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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom September 28, 2023 Board Members: Acting Chair –Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, and Associate Members Patricia Nelson, Kathryn Roy and David Williams Administrative Staff: James Kelly, Building Commissioner and Julie Krakauer Moore, Zoning Administrator Address: 143 Follen Road The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to a nonconforming structure. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Elevations, plans, Gross Floor Area Calculations and abutter letters 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, Planning Department and Building Commissioner The Hearing was opened at 7:04 pm Presenter: William Hubner, Incite Architecture at 1620 Mass Ave Lexington Mr. Hubner presented the petition. He stated the proposal is to construct an addition on the back of the home. He explained the need for the Special Permit and reviewed the floor plan. A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, questioned if there were any letters in opposition (No). Mr. Cohen asked for clarified on the plan and setbacks. Associate Member, David Williams, wondered if it would be better to have the laundry room on the first floor (It is on the first floor for aging in place). Mary McNamara, owner of 143 Follen Rd, explained her plan if the home were to become first floor living. There were no further questions from the Board. There were no questions or comments from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 7:29 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, David Williams– Yes, Norman P. Cohen– Yes, Patricia Nelson – Yes, Kathryn Roy – Yes and). There were no comments from the Board.