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Home My WebLink About2011-07-07-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 for Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners present : Acting Chairman: Scott Kyle, Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer Associate Commissioners Present : Marilyn Fenollosa, Barbara Feldman and Lynn Hopkins Department Clerk : Amy Casparius Absent Commissioner : Joseph Welch, Absent Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg FORMAL HEARINGS 1841 Massachusetts Avenue: Nannette Cote, Fancy Flea Antiques, presented photographs showing what the sign would look like. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for wall signage. Certificate No. 2011C-48 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1083 Massachusetts Avenue: Fred Shoemaker, representing, Ann Hortonshowed an example of the proposed shingle. CertainTeed Architectural Shingle in pewterwood. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to re-roof the home. Certificate No. 2011C-49 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1061 Massachusetts Avenue: Carl Proper presented photographs of the north side of house showing where the skylights would be placed, and photographs showing that this could not be seen from Massachusetts Avenue. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to re-roof north side of home and add two skylights. Certificate No. 2011C-50 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1556 Massachusetts Avenue: Luis Melendez, presented a plot plan showing where the stone wall and fence are going to be placed, and photographs showing the different style of stonewall and fence to be used. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a stone wall at the front property line and replace a picket fence on right side with a stockade fence to match the neighbors. Certificate No. 2011C-51 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, July 7, 2011 6 Meriam Street: Chris Giguere, Lexington Playcare Center, presented drawings of the play area, photographs of material to be used, and a photograph from Massachusetts Avenue showing what can be seen. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to remove the existing playground equipment and replace with hardscape and a few small structures. Certificate No. 2011C-52 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1874 Massachusetts Avenue: Sergio DeMango, presented drawings of the Air Conditioner unit and photographs showing proposed location on roof, and secondary location on ground, photograph from corner of Bedford and Hancock Street showing what can be seen on the roof. The commission does not feel that anything on that roof would be appropriate and asked if the applicant had another location in mind. The other location is near the east wall lowered into the ground so it would line up with the height of the transformer vault. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a new Air Conditioning unit next to the east wall. Certificate No. 2011C-53 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1006 Massachusetts Avenue: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, Representing Town of Lexington, presented a drawing of the new doors and photographs of existing condition and what the doors and narrowed center pier will look like. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness to narrow the center pier and install two new garage doors. Certificate No. 2011C-54 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 1734 Massachusetts Avenue: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, representing J & R Realty, presented a cut sheet for a replacement vinyl window to be installed throughout the second floor. The commission stated that vinyl windows are not appropriate in Historic Buildings according to both the Lexington Historic District Commission guidelines and the Secretary of the Commonwealth guidelines. The Commission asked the applicant if he had any other windows in mind to present and he said that was the one his clients wanted. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a determination of denial for vinyl windows. Certificate No. 2011C-61 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 12 Waltham Street: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, representing J & R Realty, presented drawings of the wall sign, a photograph showing where it will be placed, and a photograph of the entrance door with just the company’s logo. The commissioners were concerned that the logo would not be appropriate for that space and asked the applicant if his clients would be willing to simply have the name Lexington Wealth Management on the door. Mr. Smith indicated that removing the logo in place of the firms name would be fine. Mr. Smith also requested to replace the door with a frameless glass door. The commission thought that two totally different looking doors side by side would not be appropriate for this building and suggested that if the left hand door could be painted out to make it look subordinate to the main entrance that would be approved. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for wall signage, door signage, repainting the directory sign, painting the Certificate No. 2011C-55 left hand side door and replacing the main entrance door. Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 6-8 Wallis Court: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, representing, Kathryn & Dan Rapperport, presented drawings of the front porch showing additional granite step, and samples of color choices. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the addition of a granite step, iron handrails on the front steps, enclosing the rear trash area, removing shutters, and paint color. Certificate No. 2011C-56 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, July 7, 2011 1454 Massachusetts Avenue: Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architects, Representing Lisa & Sean O’Brien, Exterior Architectural Change, (replacing shed with garage, front portico, driveway, ect.) in the Munroe Tavern District. Requested to be postponed until August 2011 1115 Massachusetts Avenue: Casimir Groblewski presented photograph of existing house, and samples of color choice. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for exterior color change. Certificate No. 2011C-57 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins CONTINUED HEARINGS 46 Bedford Street: Darlene McCarthy, Viewpoint Signs, representing, Supercuts, Signage, (The pylon sign) in the Battle Green District was not able to attend the hearing. 46 Bedford Street: Dan Yu,presented a drawing showing the color of the banners and the line drawings they were requesting to be in each banner. The commissioners asked if the applicant’s idea was to demonstrate what kind of shops were in the building, and if so would it be better to wait until the building had all the tenants. Mr. Yu stated that he was trying to show things that happened in down town Lexington. The commission was concerned that the line drawings Mr. Yu is suggesting would make his customers believe those were the stores in the building. The commission suggested looking into using solid color banners or going with more abstract designs. The commission also wants to see a drawing of what the banners will look like on the building. Mr. Yu will take another look at the banners and return to in August. Meriam Street: Jerold Michelson, Lexington Center Committee, presented a photograph showing what the parking booth looked like when the sign mock ups were in place. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for two signs one directly above the window and one the far right hand side in the middle. Certificate No. 2011C-58 Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle,Daniel Griffin Jr., Paul Ross, and Robert Warshawer and Associate Commissioner: Lynn Hopkins 16 Belfry Terrace: Omar Khudaripresented a photo showing the gable end of the house and the existing window they would like remove, and a cut sheet of the window they want to use in the dormers. 1963 Massachusetts Avenue: John & Gillian Ross, Exterior Architectural Change (Rear landscaping) in the Battle Green District 33 Forest Street : Scott Robins, SAR Development, representing Hancock Clarke Condominium Association, Exterior Architectural Change (windows) in the Battle Green District INFORMAL HEARINGS 1646 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 3 : Joel Goldstein, showed a cut sheet of what the sign is going to look like. Mr. Goldstein is ready for a formal. OTHER BUSINESS Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from June 2, 2011. AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, July 7, 2011