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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual, Via Zoom August 11, 2022 Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Jeanne K. Krieger, Norman P. Cohen, Nyles Barnert and Associate Member Beth Masterman Alternate Member: Kathryn Roy and James Osten Administrative Staff: Jim Kelly, Building Commissioner Julie Krakauer, Zoning Administrator and Sharon Coffey, Administrative Clerk Address: 18 Outlook Drive 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 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to non-conforming structure. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Plans, and Gross Floor Area Calculation. Also submitted was abutter letters. 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 Department, Historical Commission and Building Commissioner. Presenter: Brigitte Steines of Ink Stone Architects LLC on behalf of Deborah Sabin The Hearing was opened at 7:06 pm. Ms. Steines, at 18 Main St in Concord, MA, presented the petition. She stated the exterior of the house needs repair. They want to extend the porch over the width of the house. The front and side setbacks are currently non-conforming. She discussed the design of the proposal. This proposal will add quality and value to the existing house and blend nicely into the neighborhood. There were no questions from the Board. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Ms. Steines stated this proposal would be a great benefit for the owner and the neighborhood. They did receive four letters of support. The Hearing was closed at 7:13 pm (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford – Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger – Yes, Beth Masterman– Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes). There were no comments from the Board. The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to non-conforming structure (a