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DRAFT MINUTES of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals September 28, 2006 Board Members Present: Acting Chairman — Arthur Smith, Nyles Barnert, Maura Sheehan, and Associate Members Carolyn Wilson and David Williams. Staff present: David George, Zoning Administrator and Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk. Petition Address: 109 Bow Street The relief sought is for a Variance from Section 135 -35, Table 2 Dimensional Controls to allow a front set back of 7.7 feet instead of the required 15 -feet and a side set back of 5.7 -feet instead of the required 7.5 feet to construct a porch. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:45 PM by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. A letter of opposition was received from Mr. & Mrs. Peter Steinkauss of 111 Bow Street. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Zoning Administrator, Planning Board and Development Review Team. Comments were received from the Engineering Department stating they have coordinated paving with the non - standard sidewalk and the Zoning Administrator asked if the shed in the back yard was in compliance with zoning requirements. Jennifer Higgins, owner of the property, presented the petition. Ms. Higgins explained that the non - conforming house is extremely small, 735 square feet, on a 2800 square feet lot. She is looking to enclose the front porch area for both space and for safety. She explained that her bedroom is in the front of the house and very close to the street, she feels unsafe to have the windows open while she is sleeping. Maura Sheehan asked about the construction being started before permit received. Bill Chase of HyTech Window and Siding spoke up that he takes responsibility for not getting the required permits. There was confusion on whether a variance was needed. Arthur Smith asked for an explanation on the facade of the porch. Nyles Barnert asked if the roofline would remain the same, which was answered, yes. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or opposition of the petition. The hearing was closed at 7:59 PM.