 6, 2026
The applicant explained the proposed demolition of existing two -car freestanding garage and construction
of a new two -car garage with ADU above. Public comments were heard.
A motion was made and seconded to continue this hearing to next meeting.
CONTINUED HEARINGS
Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 73 Waltham Street (HDC -25-41), exterior
alterations (HVAC Replacement) in the Battle Green Historic District
Documents
Verizon Lexington Equipment Relocation: dated January 6, 2026
Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to
73 Waltham Street. Motion carried. All in favor.
ACTION ITEMS
Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on September 4th, 2025, October 911, 2025, November
6th, 2025, December 4th, 2025
These items will be postponed to February 2026 HDC meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm. Motion carried. All in favor.
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