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The Town should be compensated for that encroachment. That area has been regraded which is a violation. He urged the Board to deny the special permit and not renew it for 10 years. There were no further questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Dailey stated they had offered to compensate the Town for the use of the parcel under a license agreement. That was something that would be very difficult to accomplish. The Carroll family are more than willing to pay their fair share. The Hearing was closed at 7:20 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) The Board discussed the renewal period. Mr. Clifford stated it should not be approved for 10 years, 5 years is an appropriate length of time. It makes sense to do a shorter-term renewal so they can fix the issues rather than try to craft a special condition. The golf course is wonderful to have in town but they are encroaching on conservation land. Next time, the Board cannot waive the plot plan requirement so that they can make sure everything is where it's supposed to be. The Board needs to defend conservation land. The Board discussed and agreed on a three-year renewal. A plot plan will be required on the next application. All conditions will continue. The Board will need an update on the encroachment at the time of renewal. 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 waive the requirement for a certified plot plan (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). 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 to allow continued use of a golf recreational facility (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) with conditions.