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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom April 27, 2023 Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, Martha C. Wood, and James Osten Alternate Member: Kathryn Roy Administrative Staff: Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner, Julie Krakauer Moore, Zoning Administrator, and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 20 Waltham Street The petitioner is requesting TWO (2) SPECIAL PERMITS RENEWAL 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) and 135-5.1.4 and 135-5.1.14 to renewal of TWO (2) Special Permits to allow Fast-food service in the CB Zoning District and to allow 0 parking spaces instead of the required 22. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Floor Plans, and a Plot Plan Waiver Request. 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 Planning Department. The Hearing was opened at 7:07 pm Presenter: Henry Jones on behalf of Omar’s World of Comics Mr. Jones presented the petition. He stated this is a renewal of special permit that is expiring. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, asked if there have been any concerns about people hanging out there during late hours (Not a problem). Zoning Administrator, Julie Moore, stated she has received no complaints. There were no comments or questions from the audience. Building Commissioner, James Kelly, stated Omar’s has done a great job and is a fantastic place for gathering of young adults. There were no further questions from the Board. The Hearing was closed at 7:11 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, Norman P. Cohen– Yes, James Osten – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes).