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z Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room January 10, 2019 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Martha C. Wood, David G. Williams, and Associate Member Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Katie Luczai, Administrative Clerk Address: 53 Liberty Ave The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and justification, plot plan, elevations, floor plans and photographs. Also received was a request for waiver of certified plot plan and (7) 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 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 135-4.4.3 to allow more gross floor area than otherwise allowed. Presenters: Brigitte Steines, on behalf of Guy and Laura Shechter The hearing opened at 7:05 pm. Ms. Steines stated that they are before the Board to ask permission to add another story above an existing garage. The building was constructed in 2005 as a conforming structure. Due to the changing Zoning Bylaws the gross floor area (GFA) calculation brought the GFA above the allowed amount by about 60 sq. feet. The homeowners have experienced water damage due to the flow of water off of the roof. The homeowners brought in consultants to see what could be done. Ms. Steines continued to explain that snow traps in the corner of the roof causing water to accumulate. The accumulation over time has caused permanent damage to the roof. It was decided that the best way to manage the water flow was to raise the roof up to the same height as the rest of the roof. This would increase the GFA by 186 sq. feet which, per the Zoning Bylaws would total in an additional 246 sq. feet in excess GFA. Mr. Shechter explained that this small project which was brought to light by a home inspector has blossomed into a far bigger project than expected. Ms. Steines stated that there are 7 letters in support of the application filing. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:12 pm.