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BOA Meeting, January 13, 2011 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall January 13, 2011 Board Members Present: Chairman - Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, David G. Williams and Associate Members Nancy M. Adler and Leo P. McSweeney Staff Present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David L. George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 442 Marrett Road, Map 33, Lot 82 Petitioner submitted the following with the application for hearing: nature and justification of request; plot plan; photographs; sign plans; letters of support from Dean Curtin of Joseph Bridge Realty and a letter from the applicant requesting waiver to plot plan requirements. 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, the Historic Districts Commission Clerk and the Design Advisory Committee. Comments were received from the Design Advisory Committee and the Zoning Administrator. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:35 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Kimberly Prough, representing MGP Fitness, presented the petition. The applicant is requesting a special permit in accordance with section 135-78D and section 135- 11 to allow placement of a temporary promotional sign at the entrance to the Business Center. Ms. Prough explained the difficulty people have seeing her sign on the side of the building. One of the Board members asked how long she is requesting to have it out. There is a concern that this could get out of hand. The Chairman commented on the URL and telephone number being on the sign and a discussion followed as to how often the sign will be out. Mark Duffy of 46 Spring Street asked the Board for a definition of “temporary”. The Chairman explained the sign would removable. No one spoke in favor of the petition. William Kennedy of 135 Wood Street read a letter of opposition from Lisah Rhodes of 482 Marrett Road. Mark Duffy of 46 Spring Street spoke in opposition.