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Ms. Krieger then asked the applicant to address the Conservation Administrators comment about mitigating runoff(Ms. Elliot stated there is a plan for a drywell). Mr. Raley confirmed they would be doing a storm water management system. A Board Member, David G. Williams, asked what was going to be underneath the carport (Mr. Flavin stated there is no usable space, just foundation). Mr. Williams asked about an easement (Ms. Elliot stated that term came from the Engineering Department comment about the right of way. They have a fund to pave Swan Lane. They do not know what the 10 foot distance is between Swan Lane and the property line). Mr. Williams asked the Zoning Administrator if that 10 feet is owned by the Town. The Zoning Administrator stated Swan Lane is not a public Road and they would most likely need the Planning Department for a street determination because they are adding more than one thousand square feet of gross floor area. A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, stated now they will have room for four parking spaces and asked if the neighbors have been in support (Ms. Elliot stated the neighbors have been supportive). The materials being used to build the carport were discussed. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, asked if the intent is to keep both driveways (Ms. Elliot stated that was correct). One of the grounds for a variance is compelling hardship. This is a lot where topology is met with a variance. Although there is not a compelling hardship considering there is already a place to park three cars. He asked why is there a compelling hardship to put in this carport (Ms. Elliot stated it is tight for three cars in that driveway. Also Swan Lane is narrow so you can't park on the road. Most people have a two car garage and then a driveway to park the cars in behind the driveway). An audience member, Peter Warren of 11 Moon Hill Road, stated his support for the project. There were no further questions or comments from the audience. The Hearing was closed at 7:54 PM. Ms. Krieger stated it is a safety issue with the small road and she has no objection. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, stated he agreed with Ms. Krieger. Mr. Clifford stated he is going to vote no because there is not a compelling hardship. There were no further questions or comments from the Board.