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BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING I March 7, 1947 A meeting of the Board of Appeals was held in the Selectmen's Boom, Town Office Building, on Friday evening, March 73, 1947. Chairman Locke, Mr, Nickerson, Mr. Redman and Associate Members Ballard and Ripley were present at the hearing. The Clerk was also present. At 8;06,_,P.M., hearing was declared open upon the petition of Edward A. Larner for permission to alter the garage located at 53 Hancock Street into Living quarters. Notice of the hearing was read by Mr. Ballard. There were seven persons present at this hearing. Notices of the hearing have been mailed to the owners of all property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby, as they appegr on the most recent tax list. The petitioner stated that he has a large garage on his property which is very heavily'constructed. He would like to use it as living quarters for his son. He has approximately three acres of land. He was granted a permit about a year ago for a dwelling provided that he was able ' to get the stated amount of land. He was unable; however, to get the required frontage. Consequently he is now faced with a situation of trying to find something for his son. He will be out of a home the fifteenth of April. The building in question is a very desirable one and it would seem that when fixed up it would improve the appearance of his land, and provide suitable quarters for his son. It has water, sewer and lights, and he understands at one time it was used as an apartment. Plans were submitted by Mr. Larner to the Board of Appeals'to give1-them an idea of what the building would look like when fixed up. Mr. Locke asked what buildings were on the property. Mr. Larner said a house, garage and a small wood shed. Mr. Locke asked about the changes contemplated, and the petitioner said changes would be made from within. Outside there would be a new chimney and a few windows, with the possibility of a few other minor changes. The heating plant would be in the base- ment. Mr. Redman asked if they would use the present driveway. Mr. Larner answered in the affirmative. 1