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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room July 25, 2019 Board Members: Acting Chair— Jeanne K. Krieger, Norman P. Cohen, David G. Williams, Martha C. Wood and Associate Member James Osten Alternate Sitting: Nyles N. Barnert Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 0 Doran Farm Lane The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-5.2.10 and 135-5.2.8.3 to allow a standing sign in front of the entrance to Morrow Crossing. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: nature and justification, plans, and photographs. 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 Engineering Department and the Zoning Administrator Presenter: Richard L. Neumeier, representative for Morrow Crossing The hearing opened at 7:34 PM Mr. Neumeier stated it is hard to find Morrow Crossing because they do not have a sign. Some people think it is okay to park at Doran Farm Lane. They don't want to imply that public parking is permitted. The neighbors at Fisk Common came up with this idea years ago. A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, asked who plows Doran Farm Lane (Mr. Neumeier responded they pay for it to be plowed, they looked into getting the street accepted but it is not wide enough). The sign regulations and size restrictions were discussed. Acting Chair, Jeanne K. Krieger, asked about a condition for no lighting (Mr. Neumeier stated there already is lighting in the area so when lights go on you'll be able to see that sign). Mr. Krieger asked if he would agree to a condition that there be no additional lighting (Mr. Neumeier agreed). A Board Member, David G. Williams, stated his concern for the beam on top of the sign being made of plastic and asked if he would be willing to use a metal bar (Mr. Neumeier stated yes).