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8 Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room December 13, 2018 Board Members: Acting Chair— Jeanne K. Krieger, Martha C. Wood, David G. Williams, Norman P. Cohen, and Associate Member Beth Masterman Alternate Sitting: James A. Osten Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Katie Luczai, Administrative Clerk Address: 19 Independence Ave The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans, and Photographs. 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 Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to a non-conforming structure Presenters: Aimee Bentley of ASB Architecture and Breton and Katherine Quick Ms. Bentley stated that they are applying for the special permit because the house is a non- conforming single family home with respects to the front yard setback. There is one small car garage. The distance to between the front edge of the property line and the front step is 15.5 feet. They intend to demolish the garage and construct a larger garage door and build a second level above in order to house a master suite. Ms. Bentley informed the Board that the driveway will not change. The more accessible garage will alleviate parking and will be appropriate in terms of design to the neighborhood. Ms. Bentley noted that they will be adding 177 square feet to the footprint of the house, which will be a GFA of 544 square feet. Mr. Quick stated that they informed their surrounding neighbors of the intended construction and spoke directly with the direct abutters who support their proposed project. A Board Member, Mr. Norm Cohen asked if they were expanding into the rear setbacks. Ms. Bentley stated that they will be conforming to the rear setback. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the public hearing at 7:49pm. On a motion by Ms. Masterman and seconded by Mr. Norm Cohen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code