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Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated his concern for water run-off(There is a dip in the backyard. The driveway area seems pretty flat and he has never seen water runoff). The property grade was discussed. Mr. Clifford stated water run-off is a concern. He questioned if the applicant had considered a more pervious surface option (They had not considered it). Mr. Clifford questioned if doing this with a pervious paver would be agreeable (They would consider it). Building Commissioner, James Kelly, stated the neighbor's house at 105 Gleason Road had been raised. The water runs more towards 103 Gleason Road. He discussed pervious surface options. An audience member, Kathryn Roy of 382 Marrett Rd, stated the cost of an easy pave grid for the driveway and stated it is not an outrages fee. This is a grid that is laid down and covered in dirt. Mr. Pawar stated the ideal case is the driveway to look like a seamless single driveway. The Hearing was closed at 7:28 pm (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford—Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Martha C. Wood —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes and James Osten—Yes). Mr. Osten stated the concern if they paved one foot from the fence and then a larger home is put in, the new design would reflect the 1-foot setback. He has no problem with pervious surface. Mr. Clifford stated whatever they do on that lot would need a special permit. Ms. Krieger stated her support for the pervious surface. Mr. Clifford stated clearing snow would be more challenging. It sounds like the board is in favor of pervious surface. The fence abutting the driveway was discussed and the Board agreed they had further questions for the applicant. The hearing was re-opened at 7:33 pm (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford—Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Martha C. Wood —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes and James Osten—Yes). Mr. Pawar stated the previous neighbor said it was a shared fence. There is no proof of that. Mr. Cohen questioned who's land the fence was on (It's on the property line). The Hearing was closed at 7:35 pm (a role call was taken: Ralph D. Clifford—Yes, Jeanne K. Krieger—Yes, Martha C. Wood —Yes, Norman P. Cohen —Yes and James Osten—Yes). The Board agreed on the conditions that the applicant maintain the fence, the driveway must be pervious surface and the opening at the road can only be 3 feet larger.