HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-25-ZBA-min.pdfMeeting Minutes of the Lexington Board of Appeals
Conducted Virtually, Via Zoom
September 25th, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, James A.
Osten, and Associate Member Kathryn Roy
Alternate Member: Jeanne Krieger
Administrative Staff: Olivia Lawler, Zoning Administrator, and EmmaJean Anjoorian,
Department Assistant
Address: 24 Hilltop Avenue (ZBA-25-19)
The petitioner is requesting ONE 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 a modification
to a non-conforming structure.
The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification,
Plot Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans, Gross Floor Area Calculation Form, Height Calculation Form,
Recorded Property Deed, Existing Plot Plan, Abutter Opposition Letters, Continuance Form, and
Withdrawal Form.
Prior to the meeting, the petitions and supporting data were reviewed by the Building
Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Select Board, the Planning Director,
the Historic District Commission Clerk, Historical Commission, Economic Development, the
Health Director, and the Zoning Administrator. Comments were received from the Zoning
Administrator and the Building Commissioner.
The Hearing opened on August 28th, 2025, and continued to September 25th, 2025.
Petitioner: Duo Yu on behalf of Yubo Chen
Mr. Clifford moved to grant a withdrawal without prejudice at 7:02 p.m.
Mr. Osten second Mr. Clifford at 7:02 p.m.
The Board voted to approve the withdrawal at 7:02 p.m.
The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to
WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE ONE 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 a
modification to a non-conforming structure (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D. Clifford – Yes,
Norman P. Cohen – Yes, Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and Kathryn Roy –
Yes).
Meeting Minutes of the Lexington Board of Appeals
Conducted Virtually, Via Zoom
September 25th, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, James A.
Osten, and Associate Member Kathryn Roy
Alternate Member: Jeanne Krieger
Administrative Staff: Olivia Lawler, Zoning Administrator, and EmmaJean Anjoorian,
Department Assistant
Address: 232 Lincoln Street (ZBA-25-20)
The petitioner is requesting AN APPEAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT
NUMBER B-25-188 DATED JULY 29TH, 2025, in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter
135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.2.2(3) to appeal the issuance of Building Permit
number B-25-188 dated July 29th, 2025.
The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification,
Plot Plan Dated August 25th, 2025, Plot Plan dated August 12th, 2016, Plot Plan dated March
21st, 2025, Stamped Letter Regarding the March 2025 Plot Plan, Contractor Email Regarding
the March 2025 Plot Plan, Existing Conditions Plot Plan, Post-Development Conditions Plot
Plan, and Withdrawal Form.
Prior to the meeting, the petitions and supporting data were reviewed by the Building
Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Select Board, the Planning Director,
the Historic District Commission Clerk, Historical Commission, Economic Development, the
Health Director, and the Zoning Administrator. No comments were received.
The Hearing opened at 7:03 p.m.
Petitioner: John Mangones on behalf of Philippe de Rouffignac
Mr. Clifford moved to grant a withdrawal without prejudice at 7:03 p.m.
Multiple Board Members second Mr. Clifford at 7:03
The Board voted to approve the withdrawal at 7:04 p.m.
The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to
WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE AN APPEAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING
PERMIT NUMBER B-25-188 DATED JULY 29TH, 2025, in accordance with the Zoning By-Law
(Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s) 135-9.2.2(3) to appeal the issuance of
Building Permit number B-25-188 dated July 29th, 2025 (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D.
Clifford – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and
Kathryn Roy – Yes).
Meeting Minutes of the Lexington Board of Appeals
Conducted Virtually, Via Zoom
September 25th, 2025. 7:00 p.m.
Board Members: Chair – Ralph D. Clifford, Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, James A.
Osten, and Associate Member Kathryn Roy
Associate Members: Jeanne Krieger
Administrative Staff: Olivia Lawler, Zoning Administrator, and EmmaJean Anjoorian,
Department Assistant
Other Business:
1. Minutes from the August 28th, 2025 Meeting
Mr. Clifford moved to approve the minutes at 7:04 p.m.
Mr. Barnert second Mr. Clifford at 7:04 p.m.
The Board voted to approved the minutes at 7:04 p.m.
The Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to
approve the minutes from the August 28th, 2025 Hearing (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D.
Clifford – Yes, Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and
Kathryn Roy – Yes).
Mr. Clifford moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Mr. Osten second Mr. Clifford at 7:04 p.m.
The Board voted to Adjourn at 7:04 p.m. (a roll call vote took place: Ralph D. Clifford – Yes,
Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and Kathryn Roy –
Yes).