Town of Lenox
Historic District Commission
Minutes
August 7, 2007
Land Use Meeting Room
Members present: Chair Ken Fowler, KF; Jason Berger (JB) Kate McNulty Vaughan (KM-V);
Absent without notification: Elaine Steinert (ES)
Also present was Town Planner Mary Albertson.
The meeting was called to order at 5:50 pm.
Zuckerman, Amy, 4 Kemble Street, Map 7 Parcel 22-4. Add windows in existing cupola and add larger windows in front bedroom on the second floor south side. Mark Morganstern, a designer from William Caligari Interiors/Architecture presented the application.
There were no abutters present nor correspondence received.
Mr. Morganstern explained that the two new windows would be the same size, style and color of the other windows. The south side of the residence is screened by large pines, thus the windows would not be visible. The cupola is in disrepair. The louvers will be replaced with glass, thus providing daylight to an internal stairway.
JB made a motion to approve the application as presented and KM-V seconded the motion. The Commission agreed 3-0.
Other business:
Training Session
KM-V spoke of her sole representation of the HDC at the training (How to Hold the Perfect Meeting) that was presented on July 23, 2007. She provided to the Commissioners copies of handout she was given at that training.
Violations
Discussion continued regarding the violations that exist in the District. KM-V apologized for not having completed the letter that was to be submitted at this meeting. She will have available at the next meeting. The letter will provide notification of the violation and will direct the recipients to the Town of Lenox website and Town Clerk’s office for the Historic District Guidelines and Bylaws for information. Once the letter is approved the Commission will determine their next step.
The Commissioners are frustrated because the violations are out of hand and there isn’t an effective process for dealing with the issue. They wish to maintain the historic character of the District without stifling the businesses. To be successful they feel that more partners are needed in the process. Ms. Albertson offered her assistance and said that she would approach the Chamber of Commerce.
Minutes: KM-V made a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2007 and JB seconded the motion. The Commission approved 3-0.
(Minutes presented but remaining to be approved are June 5, 2007 and June 19, 2007)
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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