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MINUTES of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals December 8, 2005 Present: Chairman — Judith Uhrig, Arthur C. Smith, Nyles N. Barnert, Maura L. Sheehan and John J. McWeeney. Petition Address: 5 Fulton Road The relief sought is for a Special Permit to allow operation of a non - profit art gallery. The Chairman opened the hearing at 8:00 PM by reading the legal notice and described information received from the Petitioner relative to the Petition. There were comments from the Planning Department and the Zoning Enforcement Officer concerning which By -Law the permit would fall under; and the Conservation Commission concerning parking near the Shaker Glen Conservation area. There was a petition received by 9 households in opposition with the following information attached: Letter detailing concerns from #6, #7 Fulton Road and #1 Cooke Street; Two maps with details of location of the petitioners opposing; photograph of Fulton Road and a printout from Ms. Walzer's professional website. A separate letter of opposition was received from David and Wendy Ernst of 1 Cooke Road. Also received before the meeting was a petition of support sign by 17 people. Didier Collin presented the petition on behalf of the owner, Sirarpi Heghinian - Walzer. An updated letter of justification, a letter of support from 16 Cooke Street and an updated petition signed by 25 supporters was submitted at the meeting. Questions /Comments from the Board: Nyles Barnert: You mentioned 10 shows, how long is each show? Answer: 4 to 6 weeks. Nyles Barnert: Explain what you mean by appointment /invitation. How many at a time? Answer: 1 at a time; the only time there would be more cars would be for an opening. Openings are by invitation, are longer hours and only 1 per show. Nyles Barnert: One of the requirements for a home occupation is to have no more than 10 cars per day. John McWeeney: Someone mentioned cultural events at the house. What are they? Answer: Son is in a group and it is group of youth singers getting together. John McWeeney: You will not be actively teaching at the house? Answer: I would love to but not planning on it. Maura Sheehan: The Conservation Commission's comment was no parking on Rolf Road; would you have a problem with parking restrictions. Answer: On occasion when they have an opening there may need to park on Rolf Road but it would not be the main parking for the gallery. Would not be a problem.