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Home My WebLink About2010-08-05-HDC-Min Town of Lexington Historic Districts Commission Joseph Welch, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x294 Alfonso Hernandez Fax: (781) 861-2780 Daniel Griffin Jr. Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Minutes for Thursday, August 5, 2010, in Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners present: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa, Scott Kyle, and Barbara Feldman Department Clerk: Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner: Joseph Welch, and Alfonso Hernandez FORMAL HEARINGS 1690 Massachusetts Avenue: - map 48 lot 31Paul Desantos from Back Bay Sign, representing, Cambridge Trust Company, received approval by a vote of 5-0 for two permanent signs with gooseneck lighting above, and two temporary banners. The temporary banners will only be hanging until the signs are constructed no later that October 1, 2010. Cambridge Trust Company is occupying the space to the far right of the building the signage will be on the front and rear of their space. Mr. Desantos presented permit ready drawing of signs and their locations dated August 5, 2010, and Cut Sheets of the goose neck lighting from LSI Industries Inc. dated April 21, 2010. Certificate No. 2010C-39 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 735 Massachusetts Avenue: map 22 lot 52-Tom Burgess, Menders, Torrey & Spencer Inc., Representing Town of , Lexingtonreceived approval by a vote of 5-0 to remove aluminum siding, strip the lead paint repair and repaint existing clapboards, repoint foundation and chimney, remove the fire escape, and replace the roof with materials to match existing. All of this is to protect the building while decisions and plans are being discussed for its future use. Permit ready Construction drawings showing the scope of work from Menders, Torrey & Spencer Inc., dated August 5, 2010 were presented. Certificate No. 2010C-40 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1965 Massachusetts Avenue: map 57 lot 8- Roland DeFilippi, received approval by a vote of 5-0 to remove existing patio doors and replace with custom made garage doors, three new windows on the right side of building, and two bathroom vents one on either side of building. Mr. Defilippi submitted his sketch with dimensions of the proposed garage doors, and a photo packet of existing conditions and computer enhanced photos of proposed results for the doors, windows and vents. Certificate No. 2010C-42 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 5 Rowland Avenue: Frank Fantasia, representing, Helene Dassule & Alex Wahl, received approval by a vote of 5-0 to place a an Air Conditioning condenser on a concrete pad in the corner behind the chimney, along with the associated mechanical lines entering into the house. The mechanical lines will be covered by plastic to resemble a downspout, and painted out the color of the house. Mr. Fantasia presented two photographs showing where the unit and mechanical lines will go, a construction layout of first floor, and a cut sheet of the actual Air Condensing unit. Certificate No. 2010C-42 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, August 5, 2010 926 Massachusetts Avenue: - map 22 lot 81 unit 2Colin Smith, representing, Pat Thomas, received approval by a vote of 5-0 for a rear one story addition. This addition will make it possible for the family to have senior relatives live with them. Mr. Smith presented this addition informally in June of 2010 where the possibility of a ramp was discussed. The ramp is not in the plans at this time but space has been set aside if one is desired in the future. This project has already received the necessary Board of Appeals variances. A site, construction and structural plans dated August 5, 2010 were submitted. Certificate No. 2010C-43 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa Town Center: Peggy Enders; Bicycle Advisory Committee, received approval by a vote of 5-0 for 6 bicycle racks to be placed on the south side of Massachusetts Avenue, 1 on Muzzey Street, and 2 in the public parking lot behind 10 Muzzey Street. The concern was raised that having the bike racks will encourage more people to ride on the sidewalk, and people have been injured by bicycles on the sidewalks recently. Mrs. Enders pointed out that signs have been recently placed on trash barrels throughout the center saying no riding on sidewalk and stating the town by-law in order to make bicyclists more aware of this problem. Mrs. Enders also stated that bicycles are tying up to the trees and meters already demonstrating the need for bicycle racks. This project was presented informally on July 1, 2010 at that time the narrowness of the sidewalks on the south side of Massachusetts Avenue was raised. During the past month Mrs. Enders stated that members of the bicycle committee have measured the side walk and the narrowest part is 10 feet 1 inch wide. Assoc., Commission Barbara Feldman took a look at the racks in Arlington center and has seen them in other cities, and now feels that this project will not congest the sidewalks as she at first thought. Assoc., Commission Carl Oldenburg, after walking the area again, feels that the sidewalks are wide enough and the proposed placement of the racks will work. A 23 page document entitled Proposal for New bike Racks dated August 5, 2010 by the Bicycle Advisory Committee was presented. Certificate No. 2010C-44 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa CONTINUED HEARINGS 1475 Massachusetts Avenue: map48 lot276-Sally Springer-Kotelnhiov, representing, Muzzey High Condominium Association, received approval by a vote of 5-0 to accept the Master Strategy plan for window replacement throughout the building. The question was raised if the Condominium Association had the legal right to require the residents to replace their windows. Ms. Springer-Kotelnhiov stated that based on the TBA Architects Survey report which indicates that windows must be replaced for the stabilization of the building (pg.3). Therefore, the Trustees may require that Unit Owners replace their windows (Declaration of Trust, 5.2). A timeline has been established to allow unit owners to budget for this expense. The condominium association has had meetings with residents, senior center and LexHAB to make them aware of the program and ask questions. The Condominium Association formally approved the plan on July 30, 2010 and a letter will be sent out to the unit owners in August 2010. Muzzey High Condominiums Master Strategy Plan for Exterior Windows dated August 5, 2010, Muzzey High Window Specs, from Renewal by Andersen dated January 27, 2010, were presented. Certificate No. 2010C-45 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa Island throughout HDC: David Pinsonneault requested that the hearing for Signage (On islands around HDC) in Various Districts be continued until September. The sign mock up is not ready. 1605 Massachusetts Avenue: - map 48 lot 169Sergio DeMango, Town of Lexington Public Facilities, received approval by a vote of 5-0 for 6 light posts on the side and rear of the building, and the replication of an architectural detail which had been previously removed. A concern about the LED lights being too bright on the light posts was raised. Mr. DeMango stated that the lighting can be modified for a specific intensity and they are requesting a softer bulb. Preservation Consulted Sarah Chase spoke about an architectural element which had been removed from the façade of the Cary Memorial building and recently found in the attic. Ms. Chase researched old plans and photographs which show this element called a Fractable as part of the original building. Ms. Chase also did paint analysis, drawings and measurements of the Fractable itself. MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, August 5, 2010 CONTINUED HEARINGS Cont. Town Office Building Proposed Luminaire packet dated August 5, 2010 from the department of Public Facilities. Old drawings and pictures of Cary Memorial Building as well as current photo’s of the building and Fractable were presented. Certificate No. 2010C-46 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 19 Hancock Street : map 56 lot 54- Douglas Wilson received approval by a vote of 5-0 for new gutters, an AC condenser, and removing the roofing and skylight above the 1965 addition in order to replace with copper. Mr. Wilson was also looking into replacing the wavy wood siding (Flitch siding) on the addition with straight edge clapboard. A few members of the commission asked him if the siding could be repaired rather than replaced or if he looked into replacing with wavy wood. 19 Hancock is one of a few houses left in town with that style of siding. Mr. Wilson stated that the siding was rotted in many places and needed to be replaced. Mr. Wilson will try a few more places to see if he can find that siding for a reasonable price. Certificate No. 2010C-47 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 46 Bedford Street: map 48 lot 169-Dan Yu,requested to be continued until September for signage (Freestanding Sign) in the Battle Green District. 1625 Massachusetts Avenue: map 48 lot 169-Jack Glassman, Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype, Inc., representing, Town of Lexington received approval by a vote of 5-0 to make changes to the approved front accessible entry. The railing will be more decorative with a scroll at the bottom, The concrete for the entire ramp will be broom finished concrete, and the middle brick wall be taller by about 2-feet. Revised plans for the front entrance from Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype, Inc. were presented. Certificate No. 2010C-48. This hearing will remain open until the project in complete Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Scott Kyle 10 Bedford Street: map 56 lot 3-William & Janet Ericksonrequested to change the previously approved house color to Wainscot Green. They presented the color pallet from California Paints. The Commissioners want to see a sample on the house before giving formal approval. INFORMAL HEARINGS 1403 Massachusetts Avenue: map 39 lot 62-Christian Herold, Munroe Center for the Arts, presented an idea for a banner sign on their flag pole. The Commissioners thought it was appropriate for that particular building and Mr. Herold should continue to look into it. Mr. Herold also presented the possibility of a temporary sculpture garden. William Turville from Emerson Umbrella’s Sculpture Garden Committee in Concord MA spoke about the process they went through and the positive feedback they received. The commission seemed cautiously optimistic about the idea and encouraged Mr. Herold to proceed. 475 Massachusetts Avenue : Brandon McCormick, representing, Erin Williams Exterior Architectural Change (Bathroom window) in the East Village District. Withdrew, they are not going to replace the window. Other Business Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the Minutes of June 2010. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM