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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room April 11, 2019 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Norman P. Cohen, Martha C. Wood, David G. Williams, Jeanne K. Krieger Alternate Sitting: Nyles N. Barnert Administrative Staff: Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 62 Farmcrest Ave 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 135-6.7.7 to allow an accessory structure apartment. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and justification, plans, plot plan, 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 the Zoning Administrator and Engineering Department. Presenter: William Cates The hearing opened at 7:00 PM Mr. Cates stated they are replacing a small 1926 garage that does not meet the needs they currently have. They plan to replace that with a 20 by 20 one bedroom, one bathroom accessory unit with kitchenette and TV area. It is intended to have full height basement. A Board Member, Martha C. Wood, asked what the structures use would be for. (Mr. Cates explained his wife's parents live in town in an inappropriate house for aging people. The proposed accessory apartment will have full access for wheelchair and elderly housing with interest of wife's parents to live there). Ms. Wood questioned the placement of the bedroom (Mr. Cates confirmed it was on the second floor but there would be plenty of space of the first floor if the parents were unable to go up to the second floor) A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, questioned the parking situation (Mr. Cates explained the driveway holds three cars. They have contemplated building a permeable parking spot off to the side. He stated they can get by with one car if needed). There was discussion on whether the plans showed a basement and if there would be one. A Board Member, David G. Williams, expressed his concern for the parking and appearance.