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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-03-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 of May 3, 2012, in Selectmen Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer, Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa, and Barbara Feldman, Department Clerk: Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner: Paul Ross and Scott Kyle Absent Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 10 Muzzey Street: Creative Design Sensibility Alterations, Signage in the Battle Green District. The applicant did not appear. 35 Hancock Street : Andrea Nilsen, Nilsen Landscaping, presented a site plan illustrating where each new detail will be placed, and photographs showing existing conditions. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for additional fencing, and hardscape. Certificate No. 2012C-21 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 1707 Massachusetts Avenue : Attorney Thomas O. Fenn, presented a plot plan showing where the tables will be placed in relation to the building, a cut sheet of the tables and chairs, and photographs showing similar tables and chairs placed in the space. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for temporary tables and chairs to be brought out and placed in front of the business each day. Certificate No. 2012C-22 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 884 Massachusetts Avenue: David Kelland, presented a site plan showing where the fence will be placed, cut sheets of the requested fence and photographs of existing conditions. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a fence placed on the right hand side of the property. Certificate No. 2012C-25 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 1761 Massachusetts Avenue : Chandra Tibrewal, Banking Center Manager, Bank of America, presented a 12 page packet showing existing conditions, proposed parking signs, locations and description of signs with wording. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for parking lot signage. Certificate No. 2012C-23 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 46 Bedford Street : Jason Parillo, BackBay Sign, presented permit ready drawings for two wall signs and panel for the freestanding sign. The commission had an issue with the wording of “Premium Retailer” after the GoMobel. The Commission members indicated it was not the businesses legal name and appeared as advertising and thus not appropriate in the District. Mr. Parillo was asked if his clients would consider removing premium retailer and keep everything else. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, May 3, 2012 Mr. Parillo stated he needed to speak with his clients. This hearing is continued until June 2012. Post-meeting note: the application/request was withdrawn. FORMAL HEARINGS CONTINUED 6 Independence Avenue: David Carver, presented permit ready drawings for removing and replacing an addition. The commission had one question regarding how the siding will be handled at the transition from the house to the addition. Mr. Carver said he would ask his architect and get the information to the commission. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to remove and replace an addition. Certificate No. 2012C-24 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 31 Somerset Road : Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, representing, Victoria & Don Sullivan, presented plans of the proposed house and hardscape. The Hancock-Clarke Historic District encompasses only part of this property. The District line never touched the existing house; however, the line does touch a corner of the detached Garage. After following proper building department procedures a demolition permit for the house was applied for and approved. Approval from the Historic District Commission is required for a demolition permit for the detached Garage. The placement of the new home on the property brings it under Historic District jurisdiction. The commission members liked the design and materials used for the home. A few commissioners were concerned that the home was not appropriate for the street scape. The commission felt the discussion should be continued due to the amount of information to be reviewed and felt a special hearing was in order. CONTINUED HEARINGS 36 Hancock Street:: , map 56 lot 39BSusan BennettExecutive Director, Hancock-Clarke House, and R. Nicholas Cunningham Eagle Scout applicant presented detailed plans for proposed fence and gate between barn and stone wall, photos showing exactly where the gate will be placed, and a plot plan showing gate placement. Susan Bennett also presented a photo showing where a bike rack will be placed and photos of this bike rack in town. All questions from the April hearing were addressed in the plans. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for building a fence/gate between the barn and the stone wall, and addition of a bike rack. Certificate No. 2012C-26 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 1454 Massachusetts Avenue: Timothy Lee, presented a site drawing showing the previously approved front fence and gate, updated side plan, and a detail of the front gate. The O’Brien’s are giving their shed to their neighbor at 1436 Massachusetts Avenue. The owner of 1436 Massachusetts Avenue will need to have a formal hearing to add a shed to their property. The Commissioners felt it would be appropriate to remove the shed from 1454 Massachusetts Avenue and put it in place to see how it looked. 1436 Massachusetts Avenue will return for a formal hearing in June. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for changing the front fence and gate. Certificate No. 2012C-27 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Marilyn Fenollosa 970 Massachusetts Avenue 1: Stacy and Johan Lindborg, Exterior Architectural Changes. In the Battle Green District. Continued until May 3, 20012 by request of Applicant INFORMAL HEARINGS Town Center: David Pinsonneault, Manager of Operations, Town of Lexington, presented a pilot program for a temporary bicycle parking space in front of 1720 Massachusetts Avenue. This parking space will be sectioned off every Saturday morning and opened up Monday Morning. The metal pieces for the corral will be painted black and reflective material will be placed for safety at night. The trial period will go from May 2012 to the end of October 2012. AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, May 3, 2012 977 Massachusetts Avenue : Bob Scribner, G.F Sprague and Company, described where he needed to remove the tin roof over a front bay window and replace with copper. He is ready for a formal hearing in June 1760 Massachusetts Avenue: Paul Dimos, Eye Look Optical, Signage in the Battle Green District, Applicant will come in June either as a formal or informal. 40 Hancock Street : Nicholas DiGiovanni, Hands-On Construction, showed a site plan of the property and explained they would like to move and rotate the barn. The main reason for moving the barn is to subdivide the lot and build a new home off of Brigham Street. If they decide not to subdivide the lot they still are interested in removing the chimney and changing the barn doors. The Commissioners did not see any huge issues with moving the barn. If the owners do decide to subdivide the lot they will have to get a certificate of appropriateness for the new house as well. INFORMAL HEARINGS CONTINUED 1605 Massachusetts Avenue : Judith Crocker, ad hoc School Transportation & Safety Study Committee, showed a photo copy of the sandwich board they would like to place in front of Cary Hall to demonstrate the increase in student bus ridership. They still need to apply for a formal hearing but they can make the sign. 4 Vine Brook Road: Robert & Helen Pride showed photograph of where they need to put the vent for their new high efficiency gas heating system. The commissioners did not see a problem with the location. The Prides are ready for a formal hearing. OTHER BUSINESS Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 PM IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH COMMISSIONER TO VIEW ALL PROPERTIES ON THE AGENDA PRIOR TO THE MEETING.