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MINUTES of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals April 27, 2006 Present: Chairman — Judith J. Uhrig, John J. McWeeney, Maura L. Sheehan, Arthur C. Smith and Daniel A. Lucas Petition Address: 30 Fuller Street The relief sought is for a Special Permit from Section 135 -29A to allow an overhang over the steps with a front set back of 20.4 -feet instead of the required 30 -feet. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:50 PM by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Planning Board and Selectmen's Office. No comments were received. Lisa McIlrath, owner of the property, presented the petition. Ms. McIlrath explained the 5 -foot extension of the entry was present when they bought the house in 1994. The original steps had been replaced but the railings were never added. They are seeking a Special Permit to add the railings and an overhang over the steps to stop ice build up on the stairs. The Board had no questions. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or in opposition of the petition. The hearing was closed at 7:54 PM. Discussion: The Board felt the request was reasonable. Decision: On a motion by John McWeeney and seconded by Arthur Smith, the Board voted 5 -0 to APPROVE a SPECIAL PERMIT to allow construction of an overhang over the front steps with a front set back of 20.4 feet instead of the 30 -feet required.