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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom June 10, 2021 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and Martha C. Wood Alternate Member: Edward McCarthy Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 1853 Massachusetts Avenue The petitioner is requesting a modification of a Special Permit dated March 8, 2018 in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-3.4 (Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards) line J.1.02 of the Zoning Bylaw (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) to modify the existing fast food use to include a walk up service window. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plans, Plot Plan Waiver, and a previously granted Special Permit. Prior to the meeting, the petitions and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Board of Selectmen, the Planning Director, the Historic District Commission Clerk, Historical Commission, Economic Development, and the Zoning Administrator. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator, Engineering Department, Health Department and the Historical Commission. Presenter: Jason Denoncourt on behalf of Abbotts Frozen Custard The Hearing was opened at: 7:00 PM. Mr. Denoncourt presented the petition. He stated the Historical Commission recommended they have a three pane glass window to match what is existing. The pandemic changed a lot and people stand outside the store and wait to enter. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, asked how the applicant was handling the health department questions (They have a walk up window in the Arlington store and they use a screen. They can use a fan as well near the window to blow away insects). A Board Member, Martha C. Wood, questioned the accessibility and the height of the window (The window is low, does not know the exact height). Mrs. Wood expressed her concern with problems with getting wheelchairs in that area (They have not fully thought it out but they could add a small counter that would extend out). A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, stated his concern for sidewalks being blocked by long lines (They probably won't have long lines. There are two registers in the store to reduce lines because they would be adding a third spot for people. This will help to move people along. It is not an easy business environment).