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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-07-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 June 7, 2012, in Selectmen Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa and Lynn Hopkins Department Clerk: Amy Casparius Absent Associate Commissioner: Barbara Feldman FORMAL HEARINGS 977 Massachusetts Avenue : Bob Scribner, G.F Sprague and Company, presented a letter stating the scope of the project, photographs of the house showing where the bay windows and portico are, a drawing of the portico and bay window with number of squares. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to change the tin roofing material over the bay windows and portico to copper. Certificate No. 2012C-30. Chairman Joseph Welch recused himself because he is an abutter. Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Paul Ross, Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg 4 Vine Brook Road: Robert Pride, presented photographs of the house showing where the vents will be placed, and two cut sheets from the manufacture showing the particular venting. State code requires a yellow safety card be placed above the vents. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for two vents to be installed on the right side of the building. Certificate No. 2012C-31 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle 1436 Massachusetts Avenue : Lisa O’Brien, presented a plot plan showing where the shed will be placed and a petition from neighbors in support of the shed. This is a white shed, previously located at 1454 Massachusetts Avenue. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for placing the shed from 1454 Massachusetts Avenue to 1436 Massachusetts Avenue. Certificate No. 2012C-32 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle 1666 Massachusetts Avenue : Sharon Spaulding, Spaulding Management LLC, presented a sheet with the specifications of the planters and a sheet showing the proposed lighting fixtures for the front building entrance. The commission had a concern that two wall mounted lanterns directly underneath the 1666 would not look right and suggested the applicant look into a pendant light. The commission wants to see an elevation showing what the lighting will look like. The commission liked the simple look of the proposed planters, but wants to see something in the planters all year long. The exact placement of the planters weather they would be centered between the bollards or to the left or right was also in question. This hearing is continued to give the applicant time to gather all the requested information. 1 Oakland Street : Janet M. Tiampo, presented a plot plan showing where the fence is going to be, photographs of the existing fence, a letter of support from a neighbor, and a drawing of the fence posts. A shorter version of this fence was approved however; the 8-foot fence was installed. The municipal parking lot abuts this property and the commission has no issue with the height of the fence. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for an 8-foot fence to the rear of the property. Certificate No. 2012C-33 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, June 7, 2012 FORMAL HEARINGS CONT. th Massachusetts Avenue & Worthen Road : Eric Carlson and Larry Link, 300 Anniversary Celebration Committee, presented colored samples of the four theme banners, and a map showing the streets where the committee would like to hang the banners. The Commission stated that a simpler font for the top quarter of the panels would be easier to see. The applicants agreed to use the same font as the signs approved in 2004 for the tourism committee. The Commission voted 5- 0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for up to 40 temporary Banners hung in a sequence of colors from late August 2012 to June 2013. Certificate No. 2012C-34 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Paul Ross, Robert Warshawer and Scott Kyle 40 Hancock Street : Richard Warren, Hands-On Construction, Representing Tony & Kate Lee Dubon, Exterior Architectural Change (move barn, subdivide) in the Hancock-Clarke District. This Hearing has been withdrawn and will be heard as an informal hearing 2013 and 2027 Massachusetts Avenue: Trisha Kennaley, AB Holdings, presented a 23 page packet running through the entire project. Luis Perez, construction manager, went over the architectural pieces of the project and Gary Larson, Landscape Architect, went over lighting, parking lot and screening. The Commissions had a big concern regarding the big asphalt parking lot on the Massachusetts Avenue side and wants the applicants to look into ways of softening it. One suggestion to soften the parking lot was to use colored asphalt such as gray. On the architectural side of the presentation, The Commission suggested a smaller entrance deck on the left side of the Casket Factory, and a stone veneer on the new foundation of The Isaac Mullikan house. The Commission wants the applicant to be sure that all window mullins are consistent on each building. The applicant was not able to put up any paint samples on the buildings because of the huge storm that week. When paint colors are chosen and put up the applicant will let the commission know so they can stop by. Two neighbors spoke regarding their concerns about the large parking lot on Massachusetts Avenue and how the layout of this project will change the entire neighborhood. The applicants were not ready for a formal approval and are continued until July 12, 2012. The applicants need to supply permit ready drawings, a larger site plan clearly showing where the Iassac Mullikan house was originally and were it will be moved, and spec information. CONTINUED HEARINGS 10 Muzzey Street: Creative Design Sensibility Alterations, Signage in the Battle Green District. Did not attend 1970 Massachusetts Avenue : 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. Did not attend INFORMAL HEARINGS 40 Hancock Street : Richard Warren, Hands-On Construction, and Tony Dubon, owner, showed very rough drawings of what they are thinking about for subdividing the land and building a new home. The applicants also wanted to hear what the Commission thought about demolishing the existing barn rather than moving it. The Commission stated that they would not support demolition of the barn at all, but didn’t have a big problem with moving it as discussed at the last informal hearing. The Commission suggested to the applicant that they move the barn and turn that into the Single Family Dwelling rather than building a completely new building. The Commission also wanted the applicant to make sure he checked with Conservation and Zoning to ensure his plan to subdivide met all town Conservation requirements and Zoning by-laws. Many neighbors spoke with concerns regarding how a new structure would change the character of the neighborhood and have a huge impact on the drainage. MINUTES FOR THURSDAY, June 7, 2012 INFORMAL HEARINGS CONT. 7 Oak Street: Gerhard Pawelka, showed plans for and addition to the home. The Commission thought that Mr. Pawelka was on the right track and could continue to a formal hearing when he was ready. 1760 Massachusetts Avenue: Paul Dimos, showed drawings of the sign and awning. The Commission requested the address be removed from the awning, but did not see any other issues. Mr. Dimos is ready for a formal hearing 19 Hancock Street : Douglas Wilson, showed photographs of the carport he would like to remove and replace with a second story. The roofing will be from American Synthetic which looks very similar to the tiles on the rest of the roof. Changing the carport to a full garage is a possibility. Mr. Wilson is ready for a formal hearing. 1475 Massachusetts Avenue : Sally Springer-Kotelnikov updated the Commission on a change needed for the (3) monumental windows. When they have a drawing of the actual windows they will need to come as a continued 1646 Massachusetts Avenue : Robin Leader Gannon, showed a picture of the building demonstrating where the sign will be placed and a drawing of the sign. The applicant is ready for a formal hearing. OTHER BUSINESS Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 PM IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH COMMISSIONER TO VIEW ALL PROPERTIES ON THE AGENDA PRIOR TO THE MEETING.