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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom February 9, 2023 Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, and Associate Members David Williams and Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 647 Lowell Street The petitioner is requesting SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-5.2.8(3), 135-5.2.4(1), 135-5.2.8(4) and 5.2.10 to allow replacement of a standing sign, allow internal illumination and allow more secondary signs than allowed. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Plans, and photographs. Also received was a plot plan waiver request, Letter form the Design Advisory Committee and the previous Zoning Board of Appeals Decision. 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 and the Building Commissioner. Presenter: Carolyn Parker The Hearing was opened at 7:05 pm. Ms. Parker presented the petition. She stated they will be removing and replacing parts of the sign. They want to remove the manual price sign and replace it with an LED price sign also the fuel technology for synergy. The Design Advisory Committee mentioned the sign was not looking great so they did fix up the sign. They are also looking to install koala signs. They are called this because they wrap around the column. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, clarified that the illumination will only be on while the station is open (That is correct. The LED lights can also be dimmed). Associate Member, David Williams, asked the Building Commissioner if the building should have the address number on it. Building Commissioner, Jim Kelly, stated that is a great point. Mr. Kelly requested to have the street number applied to the building. Ms. Parker agreed. Mr. Clifford stated his concern for the flags at the front of the property, he stated they need to be removed and stay removed.