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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-12-ZBA-min.pdf Meeting Minutes of the Lexington Board of Appeals Conducted Virtually, Via Zoom March 12th, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Board Members: Acting Chair – Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, James A. Osten, and Associate Member Kathryn A. Roy Administrative Staff: Olivia Lawler, Zoning Administrator, and EmmaJean Anjoorian, Department Assistant The meeting opened at 7:05 p.m. Address: 5 Rindge Avenue (ZBA-25-24) The petitioner is requesting ONE (1) 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 to allow a rear yard setback of 4.7 feet instead of the required 15 feet. The petitioner submitted the following information with the application: Nature and Justification, Plot Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans, Abutter Support Letters, Continuance Form dated December 12th, 2025, Continuance Form dated February 11th, 2026, and Continuance Form dated February 11th, 2026. 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, and the Zoning Administrator. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator, Building Commissioner, and Conservation Director. The Hearing opened on December 11th, 2025, and continued to January 8th, 2026, and continued again February 12th, 2026. Petitioner: Allison Machado dos Santos on behalf of Leora Tec At 7:06 p.m., Mr. Barnert moved to grant a continuance to the March 26th, 2026, Hearing. At 7:06 p.m., Ms. Roy seconded Mr. Barnert. Mr. Cohen asked if this was the first time that the hearing for 5 Rindge Avenue had continued. Mr. Barnert stated that this was not the first time that the hearing had continued. At 7:07 p.m., the Board of Appeals voted four (4) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant a continuance for 5 Rindge Avenue to the March 26th, 2026, Hearing (a roll call vote took place: Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and Kathryn A. Roy – Yes). Meeting Minutes of the Lexington Board of Appeals Conducted Virtually, Via Zoom March 12th, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Board Members: Acting Chair – Nyles N. Barnert, Norman P. Cohen, James A. Osten, and Associate Member Kathryn A. Roy Administrative Staff: Olivia Lawler, Zoning Administrator, and EmmaJean Anjoorian, Department Assistant Other Business: 1. Minutes from the February 26th, 2026 Meeting At 7:07 p.m., Mr. Barnert moved to approve the minutes from the February 26th, 2026 Meeting. At 7:07 p.m., Mr. Cohen seconded Mr. Barnert. At 7:07 p.m., the Board of Appeals voted three (3) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and one (1) in abstention to approve the minutes from the February 26th, 2026, Hearing (a roll call vote took place: Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and Kathryn A. Roy – Abstain). At 7:07 p.m., Mr. Barnert moved to adjourn the meeting. At 7:07 p.m., Ms. Roy seconded Mr. Barnert. At 7:08 p.m., the Board voted to Adjourn (a roll call vote took place: Nyles N. Barnert – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes, and Kathryn A. Roy – Yes).