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4 DRAFT MINUTES of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals February 9, 2006 Present: Chairman — Judith J. Uhrig, Arthur C. Smith, Nyles Barnert, John J. McWeeney and Maura Sheehan. Petition Address: 2 Hunt Road The relief sought is for a Special Permit from/as set forth in accordance with 135 -11A of the Code of Lexington to construct second level addition and farmer's porch. The Chairman opened the hearing at 9:02 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 and Planning Board. Comments were received by the Planning Department and the Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding the need for a variance. Bruce Hughes, contractor for the project, presented the petition for the owner Stephen Lamoretti. The applicant agreed that the overhanging window shown in the plans submitted would not be included in the request since it would require a variance. Questions /Comments from the Board: Board questioned if the addition overhang was within the set back requirements and discussed the need for a variance as well as the special permit. The contractor will speak with the owner about redesigning the overhang or applying for a variance. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in opposition or in favor of the petition. Hearing was closed at 9:08 pm. Discussion: The Board agreed that the design is in a manner that is compatible with the existing natural features of the site and is compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding area. On a motion by Nyles Barnert and seconded by Maura Sheehan, the board voted 5 -0 to grant the special permit to construct a second level addition and farmers porch.