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September 27, 2007 Minutes 4 acquired it and now has over 41 trees. She is an avid gardener and is trying to save what trees she can. Colby Crogan, son of the owner, spoke to say he grew up in town, taught school in Lexington and would like to raise his children here. The following spoke in favor of the petition: Dorothy O' Shaughnessy of Garfield Street, Robert Reasenberg of 16 Garfield Street, Tom Fernandes of 4 Ward Street, Shang -Chao Liu of 4 Shaw Place, Karl McKinney of 31 Garfield Street and Phyllis Wilner of 5 Shaw Place No one spoke in opposition. The hearing was closed at 8:13 PM. Most of the Board felt the outcome of this would be desirable and they didn't see an alternative. One Board member would only vote in favor of the petition if the petitioners would divide the lot On a motion by John McWeeney and seconded by Nyles Barnert, with a vote of 4 -1, with Judith Uhrig opposing, the Board voted to approve the following special permits: Special Permit in accordance with section 135 -29 to allow reconstruction after demolition of the premises and section 135 -32 -C to allow reconstruction of the premises in a new location. The special permits were approved as requested and on the basis that the result of the proposed work will be less non - conforming than the current location of the structures. Approval was according to the plans as submitted. Submitted by Dianne Cornaro, Clerk.