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5 DRAFT MINUTES of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals January 12, 2006 Present: Acting Chairman — Arthur C. Smith, Nyles N. Barnert, Maura L. Sheehan, John J. McWeeney and Associate Leo McSweeney Petition Address: 14 Muzzey Street The Chairman opened the hearing at 8:05 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the Petitioner relative to the Petition. The relief sought is to appeal a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer dated October 17, 2005 to allow a use for the property not specifically addressed in the table of uses. Susan Miele, owner of the business, presented the petition. The space at 14 Muzzey Street would be used for the operation of a personal training Pilate's studio. There will be no more than two clients in the studio at any one time. The training is on a one to one or two to one basis, by appointment only. Questions /Comments from the Board: John McWeeney: Could you describe the exercises? Answer: I train one on one or two to one on spring loaded equipment that strengthens the abdominal and back muscles. The hours of operation will vary because it is by appointment only. Most people at a time would be 2? Yes, because of the specialized individual training. Leo McSweeney: Clarified the reason the Zoning Enforcement Officer had to deny the request was because this use was not listed in the use table in the Zoning By Laws for central businesses. Answer: John McWeeney explained the Board's argument to grant past permits in this area was because they were associated with health facilities. Maura Sheehan: Maura felt the use was also associated with skills training. Nyles: The hours you are asking for are 6 am to 9 am? Yes, I wouldn't be there continually during these hours because it is by appointment only. Questions from the audience: Marilyn Alwan, 4 Raymond Street: What happens with the hours on weekends? Answer: Appointments on the weekends would be in the morning only. Theresa Cronin, 107 Waltham Street, asked to verify where on Muzzy Street it would be located.