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BOA Meeting August 11, 2016 5 days of the week). Mr. Williams stated that parking may be an issue on Sundays due to the church being next door. There was a discussion on Payment in Lieu of Parking (this hasn’t been established by the Town yet). An audience member, Mr. Dennis Tremblay at 1949 Realty Trust, stated that he didn’t have any objections but they haven’t see the sign proposals (the applicant showed Mr. Tremblay the signs). Mr. Tremblay asked if it’s been reviewed by the Historic District Commission and Design Advisory Committee (they will be going in front of the Historic District Commission). Mr. Tremblay states that he doesn’t have any issues with the petition as long as it doesn’t block their business and there’s no excessive light. He also agrees with the condition Ms. Wood proposed. A Board Member, Mr. Williams, stated that he is opposed to the standing sign in the yard but he is in favor of the banner. A Board Member, Mr. Wells, stated that he is in favor of a standing sign in the yard that is similar to that of the Inn rather than having an “A-frame” type sign. The Chairwoman, Ms. Krieger, stated that they will not be voting in favor of the semi- permanent standing sign. There is no issue with the banner as long as it’s approved by the Design Advisory Committee and Historic District Commission. A Board Member, Ms. Wood, is in favor of the banner. There were no other comments from the audience. There were no additional comments from the Board. The Chairwoman closed the hearing at 8:20 pm. On a motion by F. David Wells and seconded by Martha C. Wood, the Board voted 5-0 to grant THREE (3) SPECIAL PERMITS in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section 135-3.4, Table 1 (Permitted Uses and Development Standards), H.1.022, to allow a museum, art gallery, or private library in an RS district; section 135-5.1.4 to allow zero (0) parking spaces instead of the required three (3) off street parking spaces; section 135-5.2.10 to allow one (1) Temporary Banner and one (1) Semi-Permanent Standing Sign with the following conditions: 1. There will be a Two (2) year renewal period; 2. Special Permit will be only be assigned to the Ross Family and cannot be transferred to a new owner; 3. The banner shall not be illuminated; The banner will only be up during hours of operation. 4. .