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to render a judgment. ' 2. It was not proper to make a decision in regard to the pro- posal before holding a public hearing in regard to the matter. 3. The proposal necessitates the creation of a new type of district and special types of restrictions rather than the inclusion within existing districts and regulations. 4. The area between Spring Street and its proposed reloca. tion should not be included in the proposal at this tiros. At 9:15 p.m. Mark Moore Jr, met with the Board to discuss Moon PW his proposed development of Burnham land, said proposal having FOR been disapproved by the Board on March 4, 1957, The Board BURNHAM presented its proposal for the development of the land, said LAND proposal being described first in these minutes. It was pointed out to Mr. Moore that the Board's scheme would allow him to build at this time 19 lots in the -area bounded by the tract Mr. Burnham was retaining, Adams Street, the proposed recreation area along Vim Brook and Bast Street. It was thought that an additional 4 or 5 lots could be added to the proposal if Mr. Moore acquired the land of Vins Brook Realty Trust. It was likewise pointed out that the Board's proposal ' would not require Mr. Moore to construct a bridge across the Vim Brook easement. While the Board could not speak for the tam, it was thought that the town could construct the bridge in exchange for land for a proposed recreation area along the brook, said area including the land over which the town had flowage rights and upon which Mr. Moore would not be able to develop house lots. It was suggested to Mr. Moore wbile arrangements were being made to carry' out the Board's proposed scheme that further considera- tion Could be given the development of the Barnham land between Vine Brook and Kendrick's property. Mr. Moore agreed to take the matter under advisement stating that he had a sales agreement to purchase the Bumbem land and had to decide whether or not it was economically feasible to develop the land for the price he was considering paying for it. It was decided that Miller and Nylander would confer with Mr. Snow in re- gard to subdividing the Burnham land, and in particular in regard. to a more definite location for the proposed thoroughfare crossing said land. Mr. Moore left the meeting at losOO p.m. at which time the Board adjourned its meeting, ' levi O. Burnell, Jr. Clerk