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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, David G. Williams, and Norman P. Cohen and Associate member Nyles N. Barnert. Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 43 Gleason 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 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to a non-conforming accessory structure. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot plan, elevations, and floor plans. Also received was an abutter letter in support. 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 Planning Department and the Zoning Administrator. Presenter: Rhonda Black and Eugene Foley The hearing opened at 7:30 PM Mr. Foley stated there is an existing poorly constructed garage on the property that will not fit a car. The garage is not in shape where they could repair it. The existing structure is 13ft from the property line. The yard floods in the spring and they put through a drainage system. If they do not use the existing setback it would hit the drain. They are hoping to maintain the existing wall and part of the foundation. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:34 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 Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to a non-conforming accessory structure.