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BOA Meeting December 12, 2013 3 soil; how far the trees would be apart; how they are to be watered; what was the rate of growth on the proposed trees and the placement of wheel guards around the trees. John Frey, Chairman of the Tree Committee and a retired registered landscape architect, spoke on behalf of the Tree Committee. Mr. Frey spoke of the recommendations that were approved by the Tree Committee at a meeting held in the morning of December 12, 2013. Gerald Paul of 43 Highland Avenue, also on the Tree Committee, said the number one concern of the Committee was the need to plant where the other trees had been for screening purposes. He presented pictures to the Board showing trees planted that were planted with space between them. Donna Bosco of 410 Massachusetts Avenue spoke of her concern for the health of the trees to be planted with the soil toxic from the poison used to remove the old trees. John Bartenstein of 46 Sanderson Road and a town meeting member from Pricinct 1, spoke in opposition to any modification to the Special Permit. Chris Smith of 418 Massachusetts Avenue recently moved there and was upset to see the trees had been removed. Andrew Gubisch of 430 Massachusetts Avenue encourages replacing all 10 trees since that serves the purpose of the intent of the special permit. Dawn McKenna of 9 Hancock Street, a Town Meeting member from Pricinct 6 and an advoate for Business in town for many years spoke in support to the landscape design submitted by Lexington Toyota. Attorney Farrington spoke of the 1988 decision and purpose of the trees, the screening changes that will be made with a better selected tree. The hearing was closed at 9:08 pm. On a motion by Jeanne K. Krieger and seconded by David G. Williams, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a Modification to the Special Permit granted in January of 1988 in accordance with the Zoning By-Law section 135-9-2-2, 135-9.4.1 and 135-9.4.3 to allow modifications as per landscape plans dated November 12. 2013 with the following conditions: 1. Street trees on the right side of the lot are increased from 5 to seven trees. 2. The caliber of tree shall be 4 to 4 ½ inches 3. Structured soil shall be used to replant trees 4. The applicant shall install a tube used for an irrigation system for manual watering. Submitted by: Dianne Cornaro, Administrative Clerk