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Mr. Clifford asked if they could dig deeper dropping the floor of the garage down a foot or so and add extra steps on the interior. Which would create a tall garage but conforming driveway (Everything inside will be conforming. They are addressing the slope issue beyond the right of way. They can't lower the first floor, it is at grade in the rear of the house. The garage is being pushed down). Mr. Clifford asked if there is ledge (They have not found ledge but there is that potential. They are trying to achieve is safe access into the garage and a safe are for vehicles to interchange places). A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, asked if abutters have stated their support (Neighbors have voiced support during historical meeting). There were no comments or questions from the audience. Mr. Ames stated the proposal is compatible with the neighborhood. They propose to deliver something that makes the property safer. There were no comments or questions from the audience. There were no further questions from the Board. The Hearing was closed at 7:40 PM (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Martha C. Wood —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes). There were no comments from the Board. The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant TWO (2) SPECIAL PERMITS 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 modification to a non-conforming structure and 135-5.1.14 and 135-5.1.10.4 to allow a driveway slope of 16% instead of the required 12% (a role call was taken:, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Martha C. Wood —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes).