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1.83 and also advertised in'the Lexington Minute -Man a newspaper published in Lexington, which hearing was held in the Selectmen's Room, in the Town Office Building on the 22nd day of May, 1936. One associate and four members of the Board of Appeals were present at the hearing. A certificate of notice is hereto annexed. At this hearing evidence was offered on behalf of the petitioner tending to show: That the petitioner is the owner of land located on the southerly side of Woburn Street about one hundred and fifty feet (1501) from the junction of Woburn Street and Lowell Street, and that he desired to lease said premises to Raymond J. Barber for the purpose of maintaining a pony riding school for children. Mr. Barber stated that he would close the business by 8:30 o'clock P. M. each evening, and it was his intention to maintain the property in a good sanitary condition and in such manner as would not be objection- able to the neighbors. Four persons appeared in opposition. At the close of the hearing the "oard in private session on June 19, 1936 gave consideration to the subject of the petition and voted unanimously in favor of the following findings: 1. That in its judgment the public convenience and welfare will be substantially served by the making of the exception requested. 2. That the exception requested will not 'tend to impair the status of the neighborhood. 3. That the exception requested will be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the regulations in the Lex- ington Zoning .By-law. ' 4. That owing to conditions especially affecting the said parcel but not affecting generally the zoning district inwwh SCh it s lsc t d t �iWfih f ceT9 eeftlgfleprovisions of L �� Hn RRIR law a e oc s n question/and that desirable relief may be granted without substantiallg derogating from the intent or purpose of such Lexington Zoning By-law. Pursuant to the said findings; the Board hereby unanimously decides that the application of the said Lexington Zoning By-law Is hereby varied so far as may be necessary to permit the above premises to be occupied for a pony riding school for children for a period of one year from the date hereof, subject to the following conditions: That the premises will be maintained in proper condition so that the business as carried on will not be objectionable toowners of property in the neighborhood, maintain- ing the premises in a good sanitary condition at all times; that ample parking space will be provided inside the street line to obviate parking in the street; that no business shall be done after 9:00 o'clock P. M.; that no so-called flood lights shall be used on the premises; that no signs shall be exhibited on the property unless the consent of the Building Inspector of Lexington is obtained; that no building or enclosure shall be constructed without the consent of the Building Inspector of Lexington. 1