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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room March 14, 2019 Board Members: Acting Chair— Jeanne K. Krieger, Martha C. Wood, David G. Williams, James Osten and Norman P. Cohen Alternate Sitting: Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 8 Winston Road 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. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and justification and plot plan. Also received was (4) abutter signatures in support. 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, Zoning Administrator and Engineering Department. Presenter: Yi Jin and Yajie Niu The hearing opened at 7:07 PM Mr. Jin stated they want to add a portico on top of the existing landing. He explained that the landing is a non-conforming structure. After they moved in they found out during the winter time the landing becomes a hazard. They have two little girls and parents visit and incidents happened which created a concern for safety. During the winter the front entrance is unusable. He hopes they would approve this to make the front entrance more useful for them. A Board Member, James A. Osten, stated he noticed it's all stone on the house and to the left there is additional stone porch (Mr. Jin responded by saying landscaping cleared that and now its paver so it's easier for the children to use that area). Mr. Osten asked does it cover the stairs or just the landing (Mr. Jin stated just the landing and they will add railings to make it safer). An audience member, Bruce Baran of 10 Winston Road, stated he did something similar to his porch and he feels it is necessary and it is a true safety hazard. No comments or questions from the Board. No comments or questions from the audience.