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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-09-ZBA-min Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room August 9, 2018 Board Members Present: Acting Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Edward D. McCarthy and Associate Member, Nyles N. Barnert Alternate Present: Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Address: 1 Benjamin Rd The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans, and Photographs. Also received was a letter of support from an abutter, dated August 6, 2018. 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 Engineering Department, and Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to a non-conforming structure. The Chair opened the hearing at 7:03 pm. Presenters: George and Judith Klimkiewicz The applicants are proposing to renovate the front entry. The brick stairs were built in 1954 and are about 1 ft into the setback, making them non-conforming. They are unable to use the stairs because of safety reasons and have to come in thru the garage. The proposed setback will be 27.3 ft instead of the required 30 ft. The actual distance to Benjamin Road is over 40 ft. Mr. Klimkiewicz stated most of the houses around them have been knocked down and re-built. What they are asking for is small project in comparison. There were no questions or comments from the Board. There were no questions or comments from the audience. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:10 pm. Page 1 On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger, and seconded by Edward D. McCarthy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to a non-conforming structure. Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room August 9, 2018 Board Members Present: Acting Chair— Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, and Associate Members, Nyles N. Barnert and Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Address: 31 Waltham St The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Elevations, Plans, and Photographs. Also received was a request for a waiver of the requirement of a certified plot plan. 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 Historic Districts Commission, Economic Development, and Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-5.2.8 and 5.2.10 to allow a second wall sign. The Chair opened the hearing at 7:13 pm. Presenter: Hazel Wood Hopkins, National Sign Corp Ms. Hopkins presented the petition and stated that she met with the Historic Districts Commission (HDC) last Thursday, who approved the sign and did not think the blue fascia on the sign was an issue. They are proposing to add the logo for Webster Investments to the sign and move the Webster Bank sign to the right. The purpose would be to help the bank identify the bank's investment service, as they have a separate office from the bank. A Board Member, Mr. Williams, stated that he thinks the additional signage is overkill and is not necessary. Mr. Williams also asked why the brick is covered (the red fascia has been there for years and has never been altered. She doesn't know if there is damage underneath). Mr. Williams asked how long the total sign is (about 27 ft altogether). A Board Member Associate, Ms. Masterman, asked if Webster Investment and Webster Bank are 2 legally separate businesses (their legal name is Webster Bank, but Webster Investments has an independent staff from the bank). Ms. Masterman thinks the sign is a little overkill and asked if the name could be combined and shortened (no). Page 3 There were no further questions or comments from the Board. There were no questions or comments from the audience. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:23pm. On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger, and seconded by Nyles N. Barnert, the Board voted 5-0 to waive the requirement of a certified plot plan. On a motion by Nyles N. Barnert, and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 4-1 (David G. Williams in opposition) to grant a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-5.2.8 and 5.2.10 to allow a second wall sign. Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room August 9, 2018 Board Members Present: Acting Chairman — Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Edward D. McCarthy and Associate Member, Nyles N. Barnert Alternate Present: Beth Masterman Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Other Business: 1) Minutes of Meetings from the July 26, 2018 Hearing On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger, and seconded by Nyles N. Barnert, the Board voted 3-0 (2 abstained), to approve the minutes of July 26, 2018. On a motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. Page 5