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Minutes of the Lexinqton 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: 128 Spring Street The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-5.2.8.3 and135-5.2.10 to allow more or larger signs that otherwise allowed. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, 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 Building Commissioner. Presenter: Andrew Clark on behalf of Curis The Hearing was opened at: 8:01 PM. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated the Design Advisory Committee is not on list of committees allowed to operate. He suggested the Board of Appeals proceed without the recommendation from the Design Advisory Committee. Mr. Clifford suggested a roll call vote that it is acceptable to continue (a roll call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, David G. Williams —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes). Andrew Clark presented the petition. He stated they are representing Curis. The company moved to a new facility. The purpose of the sign is to identify the entrance. The entrance cannot be seen from the main driveway. There will be no detriment as the area is zoned for industrial use. The business location was discussed. There were no comments or questions from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 8:10 PM (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, David G. Williams—Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes). There were no further questions or comments from the Board.