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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room November 14, 2019 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Martha C. Wood, David G. Williams, Norman P. Cohen and Nyles N. Barnert Alternate Sitting: Hank Manz Administrative Staff: James Kelly, Building Commissioner and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 24 Philip Road The petitioner is requesting a VARIANCE in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.2.2.2 and 135-4.1.1, Table 2 (Schedule of Dimensional Controls) to allow a front-yard setback of 29.1 ft instead of the required 30 ft. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and justification, topographic map, plot plan, and plans. Also received was a personal hardship statement. 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 the Zoning Administrator. Presenter: Rajesh Goyal and Anu Arya The hearing opened at 7:45 PM. Mr. Goyal presented the petition. He stated they started construction on the house two years back. The house was supposed to complete in 2018 and they had several issues with the builder. In July of this year the builder abandoned the job and he had to hire an attorney. This has been a significant financial burden. The as-built-plot-plan showed the builder was off by one foot. They are requesting not tear down the canopy that sits on top of the garage, as it is less than one foot. There has been no objection from the neighbors. Leaving the canopy would be non-disruptive and looks better as is. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, asked if the applicant has obtained estimates to remove or make the canopy smaller. (Mr. Goyal responded he has and it is a significant amount as it is structural). An audience member, Rene Chan, of 17 Davis Road stated his back yard abuts 24 Philip Road. The builder put waste in the back on the property line and it is still there (Mr. Goyal responded he has started removing the debris the builder had left behind. He cannot hire anybody so he is doing it himself. He will clean it up). Mr. Clifford suggested several organizations that will collect material. There were no further questions from the audience.