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January 22, 2009 ZBA Minutes 4 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: 36 Webster Road, Map 9, Lot 75 The Chairman opened the hearing at 8:00 PM by reading the legal notices and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petitions. The relief sought is to renew a special permit to operate an educational workshop home business. 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 the Health Department and the Zoning Administrator. Sara Lane, owner of the property and business presented the petition. There have been no complaints or issues with the home business. Ms. Lane said it is still relatively a small business. The board discussed the conditions from the original special permit. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or in opposition of the petition. The hearing was closed at 8:04 PM. On a motion by Arthur C. Smith and seconded by John J. McWeeney, the Board voted 5 -0 to renew the special permit for a period of five years with the following conditions as discussed: 1. The special permit is granted for five years, with an expiration date of January 31, 2014. An application to renew the special permit may be filed by the applicant eight weeks before expiration. 2. No more than ten (10) clients of the home occupation are allowed to the premises per day.