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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom June 9, 2022 Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Norman P. Cohen, Nyles Barnert and Martha C. Wood Alternate Member: James Osten Administrative Staff: Julie Krakauer, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 1764 Massachusetts Avenue The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-3.4 (Table 1 Permitted Uses and Development Standards) Line J.1.02 of the Zoning Bylaw (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) to allow fast food use in the CB Zoning District The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification and floor plans. Also submitted was a certified plot plan waiver request. Prior to the meeting, the petitions and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Board of Selectmen, the Planning Director, the Historic District Commission Clerk, Historical Commission, Economic Development, and the Zoning Administrator. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator, Building Commissioners and Economic Development. Presenter: Jeffrey Lin on behalf of Coco Fresh Tea & Juice The Hearing was opened at 7:16 pm. Mr. Lin presented the petition. He reviewed his business. He stated he did not request seating when they opened due to the pandemic. They are requesting seating of 6 seats. They want to create an engaging area for people to hang out and create a sense of community. The proposal will no affect traffic or parking. He showed the floor plan. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, questioned the hours of operation (10 am to 9pm, 7 days a week). Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, questioned if they have any current Special Permits (This is their Special Permit request. Take out is allowed by-right). There were no questions or comments from the audience. There were no further questions from the Board. Mr. Lin stated they enjoy their time in Lexington and look forward to continuing to serve in Lexington. The Hearing was closed at 7:24 pm (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes).