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PLANNING BOARD -BERING f
Daniel J. O'Connell
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July 9, 1931 `'.5
8:10 -9: 00 P .M.
"For consideration of the proposal to change from
an Fl District to a Cl Listri.ct, the zoning of the triangular
lot of land bounded on the north by the Boston & Maine Rail-
road , on the south by Woburn Street, and on the west by
Fletcher Avenue " ,
Present - Messrs . Glynn, Milne , Duffy, Scheibe , and clerk.
Mr Glynn took charge .
Daniel J . O 'Connell - 1536 Mass. Ave . , - Owner of the property.
This piece of land is known as "Fletcher ,
Durip" and"N'letcher' s Pond" .
The first chart made by the Planning Board s
stated that it was in a Business District,
but it was changed because a coal yard was
contemplated.
It is no development for hones .
He stated that he has greatly improved roved it
by filling it in with gravel as it was only
a swamp infested by mosquitoes . }
It is within the area of business and is
unsuited for anything else .
Practically 100% of the property owners .=,,,j
in the specified district agreed that the
change should be made .
He stated that he lives across the street 'r"
and has no idea of putting up anything that s'.
would rear his own property as well as any- t,
one elses . Has bought the property beside
the Baptist Church for this reason. # )
Mus.planned either stores, showroof or a
filling station. Whatever it is, itwill
be an asset to the Town.
He took over the title of the proper
last winter , 4,44
J A Moulton, 15 Sherman Street : - Stated that in his mind, ,,
this is purely business property and
therefore it should be used for it and 4 °
has his approval. a y
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D. J. O 'Connell Hearing July 9, 1931
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Philip Leaf, 30 Cottage Street . - Stated that Mr. O 'Connell
I should be given credit for what he has
already done . It is, in his mind, only
fit for business .
Frank Picciani, 57 Woburn Street - Declared himself in favor t
of the change
Manuel Moniz, 58 iNoburn Street - Leclared himself in favor
of the change .
Mabel Liscomb, 50 Cedar Street , Malden - Stated that she was
sure that whatever Mr . O 'Connell does is
for a good improvement and is very much,
in favor of the change .
M J Vaughan, 72 Woburn Street - Leclared himself in favor
of the change .
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Stephen Donnellan, 40 Cottage Street :- Declared himself in
favor of the change .
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Margaret McCann, 8 Cottage Street : - Declared herself in favor
of the change . 1
Hallie C . Blake., 50 Meriam Street - There is no immediate
need for adding this business area . Took
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the matter up with Mr . Emery and he stated
they had put it in the Residential District
because they did not want business there .
Between Grant Street and ileteher Avenue °'
is in the business area and it is not being �h
used as such. Doctor Barnes came to the :z
Board and asked fora gas station next to 41
Mrs. Leary's house but they felt it would :
be a detriment to the church across the ;fig
street . '
When Mr . O 'Connell bought the property,
it was residential and he doesn't see why °'.,
ha should expect the town to change it . +
He can build on the other side of the
street. to
Feels that if there was any reason for 0
a change , it should have been changed before.
Eugene J . Viano, 110 Bedford Street :- Zoning was started to
mane Lexington a better living place .
As Mr. Blake has pointed out, there is ,64
plenty of business property in the center
of the town and these people are paying
high taxes .
If more business if recuired , the land .0
1 that is already business should be used. 0
Sixteen appeared `Y
The hearing was declared closed at 9:00 P M.
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Respectfully submitted, ,
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Secretary