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Home My WebLink About2011-03-03-HDC-Min Town of Lexington Historic Districts Commission Joseph Welch, Chairman Tel: (781) 862-0500 x294 Daniel Griffin Jr. Fax: (781) 861-2780 Scott Kyle Paul Ross Robert Warshawer Minutes for Thursday, March 3, 2011 in Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners present : Chairman: Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle Associate Commissioners present : Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa, Barbara Feldman and Lynn Hopkins Department Clerk : Amy Casparius FORMAL HEARINGS 7:00 PM 40 Hancock Street map 56 lot 39C: Richard B. Warren, representing Anthony Dubon, presented photographs of existing conditions, drawings of existing and proposed conditions, and a plot plan. The Commission voted 5- 0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to enclose an 8-foot by 7-foot section of the existing rear porch for a mud room, and remove existing French doors and infill the wall to accommodate a direct vent gas fireplace on the same porch. Certificate No. 2011C-8. Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle. 7:05 PM Massachusetts Avenue , Dawn McKenna, Lexington Tourism Committee, Signage (Banners) in all districts Applicant Requested Continuance until April Hearing CONTINUED HEARINGS 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, map 48 lot 169:Jack Glassman, Bargmann Hendrie & Archetype, Inc., representing, Town of Lexingtonpresented photographs showing proposed locations of vents and an Air Conditioning Condenser system. A few commissioners were concerned about the location of the vent on the first floor. Mark Barrett, Facilities Department, Town of Lexington, said that they will try to rearrange the duct work to relocate the vent, and send a drawing of the new location. The commission as a whole felt that if they could change the location of the vent that would be wonderful, however, if it was not feasible then they will approve the current location. They will come back with their final choice for lighting the accessible ramp. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for three vents an air conditioner condenser and lines leading into the server room. Certificate No. 2011C-9 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, March 3, 2011 CONTINUED HEARINGS Cont... 1690 Massachusetts Avenue , map 48 lot 31: Jessica Helbling, Norr Architecture, representing Panera Bread, presented drawings of the changes to the north, east and south facades of the building, and cut sheets of lighting, outdoor furniture, and the Nana Wall Window System. These drawings were the same plans shown at the February informal hearing with the entrance on the side. The commission requested additional study and a more accurate depiction of the new side entrance before the project starts. The density of signage is also a concern for the commission. The plan calls for three signs on the corner of the building along with awnings on the east façade. The commission suggested that if the sign on the right side of the east façade went away then they would consider approving the blade sign, however, if the proposal stays the same then it is very likely the blade sign will not be approved. The applicant decided to continue the signage portion until April. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a new nana wall system in front, a corner entrance, and brick patio with small brick wall for outdoor seating, re-establishing the windows on the east façade and changing two doors in the back. Certificate No. 2011C-10 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle. 18 Muzzey Street map 49 lot 42: Jesse Widtfeldt, Bechtel Frank Erickson Architects, representing, Dr. Sam Levine, presented post construction photographs of the front porch showing the addition of graspable handrails and photographs of the side ramp with previously approved metal handrails. A drawing of a proposed freestanding sign was also presented. In order to obtain an Occupancy Permit the building commissioner required graspable handrails to be put on the front porch. In order to remove the graspable handrails Dr. Levine is applying for a variance through the state architectural accesses board for the following reasons; the addition of the side entrance ramp has relegated the front porch to a secondary entrance and the graspable handrails are not appropriate to the historic nature of this building. If the variance is not approved then they will come back to the commission with their plan for either a different graspable handrail or a custom made railing cover which will meet building code. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a freestanding sign. Certificate No. 2011C-11 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle 1991-1993 Massachusetts Avenue, map 57 lot 9B: Patrick Carroll updated the commission on the progress of moving this house to 35 Hancock Street 35 Hancock Street, map 56 lot 46:Patrick Carrollpresented a drawing of the sign he wants installed during construction. The commission asked about windows in the attic of 1991 Massachusetts Avenue that Mr. Carroll was going to salvage. The windows were not for this house and could not be made to fit. All windows will have to be replaced using JELD-WEN true divided light 2 lite over 2 lite wood windows. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a 32-inch by 44-inch freestanding sign to be placed on the lawn during construction. Certificate No. 2011C-12 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, March 3, 2011 INFORMAL HEARINGS 46 Bedford Street, map 57 lot 14A:Jeff Quafs, Viewpoint Signs, representing, Supercuts, presented photographs of what the wall sign and panel on the freestanding sign will look like. The commissioners were not thrilled with the colors and size of the current proposal. After looking at what Danversbank proposed for the panel sign the applicant decided that a solid background with white lettering would work better than what they originally proposed. Danversbank was bought out by People’s Bank and their signage will be changing which gives Supercuts a little more flexibility in their sign design as the building is trying to establish signage standards. They are ready for a formal. 1666 Massachusetts Avenue, map 48 lot 30A: Chris Bateman, Lexx Restaurant, Exterior Architectural Change, in the Battle Green District. Called to say he would not be able to attend the meeting. 7 Meriam Street, map 49 lot 8A: A new plan was presented for The Giroux Building in regards to the accessible entrance at Royal India Bistro. The commission liked this idea much more than last months submission. Mr. Gearhart is ready for a formal hearing. OTHER BUSINESS At the beginning of the hearing Chairman Joseph Welch announced that Associate Commissioner Scott Kyle has been appointed a full Commissioner, and Lynn Hopkins a Lexington Architect has been appointed an Associate Commissioner both representing the Lexington Historical Society. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the Minutes of February 2011 Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM