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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall October 8, 2009 Board Members Present: Chairman Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Carolyn C. Wilson and Associate Members John T. Gilbert and Leo P. McSweeney. Staff Present: Dianne L. Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David L. George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 317 Woburn Street, Map 46, Lot 110 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, the Planning Administrator and the Historic Districts Commission Clerk. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:30 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Lisa Dempsey, representing Dunkin Donuts, presented the petition. The petitioner is requesting the renewal of a special permit to allow a fast food and takeout food service. The Board asked why the special permit had not been renewed and the applicant explained that it was an over sight of a new manager. The applicant addressed the issue of the Planter boxes not being installed per the condition. The applicant indicated the planter boxes would be installed to satisfy the condition. Ms. Dempsey also stated that the dumpster was not locked because so many tenants use it. The applicant indicated they would work with the landlord for a remedy to meet the condition that the dumpster be locked. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the petition. The hearing closed at 7:33 pm. On a motion by Carolyn C. Wilson and seconded by Leo P. McSweeney, the Board voted 5 -0 to approve the renewal of the special permit with conditions as listed below: