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Mr. Gilgun stated they believe they do meet the standard for a variance and they do satisfy the substantial hardship. He then requested a withdrawal for the height and stories variance. There were no questions or comments from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 7:15 PM. A Board Member, David G. Williams, stated the house is too big for property and he would be voting against the proposal. Ms. Krieger stated she would support this because they have made the accommodations. A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, agreed with Ms. Krieger's statement. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated he is happy they moved the house five feet back from the road. He believes they have met all three requirements for the variance. This is a lot that they could not build a modern house on without a variance. The proposal is suitable for the lot. There were no further questions or comments from the Board. On a motion by Nyles N. Barnert and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, a VARIANCE to allow 3 stories instead of the required 2.5 was approved to be withdrawn without prejudice by a vote of 5-0. On a motion by Nyles N. Barnert and seconded by Jeanne K. Krieger, the Board voted 4-1, to grant a VARIANCE in accordance with the Zoning By-Law (Chapter 135 of the Code of Lexington) sections 135-9.2.2.2 and 135-4.1.1 allow a front-yard setback of 19.6 ft. instead of the required 30 ft.