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1 .5 BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING April 4, 1947 A meeting of the Board of Appeals was held in the Selectments Room, Town Office Building on Friday evening, April 49 1947, Chairman Locke, Mr. Redman, Mr. Brown and Associate Members Ballard andRipley were present at the hearing. TheClerk was also present. At 8;07 P.M., hearing was �delcared open upon the petition Of FrancesE. Allen for permission to operate an antique shop on the premises located at 114 Concord Turnpike. Notice of the hearing was read by Mr. Ballard. There were twelve persons present. Notices of the hearing have been mailed to the owners of all property deemed by the Board to be affected thereby, as they appear on the most recent tax list. Mrs. Allen stated that she and her daughter, Roberta, would occupy the garages. This is her first attempt to sell in a place of this kind. They have talked it over at great length, and it will not affect the antique dealers in Lexington. This being her first attempt, it will be a very small business - only for this year. Professor Judge has tentative plans for use of these garages later on. She will operate only from the middle of June through the middle of September. The garages are about one-quarter of a mile from Childs? Gas Station, and off the road. They are not near any other building. The garages are about one hundred yards from Professor Judge's house. Mr. Locke: How far from the ConcordTurinpike? Mrs. Allen; Perhpas one hundred yards. This is the old Hatch Estate. Mr. Locke; On Waltham side of the Turnpike? Mrs. Allen; Yes. Mr. Locke; If this petition were granted, what signs would you require? Mrs. Allen; I would put a sign on the gate - the gate of Professor Judges driveway. This sign would be about three feet by one and one-half feet. All my plans are tentative. Mr. Locke; What hours would you expect to operate? Mrs. Allen; 10;00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sunday.