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Appeals setting forth its reasons for the Planning Board's opposition. While the notice referred to a sign of an approxi- mate size of 29 sq. ft., it was noted that the proposed over-all dimensions of said sign, including the standards, were to be 13 feet wide and 14-1/2 feet high. The Board believes that a large sign of such a nature as the peti- tioner proposes is entirely out of keeping with any use in Lexington and wit any standards this town has always tried to maintain. It is the opinion of the Board that such a sign does not "conserve the value of land and buildings" and/or "preserves the increases amenities" of the town, two very important purposes of the zoning regulations set forth in Section 3 of Chapter 40A of the General Lags. Board of Appeals Town Office Building Lexington 73, Mass. Gentlemen: Yours very truly, LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD /s/ Thomas S. Grindle, Chairman November 26, 1957 Re: Leonard B. Short Retition to maintainseparate building, from main structure, as a dwelling Reference is made to the petition set forth above. At a regular meeting of the Planning Board held on November 1$, 1957s,it was decided to go on record as being opposed to the granting of said petition and to write to the Board of Appeals setting forth the reasons for said opposition. As a matter of policy the Planning Board is opposed to more than one building on a lot being used for residen- tial purposes. It is the understanding of the Board, in this case, that on December 5, 1956 the Building Inspector issued a building permit to Dr.Short "to convert a 3 -car garage into a laboratory for accessory use to practice" and that during the past few months said laboratory has been used for residential purposes. The Planning Board sees no reason, .therefore, why a denial of the petition would in- volve substantial hardship to the. appellant. Yours very truly, LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD /s/ Thomas S. Grindle, Chairman 1 1