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6. The Bedford Street site does not interfere with any school, church, hospital or home for the aged, nor with present or prospective park or playground developments, nor with any other civic projects known to us. 7. The Bedford Street site, being in the business zone, should be immune to charges of breach of faith with nearby residential property owners. g. The Bedford Street site selected does not result in any appreciable loss of annual revenue from taxation (about $35.00). By the Petitioner BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS ;Is/ George w. Emery Chief Engineer He presented a map and explained to the Board the proposed location and stated that the frontage would be 190 feet. The Chairman asked if it were the contention to close Camelia Place. Mr. Emery replied that it was intended to keep it open and the Town will give to Mrs. Phelps, present owner of the property, at her request, a right of way over Camelia Place. He said that this would not cause any particular ihconvenience and that the Board of Fire Engineers would prefer a driveway in that location. Mr. Bowker asked how much space would be required and Mr. Emery replied 75' x 75' with a setback from Bedford Street of at least 40', possibly 45'. Mr. Ferguson informed the Board that he was present at the hearing as a representative of the Planning Board. The Chairman asked if the Planning Board had in view any new street which would enter Bedford Street somewhere near the property under discussion. Mr. Ferguson replied that there is a proposed street which will cross from Hastings Park through to Bedford Street just about in front of the northern most end of the Phelps' property. Mr. Ballard asked if Camelia Place were in good enough condition for fire apparatus to travel over. Mr. Emery stated that it is passable now, but would require some work, possibly widening.