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PLANNING BQARD MEETING ' January 18, 1965 Mr. Bryson mentioned the possibility of other solutions, such as the elimination of parking on Mass. Ave. or the crea- tion of a new district, so that its regulations wouldn't apply to other C 2 districts. The chairman then asked whether it was a fact that offices are not now needed in the center, and asked what the prohibition of apartments was worth tothe own- ers. Mr. Maienza pointed out that apartments are needed in Lexington now. Mr. Greeley questioned the desirability of apartments in the center. Mr. Greeley asked for the possi- bility of delay to complete a six -months study, if one year's delay was too much, referring to the pending study of the cen- tral business district, which may produce valuable recommenda- tions. Mr. Meyer joined the meeting at this point. The owners reiterated that they already suffered financial losses and any further delay would be quite costly. Mr. Conroy questioned the harm to the study by rebuilding the properties in advance of it, and stated that financial losses due to delay should be borne by the Town. The owners retired at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Donald Sleeper, Attorney, met with the Board and requested the reduction of sureties on Ingleside Rd. and the release of the next section in $18,000 surety, combining it with the remaining sureties. The Board voted to authorize the Town Counsel to draw up and execute the necessary instruments. IhGLESIDE RD. KINGSTON HOMES The Lexington Planning Board held a regular meeting in its office, Town Office Building, on Monday, January 18, 1965. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bryson at 7:30 p.m. with members Campbell, Greeley and Riffin, and Planning Direc- tor Zaleski present. Messrs. Trani, Maienza, Stephen, and Atty. Fred Conroy met with the Board to discuss the renovation of their proper- WIDENING OF ties on Massachusetts ave. Mr. Conroy recapitulated the past MASS. AVE. history of negotiations by the Town compensating the owners of the Hunt block for the damage due to widening of Mass. Ave. which would necessitate total destruction of buildings. Mr. Conroy said that the owners want to retain the existing uses, including apartments, although they do not intend to have mixed residential and business uses on one floor. A new building would cover the entire land - about 15,000 sq.ft. The value of third floor dedicated to apartments is estimated by the owners at $300,000. The Selectmen have asked the owners not to enter into any particularly long-term leases, pending the decision on the widening of Massachusetts Ave. Chairman Bryson mentioned that he understands from Mr. Trani that at least one potential tenant cannot now close the lease, which means financial loss to the owners. Mr. Maienza then showed an architect's sketch of the possible remodeling of the two buildings. Mr. Bryson mentioned the possibility of other solutions, such as the elimination of parking on Mass. Ave. or the crea- tion of a new district, so that its regulations wouldn't apply to other C 2 districts. The chairman then asked whether it was a fact that offices are not now needed in the center, and asked what the prohibition of apartments was worth tothe own- ers. Mr. Maienza pointed out that apartments are needed in Lexington now. Mr. Greeley questioned the desirability of apartments in the center. Mr. Greeley asked for the possi- bility of delay to complete a six -months study, if one year's delay was too much, referring to the pending study of the cen- tral business district, which may produce valuable recommenda- tions. Mr. Meyer joined the meeting at this point. The owners reiterated that they already suffered financial losses and any further delay would be quite costly. Mr. Conroy questioned the harm to the study by rebuilding the properties in advance of it, and stated that financial losses due to delay should be borne by the Town. The owners retired at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Donald Sleeper, Attorney, met with the Board and requested the reduction of sureties on Ingleside Rd. and the release of the next section in $18,000 surety, combining it with the remaining sureties. The Board voted to authorize the Town Counsel to draw up and execute the necessary instruments. IhGLESIDE RD. KINGSTON HOMES