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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 David G. Williams Alternate Member: Hank Manz Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 80 Hayden Avenue The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-5.2.8.1 and 135-5.2.10 to allow a larger sign than allowed by right. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan Waiver Request, 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 Economic Development Presenter: Heather Dudko, national sign cooperation and Ryan Archibald, KabaFusion The Hearing was opened at 7:36 PM. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated the Design Advisory Committee has been suspended due to COVID-19. We don't have their advice. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, stated the Design Advisory Committee has in the past said no to signs facing Route 2. He suggested the Board wait until they can go before the Design Advisory Committee. Mr. Clifford asked for the opinion of the rest of the Board. A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, stated the Board does follow the advice of the Design Advisory Committee. She stated Mr. Barnert is correct in saying they do not allow signs facing Route 2. There is the Lahey sign that is very prominent. She stated she does not mind the south facing sign. Mr. Clifford stated he thought it was on Hayden street side and asked if it was on the Route 2 side (Mr. Archibald stated yes). Mr. Clifford stated it may be best to open the Hearing and let the applicant present. Then the Board can discuss what they feel after.