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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom December 14, 2023 Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, James A. Osten, and Martha C. Wood Alternate Member: Kathryn Roy Administrative Staff: Julie Krakauer Moore, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 301 Massachusetts Avenue The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT 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) section L.1.01 to allow operation of a motor vehicle rental business including hand washing, related office and administrative use and parking for no more of 13 vehicles. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: plans and a plot plan waiver. 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 Conservation Director. The Hearing was opened at 7:30pm. Petitioner: Stephen Keough Mr. Keough presented the petition on behalf of Enterprise Rent-a-Car. He asked to the granted the renewal to continue doing business in town renting cars, washing them in their one wash bay and utilizing their 13 parking spaces as stated on the lease. He clarified that the one car wash bay utilizes an oil and water separator that helps prevent environmental issues along with the bay being pitched to allow water to flow directly into the drain to reduce environmental effects. Mr. Keough stated the business fulfills approximately 600 transactions monthly and they hope to continue to service the residents and businesses of Lexington for years to come. They have installed a new camera system, altered the lightbulbs utilized, and changed the pitch of lighting following complaints of the lighting. This will reduce the brightness of the lights after hours. They have not received complaints that they are aware of since the changes were made. Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, asked if they have solved the issue of cars from the business being parked on the street (Yes, there are driving teams that work after hours to remove cars from incorrect parking spots. Unaware of new complaints regarding this matter.) Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, questioned if the changes to the lighting have been reviewed and inspected by the town (No)