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submitted their own planting plan. He stated noise is the larger issue. The larger the plants the more noise buffer there is. Mr. Dupuis stated the landscape plan addresses all issues raised. The issue is the 8 ft fence on the property line. Jonathan Kutrubes, of 3 Lexington Ave, stated they accepted a tighter setback for decent plantings. There were no further questions or comment from the audience. There no further questions from the Board. Ms. Markarian stated the request is for an 8 foot fence. This will be beneficial for various reasons. They are willing to put in some plantings. The fence will only be placed on the mutually agreed property line. The Hearing was closed at 7:23 pm (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Beth Masterman —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes) Mr. Clifford stated the Board needs to stay focused on the Zoning Bylaws. The Board should consider whether the fence is compatible with the scale on the neighborhood and solar access of adjoining lots. The compass shows solar access should not be a problem. The Board discussed and agreed an 8 foot fence would be acceptable. Mr. Clifford stated the landscape plan will need to be a condition. The plantings will break up the big square nature of the fence. He made the applicants aware that placing a fence on the property line can cause a maintenance nightmare. He stated they will have to stay on their own property as the fence is installed. It is a condition that a building permit be applied for prior to fence installation. Water drainage issues and tree issues will need to be addressed at the building permit level. There were no further comments from the Board. The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant a 8 foot fence to be located 0 feet from the property line instead of the required 10 feet (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Beth Masterman —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes) with conditions.