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Minutes of the Lexington Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room May 14, 2020 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and David G. Williams Alternate Member: James Osten Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 1912 Massachusetts Avenue The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 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, Plot Plan Waiver Request, Photographs 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 Historic District Commission. Presenter: Scott Martin, member of Hancock United Church of Christ and on the Prudential Team The Hearing was opened at: 7:08 PM. Scott Martin presented the petition. He stated they wish to install a sign. He then explained they wanted repair the existing sign but the wood was rotted. The existing sign is 7 feet by 5 feet. They then came up with a better looking sign and better placement. The proposed sign is 5 feet by 3 feet, 2 inches deep with double sided lettering carved into the sign with blackened outline. He stated they will be using pvc for the posts. The sign will be approximately 6 feet from the sidewalk. He then discussed solar lighting to be placed in the ground. A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, questioned the time of lighting (During summer hours the lights will be off by 11 PM and during winter hours the lights will be off by 9 PM). A Board Member, David G. Williams, stated granite posts would look nicer (The granite posts were too expensive). Mr. Williams then expressed his concern for the banner over the main entrance. The Zoning Administrator stated she was not aware of the sign but it would not be allowed by right.