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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom January 13, 2022 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and Martha C. Wood Alternate Member: James Osten Administrative Staff: James Kelly, Building Commissioner, Julie Krakauer, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 19 Grant Place The petitioner is requesting TWO (2) SPECIAL PERMITS in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4, 135-8.4.2 and 135-4.4.3 to allow modification to non-conforming structure and to allow more gross floor area than otherwise allowed. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, plans, plot plan, elevations and gross floor area calculations. 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, Historical Commission and Building Commissioner. Presenter: Ivan Hernandez on behalf of Dilip Mathur The Hearing was opened at 7:40 pm. Mr. Hernandez presented the petition. This proposal is to install an elevator in the four-story home. The other options for access to get to different levels have been considered but the best scenario is the elevator. The elevator would not fit in the exiting dwelling and this is the ideal location. Mr. Hernandez showed a letter from the homeowner's doctor explaining his medical condition. He explained the proposed location and elevations. There will be no noise generated on the outside. There were no questions from the Board. An Audience member, Jean Ricci of 2 Grant Place, questioned the construction process and how it would affect Grant PI. She also questioned the access area for trucks and where the trucks will be parked (The access will be through Grant PI. The equipment will be located in the front of the house. There will be no large equipment used because it is a tight space. Most work will need to be done by hand). There were no further questions or comments from the Board. Mr. Hernandez stated they do have letters of support from abutters for the project. This is a small-scale project to improve the homeowner's life and is highly recommended from the homeowner's doctor.