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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room March 28, 2019 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Norman P. Cohen, and Associate Member Nyles N. Barnert Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 7 Shirley Street 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 135-4.4.3 to allow more gross floor area than otherwise allowed. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and justification, plans, and elevations. Also received was a request for waiver of certified plot plan and (3) letters in support of abutters. 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: Zoning Administrator, Building Commissioner, and Historical Commission. Presenter: James and Christina Leitch The hearing opened at 7:00 PM Mr. Leitch stated they are looking to put a small addition on the back of their house to add dormers to the second floor space. They love their house, they just need more space. They have a growing family with a four year old and a seven month old. The need for three bedrooms and a guest bedroom is because they have family that travels from Scotland. Also, the laundry is currently located in the basement. They would like to move that up to the second floor, which is part of the reason for the increase. No questions or comments from the audience. No questions or comments from the Board. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:08 PM. On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger and seconded by Nyles N. Barnert, the Board voted 5-0, to waive requirement for a certified plot plan. On a motion by Nyles N. Barnert and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger , the Board voted 5-0, for a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-4.4.3 to allow more gross floor area than otherwise allowed.