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May 8, 2008 ZBA Minutes 8 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall May 8, 2008 Board Members Present: Chairman — Arthur C. Smith, Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Judith J. Uhrig and Carolyn C. Wilson Staff present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 38 Robbins Road, Map and Lot: 0022000217 The relief sought is for a special permit to allow expansion or modification of a pre- existing nonconforming structure. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:50 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 and the Building Commissioner. A letter of support was received from Patricia and Harry Robertson. Seth Moeller, owner of the property, presented the petition. The petitioner seeks to construct a dormer at the rear of the property, with the area under the dormer approximately 10 -ft. by 10 -ft. Because, this section is nonconforming, a special permit is required. The distance from the lot line to the affected portion of the house is approximately 10 -ft. As justification for the special permit, the applicant states the dormer is needed to provide a greater amount of living space in the structure. Based on the plot plan, the site coverage would not be increased, the degree of nonconformity is not greater than 50% of the required minimum setback, and it appears that the dormer would be of compatible architectural style as present structure. The application has checked off a request for variance. Upon further review, it was determined that a variance was not required. In addition, the maximum height of the structure in stories and feet appears to not be at issue based on the plans as submitted. One of the Board members asked to clarify the relief needed. There were no questions from the audience. Rachel Rosenblum of 36 Locust Avenue spoke in favor of the petition. No one spoke opposition to the petition.