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Lexington Housing Realty Trust Hearing (continued) -3 The buildings will be of concrete block faced with red brick. He explained the windows as 116 over 6". It is proposed that the roof be copper clad. The exterior will be similar to the Masonic buildings at Marrett Road and Massachu- setts Avenue except that his proposal will have peaked roofs, he said. The plan calls for 12.2 homes per acre. He compared the proposal with RM allowing 12 units per acre and RH allowing 18 units per acre of subsidized. Mr. Ostroff's units are proposed to be financed by MHFA. The guidelines for selection of the 11 families, 25% of the 44 units, will be based on the adjusted income and the number of persons in a family and will be according to MHFA standards. The balance will be at market value of the rental units pres- ently in Lexington. The 11 units will rent for approximately $210 per unit with all utilities except telephone and 33 will be at market value, $360 to $365 per unit with all utilities except telephone. With reference to transportation to schools he stated that schools and transportation are within close proximity to this area. Some are 3/4 mile and the farthesfare 1� miles, he stated. Junior and Senior Highs are within walk- ing distance. The management will be given to a company with experience in that field or with proven experience. Preference will be given to a local management company. Mr. Ostroff stated that he believes it will be an assist in satisfying ' local housing needs and regional needs. It will be visibly attractive, compat- ible with single family development in the neighborhood both in relation to mass and scale. It will be sensitive to the environment. It will have a minimal impact on the neighborhood. It will be on a site suitable for development, have adequate municipal services immediately available and have adequate open space under municipal control to serve the needs of the occupants. The designer is with me this evening and if he can be of assistance he will answer any questions within his province. If there are any questions I'll certainly try to answer them. He ended his presentation by saying that he thanks the Board for hearing him out. 'On the Chairman's question as to whether he had talked with the Conserva- tion Commission, Mr. Ostroff responded that he was very much aware that they had to comply with the Wetland Protections Act. Mr. Ostroff stated that he had filed with the Massachusetts Agency with reference to the Environmental Impact. Mr. Reed questioned whether a comprehensive permit meant he would not need to go before the Conservation Commission. Mr. Sheldon stated that Chapter 774 gives the Board of Appeals a great deal of authority, but Conservation is not in our approval. Mr. Cataldo asked if any variances from the building code were being considered. Mr. Ostroff said that the only variance required was for side yard. Mr. Cataldo; I understand that you have rentals for $210 per month. What if a family has 6 children and there's income of only $100 ?