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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: 21 Muzzey Street 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. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification and Plans. Also submitted was a waiver request for a certified plot plan. Submitted at the Hearing on November 14, 2019 was photos of the lot. 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 Economic Development, Engineering and the Zoning Administrator. Presenter: Nancy Avallone, Office manager for Coppe Dentist Office and Mark Gaffney, Sign designer The Hearing opened at 8:11 PM Ms. Avallone presented the petition. She stated the Historic District Commission approved the sign and they have not had signage for their business for 2 years. The composite of the sign was discussed and the Board shared their concern that the rendering of the sign did not match the description of what was being proposed. Mr. Gaffney stated the computer does not print out the colors correctly so they are not exact. The sign will have granite posts that are light gray, the sign will be a medium gray background, gold leaf hand carved outlined in black. Mr. Clifford clarified the sign and its location. Ms. Avallone explained location and submitted photos. She stated the sign will be 20.5 feet from the grass plus the sidewalk which is another 4 feet. Mr. Clifford asked the Building Commissioner if he would have sufficient information to approve a building permit (The Building Commissioner responded no).