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PLANNING BOARD hTETING March 13, 1933 A meeting of the Planning Board was held in the Conference Room of the Town Office Building, Monday, March 13, 1933, Messrs. Duffy, Glynn, Milne and Kimball were present. Messrs. R. W. O'Connell, A. Leonard Anderson, and Gordon Northrup came before the Board in regard to the development known as "Lexington Brick Village", which was formerly the old Curran property, and was also owned by the Starr Realty Company. Messrs. O'Connell and Anderson are the real estate brokers representing Mr. Johnson, the owner, and ter. Northrup i.s the engineer. Mr. O'Connell stated that they were anxious to get an en- trance from Yass. Avenue instead of having to branch off Sylvia Street. It would be better for the development, better for the type of house and better for the Town to have the entrance from Mass. Avenue because it is going to be something that everyone will be proud of. Mr. Duffy stated that studies had been made by the Town Engineer and the Planning Board had already stated. its reasons for not wanting the approach from the avenue, which was that the grade was too steep, and a cut would make the entrance ulgy. To this Mr. Northrup replied that they could get the grade down to 9°0. Bir. Johnson is willing to cut the hill off to get the 9% grade. They went before the Board of Selectmen and were told to make another sketch and see the Planning Board. Pr. O'Connell stated that they intended to put up some good houses but if they had to go through Sylvia Street, they would put un cheap houses to fit that section, as it would be impossible to sell the better house. Mr. Northrup informed the Board that hr. Johnson built 17 houses in 1932 and 16 in 1931 and sold them all for not less than $10,000.00 each. He thought it would be better to go over the matter again with Pur. Cosgrove and thinks Mr. Johnson would let him cut the grade to 8j% if necessary. The owner intends to cut off the steep bank so there would be no condition like that exist- ing opposite Child's Garage, and has a place where he can use the fill. 1�r. O'Connell stated that if they had to go in to the development from Sylvia Street or Cherry Street, they would have to buy their way in because the property owners would hear of it and charge high prices for the land needed for entrance. He said he had not spoken to them in regard to the land needed. The land owned by Pr. Johnson in the development is 1200 feet deep and 300 feet wide. He intends to cut off the Sylvia Street section by planting a row -of trees along the property line. It was decided that they confer with the Town Engineer and let him present a plan to the Board and after it is studied, a date will be set for another appointment. "Lex. r ck Viiia ge"