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A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, questioned if there would be a postponement because of the lighting and asked if they would have to come back (Mr. Clifford stated that would be correct). The Zoning Administrator stated it would be a modification to Special Permit if there was a condition that the sign does not include lighting. Lighting is allowed by right as long as it's within the parameters of the bylaw. Mr. Clifford stated they should work with staff to figure out the lighting. An alternate member, Hank Manz, clarified the sign design (The sign was described). Mr. Manz then discussed the location of the sign (The Church had a committee and advisor on how the church could maintain or increase membership. They noticed the location of the sign was in a low visibility area). A Board member, Jeanne K. Krieger, asked if the gray on the sleeve of the posts will be similar to the gray on the sign (It will be a lighter gray to look more like granite). Mr. Clifford stated there are flags flying with the current sign and asked if that will be continued with the new sign (The rainbow flag is being replaced by the rainbow strip on the sign. The American flag will not be with the sign and will be on the building). Mr. Clifford then stated at the May 14, 2020 Hearing a banner was discussed and the Board asked that it be take down. He asked if that has come down (Yes). There were no questions or comments from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 7:29 PM (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, James Osten —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes). A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, asked for the condition on it being a non-illuminated sign (Mr. Clifford responded yes). Mr. Clifford asked the Board if they want a condition that the side posts be gray. The Board agreed that should be a condition. There were no further questions or comments from the Board. The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant a waiver request for a certified plot plan (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, James Osten —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert— Yes). The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant 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 with the condition that the posts are gray and the sign is non-illuminated (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, James Osten —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert— Yes).