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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-05-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 of April 5, 2012, in Selectmen Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer, and Scott Kyle Associate Commissioners present: Marilyn Fenollosa, Barbara Feldman, and Lynn Hopkins Department Clerk: Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner: Daniel Griffin Absent Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg 36 Hancock Street: , map 56 lot 39BSusan BennettExecutive Director, Hancock-Clarke House, and R. Nicholas Cunningham Eagle Scout applicant presented a ten (10) page presentation for building a Fence/Gate. This gate will be placed at the rear of the parking lot between the Barn and stone wall. The Commission needs more details shown on the plans. For example, the fence measurements, materials proposed for the latches and hinges, and how close to the Barn the post is going to be. There was a suggestion that the gates may be too large to support themselves, and the applicant might want to think about attaching a moveable support post to the middle gate and reducing the size of the pedestrian gate. The applicants will return for the May 3, 2012 hearing. 8 Marrett Road : map 31 lot 1James McLoughlin, presented a six (6) page packet showing existing photographs of his home along side the restored Munroe Tavern, detailed photographs showing the damaged shingles and clapboards, an interior photograph of a window they would like to remove to restore a kneebrace, and a mortgage plot plan. Using the Munroe Tavern as a guide, the McLoughlins want to remove the shingle siding, install new cedar clapboards, add lintel details to the first floor windows and remove a window. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for siding replacement, window details, and removal of a window. Certificate No. 2012C-19 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins. 15 Hastings Road map 50 lot 211A: Karl Damitz, Four Folds Designs, representing Elizabeth Lin, Exterior Architectural Changes, (Mudroom) in the Battle Green District. Withdrawn by request of applicant 9 Maple Street map 30 lot 100:Bruce H Creager, presented photographs of existing conditions, Elevations of existing and proposed conditions, and plans. Mr. Creager requested to remove the secondary chimney, add skylights to east slope of roof, raise the first floor bay to the roof line, move and add a window. The Commission did not feel making the bay two stories was appropriate for this house. Mr. Creager did have another drawing prepared without extending the bay. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for removal of secondary chimney, one window, the addition of skylights and a window. Certificate No. 2012C-20 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins. CONTINUED HEARINGS 1970 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 175: Stacy and Johan Lindborg representing Sue Blessing, Exterior Architectural Changes (installation of mitigation system which requires a pipe to be run along the gutter on the side/back of the house and to reduce radon exposure) in the Battle Green District. Continued until May 3, 20012 by request of Applicant 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, April 5, 2012 INFORMAL HEARINGS 45 Bedford Street map 57 lot 144: Ray Drapeau, Facilities Superintendent, Lexington Public Facilities, presented a cut sheet of the proposed replacement door, and a photograph showing the existing door. The Commission determined that the proposed door has the same materials and style as existing. This door replacement would be an in-kind replacement and no formal hearing will be necessary. 1707 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 102: Attorney Thomas O. Fenn, Representing, Frank Chen, Fruitee Yogurt, explained that his client would like to place tables and chairs on the sidewalk in front of 1707 Massachusetts Avenue. The Commission felt that they were on the right track and will need to bring cut sheets of the tables and chairs to the formal hearing. 35 Hancock Street map 56 lot 46: Andrea Nilsen, Nilsen Landscaping, presented a landscape drawing showing the location of fence and additional hardscape materials. The Commission did not see any issues with her ideas and Ms. Nilsen is ready for a formal hearing. 1784 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 37A:David Tabeling, Theatre Pharmacy, described the materials used for the new sign. The replacement sign will be the exact wording and materials of the existing sign. Mr. Tabeling asked his sign maker what the materials of the lettering will be and they will match the existing. The new sign will be an in-kind replacement and will not need a formal hearing. 31 Somerset Road map 56 lot 101: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, and Jon Wardwell, Wardwell Construction, showed ideas of what the new home will look like. This property is only partially in the Historic District the garage needs approval to be demolished but the home itself does not. Many people were surprised and upset that this house was demolished and believed it was protected. The applicants went through all the necessary steps to demolish the existing house and received a permit for demolition from the building department. The design and size of the new home will put it in the district and under the Commissions purview. Chairman Joe Welch commented that if people see houses they think should be protected bring it to the attention of the Historical Commission or make sure it is in a district. Once the process for demolition has been started a structure can not be put on the Cultural Resource Survey. 2027 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 2: Trisha Kennaley showed a sketch of what they are thinking of doing for Accessibility at the front of the building. Prior to the beginning of the discussion Chairman Joe Welch made clear that this is not a formal hearing. The only issue being discussed is the applicant’s idea for a lift integrated to the existing front porch. After seeing the drawing, the Commission did not see any issues with having an accessible lift in this location. The applicants were asked where they were in the process. The Conservation Hearing is closed, a public planning th meeting is scheduled for the week of April 11 and the town warrant article is expected to come before town meeting April 30, 2012. Mr. Welch explained that If everything is approved the applicants will then be able to come before the HDC as an informal with drawings. One neighbor asked if the planning board has asked the HDCs opinion yet which the answer was no. Another neighbor submitted a letter to the Commissioners. 763 Massachusetts Avenue map 23 lot 49: Steven Ervin, representing Follen Church, showed a sketch of a freestanding sign that they are considering placing perpendicular to the road. The commission did not see any issues with having a sign there and when the final plans are decided upon they can come for a formal hearing. OTHER BUSINESS Marilyn Fenollosa updated the Commission on the status of 1557 Massachusetts Avenue (White House) Patrick Goddard, Public facilities directors bumped up his request for capitol improvement in his budget to town meeting when the money to stabilize the building was denied from the Community Preservation Committee. That item should be on the town meetings schedule April 11, 2012. If anyone wants to speak they are more then welcome. Marilyn suggested people let the Moderator Deb Brown know at the beginning of the night if they wish to speak so she can be sure to recognize you. Chairman Joe Welch is planning on speaking. Upon Motion duly made and seconded it was voted to approve the January, February and March 2012 meeting minutes Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, April 5, 2012 IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH COMMISSIONER TO VIEW ALL PROPERTIES ON THE AGENDA PRIOR TO THE MEETING.