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July 24, 2008 ZBA Minutes 4 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall July 24, 2008 Board Members Present: Chairman — Arthur C. Smith, Nyles N. Barnert, Judith J. Uhrig, Carolyn C. Wilson, and Associate Member John T. Gilbert Staff present: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 72 Oak Street, Map and Lot: 13 -235 The relief sought is for a Special Permit in accordance with section 135 -29 of the Zoning Bylaw to allow modification or expansion 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, and the Planning Board. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator. Letters of support were received from 66 and 69 Oak Street. Sam Streibert, architect for the project, presented the petition for the applicant and owner of the property, Mark S. Bowen. The petitioner seeks to demolish the existing non - conforming 346 sq. ft. wood deck and steps located on the western part of the structure. The applicant proposes to construct an addition, deck and steps to the rear of the structure as well as two additions onto the left (57 sq. ft.) and right (19 sq. ft.) side of the structure respectively. Regarding the left side addition, it is proposed to be located in the present location of the non - conforming porch. The addition would reduce the degree of non - conformity. However, the addition represents a vertical extension of the non- conforming structure. Regarding, the right side addition, it is proposed to be located in a section of the open porch. The addition represents a horizontal expansion of the non - conforming structure, through the enclosure of a portion of the existing open porch. The other proposed work is planned for as -of -right sections of the yard and require no zoning relief. The Board had no questions for the applicant. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or in opposition of the petition. The hearing closed at 7:56 pm.