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BOA Meeting May 23, 2013 2 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen’s Meeting Room May 23, 2013 Board Members Present: Chairman – Carolyn C. Wilson, Jeanne K. Krieger, Leo P. McSweeney, Martha C. Wood and Associate Member Richard A. Michelson Staff Present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David George, Zoning Administrator Address: 110 Simonds Road, Map 77, Lot 121A The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: nature and justification of request; topographic plan; plot plan; floor plans; a petition signed by 12 abutters and a ZBA decision dated September 13, 1955. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Board of Selectmen, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Director and the Historic Districts Commission Clerk. Comments were received from the Conservation Administrator and the Zoning Administrator. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:36 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner. The applicant is requesting variance in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section 135-35A, Table 2, Schedule of Dimensional Controls to allow a side yard setback of 4.5 ft. instead of the required 15 ft. to construct a 2-story 24 ft. by 24 ft. garage and living area addition to the existing house. Laura and Hans Claesson, owners of the property, presented the petition. A Board member questioned the square footage of the existing home. William Sciaretta of 16 Grove Street had a concern with the integrity of the hill and drainage issues, he would like to see a drainage plan in place. Julie Velixon of 120 Simonds Road wanted to confirm that what is on the plan is what is being done. Connie Thompson of 30 Grove Street also had a concern with the drainage issues and the closeness of the house to the lot line. The owner of the property, Laura Claesson, addressed the abutters concerns. A Board member asked the applicant if they could look into how they can control more of the run-off.