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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-05-HDC-min.docx TOWN OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION Lee Noel Chase, Chair, Paul O’Shaughnessy Meeting broadcasted Dan Hisel, Scott Cooper by LexMedia Richard Neumeier, Brien Cooper, James Carrico, Robert Bellinger Minutes, Thursday, March 5, 2026 Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation Commissioners Present: Lee Noel Chase, Paul O’Shaughnessy, Dan Hisel, Scott Cooper, Commissioner Absent: Associate Commissioners Present: Richard Neumeier, Robert Bellinger, James Carrico. Associate Commissioner Absent: Brien Cooper. th Chair Lee Noel Chase called the March 5, 2026 Historic Districts Commission meeting to order at 6:02pm. FORMAL HEARINGS Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the formal hearing for 1625 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC-26-5), exterior alterations (Extension of the approved Temporary Arch) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated February 4, 2026 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated February 4, 2026 Material List: dated February 4, 2026 Workscope Narrative: dated February 4, 2026 No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1625 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried. All in favor. Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the formal hearing for 1977 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC-26-4), exterior alterations (Signage) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated January 30, 2026 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated January 30, 2026 Material List: dated January 30, 2026 Workscope Narrative: dated January 30, 2026 2026 Minute Man NHP Signs Battle Green: dated January 30, 2026 Historic Districts Commission 1 / 3 2026 Update Proposal to Replace NPS sign near Battle Green: January 30, 2026 2024-9-30 St Brigid Parish re Sign Replacement: dated January 30, 2026 No Public Comments. Paul O’Shaughnessy recused himself for this hearing. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1977 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried. All in favor. Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the formal hearing for 1833 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC-26-3), exterior alterations (Door Replacement) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Full plan set of proposed alteration: dated January 28, 2026 Photographs of entire face of each building elevation visible from the public way: dated January 28, 2026 Site Plan: dated January 28, 2026 Material List: dated January 28, 2026 Workscope Narrative: dated January 28, 2026 Owner Authorization Letter: dated January 28, 2026 HDC Legal Notice Charge Auth Form: dated January 28, 2026 No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 1833 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried. All in favor. CONTINUED HEARINGS Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued informal hearing for 16 Clarke St (HDC-25-29), exterior alterations (Demolition & New Construction of a new Mixed-Use Building) in the Battle Green Historic District Documents Perspective Sketches: dated February 13, 2026 Site Plan: dated February 13, 2026 Motion was made and seconded to review this continued hearing as informal discussion session with no vote expected during the meeting. Motion carried. All in favor. The architect presented the proposed elevation plans and site plans. All public comments were heard. The Commission reviewed the proposed plans and with applicant approval moved to continue this hearing at the next meeting with suggested changes regarding lighting fixtures and common roof terrace facing Cary Library. A motion was made and seconded to continue this hearing to next meeting. The HDC Liaison procedure is under review by the Town and so no Liaison is currently approved. Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 1403 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC-25-44), exterior alterations (Front door revisions) in the Munroe Tavern Historic District This hearing was continued at the next HDC meeting as per applicant’s request. Historic Districts Commission 2 / 3 Chair Lee Noel Chase opened the continued hearing for 678 Massachusetts Avenue (HDC-24-47), exterior alterations (Additions and HVAC) in the East Village Historic District Documents New Underground Electric Service and panels: dated February 19, 2026 Old Window framing at ell upper gable end: dated February 19, 2026 Exterior Colors_678 Mass Ave: dated February 19, 2026 Restored interior framing: dated February 19, 2026 Exterior Renderings-colors and added windows-678 Mass Ave: dated February 19, 2026 Existing Electrical Service to be removed: dated February 19, 2026 678 Mass Ave-mechanical locations: dated February 24, 2026 CH-RVHP48M-230VO: dated February 24, 2026 678 Mass Ave-project description: dated March 5, 2026 Exterior colors-678 Mass Ave: dated March 5, 2026 678 Mass Ave-Site plan showing utility placement: dated March 5, 2026 No Public Comments. Motion was granted and seconded to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to 678 Massachusetts Avenue. Motion carried. All in favor. ACTION ITEMS th Consideration and vote on Meeting Minutes on February 5, 2026 th The Commission made a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held on February 5, 2026 as amended. Motion carried. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55pm. Motion carried. All in favor. Historic Districts Commission 3 / 3