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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room June 11, 2020 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and James Osten Alternate Member: Hank Manz 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 This hearing was opened at the May 14, 2020 Hearing. Scott Martin presented the petition. He stated at the May 14, 2020 Hearing the Board had three areas of concern that needed to be addressed. The first was the height of the sign. They made a mockup of the sign. The sign will be 3 feet by 5 feet. The side nearest the sidewalk will be 6 feet 2.25 inches and the other side will be 5 feet 6 inches. The sign will be 6 feet away from the sidewalk. The height gave reasonable visibility from both directions. The second concern was lighting. They had solar lighting but were informed a subcommittee was looking into the overall exterior lighting scheme of the church. They plan to come before the Board with their recommendations. Therefore, there will not be lighting on the sign at this time. The third concern was granite posts. Due to budget restraints they are going to have a sleeve over the posts that will be painted gray to match the color of granite. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated a Board Member, David G. Williams, has recused himself because he is a member of the Church. James Osten is sitting as a full voting member on this file. He was in attendance at the last meeting so he is fully aware of the file. A Board Member, James Osten, stated there is a no parking sign that looks to be close to the proposed sign. Just note that (That was considered when placing the sign. Having the sign at the six foot mark would give them most of the visibility they would like).