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The Zoning Administrator, Mr. David George, stated that the applicants are keeping the same foundation for the garage so it is a modification to a non -conforming structure. A Board Member, Mr. Ralph D. Clifford, asked if the garage was moved over a foot to the right if it would be made conforming (Mr. George stated that if it met the required 7.5ft setback and 15ft rear yard setback, it would be conforming). The applicant stated that the neighbors prefer more greenery so if they moved the garage, they would not have usable to space to have a yard. An audience member, Ms. Margaret Counts-Klebe of 8 Hancock Ave, stated that the roofline would be close to their lot and structure. They are also concerned with the increased density in the lot. A Board Member, Ms. Martha C. Wood, asked if the neighbors to the left of them had concerns (Ms. Fortin stated that she was only concerned with the driveway but was okay with in being pebbles instead of a paved driveway). A Board Member, Mr. Edward D. McCarthy, asked if the applicants have been before the Historic District Commission (Yes, they were there). The Chairman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, asked if the applicants have been before the Conservation Commission (no, they are going forward on May 1, 2017). Ms. Krieger asked if the applicants were confident that their plans would be approved by the Conservation Commission (yes, they were under the impression that they would need to a sort of remediation such as hay bales). There were no additional questions from the Board. There were no comments from the audience. The Chairwoman closed the hearing at 8:35 pm. On a motion by Ralph D. Clifford and seconded by Edward D. McCarthy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant THREE (3) SPECIAL PERMITS in accordance with the Zoning By - Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.4 and 135-8.4.2 to allow modification to the non -conforming principal structure, to allow modification to the non- conforming garage structure; and section 135-5.1.14 to allow modification to a non- conforming driveway. 10