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Town of Lexington
Historic Districts Commission
Joseph Welch, Chairman
Tel: (781) 862-0500 x294
Daniel Griffin Jr.
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861-2780
Scott Kyle
Paul Ross
Robert Warshawer
Minutes of September 1, 2011, in Selectmen’s Room of Town Hall at 7:00
Commissioners present: Chairman, Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, and Scott Kyle
Associate Commissioners present: Carl Oldenburg, Marilyn Fenollosa
Department Clerk: Amy Casparius
Absent Commissioners: Lynn Hopkins and Paul Ross
Absent Associate Commisioners: Barbara Feldman
FORMAL HEARINGS
10 Muzzey Street
: map 49 lot 39 unit 5: Valentine Papazian, presented drawings of new entrance and signage and
detailed drawing of signage. The applicant is re-using backside of Mother Earth Natural Foods for new sign. . The
Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for new entrance and signage. Certificate no. 2011C-73
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle Associate
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
1690 Massachusetts Avenue
: map 48 lot 31 Kevin Latady, Latady Design LLC, representing, Turtle Bay Limited
Partnership, presented detailed construction plans for new railing and a detailed drawing of two bike racks. In order to
define the edge of the parking lot, the applicant is proposing to copy the brick and metal fencing approved for Panera
Bread on the left side of the parking lot. Extend the front brick and curb cut to match the other sides. Two bike racks
will be placed behind the new left side fencing and the area behind the fencing will be asphalt painted with stripes The
Commission votes 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for 2 new bike racks, new railing, extended new brick front
and curb cuts and asphalt with painted stripes. Certificate no 2011C-77
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
1132 Massachusetts Avenue
: map 30 lot 39 Chian-Shan I, presented new roof shingles. This work was previously done
and was observed by the Commissioners and noted to be appropriate. Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of
appropriateness for new architectural shingles. Certificate no 2011C-74
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
1734 Massachusetts Avenue: map 48 lot 34
Colin Smith, Colin Smith Architecture, representing J & R
Realty, presented a specifications sheet of the proposed windows. These are all wood windows by Jeld-wen.
Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for new second floor windows. Certificate no
2011C-75
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Associate Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420
e-mail acasparius@lexingtonma.gov
Minutes for THURSDAY, September 1, 2011
1386 Massachusetts Avenue
: map 39 lot 51A Elisabeth Rutkowski, MetroPCS, presented a cut sheet of the proposed air
conditioning unit and photographs showing the requested placement. Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of
appropriateness for second air conditioning unit. Certificate no 2011C-76
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle Associate
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
20 Waltham Street
: map 48 lot 35 David Cobb, Buca Di Beppo Inc. He presented color samples and photographs
showing existing and proposed color changes. Commissioners asked if the temporary signage was removed and the
applicant said yes. Commissioners voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for color change. Certificate no
2011C-78
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle Associate
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
CONTINUED HEARINGS
35 Hancock Street: ,
map 56 Lot 46Patrick Carrollpresented drawing of landscapingand a cut sheet of garage door and
hinge. Commission voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness for exterior hardscape. Certificate no 2011C-79
Daniel Griffin, Robert Warshawer, And Scott Kyle Associate
Voting Commissioners were: Chairman Joseph Welch,
Commissioner: Carl Oldenburg
INFORMAL HEARINGS
15 Hastings Road
: map 50 lot 211A Karl Damitz, Four Folds Designs, representing Elizabeth Lin, presented a proposal
to enclose area between driveway and house. The Commission recommended for the applicant to review the roofing
choices. The Commission believes he is moving in the right direction and is ready for a formal hearing.
52 B Waltham Street
: map 48 lot 7 unit 2 Theresa D’Antuono, Grant Cole Real-estate, she explained that their siding
was damaged during the construction of 1720 Massachusetts Avenue and they need to re-do it. The Commission
recommended that they check under the existing siding to see the condition of the existing clapboard. The applicant will
check into this and report back to the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of August 4, 2011
Upon motion duly made and seconded it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM