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Home My WebLink About2011-06-02-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, June 2, 2011 in Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners presentAssociate Commissioners : Chairman: Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle Present : Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa, Department Clerk : Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner : Daniel Griffin Jr., and Robert Warshawer Absent Associate Commissioners: Barbara Feldman and Lynn Hopkins FORMAL HEARINGS 848 Massachusetts Avenue map 22 lot 74:Varujan Abalian, presented a drawing showing the placement of the benches, planters and possible bike rack, a cut sheet of the proposed bench, and bike rack and a letter from the property owner in support of the benches. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for benches, planters, and a bike rack to be placed in front of his store. Certificate No. 2011C-37 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1123 Massachusetts Avenue : map 30 lot 20 Robert Foss, Representing, Sophia Braun, presented a sample board of the proposed roof shingle. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for re-roofing the home using Architectural Style shingles from the Timberline Company in a charcoal color and matching the existing ridge vent. Certificate No. 2011C-35 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 7 Raymond Stree t map 49 lot 80: Bob O’Sullivan, Ranch Renovations, representing, Eve Horwitz, presented a sample board of the proposed roof shingle. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for re-roofing the home using Architectural Style shingles from the Landmark Series of the CertainTeed Company in a Pewterwood color, and adding a ridge vent. Certificate No. 2011C-36 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa All Districts: Sandy Shaw, Town of Lexington Community Preservation Committee, presented a drawing of the signage they would like to place on projects they are sponsoring. Each time a project is in one of the district the CPC will write a letter to the HDC stating the address, time frame and where on property the sign will be going. The Commission voted 5- 0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for temporary signage at Community Preservation sponsored projects. Certificate No. 2011C-38 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, June 2, 2011 1713 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 101: Tara Sherman, Raveis Realty, presented photograph showing what the window boxes will look like in place and a photograph with dimensions of the actual window boxes. The engineering department did stop by to take a look at the proposed depth of the window boxes and felt they would not encroach upon the public side walk. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for window boxes in front of Raveis Realty window and the window next door which Raveis will be expanding into, and two (2) terra cotta planters on either side of the pilasters. Certificate No. 2011C-39. Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1444 Massachusetts Avenue map 40 lot 32:Ronald Wallace presented existing and proposed drawing of the left front entrance, a layout of the front showing the stairs, walkway, and lamp to be removed, and two cut sheets of the window that will replace the door. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to remove the left front side entrance and replace with a door. Certificate No. 2011C-40 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 9 Hancock Street map 49 lot 4B: Dawn McKenna, presented a site plan showing locations of work to be done, and an aerial view of the property. David Pinsonneualt, town of Lexington, sent an e-mail stating what work is to be done. There was emergency sewer work done over the winter and this work is to restore the areas that were disturbed. The Commission normally does not have a say over the vegetation on a property. 9 Hancock Street is leased from the town and Any exterior work needs to be approved by the Commission. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to re-gravel the drive, restore the plantings and grass. Certificate No. 2011C-41 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1844 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 76: Susan Johnson, representing, Jewel Douglass, presented color chips for the trim and window mullions. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to change the color of the trim to Bennington Gray and the window mullions to Black. Certificate No. 2011C-42 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 8 Parker Street map 49 lot 108: Peter Spiers, displayed a large board with his proposed paint colors, and presented a list of all the colors. The body color is a custom color by colorworks L 7558, the trim will be Benjamin Moore frostine/Glacial, and shutters and doors Benjamin Moor Black Forest Green. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to change the paint color. Certificate No. 2011C-43 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa CONTINUED HEARINGS 46 Bedford Street map 57 lot 14A:Paul Murphy, Representing, Dan Yu. Presented a drawing showing what the sign standards will be for the Pylon sign. There will be a Bronze background with white lettering each tenant will use there own fonts and logos. Each tenant will still need to receive approval from the Commission on the particulars of the sign panel. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the sign standard of the pylon sign. Certificate No. 2011C-44 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, June 2, 2011 1727 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 101: Karen Masterson, Nourish Restaurant, Presented two photographs showing what the blade sign will look like on the site, and a drawing of the blade sign. The commission was concerned with the amount of signage and requested that the applicant look into removing the pin mounted sign. Ms. Masterson is fine with removing those letters as long as she is permitted to from the owner. The other concern from the commission was how the blade sign would be lit. Ms. Masterson will look into different ways to light the sign and come back to the commission for approval. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a blade sign. Certificate No. 2011C-45 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa 1963 Massachusetts Avenue map 57 lot 7:John & Gillian Ross want to put rails and balusters on the front porch to match the rest of the house. They are going to resurface the driveway using material to match existing instead of what was approved. The Ross’ also discussed a gazebo in the rear light posts a patio and fence. They will need to bring a site plan showing where everything is going and cut sheets on the light posts, fence and gazebo. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to add rails and balusters to the front porch. Certificate No. 2011C-46 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa Meriam Street: Susan Yanofsky, Economic Development Director, Town of Lexington, Signage on parking booth, requested to be continued until July 2011 5 Harrington Road: Adina Fuller, Bechtel Frank Erickson, representing, Thomas and Carla Fortmann, Exterior Architectural Change (replacing carriage house) in the Battle Green District Requested by the applicant to be continued until July 2011 16 Belfrey Terrace, map 49 lot 156A –Omar Khudari, is scaling back his original approval. The dormer will remain the same size but the window will be changed to a Pella wood window. The eve’s will not overhang, however, a copper gutter will be installed along the front and north sides. The commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a new widow in the dormer and copper gutters. Certificate No. 2011C-47 Voting Commissioners were: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Paul Ross, and Scott Kyle and Associate Commissioners Carl Oldenburg, and Marilyn Fenollosa INFORMAL HEARINGS 1454 Massachusetts Avenue map 40 lot 40A:Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architects, & Tim Lee, Landscaper, Representing Lisa & Sean O’Brien,presented ideas building a (1) story addition, removing the rear shed to build a 2 car garage, and extensive front landscaping. The commission thought they were on the right track and they will return for a formal after going in front of the Board of Appeals. 1707 Massachusetts Avenue map 48 lot 102: Lan Pham, Mass Nails & Spa, presented drawings showing what the new panel of the existing sign will look like. They will return in July for a formal hearing. 1841 Massachusetts Avenue map 49 lot 8A: Nannette Cote, Fancy Flea Antiques, presented photographs showing the wording and style of the pin mounted letters she would like to place on the wall. The commission liked that she was using a different font than the others on the building. Ms. Cote will return for a formal in July. OTHER BUSINESS The Joint meeting between the Historic District Commission and the Historical Commission has been moved to September. The Historical Commission again has a very full agenda in June and the summer would be too difficult for another meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, June 2, 2011