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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall February 14, 2008 Board Members Present: Chairman — Arthur C. Smith, John J. McWeeney, Judith J. Uhrig, Carolyn C. Wilson, and David G. Williams Staff present: David George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 1726 Massachusetts Avenue, Map and Lot: 0089000049 The relief sought is for a special permit in accordance with section 135 -78D of the Zoning By- law (Ch. 135 of the Code of the Town of Lexington) to allow one temporary sign. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:30 PM by reading the legal notices and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petitions. Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Agent, Board of Selectmen, Zoning Administrator, Planning Board and the Historic District Commission. Comments were received from both the Zoning Administrator and Historic District's Commission. Kajal K. Saini presented the petition on behalf of the business, Nikki's Liquors. Mr. Saini indicated to the Board that due to the ongoing construction of the adjacent Lexington Common's, there is uncertainty by customers, whether his business is open. Mr. Saini explained that the temporary sign adjacent to the construction would help avoid confusion regarding whether the business is still open. The Board asked Mr. Saini what type of vinyl sign he proposed. Mr. Saini stated the sign would be fixed to the wall and be the dimensions and type of sign as shown on the plan. The Board asked Mr. Saini if he considered installing a metal sign. Mr. Saini received approval from the Historic District's Commission to install either a vinyl or metal sign. Mr. Saini indicated that he may install a metal sign instead. The Board asked Mr. Saini how long he felt he needed the temporary sign. Mr. Saini indicated that he would need the sign for between 6 and 7 months. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the petition. The Chairman closed the hearing at 7:38 PM. The Board felt the temporary signage was appropriate for the location. The current construction, including the redirected sidewalk access, obscures the entrance to the business and may lead to confusion of whether the business is still open.