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PLANNING BOARD MWING ' Monday, April 14, 1952 Presents Adams, Hathaway, Irwin, Potter, Johnson. Meeting opened at 8 o'clock. Bills Bills presented as follows: Rita McNamara, typing agreements, $8.00. Adams Press, advertising two hearings, Kelchester and Lexington Construction Co., $7.52. -Unanimously voted the bills be paid, Mr. Adams not voting. .lerial Photo At suggestion of Mr. John Blackwell it was decided that an aerial Photo should be taken of the area along the north side of Route 128 between Wood street and Grove street, expense to be shared between Planning Board and himself since the photo would be of use to both parties. Hearing - Lexington Construction Co. Public hearing was held on petition of Lexington Construction Co. for approval as a subdivision property located as followst northerly by a section of Patterson road, southerly by Wood street, a street known as Patterson road. P,ir. Newgent and air. Miller appeared for the petition, Mr. Whitcomb of 77 wood street also appeared and stated that he had had a serious water con- dition, and he was concerned about this development. He was advised that proper drainage facilities would have to be provided before acceptance by the town. Mr. Lindsey of 47 wood street and Mrs. Johnson of wood street were also present. No other objections. Plans were taken under advisement. Plans for additional extension of Patterson road were also submitted. These were tentative approved subject to Mr. Burns' approval, and date for hearing set at Monday, April 28. &rim - Kelchester A public hearing was hold on petition for approval as a subdivision the property of Kelchester Realty Trust located near the northerly corner of Woburn and Lowell streets, two new roads, Apple Tree Lane and Scotland road, with total approximate length of 2,900 ft. Mr. Joseph F. Helly appeared as petitioner. Mr. F. R. Naka of 359 Woburn street, an abuttor, was somewhat con- cerned with the height above his house. was assured there would be no wash and would be properly landscaped so there would be no "cliffs". No objections. Plans taken under advisement. mon Gear Co. Mr. Sayce representing Union Gear Co. appeared for discussion rela- tive to the possible site for a new plant which would require a change in zone to an M-1 district. Mr. Sayoe stated that the plant would be a very desirable one as to appearance, source of tax income, and local employment.