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1 Lexington Housing Realty Trust Hearing (continued) A land owner in the neighborhood decided not to question at this time. Mrs. Brown asked a question for clarification. (Mrs. Brown is a Planning Board member and former chairman.) I don't understand. You say there are 2 bedroom units? (all plans up until the meeting had no 2=bedroom units.) (Would these be the units for subsidized housing, since there are ll?) Mr. Ostroff: Eleven of the units will be available as necessary. There is no decision as to which units will be for subsidized or low income. It will depend on the need. Mrs. Brown's second question was in regard to the ownership of Dunham St. and proposed parking there. Mr. Ostroff: We own to the middle of the street where we intend to pave 20 ft. for 29 additional parking spaces. The rest of the area of the street is avail- able under easement. Mrs. Brown requested to be allowed to see the new plan showing the 2 bedroom units and the added parking. Mr. Cataldo asked whether the persons living on the other side of Dunham St. would have the right to cross over it. Mr. Ostroff No question about it. Yes. Mr. Sheldon asked Mrs. Brown if she had finished asking questions? Mrs. Brown pointed out an error on the plans as to the rear yard measurements. Mr. i3riggs came forward to show where the error on the plans was; the plans showing 20 ft. instead of 25;and it didn't scale properly. Mr. Ostroff: The minimum should be 25. I didn't scale it. I relied on my engineer to do that. Mr. Cataldo agreed that the numbers totaled up to the correct figure. Mr. Sheldon stated that he wanted to be certain that the Planning Board were satisfied. Mr. Sheldon asked again if there was anyone in favor of the petition. NO ONE RESPONDED IN FAVOR. OPPOSITION: -5 James ? , one of the oldest land owners in the area - 40 years. I want to go along with what the people in our neighborhood want and the Board of Selectmen. Mrs. Norma E. Herscott, 12 Rumford St.: There are no sidewalks on any of the surrounding streets. It presents a traffic hazard and not only during the construction but after as well. The children play ball on the street. We won't be able to let them out to play. Their safety is an important factor.