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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall March 13, 2008 Board Members Present: Chairman — Arthur C. Smith, Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Carolyn C. Wilson and John T. Gilbert Staff present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and Garry Rhodes, Building Commissioner Petition Address: 3 Patriots Drive, Map and Lot: 0056000079 The relief sought is for a Special Permit in accordance with section 135 -29A of the Zoning Bylaw to allow modification of an existing non - conforming structure. 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 the Zoning Administrator. A letter of support was received from Lou and Lori Campana of 5 Patriots Drive. John Crabtree presented the petition. The petitioner seeks to remove the existing stairs and awning and to replace it with a small addition with a window bump out as part of a kitchen renovation. The degree of non - conformity is being reduced. A Board member asked about the bulkhead, which has been altered to be within the setback since the application was submitted. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the petition. The Chairman closed the hearing at 7:35 pm. On a motion by Nyles B. Barnert and seconded by Carolyn C. Wilson, the Board voted 5 -0 to grant the special permit to allow modification of the existing non - conforming structure. Submitted by: Dianne Cornaro, Clerk