HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Districts Commission - Charge - Revised January 2006 HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION (HDC)
Melnbers: 5 full,4 Associates
Appointed by: Board of Selectmen
Length of Term: 5 years
Appointments made: January 1
Meeting Times: lst Thursday of every month
Description: The Historic Districts Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving all plans within the
Lexington Historic Districts for construction,demolition,exterior renovations,colar changes,and signs.
Criteria for Membership:
INDNIDUAL:Individuals involved with this committee should have a sense of dedication to historical heritage,
historical preservat�ion,and to the special townscape of Lexington and the concept of architectural compatibility. A
fiall member who has served consecutively for the equivalent of two full teims(10 years)or more, shall not be re-
appointed until after a lapse of at least one year.
Two appointments are made from four candidates nominated by the Lexington Historical Society; one each from
two candidates nominated by the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society and by the trustees of the Cary Memorial
Library; and one at large. Four associate members are appointed for 5 year terms from nominations by the same
organizations.
COLLECTIVE: The Selectmen seek members with the following backgrounds:
•Legal training and experience
•Historical training or experience
• Training in architecture,architectural history and aest�het�ics
• Training andlor experience in graphic design
•Meinbership in the local business cominunity
Re£: MGL Chapter 40C§4
Chapter 447,Acts of 1956
Chapter 185,Acts of 1958
Chapter 579,Acts of 1966
Chapter 268,Acts of 1976
Chapter 375,Acts of 1982
Selectmen designat�ed as Special Municipal Employees on Apri124, 1963.
Selectmen reaffirmed designation as Special Municipal Employees on January 18,2006.