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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-07-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, October 7, 2010, in Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners present : Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners present : Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa, and Barbara Feldman Department Clerk : Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner: Paul Ross Absent Associate Commissioner : Scott Kyle FORMAL HEARINGS Town Center: David Pinsonneault presented an eleven (11) page packet about the BigBelly Solar Compaction Systems, and seven (7) photographs showing what the barrels look like in place. During informal hearings regarding these barrels in July and September, a few commissioners were concerned that they are much more visible then what is currently there. Mr. Pinsonneault stated that the trash receptacles which are currently being used are not adequate for the current usage of the center, and these units are a solution. The Department of Public Works (DPW) was allowed to place a few of the BigBellys out prior to this hearing to allow the commissioners’ time to see these units in action. What the DPW found was that there was more recycling, and they saw a reduced need to empty these units then the existing trash barrels. Kevin Maguire one of the owners of 1733-1751 Massachusetts Avenue, who was attending for a different hearing, had a concern that the sidewalk in front of that building is getting crowed. He sees the need for the BigBelly’s and believe they are working, but that area is getting crowded. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for five (5) BigBelly Solar Compaction Systems in the town center. Certificate No. 2010-55 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 1048-1050 Massachusetts Avenue map 30 lot 73:Nick Afshartous, presented the cut sheet for new roofing materials, Timberline Cool Series in Antique Slate. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to strip and re-roof the home. Certificate No. 2010C-57 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 1733-1751 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 99Kevin Maguire, Manager 1733 Vine Book Partners LLC, presented : : “Proposal to Change Drip Edge Material at 1733-1751 Massachusetts Avenue” dated Oct. 7, 2010. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to replace the drip edge around the build with a 6” bronze overhanging drip edge. Certificate No. 2010C-58 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, October 7, 2010 7 Meriam Street map 49 lot 8A Jatinder Singh, presented permit ready drawings for two signs at his new restaurant. There is existing lighting on the building which will be used and the proposed blade sign will be placed to the left of the wall sign. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for two signs. A wall sign of pin mounted gold letters matching the other signs on the building and an oval blade sign. Certificate No. 2010C-59 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 20 Waltham Street : Richard Pretorius; Pretorius Electric & Signage, Representing Buca di Beppo, presented permit ready drawings for the new sign and resurfacing the ten (10) existing awnings. Mr. Pretorius also presented a sample of the awning material and color. The commission asked if “Family-Style Italian Dining” was part of their legal name and was told that it was not. The owner of Buca Restaurant Inc., stated that the wording “Family-Style” was important because it describes the type of restaurant Buca di Beppo is. The Commission does not allow advertising on signage throughout the Districts and requires that only the legal name of the business be on sign. Exceptions can and do be made when it is necessary to explain what the business is. The Commission felt that “Family-Style” would be considered advertising, but “Italian Restaurant” would describe what the business is. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for re-surfacing ten (10) awnings and new sign. The Commission will condition the wording of the signage to say “Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant”. Certificate No. 2010C-60 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg : 1403 Massachusetts Avenue Tom Griffiths, President, Munroe Center for the Arts, presented three (3) color images for new signage. A drawing of the banner sign to be placed on their flag pole, a drawing of the sign panel covering to the existing freestanding sign, and a photograph of the front of the building showing the freestanding sign in place. The banner sign was informally presented back in August and The Commissioners thought it was appropriate for that building, and what the Munroe Center for the Arts is about. There were a few neighbors in attendance, who upon seeing the drawings for the first time, had no objections to the signs designs or placement. Mr. Griffiths stated that they are still in the processes of performing structural analysis on the flag pole to make sure it will support the banner. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for two (2) signs. One (1) panel for the existing freestanding sign and one (1) banner sign for the existing flag pole. The banner is conditioned on the structural integrity of the flag pole. Certificate No. 2010C-61 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 846 Massachusetts Avenue map 22 lot 74: Jeanne Ciampa, did not attend the hearing. The commission voted 5-0 to continue the hearing until November 4, 2010. : map 56 lot 27: Lewis Counts, presented a cut sheet from CertainTeed showing the type of 8 Hancock Avenue shingle he is interested in applying, along with three pages of photographs showing the garage, and existing conditions of that roof. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to re-roof the garage using a CertainTeed, product which simulates slate. Certificate No. 2010C-64 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 1963 Massachusetts Avenue map 57 lot 7:John & Gillian Ross, presented an eight (8) page packet describing the details of the exterior repairs, and changes to pathway and driveway. Architect Lynn Hopkins presented construction drawings dated October 7, 2010 showing the extended rear deck, windows, siding, trim changes, roofing and skylight. The surfacing and shape of the driveway will change. The driveway change will extend into the property at 1965 Massachusetts Avenue and Mr. De Filippi will appear before the commission November 2010 to seek approval for this. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to change walkway, driveway, roofing, repairing the east balconette, extending the deck, new rear skylight, and other exterior repairs. Certificate No 2010C-63 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, October 7, 2010 1404 Massachusetts Avenue map 39 lot 52: Cameron Purdy, did not attend the hearing. The Commission voted to continue the hearing until November 4, 2010. 1709 Massachusetts Avenue : map 48 lot 101: Kevin Latady, representing, 1709 Mass Ave LLC, presented “proposed courtyard and terrace façade repairs –windows and siding”. The plan has been scaled back since Mr. Latady, presented as an informal in September 2010. All work will be concentrated in the courtyard and focus on the siding, windows, trim, central trellis, and painting. The decorative awnings on the second floor will simply be removed, cleaned up and put back into place. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to re-side, replace windows and trim, repaint, and repair central trellis. Certificate No. 2010C-64 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 1690 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 31: Kevin Latady, representing, Turtle Bay LLC, presented a drawing for the new parking lot post sign, and a photograph showing the location of the bollard the sign will be placed on. Mr. Latady showed these signs to The Commission at an informal hearing in September and it was suggested that he change the color to a burgandy. At that time and again at this formal hearing Mr. Latady, stated that the building has been unoccupied for quite a long time and people no longer realize parking is only for the business at 1690 Massachusetts Avenue. Now that the units are being rented the signs are needed. Sharon Spaulding, President Spaulding Management Company manages 1666 Massachusetts Avenue next door, stated that putting a sign on top of the bollard currently in front of the Oriental Rugs window at 1666 Mass Avenue would be a detriment to that business and asked if the sign could go any were else. Mr. Latady agreed to move the bollard two parking spaces over into the parking lot. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for no parking signs. One (1) of the no parking signs will be placed on the bollard next to 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, and to move and paint that bollard burgundy. Certificate No. 2010C-65 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 33 Forest Street : Scott Robins, SAR Development, representing Hancock Clarke Condominium Association, presented a photograph of the rear of building, a drawing showing where the vents will be place on the exterior wall, the location of three dormers on the roof, and a 4 page information packet on the Stainless Steel Vent Termination Kit. These vents are necessary as boiler breeching vents. The vents on the rear of the building are for intake only and the dormers on the roof will be used for the exhaust. Mr. Robins also requested the placement of a fire alarm antenna on the chimney. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to place intake vents on the rear exterior of the building, and three (3) dormers on the roof for the exhaust vents. Certificate No. 2010C-66 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg CONTINUED HEARINGS 5 Hancock Avenue map 36 lot 35: Mia Shapiro, requested permission for a play structure to be placed on the rear of the property behind the driveway. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a play structure to be on the property for the next ten (10) years. Certificate No. 2010C-68 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg 6 Bruce Road:, map 14 lot 7: David Brancroft, Renewal by Anderson, representing, D. David & Anne Nuss presented a cut sheet of renewals double hung fibrex window. This window will replace the current window located to the left side of front door. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the replacement of the front left bay window. Certificate No. 2010CC-67 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, October 7, 2010 46 Bedford Street : map 57 lot 14A Eric Brown, presented two (2) photographs of the building material mockup. The Commissioners were able to swing by and take a look at the mockup during daylight hours and liked the proposed materials. Dan Yu presented a revised drawing of the freestanding sign with six (6) evenly spaced panels. The Commissioners had no problems with the additional panels. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the actual brick and concrete used on the building, as well as additional panels for the freestanding sign. Certificate No. 2010C-69 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Alfonso Hernandez, Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner Carl Oldenburg INFORMAL HEARINGS 1666 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 30A: Sharon Spaulding, Spaulding Management LLC, representing, Lexington Square Restoration Company, spoke about needing another identification sign on the building. Ms. Spaulding stated that with the new no parking sign for 1690 Massachusetts Avenue being placed very close to her building; there is a lot of confusion as to which building is 1690 and which is 1666, and asked about a blade sign. The commissioners were not thrilled with a blade sign, but had no problem if they wanted to place a pin mounted 1666 on the parking lot side. These numbers would match in size and style the pin mounted letters on the rest of the building. Ms. Spaulding is ready for a formal hearing. OTHER BUSINESS Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the Minutes of September 2010 The question was asked if the Commissioners would like to move the time of the meetings from 7:30 to 7:00 pm or even 6:30 pm. The Commissioners were fine with the idea of having the meeting a 7:00 instead of 7:30, but 6:30 was way to early. The question was raised if the Selectmen needed to approve a change like that before the Commission did. Amy Casparius the clerk for the commission will contact Lynn Pease in the selectmen’s office to find out. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:45PM