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Minutes for the Meeting of March 26, 2008 Page 3 Mr. Galaitsis wanted to know the relationship to nearby structures. He asked that they supply the sizes of the houses in order to better understand the 5,000 square foot gross floor area (GFA) and 3,000 square foot living area. He noted that the neighbors are 2,000 square feet. Mr. Galaitsis said it would be nice to have a cross section through the house as well as the style of the proposed house. Mr. Hornig asked about the GFA of the house on lot 2. He noted that the easements are missing for the common drive and he wanted to get a sense of its length, width and location. He thinks there may be height issues if there is a 2,500 footprint with a garage underneath. He asked if there would be gas service and Mr. Russell said no, the existing house had propane tanks. Mr. Hornig asked that the existing utilities be shown on the plan, including the location of the propane tank. Since the utilities are required to be underground, why not keep them under the drive? Mr. Russell said he was trying to reduce the number of bends. Mr. Canale asked if the grading would be higher or lower when complete. Mr. Russell said they will probably bring some fill onto the site and he will have the numbers at the next session. Ms. Manz asked had he considered waiting until the Town Meeting vote on the Special Permit Residential Development? She then asked what was being proposed as the public benefit. Mr. Russell said he felt it would be approximately $64,000. Audience Comments and Questions: Ms. Janet Dephoure, 31 Columbus Street, asked how many new houses would be built. While not a direct abutter she felt it would affects her view and was interested in landscaping and the trees. Ms. Joanne Fray, 2361A Massachusetts Avenue wanted to know the rationale for a subdivision. Mr. Hornig responded there is either a conventional subdivision or this alternative. Myrna Morgan, 24 Wachusetts Drive asked if there were a required public benefit. Mr. Hornig said it was in minimizing the site disruption. A public benefit can benefit the neighborhood or town. The Board has a policy on public benefits and the size of the house. Ms. Fray said she moved there for open space. Mr. Hornig said the rules would change if the Special Permit Residential Development passes. This is being presented under the old rules. Mr. Galaitsis said people have the right to build a second house and no one