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3 4- 51` Henry M. & Barbara C. Sanger Nickerson: Notice read. Mr. Russian, you have submitted a plot plan entineered by Miller & Nylander, dated July 28, 1961, in which you show these two lots which you propose to subdivide the present one into. They are indicated as Lot B1 and B2. B2 contains 46,240 sq.ft. and B 1 contains 36,520 sq.ft. Patricia Terrace is a private road leading up to the center line on these 2 lots, but there would be a very small frontage on Patricia Terrace for each of these lots. Do you wish to amplify? Russian: Yes. There is an extension of hot top on to both lots. It is enough room to park 5 or 6 cars. This strange Looking lot was created in 1906 through Land Court registration. Mr. and Mrs. Sanger own the entire way called "Patricia Terrace." The road, Patricia Terrace, has 3 houses on it. It has lots on it which vary from u0 ft. . . . To gain access to Patricia Terrace you must travel on Reed St. in Arlington. Arlington has been responsible for plowing the street. Water is supplied by Lexington. Garbage disposal, neither town takes of. Mr. and Mrs. Sanger have owned this lot for a good many years. The house is located from a point far removed from the proposed division line between the two lots. The area in back is vacant. There is no anticipation of any development of subdivision there. I recognize the fact that we do have extremely small frontage on the weay. There has been no objection by any abuttor. The neighbors are quite willing for them to divide this land. There is a basis for believing that the neighborhood would be improved. If a housee were to be constructed on this land it would be improved. There is a large area already Black -topped which could be used for entrance to both lots with no traffic hazards. The situation in terms of the petition by Mr. and Mrs.Sanger is not one of an individual seeking to make a large profit. There is in fact a sensible approach to dividing the premises. The intent to sell it. If the by-law were rigidly applied, Patricia Terrace would have to be extended 150 ft. into the lot. The Sangers would then be responsible for expenses of $4,000 to $5,000. The value of the lot is hard to determine. Mrs. Sanger has sought my assistance for this application. She is unable to handle the matter herself. Her husband is incapacitated for over a year. I urgently suggest that in light of this situation it would seem to me that this falls into your province and this is properly a matter which would be the best solution. It would meet the jurisdiction as well as the moral attitude of the law. Nickerson: Mr. Russian, before we terminate the hearing, I am going to read a letter from the Planning Board together with a drawing. Any ques- tions from the Board? Norris: I understand Patricia Terrace does terminate at the boundary of these two lots. Nickerson: No. It goes into a turn -around. Norris; Is the turn -around included in the right -of -wap? Russian: I think it is part on Lot B1 and B2.