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Minutes of the Lexington Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room January 9, 2020 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Norman P. Cohen and Nyles N. Barnert Alternate Sitting: William P. Kennedy Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 10 Asbury Street 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 of 23.9 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. 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 Zoning Administrator and the Conservation Administrator. Presenter: Suhail Oweis The Hearing was re-opened at: 7:04 PM. Mr. Suhail Oweis presented his petition. He stated they moved the canopy from the last plan and they made it with a column and gable. The canopy is not in the setback at all, the setback is 31.9 ft. and the width is 1.8 ft. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, asked what is in the upper left hand corner of the plot plan labeled "Canopy" and how long has it been there (It is a carport that was there when they bought the house in June). Mr. Clifford stated it is on the property line and it's within side setbacks. He asked if Mr. Oweis would be amenable to removing it (Not at this point). There were no questions or comments from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 7:07 PM. A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, stated there is a compromise but it's acceptable. Mr. Clifford stated he would be voting against this proposal. With a variance there needs to be a