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Minutes of the Lexinqton Zoninq Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room January 14, 2021 Board Members: Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen and Martha C. Wood Alternate Member: Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 52 Percy Road The petitioner is requesting SPECIAL PERMIT section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-3.4 Table 1, Permitted Uses and Development Standards, Line A.2.014 to allow outdoor parking of five (5) vehicles for a dwelling unit instead of the allowable four (4). The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan 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 Building Commissioner and the Zoning Administrator. Presenter: Carolyn Silva-Brisbin and Celis Brisbin Carolyn Silva-Brisbin and Celis Brisbin, homeowners of 52 Percy Road, presented the petition. Mrs. Silva-Brisbin gave a review of the proposal. She stated they made attempts to find a design that made the most sense. The potted plant idea would not work as they would be too heavy to move in an emergency and would block access to the easement. She requested the Board to approve to allow five vehicles with the condition that no more than 4 vehicles be parked in the upper driveway at any given time. Guest parking was discussed. An audience member, Ken Cunningham of 50 Percy Road, stated he would agree with the new proposal of only four cars being allowed in the upper driveway and requested the trailer be parked at the lower driveway. An audience member, Ignacio Fanlo of 1536 Massachusetts Avenue, stated his support. There were no further questions or comments from the audience. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, confirmed that the applicant would keep the trailer on the lower driveway (Confirmed). There were no further questions from the Board.