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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room March 12, 2020 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and David G. Williams Alternate Member: Edward McCarthy Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 25 Kendall Road The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow the reconstruction of a non-conforming structure. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, 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. Presenter: John Orchanian, Homeowner The Hearing was opened at: 7:24 PM. John Orchanian presented the petition. He stated they moved to 25 Kendall Road 17 years ago. They would like to rebuild the garage. The garage has a roof that is caving in, moss growing on it and it is unsafe to use for any purpose. A Board Member, David G. Williams, asked if they are willing to push it back to a more appropriate setback (That would make it difficult to enter the garage door. They do understand it's too close to the neighbor's property but they did speak to neighbors and they are okay with it. During construction there will be debris so a temporary fence will be put up). Mr. Williams stated they have 51 feet of frontage which would be a 7 foot setback. A 5 foot setback is more appropriate. (We can't move it because we have a finished space next to the garage. They would need to rebuild stairs). Mr. Williams stated he would vote against this unless it is a 5 foot setback. An audience member, Arie Orchanian of 25 Kendall Road, stated they would appreciate a vote in favor of this project. The garage is in a state of disrepair. Shrinking the space would make it difficult.