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Mr. Clifford stated there is a shed on the plot plan that is not in the right place. (It is just over the property line). Mr. Clifford questioned if it would be a problem if the Board put a condition that the shed be properly placed (don’t believe so). An audience member, Renen Bassik and Jan Yoepp of 518 Lowell Street, stated their concern for parking, there is no space for additional parking to be added. Also, by removing the family requirement it is becoming a two family. There is a lot of activity and not a lot of control. Mr. Kelly stated there is no need for additional parking. An audience member, Gansheng Ou 524 Lowell Street, stated right now it looks like they rent out the home in the front part. He stated his concern for debris in the backyard and noise. He questioned when the project will begin (This year). Homeowner of 522 Lowell Street, Ventakesh Mohanraj, stated they never had noise problems. They will clean up the debris. There were no further questions or comments from the audience. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, questioned the parking (There is plenty of room for parking. The plot plan was showed and explained parking). The parking was further discussed. Associate Member, Beth Masterman, questioned how essential it is that the family only restriction be waived. Mr. Mohanrai stated the idea is to bring their parents here but also have flexibility long term. The Hearing was closed at 7:41 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Beth Masterman – Yes, Kathryn Roy – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes). Mr. Clifford stated the bylaw does not require it to be limited to family members, there is no reason as to why the Board could not impose a condition on the type of lease. The Board discussed and agreed to remove the condition of family only if there was a condition that the accessory apartment was long term rented. Mr. Clifford stated the shed needs to be moved. The Board needs to discuss whether parking plans or landscaping are necessary. Mr. Williams stated his concern for the landscaping and parking. There should not be parking within five feet and there is no curb appeal. Mr. Barnert suggested a condition to screening and to make sure there is no parking in the 5- foot setback. A Board Member, Martha Wood, stated the parking is an issue.