HomeMy WebLinkAbout1930-10-20 PLANNING BOARD HEARING
October 20,1930
8:15 - 9:00P M.
"For consideration of the proposal to change from an
Rl District to a Cl District the lots of landlocated at the south-
west corner of the junction of Bedford Street and Valley Road mad
also at the southeast corner of the junction of Bedford Street &
North Hancock Street."
Mr. Emery took charge and explained that the Planning
Board was inclined to think that if the Smith property is put in-
to the Bustness District, the other corners should be changed also.
Mr. Edward. A. Meade:- 15 North Hancock Street. When he bought
the property last July, he nicked this neighbor-
hood because he thought it was a nice, quiet
residential section. Wants it kept so. There
is enough element of danger in the traffic at
this point without more stores. 'Lo put up
stores now would decrease the valuation of his
property. He does not see the need -of more
stores. There are two stores vacant in the
Manor Crescent for some time.
Mr. J. J . Brady:- Nonresident, lives in Lowell but owns land
on Bedford Street across from Coal Company yard.
Feels that there are a lot of residential districts
and wants this section made bustness. He does
not think it is residential because of the coal
yards in front of his lot. Had chance to sell
but people refused because of coal yard opposite.
Stated that Mr. Meade would be far enough away
from the stores if any were built.
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Mr. E. A. dei aaQ:- Said Mr. Brady stated that he, Mr. Meade,
would las far enough away from the stores. If •:
the stores were built on the Parks property,
he would be abutting them. Objects very strongly.
Mr. Thomas Kelly:- Bedford Street next to Parks property towards
Town. Has discussed the matter with Mr. Parks , •.
about zoning and found that he also thought a '"'
residential district at this lbcaiity was out
of place. This section was zoned by the Town
as residential but Burrill ' s property opposite ,`.
the North Lexington Station is not residential „, •
and the Railroad property is residential. The
are various demands for business there at that
corner. Has had an offer for the property in
the lot south of where he lives if it were a
business district. The people wanted a team*
The offer was far beyond the value now. The
land is too high for a residential district.
When the street was constructed, it was lower`. ,a`
People don't want to climb stairs to their `Y
residence. It would cost a lot to remove the ; .
earth to make it level with the street.
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About 20 feet of Burrill ' s property, 100 feet "' r
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along the brook and 30 feet along the railroad ,,
II is not very much like' residential property'.
Mr. Emery:- Stated that there is 250 feet of North Hancock n`
Street and 200 feet of Bedford Street in the
business zone. Asked Mr. Kelly if he didn't
think that would accomodate a tearoom.
Mr. Kelly:- Replied that it wouldn't take care of it and 5
that it should all be rezoned and put into the
business zone . It has got to come eventually. z
It is not desirable to build houses in the near
vicinity of a coal yard or railroad.
Mr. E . A. Meade : - Stated that two stores in the Manor Crescent °_
would not be unoccupied for over two years if 4'
there is such a demand for business. ;;
Mr. E. F. Scheibe:- Stated that he built a house for his foreman,
Ernest LaRose, on Harding Road and that Mr.
LaRose and his neighbors were opposed to the
change.
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Mr. Thomas Kelly:- Asked why there should be objections from
the outskirts of this section. It has got to
be turned into a commercial district sooner or
later for the best interests of the Town because r
II they get more out of it. The stores in the
Manor Crescent are not suitable for bunisess and
could not be rented for business. One was made "`
into a lunch room and the other was an office.
Mr. Richards got these stores without a hearing `:
from the people. 1'..
41 Mr. Edward W. Ormond: - 10 North Hancock Street . In in the grocery lw
business on North Hancock Street. Has been in F`,:
business in Lexington twenty years. Thinks there h„;
is no more demand for any kind of stores at this .
place. Is opposed because he thinks there is
enough business there . People have tried tea-
rooms there several times. At present there is e4,
a gasoline station, First National Store, a 4,
periodical ship and his grocery store. The
periodical shop was a drug store but couldn't
make it pay. There is always a gang hanging
around the gasoline station.
Mr. Thomas Kelly: - Bought his property thirteen years ago and ?fi` •
did not hear about a coal yard at the time. ,.,
Stated that if Smith's corner is not changed, ,4 _
the other corners should not be changed. Has `'
talked with Mr. Parks and Mr. Dempsey and neither ”,
II one wanted to appear for or against the change.. ,
Mr. Brady:- Thinks it ought to be changed into a business
district because of the coal yard and gas station
already there. Thinks lower end of Bedford Street 7
should be put into the business zone anyway. i
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Mr. Ormond - Stated that Mr. Brady could have lower end
of Bedford Street put into business zone.
lir Mr. J. J. Brady:- Asked Mr. Emery to consider putting the y
lower end of Bedford Street from the Railroad
up 80 feet and from DixlsOline up into the
business zone anyway. Would like whole frontage
if possible but if not possible, would like 80
feet out of 310 feet. Would be used for tea-
room.
Mr. Ormond and Mr. Meade - opposed
Mr. Kelly and Mr. Brady - in favor
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