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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen’s Meeting Room January 26, 2017 Board Members Present: Chairwoman, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Martha C. Wood, Ralph D. Clifford, and Associate Member Nyles N. Barnert Administrative Staff: Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk and David George, Zoning Administrator Address: 45-55 and 65 Hayden Avenue This is a continuation from the January 12, 2017 meeting. The petitioner submitted the following additional information with the application: Letter from Douglas Hartnett of Highpoint Engineering, dated January 24, 2017, with attachments. Additional comments were received from: the Conservation Administrator The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-7.3.5(8) and 135-9.4.2 for a Modification of Special Permit with Site Plan Review granted June 3, 2010. Ed Grant, Mike Dominoco, King Street Properties; Rob Averal, King Street Properties and Peter Tamm, Co-Counsel, Doug Hartnett of High Point Engineering. Mr. Grant presented the petition. The petition is to increase parking spaces and increase stormwater management. They will also provide an update on the pending Conservation Commission hearing and proposed conditions. Mr. Mike Dominico of King Street Properties stated that they submitted responses to the questions asked from the different departments. Mr. Doug Hartnett with High Point Engineering stated he did the site walk with the Zoning Board. He has received comments from the Conservation Administrator regarding the Commission’s request for a parking garage. At this time it’s not feasible financially. They are proposing a reduction of tree impact and mitigation of the area north of the driveway near Hayden Woods because of sediment. They will improve the edge with a combination of vegetative filter strips and plantings. In regards to Stream Channel A and B, they reviewed them with their wetlands consultant and they can do additional planting that will provide sheltering over wintering areas and cooling of the water in stream channels. In regards to Town Engineer’s comments, they will set up a meeting with the Town Engineer and Conservation Administrator. They also received a letter from the Cambridge Water Department regarding concerns about expansion on the property going into the Cambridge reservoir. They will substitute the hard surface paving with pervious paving.The substitution will allow a reduction in porous paving. In regards to snow removal, there are many areas where snow was pushed back to roadway. They will be doing a comprehensive maintenance plan and