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ANNUAL REPORT - 1967 <br />December 31, 1967 <br />It is nearly impossible in the space allotted to us to discuss <br />all of the problems and responsibilities of the Board of Appeals. The <br />record of our years activities is contained in Part II of this report <br />so we can devote this space to observations. <br />Since it was created in 1934 the volume and variety of the <br />Board's work has increased greatly but probably not more than for <br />other Lexington Boards and Committees. A Sign By -Law has been added <br />and Findings and Determinations are necessary in connection with newly <br />created zones. These require reasonable cooperation with the opinions <br />and decisions of the Planning Board and Historic Districts Commission. <br />The trend of changes in zoning presented to the Town Meeting seems to <br />be "subject to the approval of the Board of Appeals." <br />This Board has the triple responsibility of granting relief in <br />warranted cases, defending the Town against ill-considered requests and <br />checking the actions of other Boards and departments. It has consider- <br />able latitude in making decisions but must be sure they are justified <br />by our zoning, building and sign by --laws. <br />Whenever controversial petitions are heard it is nearly impossible <br />to please both sides. Perhaps that is why membership on the Board of <br />' Appeals is not an effort to win a popularity contest. Our members are <br />largely longtime servants of Lexington who have the desire to be fair <br />in making their decisions and who hold the development and maintenance <br />of the Town as their primary function. <br />We wish to express our sorrow at the death of our long-time member <br />Lewis L. Hoyt. We valued his sound opinions. <br />Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman <br />Charles T. Abbott <br />Howard H. Dawes <br />George C. Sheldon <br />George P. Wadsworth <br />PART II <br />The Board of Appeals scheduled 90 petitions during the year 1967. <br />Of these 3 were withdrawn by the respective petitioners, 8 were yearly <br />renewals and 79 were brought before the Board for hearing. <br />A list of these hearings and the decisions rendered are on record. <br />Serving on the Board of Appeals as Associate Members were Mrs. Ruth <br />Morey, Robert H. Farwell, Logan Clarke, Jr., J. Harper Blaisdell, Jr., <br />Woodruff M. Brodhead and George W. Emery. <br />LEXINGTON BOARD OF APPEALS <br />Donald E. Nickerson, Chairman <br />