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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room April 12, 2018 Board Members Present: Chairwoman, Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, Edward D. McCarthy, Ralph D. Clifford, and Associate Member, Nyles N. Barnert Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Address: 17 Banks Avenue The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Elevations, and Floor Plans. 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 Conservation Administrator, Engineering Office, and Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2, to allow modification to a non-conforming structure. The applicant had previously submitted a Request for Postponement to the March 8, 2018 hearing, dated January 31, 2018; and another Request for Postponement to the April 12, 2018 hearing, dated March 7, 2018. The Chairwoman opened the hearing at 7:05 pm. Presenter: Mr. Zhou, property owner and Mr. Kiagtay Huang, architect Mr. Huang stated that they are proposing a front foyer and entry to their home. He showed the Board an existing and proposed drawing. The proposed setback will be 20.8 ft from the structure to the property. The landing and stairs will be outside of that setback. The Chairwoman, Ms. Wood, asked how far the existing step is from the property line (approximately 26 ft. They are proposing to be 20.8 ft from the front property line). A Board Member, Mr. McCarthy, asked if the applicant is still planning on going in front of the Conservation Commission (yes). Mr. McCarthy asked if the plans he will be presenting are different from what was submitted in this application (no). The Board made a motion and seconded to close the hearing at 7:13 pm. On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger, and seconded by Ralph D. Clifford, the Board voted 5-0 to grant the SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law Page 1