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6 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: 63 Harding Road The relief sought is for a Special Permit to allow construction of shed after destruction of more than 50% of structure. Chairman opened the hearing at 9:10 PM by reading the legal notice and described information received from the Petitioner relative to the Petition. There were no comments received from any board, commission or department. Letters of support were received from 60, 61, 62, 64 and 65 Harding Road and 100 Gleason Road. Letter of opposition received from 94 Gleason Road. Lorenzo Ponzanelli, owner of the home, presented the petition explaining the need to demolish the damaged shed and his desire to rebuild a slightly smaller shed in the same area. Questions from the Board: John McWeeney: You are requesting a 10 x 12 foot shed; would you consider going slightly smaller? Answer: Yes, he agreed to do anything that was needed. Judy Uhrig: You are asking to go 5 feet from the rear and side of the property line? Answer: Yes Judy Uhrig: Would you consider putting in trees behind the shed? Answer: Yes Maura Sheehan: The old shed was 3 feet from lot line, which is closer than what is being asked for? Answer: Yes. Questions from the audience: Joe Clarke, 94 Gleason Road. What does the special permit mean? Answer: It is a legal requirement that allows a permanent structure to be built. Mr. Clarke said he objected to it if it were considered permanent. He was shown the design for the shed, which does not have a concrete base.