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Lexington Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2026
Meeting Conducted by Remote Participation
Commissioners Present: Robert Rotberg, Marilyn Fenollosa, Diane Pursley, Susan Bennett, Wendall Kalsow.
Commissioners Absent:
Associate Commissioners Present: David Kelland.
Associate Commissioner Absent:
Chair Robert Rotberg called the March 18, 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 February 18, 2026
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Mr. Kalsow made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on February 18, 2026 as
submitted. Mr. Kelland seconded. Motion carried. 5-0, All in favor with Ms. Bennett abstaining.
AGENDA ITEM #2: Continued 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
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: none
DOCUMENT(S): 4 Trotting Horse Design Update plans: dated January 26, 2026
Site Plan: dated February 11, 2026
2024 vs 2026 elevations: dated November 20, 2026
Peacock Farm Association Approval Letter: dated March 9, 2026
SUMMARY:
John (Chris) Chan-Tse, contractor, explained the proposed additions plans, site plan, and comparison of
elevation plans for this structure at 4 Trotting Horse Drive. The exterior will be updated with double-pane
Marvin windows, 1x3" V groove siding to match the original structure as well as add an addition to
increase the number of bedrooms and add garage functionality. The proposed addition plans have been
approved by Peacock Farm Association on March 9, 2026.
No public comments.
HC COMMENTS:
The Commission agreed that the updated additions plans were appropriate.
MOTION:
Mr. Kalsow made a motion to find the historical structure at 4 Trotting Horse Drive was historically
significant and preferably preserved, and partial building demolition and modifications presented
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at the hearing on the Historical Commission meeting held on March 18, 2026 were appropriate to
the Commission. Mr. Kelland seconded.
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Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Kelland – Yes,
Ms. Bennett – Yes,
Mr. Kalsow – Yes,
Ms. Fenollosa – Yes,
Ms. Pursley – Yes,
Mr. Rotberg – Yes.
Motion carried 6 to 0. Motion carried. All in favor.
AGENDA ITEM #3: Discuss Historic Schools Page on HC Website
The Commission discussed posting an introduction page including Massachusetts Cultural Resource
Inventory forms on the Historical Commission website to highlight Lexington’s historic schools.
AGENDA ITEM #4: Input from Commissioners on other matters
The Commissioners discussed the proposal for the Lexington Historic Preservation Awards.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Input from the public on other matters
None
AGENDA ITEM 6: Adjourn
Mr. Kalsow made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Fenollosa at 8:09pm. Motion carried. All
in favor.
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