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Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2009
Commissioners present: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, and Robert
Warshawer
Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa, and Scott Kyle
Department Clerk: Amy Casparius
Absent Commissioner: Alfonso Hernandez
PETITIONS HEARD:
FORMAL HEARINGS
7 Raymond Street :
map 49 lot 80Eve Horwitz, received approval for Exterior Paint Color
Certificate No. 2009C-27
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg
23 Hancock Street
map 56 lot 52 - Brian Kelley, representing, Hancock United Church of
Christ, received approval for Exterior Architectural Change (kitchen window)
Certificate No. 2009C-21
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg
10 Lockwood Road
map30 lot 33 : Donna L. Moultrup, received approval for Exterior
Architectural Change (roof) Certificate No. 2009C-22
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg
45 Bedford Street
map 57 lot 144 : Lt. Ken Tremblay, representing, Lexington Fire Fighters,
received approval for Exterior Architectural Change (Firefighter memorial) Certificate No.
2009C-23
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg
1006 Massachusetts Avenue
map 30 lot 81: Mark Barrett, Lexington Department of Public
Facilities, received approval for Exterior Architectural Change (AC Condensers) Certificate No.
2009C-24
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg
1781 Massachusetts Avenue
map 49 lot 12A: Kevin Duggan, Metro Sign & Awning,
representing Cambridge Savings Bank, received approval for Signage. Certificate No. 2009C-25
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg
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Minutes of May 7, 2009
1874 Massachusetts Avenue
map 49 lot 77: Patrick Goddard, Lexington Department of Public
Facilities, representing, Cary Memorial Librarywas continued.
(Rooftop Photo Voltaic Array and AC Condenser)
5 Rowland Avenue
map 40 lot 39: Colin Smith, representing, Helene Dassule & Alex Wahl,
received approval for Exterior Architectural Change (Windows, Dormers, Skylights, Portico)
Certificate No. 2009C-26
Joseph Welch Recused himself from this hearing.
Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman Paul Ross, Daniel Griffin, and Robert
Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa
CONTINUED HEARINGS
No Continued Hearings
INFORMALS
1794 Massachusetts Avenue
map 49 lot 38: Peter Siy, representing, Lexington Flicks, presented
plans to uncover windows and add two windows where there are delivery doors. He is ready for
a formal hearing
960 Massachusetts Avenue
map 22 lot 84: Akram Bhuiya, presented plans for new vinyl
windows and fiberglass front door. Mr. Bhuiya was told that the commission would not approve
these materials and he should do some more research into wood materials before coming back
for a formal hearing
55 Forest Street
map 49 lot 149: Joe Artley, representing, Mr. and Mrs. Liu, presented plans for
an addition. He is ready for a formal hearing
24 Bedford Street
map57 lot 74: David Swan, presented plans for shutters. Mr. Swan was told
that the commission would not approve the shutters unless they were wooden. He is ready for a
formal hearing.
Massachusetts Avenue from Battle Green to Town office Building & Waltham Street from
Massachusetts Avenue to Vine Brook Road:
Andrew Friedlich, presented a plan for signage
throughout the center of town regarding walking bicycles on the sidewalks. Mr. Friedlich was
told that the commission approved of the concept but he needed to have the full blessing of the
tourism committee, which has undertaken all signage issues in the town center.
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6 Parker Street
map 49 lot 107: Brian Kelley, presented plans for Roofing. He is ready for a
formal hearing.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission went over the agreement and set of responsibilities that both the Historic
District Commission and The Historical Commission must sign in order to complete the
application for Certified Local Government status. The Commissions will meet to discuss this
agreement at the Historical Commission monthly meeting May 21, 2009.
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of April 2, 2009
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 PM
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