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hearing September 30, 1976 (continued) Page 3 ' ing sign on the property located at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Road and known as 1162 Massachusetts Avenue. David A. Swann - variances to maintain a house with a 12 ft. side yard and a garage with a 14 ft, side yard and to build a deck attached to the house, which deck will have a side yard of 14 ft. The Board made the following decisions, all in open meeting. See permits for details. Walsh Convalescent and Nursing Homes - granted unanimously, subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1. The number of beds to be contained in the nursing home shall be a maxi- mum of 106. 2. Lighting shall be kept to a minimum. 3. The building is to be fully sprinklered. 4. Surface water shall be channeled into an underground drainage system. 5. All local, state and federal boards of health requirements must be met. DeLuna - granted unanimously, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to any house being built evidence must be furnished to the satis- faction of Lexington's Health and Engineering Departments that an ac- ceptable sewer disposal system can'be.provided. 2. The access to Wellington Lane Avenue turnaround, described as Lots A-2 and B-2 (total area %,180 sq. ft.) and formerly described as an easement, will be privately maintained and privately plowed. 3. Building Permits and any other requirements of the town or state must be obtained in accordance with statute. Masonic Sign - granted unanimously (sign shown on drawings of Set II). This must have the approval of the Historic Districts Commission. Swann - granted unanimously. All pertinent material is on file in Board office. Old Business: Robert M. Gary introduced the subject of what he considers a serious concern in regard to a previous permit granted to the Lexington Minute -Men, Inc. He re- quested that the Board find out how it can impose "no parking" along the street in front of the Museum on Mass. Ave., as was the intent of those who sat at this hearing." Upon posing the question to Town Counsel, Norman Cohen, it was learned that the Board cannot alter a permit filed with the Town Clerk. The Board may write into a decision anything it wishes. However, legally, they cannot restrict park- ing on a public street. A condition imposed in a permit to prevent no parking