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1 L SEE page 93 BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING July 18, 1946 A meeting of the Board of Appeals was held in the Select- men's Room, Town Office Building on Thursday evening, July 18, 1946 at 8:00 p.m. Messrs. Brown, Locke and Associate Member Ripley were present. The Clerk was also present. Mr. Locke acted as Chairman. At 8:00 p.m. hearing was declared open upon the application of Charlena J. Bjorkgren for permission to erect a building at 265 Bedford Street, Lexington, for the purpose of ;,bterage.and playroom, which will not have the required setback from the street. Mr. & Lirs. Bjorkgren, Yr. and Mrs. John 0. Riggs and Mr. George Morey attended the hearing. Notice of the hearing was read by Mr. Brown. t' Mr. Bjorkgren said that he would speak for his wife who is the owner of the property. He said that the main object was to have a playroom on the first floor, with a cellar under it and a second floor for storage. He said that he is a build- ing contractor and needs the building to store his equipment. He said that there is not sufficient room between the location where he desires to erect Phe building and the street line. The Chairman asked if the propesdd building would be separate from the house and Mr. B4orkgren replied in the affir- mative. ,The Chairman asked if he had a plot plan showing the location of the building in relation to the lines. Mr. Bjordgren said that he only had a plan of the building. The Chairman asked if he intended to use a portion of the building for storage or if there would be any shop work done. Mr. Bjorkgren said that it would be to keep his equipment only so that he may use his garage for his aara. The chairman asked what the basement would be used for and Mr. Bjorkgren replied that it would be used for storage. He said that the second floor would be used for storing lumber and material. Mr. Brown asked if the building would be heated. 1:1r. Bjorkgren said that he has a fire place designed and he might put in a small air conditioner. Yr. Ripley asked how high the grade is and Mr. Bjorkgren replied that it is about 312 feet from the street. Yr. Ripley asked if there is a sidewalk there now and V1r. Bjorkgren rel—led in' the negative. Mr. Brown asked if the proposed building would face on Hancock Street and mr. Bjorkgren replied in the affirmative. Mr. Ripley asked if there would be a cellar under the building and Mr. Bjorkgren replied in the affirmative.