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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Select Board's Meeting Room July 23, 2020 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and David G. Williams Alternate Member: Edward McCarthy Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 489 Concord Avenue The petitioner is requesting an ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2019, regarding the Cotting School Parking Lot Project located at 489 Concord Ave. This appeal is made in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section 135-9.2.2.3. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, and plans. Also received was a plot plan waiver request and letter from the applicant. 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 Planning Department and the Zoning Administrator. The applicant requested a withdrawal with prejudice on July 9, 2020. Benjamin Tymann stated they have submitted for request of withdrawal with prejudice due to result of a resolution of the case that has occurred amongst the parties. A Board Member, David G. Williams, asked how the matter was resolved (Not at liberty to give details. The Planning Board decision is in the process of being dismissed as well). The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant a withdrawal with prejudice (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).