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PLANNING BOARD
Frederick L. Emery
J. Henry Duffy
Edwin B. Worthen
C. Edward Glynn
William D. Milne
Arthur W. Freeman
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
' Lexington, January 7, 1926.
Present: F. L. Emery, Chairman, Messrs. Worthen, Duffy, Tilton,
Glynn, Milne. Also C. B. French, Town Engineer and
Tibbets, Building Inspector.
ZoninLaw,
Mr. Tibbets asked information as to the Zoning Law with
special reference to business district at North Lexington, also
asking for definition of bound of the business district at East
Lexington now set by old Childs Garage building which is to be
removed. He raised the question as to the permissibility of
altering the present non -conforming Harrod store at East Lex-
ington into two stores.
Vine Brook Drainage.
A wetter from Engineer Churchill of the State Re-
clamation Board was read, indicating Mr. Churchill's belief
that a cleaning of Vine Brook would relieve immediate diffi-
culties and that the Town had ample power to proceed. Messrs.
Duffy and Milne were asked to consult with him further.
General Drainage Act.
Mr. Duffy reported that the new empowering act
' drafted by the town counsel along lines similar to acts of
other towns was in the hands of representative Perry, and that
the matter was proceeding in regular course.
Vine Brook Road.
Mr. Emery noted the construction of an addition to
the Viano garage, bringing the structure to the westerly line
of the proposed street from Mass. Ave. to Vine Brook Road, and
queried as to the status of this road. It was noted that the
Board was still on record as in favor of the 100 ft. taking
for this road, in order that the town might have a free hand
in any brook improvement at this location.
Sewer Assewments.
Mr. Duffy presented a draft of an act relative to
assessing for sewer construction, and there was general dis-
cussion. The matter was left for further immediate study by
PIr. Emery and Mr. Duffy.
Veterans' Hos ital.
It was unanimously voted that the Planning Board was
opposed to the proposition for having the Veterans Hospital in
Lexington.
' Parking.
Mr. Worthen reported that present 30 minute parallel
parking in the business area had afforded relief for the present.
It was voted that the sub -committee continue to study the general
matter, but that they need not press the matter unless other
propositions appeared.
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School House Site.
Mr. Worthen reported that Mr. Mara had not yet
called a meeting of the representatives of the various boards
interested in this matter.
Meeting adjourned 11 P.M. for one week.
"f. D. Milne.,
Clerk.
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