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PLANNING BOARD M=TING I December 10, 1946 Present: Messrs. Worthen, Nickerson, Ferguson, Richards and Houdlette. Boulder Road Letter received from Johnson, Clapp, Ives and Knight was examined, relative to relocation of Boulder Road, and also earlier documents (1944), at which time the Board had voted in favor of relocating this paper street in order to provide proper setback for house improperly located and re- adjustment of the property lines. No subdivision is involved. It was voted to write Pyr. Frederick, of the above firm, that the Planning Board approves petitioning by Mr. Cerpenter (the owner) to the Board of Survey for the relocation of this road as shown on plan dated October 14, 19419 E. M. Brooks, C. E., indicating Block 10 of "Manorwoo d". so called, at junction of Boulder Road and Blake Road. Veterans' Housing Project ' Mr. Couette appeared before the Board on behalf of the project committee to discuss the development layout previously examined and not approved by the Planning Board. The plan shows a total of 54 lots, of which some 20 have frontages on Cedar and Hill Streets. The Board re -stated its objections to this plan; namely, the excessive length of street construction, partially necessitated by the utilization of the back land which is low and undesirable for lotting, and the location of egress street at the junction of Hill and Cedar Streets. Mr. Couette appealed to the Planning Board for cooperation and assistance in re -planning the entire area. It was voted to delegate to Mr. Houdlette the responsi- bility of continuing the re -study of the plan; this work to be done under his direction and by outside engineering assist- ance, and for this work it was voted to appropriate a sum of money not to exceed $50. Medical Center Mr. Couette requested, informally, the Board's reaction to the establishment of a medical -center in Lexington, a subject which was considered in a general way by the Board several years ago. Mr. Couette made reference to a specific site; the Ballard property on Massachusetts Avenue (near the ' Catholic church), which has a 215 foot frontage and comprises 2 1/2 acres, with the large dwelling. He stated there was sentiment in favor of a project which would offer 24-hour