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PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 30, 1936 Present:- Messrs. Duffy, Borden, Ellis & Kimball. A petition with accompanying signatures having been re- ceived from Mr. Ernest DeVincent, it was voted that his peti- tion to change an area from R.1 to C.1 be referred to Mr. Spencer for verification of assessment valuations. Petitions Telephone conversation developed that Mrs. Cutler is to present her petition at an early date and it was voted that the same action be accorded it. Since it is possible that there may be other suggested amendments, no definite action was taken toward setting dates for hearings. 2/1/36 Note:- Mrs. Cutler's petition was received by the clerk and both petitions referred to Mr. Spencer, Mr. Duffy reported advice from Mr. Merriam that the plans for the Limited Apartment had not been approved and that the proposed zoning changes would not be requested. It Limited was moved that the Board take no further action on this sub- Apart ject and that the case be closed. ments Due to illness and other reasons the Board of Select- men were unable to meet with the Planftfng Board to discuss ' a proposed amendment covering the removal of sod; loam and gravel. A joint meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4th in the Selectmen's Room for this purpose. Further dis- cussion of the advisability of action toward a special set- back for the Concord Turnpike will also be brought before this meeting. A letter of resignation was received from Mr. Sheldon A. Robinson who is obliged to leave the Board through change in residence. The Board expressed its regrets in losing the valuable assistance, council and faithful attention to the problems which Mr. Robinson has given. It was voted to accept the resignation as of February 29, 1936. A draft of a proposed by-law for billboards, as drawn by the Massachusetts Billboard Law Defense, Committee, was received from the Board of Selectmen and was discussed brief- ly, Advice by the Town Counsel leads the Board to feel that the present Lexington By -Laws provide ample protection to the Town against over -intrusion of billboards and it is our recommendation to the Board of Selectmen that no action be taken at pre sent . I Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P. M. Membership: Billboards Respectfully submitted, Clerk Pro Tem.