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Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, questioned how one enters the accessory apartment when it is snowing. (We shovel the steps mainly and the tree canopy is heavy which blocks much of the snow from accumulating on the driveway.) Board Member, Martha C. Wood, questioned why this expanded accessory apartment is needed. (Dr. Susanna Remold moved to Lexington in 2019 for a new job but shorty after experienced a traumatic injury making her unable to work. This expanded accessory apartment allows her and her family to stay in the home while allowing them to rent the main house for financial stability.) Board Member, James A. Osten, questioned which unit utilizes the one-car garage. (This is not finalized, it depends on the needs of the renters.) Mr. Osten questioned what could be done if/when electric vehicles are required and electric vehicle chargers would be needed. (The driveway is L-shaped, with one side attached to main house and other side attached to accessory apartment so outlets could be placed on the ends of both sides of the dwelling for cars for either unit to be charged. A past injury has made the home owner unable to drive, parking is mainly for visitors to the property or renters of the main part of the home.) Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, questioned if there will be any change to the shared driveway. (No, it was deeded in 1952 and both houses have their own spots but in order to enter into both you must cross over the lot line of the two properties. This expanded accessory apartment will not affect the driveway.) Board Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, questioned how long this has been an accessory apartment. (Since 2019.) No further questions from Board. No comments or questions from audience. Ms. Katzenberg summarized that they are not proposing changes to the physical attributes of the home. If granted, the changes will not affect the neighborhood or town in any way. She emphasized that she would like to see her neighbor stay in her home in Lexington comfortably. She requested a straw poll. A Straw Poll was taken. No Member indicated an intent to vote No. The Applicant agreed to move forward with an official vote. Hearing was closed at 7:56 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 Board. The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to waive the plot plan requirement. (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)