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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom July 22, 2021 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and Martha C. Wood Alternate Member: William Kennedy Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 29 Mason Street The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-4.3.4 to allow an 8 foot fence to be located 0 feet from the property line instead of the required 8 feet. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification and Plot Plan. Also submitted was an abutter letter. 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, Building Commissioner and the Engineering department. Presenter: James Frankel The Hearing was opened at 7:21 PM. Mr. Fankel presented the petition. He stated the property behind him is a multi-family dwelling that is pre-existing. There have been issues with the tenants. The parking is parking lot of up to 5 or more vehicles on a regular basis. The headlights face into the back of the house into the bedrooms. There is also an issue with yard waste and trash because of the hill. He has letters of support from abutters and the owner of the property. He feels this will enhance appearance of the neighborhood. There were no questions from the Board. An audience member, Virginia Durruty of 9 White Pine Lane, stated she understands the need for the eight foot fence but shared her concerns for safety regarding the 6 foot fence along Pleasant Street. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated it is each property owner's right to build a six foot fence on the property line. This is not a matter before the board.