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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen’s Meeting Room November 14, 2013 Board Members Present: Chairman – Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, Edward D. McCarthy, Leo P. McSweeney and David G. Williams Also present at this hearing were Associate Members: Ralph D. Clifford, Nancy M. Adler and Richard A. Michelson. Staff Present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David George, Zoning Administrator Address: 6 Hudson Road, Map 25, Lot 223 The petitioner submitted the following information with the applications: nature and justification of request; a topographic plan; a plot plan; shed specifications and a request for a waiver from the certified plot plan. Prior to the hearing, the petitions and supporting data were reviewed by the Acting 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 Zoning Administrator. The Chairman opened the hearings by reading the legal notices and described information received from the petitioner. SPECIAL PERMIT The petitioner is requesting a in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section 135-8.4.2 and section 135-9.4.2 to allow an increase in a nonconforming nature. Christopher Anderson, owner of the property, presented the petition. A Board member asked why they need the shed, why not use their garage. (The applicant responded with 3 boys they have a lot of toys, equipment, etc.) A member thought the applicant had a clear case for needing a shed, her question was directed to the Zoning Administrator. Could the Board condition the special permit to the current owner only? There were numerous questions from the Board as to where the shed could be located on the property and for storning alternatives other than a shed. There was concern with the shed being placed close to the abutter’s property and being intrusive as you come down Munroe Street. Mark Duffy of 46 Spring Street asked the Board to explain what non-conforming meant and how did it relate to the shed.