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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals June 23, 2005 Present: Chairman Judith J. Uhrig, Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Maura L. Sheehan and Associate Commissioner Martha Wood sitting for Arthur C. Smith. Petition Address: 41 Waltham Street The Chairman opened the hearing at 8:34 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the Petitioner relative to the Petition. Additional information received by the applicant were a letter regarding parking from Peter Cameron of the Nelson Companies, a letter from Gail Wagnor, Transportation Coordinator from the Town of Lexington regarding parking; schematic plans and information on employee numbers. Jordan Tobins and Brendan Higgins, owners of the business, presented the petition. The relief sought is for a special permit to operate an open kitchen concept Neapolitan style pizzeria. The rear entrance would be used for take out service. 40% of business is take out. Questions from the Board: John McWeeney: Where do the stairs go to in the back? Answer: There is a bead business downstairs. John McWeeney: Only 1 Bathroom? Answer: Code is for 30 or under seats you only need 1. Nyles Barnert: How will you make employees park at the Meriam Street lot? Answer: We will enforce it ourselves. Nyles Barnert: What are you doing about aromas? Answer: We will be putting in the same type of venting on the roof (hidden from the street) that the Chinese restaurant has next door. Judy Uhrig: Have you done any market research? Yes, we have had dinner in the area a lot and what we have to offer is not your typical Italian restaurant. We have thin gourmet pizza, cal zones and salad. We will also have a beer and wine license. Martha Wood: What happens when someone comes in and orders just beer or wine. Answer: They must order food also. Maura Sheehan asked for detailed parking info. Judy Uhrig: Who is responsible for the planters out front? Answer: We will take responsibility, it reflects on us what our place looks like. Nyles Barnert: Will you have a dumpster? Answer: No, we have a contract to pick up garbage everyday. We will be using plastic tote bins. No one spoke in favor of the petition. No one spoke in opposition.