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March 12, 2009 ZBA Minutes 2 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall March 12, 2009 Board Members Present: Chairman —Nyles N. Barnert, Arthur C. Smith, John J. McWeeney and Associate Members John T. Gilbert and David G. Williams Staff Present: David George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 3 Crescent Road, Map 8, Lot 64 Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Board of Selectmen, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Administrator. Comments were received the Conservation Administrator and the Zoning Administrator. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:35 PM by reading the legal notices and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Heather Tanin Yu, petitioner for the project presented the petition The petitioner seeks a special permit in accordance with the Zoning By -Law section 135 -32C to allow reconstruction after removal of stairs. The applicant seeks to construct a second story addition to the existing structure and demolish and rebuild nonconforming stairs within the front yard setback. Ms. Yu stated to the board that the stairs were in disrepair and needed to be replaced. Ms. Yu indicated the stairs would be rebuilt at the same location and to the same dimensions as existing stairs, as shown on plans submitted with the application. A board member asked the applicant if she considered eliminating stairs closest to the street. Ms. Yu indicated she had not considered that option and was trying to manage costs of the project. It was recommended that the applicant consider removing a stair near the street, but it was left to the applicant's discretion. Ms. Yu indicated she would consider removing a stair as construction proceeds. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or opposition of this petition. The hearing was closed at 7:39 pm.