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Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to non-conforming structure (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Martha C. Wood —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes). Minutes of the Lexington Zoning 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 Locust Avenue 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 135-8.4.2 to allow the reconstruction of a non-conforming structure. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Elevations, Gross Floor Area Calculations and Plans. Also submitted was abutter letters. 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, Planning Department, Building Commissioner and Health Department. Presenter: Laura Swain The Hearing was opened at: 7:53 PM. Ms. Swain presented the petition. She made a presentation. She showed the existing garage compared to the proposed garage. The proposed garage will be the same distance from the rear and side property lines. They want to be able to get at least one car into the garage along with equipment. They have abutter letters in support. There were no questions or comments from the audience. There were no questions from the Board. Ms. Swain stated there are no interior walls in the existing garage so there is no asbestos. The hearing was closed at 8:02 PM. Mr. Clifford stated in reconstruction keep in mind the farthest overhang is what the Building department will need.