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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom December 8, 2022 Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Martha C. Wood, Norman P. Cohen, Nyles N. Barnert and James Osten Administrative Staff: Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner Julie Krakauer Moore, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 1756 Massachusetts Avenue The petitioner is requesting SPECIAL PERMIT 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) to allow fast food use in the CB Zoning District. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification and floor plans. 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, Health Department, Select Board’s Office and Planning Department. Presenter: Fred Fleisher, at 1315 South Street Needham, on behalf of When Pigs Fly The Hearing was opened at 7:06 pm. Fred Fleisher presented the petition. He stated they got a great deal of feedback from customers who are excited about this opportunity. They serve bread, doughnuts, breakfast pastries, scones, muffins and coffee. They want people to have a place to sit to meet their friends, have a coffee and a scone. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, questioned the hours of operation (10 am to 6 pm). A Board Member, James Osten, clarified if they are asking for 6 seats and a counter at the outside window and asked what type of seats will be used (Correct. Padded stools). Mr. Osten questioned if they have an occupation limit for the premises (One was not granted because this is retail and take-away. This is the first time they have had seating. He doesn’t believe this would be necessary). There were no further questions from the Board. No questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Fleisher stated they have been open for over a week and its been an amazing week. They are excited to be a place people can go to and meet their friends.