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BOA Meeting March 27, 2014 2 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen’s Meeting Room March 27, 2014 Board Members Present: Chairman – Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, Edward D. McCarthy; Leo P. McSweeney; David G. Williams and Associate Member Carolyn C. Wilson Staff Present: David George, Zoning Administrator Address: 44-46 Parker Street, Map 49, Lot 125 This hearing was continued from January 9, 2014 and from February 13, 2014. The Chairman opened the continued hearing by re-reading the legal notice. The petitioner is requesting a special permit 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 a modification of a nonconforming structure. Sean Glynn representing, Galway Realty, presented the petition with the Architect for the project, John Stewart. Before the continued hearing a revised plot plan, dated February 24, 2014, prepared by Boston Survey, Inc. and a revised plan set, consisting of 4 sheets was submitted to the Board. Sheet 1, Plot Plan, dated September 18, 2013 was replaced with the revised plot plan dated February 24, 2014. Sheets 2 to 4, referenced as Sheet S-1, Site Setback Plan; Sheet A-2, West and South Elevations; and Sheet A-2, East and North Elevations, are dated February 6, 2014, prepared by Stefanov Architects were submitted for the Board’s review. (The plans show the modifications listed below). At the January meeting the Board asked the applicant to continue the hearing and take action on the following: 1. They were asked to stake off the lot to give Board members an oportunity to see where the proposed structueres would be. (Done) 2. There were a couple items that needed to be discussed with neighbors. (Done) 3. They met with most of abutters; several have written letters of support. 4. They made modifications to the plans in response to the neighbors and Board’s concerns. (The second floor balcony and deck at the northeast rear of the house has been eliminated; The second floor balcony at the southeast rear of the house has been eliminated; Both the garage dormers and the north facing windows have been eliminated and The front entry stairs have been altered from a pair of curved runs to a single straight run with bowed treads.) 5. The applicant met with HDC with several neighbors speaking in favor of the proposed plans. They received approval by the HDC A Board member asked for clarification of the proposed dimensions for the setbacks. (Except for the garage and porches to be added everything else is within the required setbacks.)