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Phil Henry presented the grading plan and thanked the Town for comments that were provided. The garage depths cause an increase in impervious surfaces by approximately 470 square feet. He acknowledged both structures will allow storm water to drain into preexisting storm drains which ultimately drain into existing stormwater management systems which lead into wetlands. He stated pitched roofs will allow storm water to be managed by gutters and drain pipes. The mitigation efforts directly respond to comments received by the Conservation Director and Planning Department. Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, stated his concern over the effects on snow removal and questioned where the snow would go. (Mr. Henry stated there will still be ample landscaping areas for the snow to be piled.) Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, questioned if the drainage system has ever experienced a failure or flooding due to large amounts of rainwater. (Mr. Cameron stated no) Mr. Clifford, questioned if the parking structures will have an affect on moderate and low-income apartment pricing. (Mr. Cameron stated no, surface level parking is included with all apartments) There were no further questions from the Board. There were no further questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Grant expressed appreciation to the Board for all assistance and consideration. He summarized the project is beneficial for the residents and has no adverse effects associated with the modest modification The Hearing was closed at 8:49 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, Norman P. Cohen– Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes). No further discussion 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 roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, Norman P. Cohen– Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, James A. Osten – 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 COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT MODIFICATION in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) section(s)MGL .c.40B Sections 20- 23 to further modify a Comprehensive Permit granted December 14, 1990, modified February 18,1993 (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, Norman P. Cohen– Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, James A. Osten – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes).