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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: 60-62 Woburn 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 135-8.4.2 to allow reconstruction of an existing two family dwelling. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and justification, plot plan, floor plans, and elevations. 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: Domenico Gallinelli The hearing opened at 7:09 PM Mr. Gallinelli explained this is to propose reconstruction of a two family dwelling. The house was built in the 1780's as a two family. It was protected as a two family use. It is in a non-conforming situation which is why he had to come before the Board. Mr. Gallinelli stated he is not trying to build greater than what is allowed. There will be no detriment to landscape because there are other two families near that house. The house had been used as a two family its whole life. Currently it has six bedrooms, three bedrooms in each unit. This is the same as what is proposed. The Historical Commission voted unanimously to remove the house from the list because they felt it no longer had any historical significance. There are two structural reports that support that the house is unsound and needs to be rebuilt rather than repaired. Lexington is in need of smaller more affordable units, that's what he is proposing. He again stated he would not be adding any detriment. A Board member, Nyles N. Barnert, asked if the footprint was staying the same (Mr. Gallinelli responded no, he then showed the current footprint and the proposed footprint. He stated it is increasing in size but meets all setbacks). A Board Member, David G. Williams, stated his concern for the curb appeal. He asked if there was any way Mr. Gallinelli could soften that (Mr. Gallinelli stated that because each unit has its own requirements, those items need to be there. He also pointed out that the current driveway goes all the way back so he is actually decreasing the asphalt).