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BOA Meeting July 28, 2016 2 without permission from the HDC). Mr. Williams asked what the original purpose of the lattice work was (Unknown. The building was one time used as the Lexington DPW. They are preserving the historic look of the structure). Mr. Williams stated that he would like to see a condition put on the Special Permit to prohibit overnight stays. Ms. Dawn McKenna, 9 Hancock Street spoke. She is the owner of the property. They already went to the Board of Selectmen and were approved to do this project. Her son will be living in the apartment. It is not legal to condition who can live in the apartment. The Board of Selectmen tried to put a condition in but were unable to. The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger stated that the Board of Appeals could still put a condition on the Special Permit regarding the length of stay. A Board Member, Ms. Martha C. Wood stated she is concerned with the length of time the apartment could be rented (An overnight stay is not allowed in the lease). The Chairwoman closed the hearing at 7:47 pm. On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford and seconded by Martha C. Wood, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (CH 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington) and Article 40 (Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, Accessory Apartment, adopted by Town Meeting at the March 30, 2016 session of the 2016 Annual Town Meeting) sections 135-6.7.7 and 135-9.4 to allow an accessory structure apartment with the following condition: The apartment will not be rented for overnight or weekend stays. Submitted by: Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk