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Shell Oil Company August 3, 1965 Mr. Nickerson: Mr. Stevens, representing the Shell Oil Co., has pre- sented us with a so-called proposed "modernized building" plan showing the area in question at the corner -of Marrett Rd. and Lincoln St. with the entire complex of service station and accessory buildings, and Shell sign 6' x 61 reasonably close to the. line of the property. I understand you have discussed the driveway, curbing, etc. with the Town Engineer and all are approved by him. Also removal of existing house and new asphalt yard which is pretty much along the outside peri- meter. The sign will be identical with the one on Bedford St. and Worthen Rd., 6' x 6' on 20-1/21 pole, fixed light within it, Shell on both sides, plastic with fluorescent lights inside and non -flashing, non -rotating and has been checked with the by-laws. The State Highway Dept. has gone over the plans and is agreeable to the entrance as presented. This sign would be in the same location as the existing sign. Nickerson: Hours not later than 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week? Stevens: We would prefer the hours to be left to what the station opera- tor can afford and the people in the area can support. Would not oper- ate 24 hours but if he wants to close at 10:00 he could. Nickerson: Do you feel you have been restricted unfavorably when we re- strict the Shell Oil Co. to these hours under our conditions? We would ' not intend to impose any non-profit conditions, we would be acting only in the interest of the town. Mr. Stevens referred to the District Manager and asked if he had anything Mr. Stevens: I am representing Mrs. Lowry, owner of the property, as well as the'Shell.Oil Co. The latter leases.it. The plan sufficiently identifies the property where there has been for many years a gas station. Back in the early 30's Mr. Lowry operated the station for many years. He -died in 1959. His son was in the navy but got out and ran it but died very suddenly this year. Now his grandson is trying to carry on until Shell tames over. They would operate under a lease. It certainly needs modernization and they will tear it down and start over. It is zoned for business including the adjoining lot on which, until the last few weeks, there was a residence. That residence was moved up Lincoln St. The adjoining lot, which she owns, will be combined into one area on which will be located the new filling station. It is not the only business area, land immediately in back has an automobile agency, builder, etc. The plot plan shows the location of the struc- tures and I have a rendering of the building that the company proposes to erect. It is the regular type of building that Shell has been using and finding well received. The only difference is this little patio would not be included. There is no request for a sign on the chimney. It makes a very workable, good looking and acceptable structure for an excellent filling station. The sign will be identical with the one on Bedford St. and Worthen Rd., 6' x 6' on 20-1/21 pole, fixed light within it, Shell on both sides, plastic with fluorescent lights inside and non -flashing, non -rotating and has been checked with the by-laws. The State Highway Dept. has gone over the plans and is agreeable to the entrance as presented. This sign would be in the same location as the existing sign. Nickerson: Hours not later than 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week? Stevens: We would prefer the hours to be left to what the station opera- tor can afford and the people in the area can support. Would not oper- ate 24 hours but if he wants to close at 10:00 he could. Nickerson: Do you feel you have been restricted unfavorably when we re- strict the Shell Oil Co. to these hours under our conditions? We would ' not intend to impose any non-profit conditions, we would be acting only in the interest of the town. Mr. Stevens referred to the District Manager and asked if he had anything