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CORAZZINI BROTHERS HEARING - January 7, 1964 Mr. Tropeano, representing Corazzini Brothers, submitted a plan showing the layout of the approximately three acres under discussion, with the location of the proposed nursing home on it; also a larger draw- ing showing the topography and lot layout of the same piece of land, and a colored drawing showing the proposed building. Mr. Tropeano: This petition is presented by the Corazzini Brothers, Richard of 253 Concord Avenue, Lexington and Fred of 143 Howard Road, Arlington. Both the young men are married and have children. The peti- tion they have filed is under Sec. 5 subject to the Board of Appeals. The Corazzini family have owned a tract of approximately 1,295 acres in Lexington at this Concord Avenue site for many years. It is occupied in part by greenhouses which these two boys operate. The land which they propose to use for the nursing home, if granted, is 2.95 acres. The names of abuttors who have, either on a signed petition or orally, consented to the granting of their petition so all these names in here include those across the street on Blossom Street who have signed or orally consented and may speak in favor. It will have a 250 ft. frontage on Blossom Street. The driveway to the home will enter from Blossom Street at about opposite the homes of Shelner and Craig. The portion of the nursing home that will be next ' to Blossom Street will have 250 ft. setback. It will from Blossom Street be partially obscured by the greenhouses. The building itself, including two 12 ft. porches on each end will be 200 ft. long and 50 ft. deep, covering approximately 10,000 sq.ft. One story. On the end at ground level they pick up for a kitchen and storage room, following the contour of the land. The corridors under state regulations have to be a minimum of 8 ft. wide. All subject to the 1964 regulations which require a nurs- ing home building to be built expressly for a nursing home. The build- ing must of course be of first class construction. Roof can be of wood and second class construction. The building is designed to accommodate �O beds, all in accord- ance with the state regulations. Central dining and recreation room. Nurses station and doctorst examining room. Administrative office, and a kitchen down on the ground floor. The estimated cost above ground, including furnishings, would be $150,000 to $175,000. The schematic sketch proper shows only 20 parking spaces, but they have ample room to add plenty more. On a nursing home, 20 might be a little light - probably a minimum of 30 to be on the safe side. I could dwell on the need for nursing homes in the town, but I think we all realize this. This would be rigidly supervised by the State - the State will have to approve the appearance of thz, home, in- spect as to qualifications, etc. I know there will be some objections. Some may say there will be noise from sirens on ambulances, it will increase traffic, it will decrease the value of the neighborhood - these are the objections we usually get on these hearings. If this is granted it cannot of course be changed nor can it be