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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room September 12, 2019 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Martha C. Wood, David G. Williams, and Norma P. Cohen Alternate Sitting: Nyles N. Barnert Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 682 Marrett Road 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 135-6.7.6 to allow an expanded accessory structure. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, plot plan, elevations, floor 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 Health Department, Building Commissioner and the Zoning Administrator. Presenter: Myrna Helen Perez and Luis Andres Perez The hearing opened at 7:23 PM Mr. Perez stated based on his understanding of sections 135-6.7.6.1 he believes he has met the metrics specified for the expanded accessory apartment. Based on these metrics the maximum gross floor area is 2,394 square feet. This proposal is asking for 1,200 square feet. The proposed addition will be in architectural harmony with the existing dwelling and will be keeping in character of the social structure of the neighborhood. The project will provide a much needed small dwelling to the town to increase tax base. He proposes to add an additional bay to the garage and dormers with an apartment on the upper level. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated as the garage is set up its physically attached. It can't be a separate building. It needs to stay that way. He proposed a condition that the garage has to be maintained as a single building with the house. The status of the existing trees was discussed. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:29 PM. On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger and seconded by Norman P. Cohen, the Board voted 5-0, to grant a SPECIAL PERMIT, in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of