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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-12-ZBA-min Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room July 12, 2018 Board Members Present: Chairwoman — Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Ralph D. Clifford and Associate Member, James A. Osten Alternate Present: Hank Manz Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Address: 445 Marrett Rd The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Floor Plans, and Photographs. Also received was a request for a waiver of the requirement of a certified plot plan. 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 Building Commissioner, Engineering Department, and Zoning Administrator. The petitioner is requesting a VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4, 135- 9.2.2.2, and 135-6.7.7 for an accessory structure apartment with a gross floor area of 1,314 sq. ft. instead of the required 1,000 sq. ft. The applicant submitted a Request for a Withdrawal without Prejudice of the Variance only, and a Request for Postponement of the Special Permit, until the July 26, 2018 meeting. On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford, and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 5-0 to grant the Request for Withdrawal without Prejudice of the Variance in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.2.2.2, and 135-6.7.7 for an accessory structure apartment with a gross floor area of 1,314 sq. ft. instead of the required 1,000 sq. ft.; and to grant the Request for Postponement of the hearing to the July 26, 2018 meeting Page 1 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room July 12, 2018 Board Members Present: Chairwoman — Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Ralph D. Clifford and Associate Member, James A. Osten Alternate Present: Hank Manz Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Address: 983 Waltham Street The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Floor Plans, and Photographs. Also received was a request for a waiver of the requirement of a certified plot plan. 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 Building Commissioner, Engineering Department, 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 submitted a Request for Postponement until the July 26, 2018 meeting. On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford, and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 5-0 to grant the Request for Postponement of the hearing to the July 26, 2018 meeting. Page 2 Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room July 12, 2018 Board Members Present: Chairwoman — Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Ralph D. Clifford and Associate Member, James A. Osten Alternate Present: Hank Manz Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Address: 100 Hayden Ave The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plans, Elevations, and Photographs. Also received were comments from Timothy Lee, of the Design Advisory Committee (DAC), dated July 11, 2018. 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 Administrator. The petitioner is requesting a SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By- Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-5.2.10 and 135-5.2.8.1 and 135-9.4 to allow a sign larger than otherwise allowed. The Chairwoman opened the hearing at 7:07pm. Presenters: Robert Buckley, attorney with Riemer and Braunstein, Ed Batten with Batten Bros Designs, and Brad McDonald with Kiniksa. Mr. McDonald works for Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals. The business focuses on rare diseases. They have 16 employees and plan to grow to over 100 in the next year. Mr. Buckley stated they are seeking relief because they are looking for a sign larger than allowed by the bylaw. It will be visible from Rt. 2 and is non-illuminated. It will be 69.5 x 48 in, as shown in the rendering they provided. The previous sign was rectangular and is no longer there. The proposed sign will be a much more fitting display of the business. Mr. Williams asked if it's large enough to see from a distance (Mr. Batten said that they have 55 in of space but they didn't want to over-crowd the area. A 14" letter can be read from 100 ft away). Mr. George asked for clarification that it's non-illuminated (yes, it's non-illuminated). There were no questions or comments from the audience. Page 3 There were no questions or comments from the Board. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:15 pm. On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford, and seconded by James A. Osten, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a waiver to the requirement of a certified plot plan. On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford, and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 5-0 to grant the SPECIAL PERMIT in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-5.2.10 and 135-5.2.8.1 and 135- 9.4 to allow a sign larger than otherwise allowed. Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals Selectmen's Meeting Room July 12, 2018 Board Members Present: Chairwoman — Martha C. Wood, Jeanne K. Krieger, David G. Williams, Ralph D. Clifford and Associate Member, James A. Osten Alternate Present: Hank Manz Administrative Staff: David George, Zoning Administrator and Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk Other Business: 1) Minutes of Meetings from the June 28, 2018 Hearing On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford, and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 5-0, to approve the minutes of June 28, 2018. On a motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. Page 5