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Mr. Clifford asked if they would be willing to maintain those trees to ensure privacy (Mr. Drellich responded yes). Mr. Williams suggested they dress up the front entrance area. An audience member, Susan Mayor of 15A Crescent Hill Avenue, asked for clarification on maintaining the trees, she stated most of them are dead (Mr. Clifford stated the reason he wants them maintained is the trees provide a break between the two properties. He clarified this was a suggestion not a condition). An audience member, Sara Krissoff of 15 Crescent Hill Avenue, asked for a construction timeline and the working hours (Mr. Dumas stated they have to be issued a building permit before work can start and that may take a couple of months. He then explained the building process and timeline. He stated his crew only works 7-3 Monday thru Friday). Ms. Krissoff inquired about possible penalties if the project is extended (The Zoning Administrator stated when they start construction there is no deadline for completion, they can take the time they need. They have 6 months to start after the permit has been issued and they have 2 years to act on it after the special permit has been issued. Ms. Krissoff then stated her concerns for transferring the Special Permit if they sell the house, the use of the home being changed and privacy concerns (Mr. Drellich stated they are not changing the use of the home and will move a window that overlooks her yard to the back of the house) Mr. Drellich stated the nature of that street houses look down on each other and is hard to manage. They want to respect the privacy of their neighbors. Ms. Krissoff stated she is against the nature of the current proposal. An audience member, Ravi Tharakaraman of 16 Crescent Hill Avenue, stated he agrees the nature of the street is close homes and everyone needs to respect privacy. He supports this proposed project. Mr. Dumas stated on that side of the house, in regards to 15 Crescent Hill Ave, they have more than enough setback. The bylaw was set for these tight quarters and they could be 2 feet closer. Mr. Drellich stated they are ready for more space in their home. On a motion made and seconded, the Board voted to close the hearing at 7:38 PM. On a motion by Nyles N. Barnert and seconded by Martha C. Wood, the Board voted 5-0, to grant a SPECIAL PERMIT, 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 a non-conforming structure.