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A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, questioned the age of the house and garage. Mr. Williams clarified that the house was a ranch that they put a second story on. That is why the garage looks older. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, stated the Conservation Commission has not made a decision. He questioned what would happen if the Conservation Commission disapproved (The only outstanding issue with the Conservation Commission is with regard to mitigation. They have had no issues with the structure itself. They are working out mitigation of increasing impervious area and the increase in runoff). Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated the garage is 8 feet off the house in one direction and 6 off in another. He asked why it cannot be moved closer to the house (The homeowners would like to keep it detached and have space to move around the garage). There were no questions or comments from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 7:19 PM. A Board Member, Jeanne K. Krieger, stated she would like to wait until Conservation Commission Hearing has been held. Mr. Cohen agreed with Ms. Krieger. Mr. Clifford stated the Board is supposed to weigh the impact against the neighborhood. A property that encroaches on Conservation land is bothersome. Without the condition that the retaining wall encroachment and the landscaping that is in the Arlington Conservation land are removed he would not be able to vote for any Special Permit. The garage could be moved closer to the building. He is inclined to vote no and suggested a continuance. Ms. Obendorf recapped what was being requested by the Board. The circle driveway was then discussed again and Ms. Obendorf was suggested to discuss this with the Building Department. The Zoning Administrator stated the Conservation Commission meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2020. Ms. Obendorf agreed to continue to May 14, 2020 Hearing. The Board of appeals voted five (5) in favor, zero (0) opposed, and zero (0) in abstention to grant a continuance to May 14, 2020 Hearing (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford —Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, David G. Williams—Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes, and Nyles N. Barnert—Yes).