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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2026
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg, Marilyn Fenollosa, Susan Bennett, Diane Pursley, Wendall
Kalsow.
Commissioners Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present: David Kelland.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Chair Robert Rotberg called the January 21, 2026 Historical Commission meeting to order at 7:00
pm.
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AGENDA ITEM #1: Approval of meeting minutes of the meetings held on December 17, 2025
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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 17, 2025 as
amended. Ms. Bennett seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Kalsow abstaining. In favor, 5-0, chair
voting in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Public Hearing regarding the Partial Building Demolition and Roof Line
Change (Additions) at 4 Trotting Horse Drive
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: John (Chris) Chan-Tse, Contractor
Arthur Chang, Owner
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: None
DOCUMENT(S):
Homeowner Letter: dated December 16, 2025
Comparison of Existing and Proposed Elevations: dated December 16, 2025
SUMMARY:
John (Chris) Chan-Tse, contractor, explained the proposed additions plans for the historical structure at 4
Trotting Horse Drive. A new garage addition with a new primary suite above will be attached to the
existing structure.
Chair Mr. Rotberg suggested continuing this hearing to another month because it is not at the final phase.
Historical Commission will need to review the plans after approval from Peacock Farm Association.
This hearing will continue to another month as per owner’s request.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Lexington Preservation Awards
The Commission discussed the procedure of establishing the Lexington Preservation Awards with
Chairwoman of Historic Districts Commission Lee Noel Chase.
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AGENDA ITEM #4: Input from Commissioners on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM #5: Input from the public on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM 6: Adjourn
Ms. Bennett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Kelland at 8:27pm. Motion carried. All in
favor.
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