1941-02-14 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

BOARD OF APPEALS RECORDS ' February 14, 1941 A meeting of the Board of Appeals was held in the Select- men's Room, Town Office Building, at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Glynn and Messrs. Kimball, Robbins, Locke, and Bowker were present. The Secretary was also present. At 8:00 P. M. hearing was declared open upon the applica- tion of Alexander Marvin for permission to erect a real estate sign 4' x 8' and the construction of a dwelling which will not have the required area, at the so-called Marvin Development, located on the southerly side of Mass. Avenue between Charles Street and Taft Avenue. Miss Elise Schofield appeared to represent Mr. Marvin. The ntoice of the hearing was read by Clerk Robbins. Miss Schofield presented a plan of the development. She said that six lots were being built upon at the present time. The residents of Smythe Street do not want a dead end, and if the street is out through, it will take part of two lots in the Marvin development. Lot #5 has over 13,615 square feet, and the developer would like to divide the lot into two parts, each with -about 6800 square feet. The lots would be 68' x 1001. ' Mr. Glynn asked if the lots were to be built upon, and Miss Schofield replied in the affirmative. Miss Schofield said that the developer would like to have a sign near Mass. Avenue that could be seen from the Avenue. They had not made up their minds as to how far back the sign would be. It would be to advertise the entire development, but there would be. No persons appeared in opposition. Miss Schofield retired. The records of the meeting held on January 31 were declared approved. It was decided not to act on the matter of the division of the lots until February 28. Mr. Bowker moved that the permit for the signs be granted. Mr. Kimball seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The permit was granted in the following form: F 227