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the natural grade level. She asked if the step would be required under building code (Mr. Cohen stated if the step is not allowed it is something that can easily not happen). The Zoning Administrator stated if the step is attached to the structure and part of the structure it would count as part of the structure. If it is just a patio type feature or landscape feature then it would not count as part of the structure within the setback. Mr. Clifford stated the step cannot be there (Mr. Reddy stated they will forego the step). A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, asked why the window is facing to the back rather than the front (Mr. Reddy stated they would rather the view of the back yard and need that wall space to hang coats). Mr. Clifford stated if they make changes to what is approved they may need to get a second approval. They are expected to build what is presented. Mr. Clifford asked how long the brick step and shed have been there (Mr. Reddy stated it was there when they bought the property in 2013). An audience member, Adrienne Stang of 2 Payson Street, stated her support. There were no questions from the audience. Mr. Reddy stated this is a small home and they ask for this modest addition to refresh this entry level home. There were no further questions from the Board. The Hearing was closed at 7:26 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 a 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 modification to non-conforming structure (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).