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Mr. Cates stated they rented their place when they were on vacation. It has gone smoothly but they should have mentioned it to their neighbors. He also mentioned the proposed plan is not to be built for Air bnb, the intention was for his inlaws. He then commented on the disruption of sound to the neighbors and that they are not locked into the proposed location. Ms. Wood stated if he moves the location of the structure, the Board needs to know. Mr. Williams stated he is willing to have a condition that it will be used for the inlaws. He would not vote for it unless condition it will not be rented out. Ms. Krieger stated she would not prohibit long term rental but she would want a condition to prohibit short term rental. She also expressed concern for parking and suggested a condition on parking. There was further discussion on the parking. Ms. Beduschi asked if the apartment can be rented out and that Town Hall told her it's not allowed to be rented out (The Building Commissioner responded if an accessory apartment exists it can be rented). Mr. Cates stated he understood it can be rented for two years. The Building Commissioner clarified he didn't believe there is a definition of short term and long term but an accessory apartment can be rented out, many are built for that purpose. Ms. Beduschi stated they are changing the laws because they want to tax it and laws are going to change and she is worried she will end up with a rental in her backyard. Ms. Wood stated they are within legal rights to build that close to property line. The Board suggested a continuance to the applicant. Mr. Cates agreed. On a motion by Martha C. Wood and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 5-0, for a continuance to the June 13th, 2019 meeting.