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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-01-HDC-Min Fax: (781) 861 2780-Fax: (781) 861 0500 x29Paul Ross- Tel: (781) 862 2780 Daniel Griffin- 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 December 1, 2011 in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room of Town Hall at 7:00 PM Commissioners Present: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle, Robert Warshawer, and Paul Ross, Associate Commissioners: Carl Oldenburg and Lynn Hopkins Associate Commissioner Present: Barbara Feldman Absent: Chairman Joseph Welch, Daniel Griffin and Associate Commissioner Marilyn Fenollosa Department Clerk: Martha Maguire FORMAL HEARINGS 20 Waltham Street: Mark Ehrli, representing Buca Di Beppo, brought in new sign configuration for side wall. They did come late to the meeting. The Commissioners questioned the set up of the sign with the name being very large and the handicapped symbol being very small and also the alley way for handicapped access. The Commissioners felt that it was very poorly lighted and asked the owners to come back with a better concept. Hearing was continued to January 5, 2012. 1646 Massachusetts Avenue : Carl Oldenburg, representing Sharon Spaulding of Lexington Village Partnership c/o Spaulding Management. Carl recues himself from voting. He presented in depth diagrams and pictures for a blade sign the same size as the one that is currently there which will match the existing sign on the other side for a total of 2 signs. Existing windows will match with casings. The Commissioners voted 5-0 to issue a certificate of appropriateness. Certificate No. 2011C-91. Voting Commissioners were: Acting Chairman, Scott Kyle, Robert Warshawer, Paul Ross, and Associate Commissioners: Barbara Feldman and Lynn Hopkins 1970 Massachusetts Avenue : Johan and Stacy Lindborg: No Show. Did contact them on Monday and Mr. Lindborg had made a mistake on the date. I offered to reschedule to January5, 2012, but he requested a February hearing. 1556 Massachusetts Avenue : Luiz Melendez requested a postponement till February or March as he was not ready yet. Commissioners agreed. 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE • LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02420 e-mail: acasparius@lexingtonma.gov FORMAL HEARINGS CONT. 1707 Massachusetts Avenue : Thomas O. Fenn, Esq. representing Feng Chen, Friutee Yogurt Corp. with request for signage change. He brought in several pictures of where the sign would be placed. It was noted that the logo on the front was different then one to be placed on the back. The Commissioners recommended a more vertical sign, raised higher but felt that the suggested colors were fine. Commissioners recommended a Continuance until Jan. 5, 2012. CONTINUED HEARINGS 35 Hancock Street : Patrick Carroll presented plans for a re-configured driveway, but the Commissioners were concerned about possibility of: permanent parking spaces” happening, the appearance of a car on the lawn and possible easement issues which are not under the purview of the HDC. Another continuance was recommended and a better site plan to be presented. 1690 Massachusetts Avenue : This was a continuance from several months ago. Kevin Lady presented with pictures of what was wanted, an additional sign making a total of 3 signs on bollards in the rear parking lot. The Commissioners thought that 3 signs were too many for this area and recommended that he stick with the 2 signs and bollards already approved and moving one sign and bollard from in front of the window to a more appropriate location. The bollards will be painted a more appropriate color to match the building. Approval was already granted for the 2 signs and bollards. INFORMAL HEARINGS 10 Muzzey Street #5 : Did not show and I have not received return phone calls from them 443 Massachusetts Avenue : Andrew Stephens, representing Barbara Elia, presented the request for addition of four (4) aluminum storm windows to match the rest of the house and remove the front concrete stairs and replace it with bluestone, trim to be replaced with Spanish Cedar and painted same color as house. Railing will be wood or wrought iron. The Commission agreed that they were ready for a formal hearing. 5A Eliot Road : David Harris presented for Ken Szymansky, for addition on one chimney cap for a wood burning stove. Committee agreed that he was ready for a Formal Hearing and recommended that the caps be painted black. 1686 Massachusetts Avenue : Kevin Latdy presented for Yolanda Taylor. Since this presentation, Ms. Taylor has decided to rent space elsewhere, 201 Massachusetts Avenue, not in the Historic District. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.