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January 22, 2009 ZBA Minutes 2 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall January 22, 2009 Board Members Present: Chairman — Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Arthur C. Smith, Judith J. Uhrig and Carolyn C. Wilson Staff Present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 18 Coolidge Avenue, Map 63, Lot 85 The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:35 PM by reading the legal notices and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Thomas Frangas of Build America presented the petition for the owners of the property, Victor and Lauren Onorato. The petitioner seeks two variances to demolish the existing one car garage and replace it with a larger two -car garage with living space above the garage. The existing structure is non- conforming with respect to front and rear yard setback. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Board of Selectmen, Zoning Administrator and the Planning Board. Comments were received from the Engineering Department and the Zoning Administrator. A letter was submitted by the Engineering Department from John Decoulos, a professional land surveyor, regarding an error in the plot plan recorded at the Registry of Deeds. One of the Board members was concerned with the rear setback being so close to the neighbor. The Board asked if the driveway would be changing and if there would be landscaping done next to the garage. Susan Abigail James of 17 Coolidge Avenue questioned how the water would run off from the driveway. Bernice Fallick of 4 Dielh Road had a concern about the high water table problem in the area and how the water run off into her lot will be affected. One of the Board members asked the contractor if he was aware of the water issues in the area and if a drywell would help this issue. The contractor said there were no plans for a storm water drain. The driveway is not being paved and not sure there is any issue. Doesn't expect any impact with the addition.