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BOA Meeting, September 24, 2009 2 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room, Lexington Town Hall October 22, 2009 Board Members Present: Chairman Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Arthur C. Smith, Carolyn C. Wilson and Martha C. Wood Staff Present: Dianne L. Cornaro, Administrative Clerk and David L. George, Zoning Administrator Petition Address: 240 Bedford Street, Map 71, Lot 61A Prior to the hearing, the petition and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Health Director, Board of Selectmen, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Administrator, Historic Districts Commission Clerk and the Design Advisory Committee. Comments were received from the Design Advisory Committee and the Zoning Administrator. The Chairman opened the hearing at 7:35 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the petitioner relative to the petition. Hsiu -Chin J. Kuo presented the petition. The petitioner is requesting a special permit in accordance with sections 135 -78 and 135- 11 of the Zoning By -Law to allow a double -sided non - illuminated freestanding sign. The applicant indicated the building was setback approximately 0.1 miles from the street. The sign was needed so patrons could find the building. She indicated the sign was required Kumon Learning Center. A new sign was submitted at the hearing, which contained the additional information: "Enter Here" and an arrow directing patrons to the rear building. The Board asked why names of other tenant in the building were not on the sign and had a concern as to why her name only was on the sign. There were no questions from the audience. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the petition. The hearing closed at 7:43 pm. On a motion by Carolyn C. Wilson and seconded by Martha C. Wood, the Board voted 4- 1, with John J. McWeeney opposing the special permit, to approve the double -sided non - illuminated freestanding sign at 240 Bedford Street as per the drawings presented at the hearing. Submitted by: Dianne L. Cornaro, Administrative Clerk