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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Estabrook Hall, Cary Memorial Building April 12, 2007 Board Members Present: Chairman — Arthur C. Smith, Nyles Barnert, John McWeeney, Maura Sheehan and Judy Uhrig Staff present: David George, Zoning Administrator and Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk. Petition Address: 21 Worthen Road The relief sought is for a VARIANCE in accordance with section 135 -64 of the Code of the Town of Lexington for 25 parking spaces AND A MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with section 135 -11 of the Code of the Town of Lexington to allow 100% use as medical offices. 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. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Board of Selectmen, Zoning Administrator, Planning Board, the Historic District Commission, the Design Advisory Committee and the Development Review Team. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator. Jennifer Mullon, representing 99 Waltham Street Trust, presented the petition explaining how happy they are with the property changes that were approved two years ago. They would like to expand their services by bringing in more medical offices. The Architect has calculated the number of parking spaces required for medical use as a maximum of 90. The applicant has obtained a signed parking agreement with Grace Chapel for 25 spaces for a five -year term with automatic renewals for successive five -year terms. This will allow 92 parking spaces taken together with the 67 parking spaces on the applicant's property. The Board questioned the parking arrangements for staff, how much of the current space is vacant and how many square feet are not being used for medical services. There were no questions from the audience. Bill Burke, 36 Adams Street spoke in favor of the petition. Speaking for Grace Chapel he said they were very happy to share the parking spots and feel they have a great relationship with the petitioner. No one spoke in opposition.