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September 14, 2006 Minutes 9 DRAFT MINUTES of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals September 14, 2006 Present: Chairman — Judith J. Uhrig, Nyles Barnert, Maura Sheehan, Arthur Smith and John McWeeney Petition Address: 33 Hayden Avenue The relief sought is for a Special Permit in accordance with Article 15, Section 135 -88A, 1.0 to allow to install, operate and maintain a wireless communications facility The Chairman opened the hearing at 9:56 PM by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Zoning Administrator, Planning Board, the Development Review Team, the Design Advisory Committee and the Communications Advisory Committee. Comments were received from the Communication Advisory Committee and from the Conservation Commission. No other comments were received. Attorney Adam Braillard of Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye LLP represented the Petitioner. Attorney Braillard showed pictures of the building and described where and what would go onto the building. There were two false chimneys planned to camouflage the antennae and there was equipment that was to go onto a lower roof out of sight. DAC suggested that the false chimneys be eliminated as they stand out more than the antennae. The Board agreed with the DAC recommendation as the height was lower and the mass of the object was reduced. Mr. McWeeney wondered why Omnipoint hadn't considered a monopole at this location with co- location possibilities. The answer is that Omnipoint is only looking out for their own needs. Again the location meets the town zoning requirements for the cell tower and meets requirements for the Special Permit. The Chair asked for questions or comments in favor or opposed from the audience. Ms Debby Thompson of Coolidge Avenue questioned proximity to people relative to health issues. There were no other comments. The Hearing was closed at 10:12 PM. Discussion and decision: The Board agreed with DAC recommendation. Nyles Barnert moved to approve The Special Permit for a period of 25 years, with the condition that the false chimneys be removed and that the installation would otherwise be in conformity to the plans presented. Arthur Smith seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. Submitted by Dianne Cornaro, Clerk