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LELEGAL
NOTICE
F NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE
April 14,1989
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will
give a hearing at the Town Building,North Andover,
on Tuesday evening the 9th day of May 1989,at
7:30, o'clock, to all parties interested in the
appeal of Elbridge C' Leland .As A Party
Aggrieved,for review of a decision made by the
Building Inspector regarding operating a
contracting/glazing business. on the premises,
located at 11 Marbleridge Road.
By Order of the
+ Board of Appeals
/f1 Frank Sano,Jr.
Chairman
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE
April 14,1989
it Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will
give a hearing at the Town Building,North Andover,
on Tuesday evening the 9th day of May 1888,at
7:30, O'clock, W all parties interested in the
appeal of Elbridge C. Leland .As A Party
Aggrieved,for review of a decision made by the
Building Inspector regarding operating a
contracting/glazing business. on the premises, ,
located at 11 Marbleridge Road.
By Order of the
Board of Appeals
Frank Seno,Jr.
Chairman
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE
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. . . .April. .14 . . . . .19. . .89
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will give a
hearing at the Town Building,North Andover,on. . .Tuesday .
evening the 9th day of May
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' 19.89 , at. .'3.%'clock, to all parties interested in the appeal of
Elbridge C. Leland
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By Order of the Board of Appeals
Frank Serio,
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Publish in N. A. Citizen on April 20 and April 27, 1989
Bill to: Elbridge C. Leland
11 Marbleridge Rd. , N. Andover, MA 01845
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OFFICES OF: Town Of 120 Main Street
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APPEALS S•S4 'SE,t�;`
)OVER North Andover
BUILDING � � . Mssachusetts
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CONSERVAI'ION
I AVISION (A (508)G82-6483
HEALTH
PLANNING PLANNING & GOMINIUNI'I'l' DEVELOPMENT
KAIZEN 1-1.11. NELSON, DIRECTOR
March 11 , 1989
Elbridge Leland
11 Marbleridge Road
North Andover , MA
Re : ACT Glass
We are in receipt of your letter dated March 11 , 1989 and
I believe that the appropriate step to be taken is for
you to apply to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit
to operate your glass business in a restricted, R-1 resi-
dential zone .
You must make immediate application on this petition or
you will be cited for a violation to the North Andover
Zoning By-Law.
The secretary , Mrs . Taylor , to the Board of Appeals is on
duty on Monday, Wednesday , and Thursday from 8 :30 A. M. to
12 noon.
Your immediate attention to the above will be greatly
appreciated.
Yours truly,
D. Robert Nicetta,
Building Inspector
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ACT CLASS &ALUMINUM
P.P. Box 656; north Andover, MA 01845 (617) 683-4500
March 11, 1989
Town of No. Andovr
Building Inspector's Office
C/O D. Robert Nicetta
120 Main Street
No. Andover, Mass. 01845
Dear Mr. Nicetta,
This letter is in response to your letter dated, February 27, 1989.
I would like to address the illegality you refer to in your letter. There
was never any attempt on my behalf to operate a business illegally. I
run an "in the field or on-the-job operation", with no retail or public bus-
iness. I do not advertise and only use my father's barn as a central base
and storage facility. I must stress that my family and I also live in the ad-
jasent building at 11 Marbleridge.Road.
I consider myself as a consultant-estimator. The nature of my business
is contract glazing and,must be done on the job site. I must also stress
that there has historically been some type of general contracting-consulting
business run from these premises as is this present endeavor.
If there is any aspect of our operation that is a disturbance or bother to anyone,
then I would like to address this directly.
Perhaps the next step would be to apply for a Non-Conforming Use Business
Permit with certain restrictions; we- solicit your advise here.
Looking forward to hering your response on this matter.
Sincerely,
Elbridge C. Leland,President
ACT Glass & Aluminum, Inc.
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CONSERVATION ee"OMus DIVISION OF (508)682-6483
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PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR
February 27 , 2989
ACT Glass
C/O Elbridge Leland
11 Marbleridge Road
North Andover, MA
Dear Sir:
Our investigation shows that an illegal business is being
operated in an R-1 District , a residential zone . Business
is not permitted in this zoning district and you are, there-
fore, ordered to cease said operation immediately .
If you have any questions , please contact this office.
Very truly your , ,
D. Robert Nicetta,
Building Inspector
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HENRY GRILLO & COMPANY
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
26 CHESTNUT ST., P.O. BOX 69
ANDOVER, MA 01810 �•
TELEPHONE(617)475-4372
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Mr. Elbridge C. Leland
11 Marbleridge Road
North Andover., Massachusetts 01845
Dear Elbridge:
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This refers to your inquiry regarding your corporate and personal tax
returns as they relate to your business income and base of operations. I
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Copies of your corporate tax returns from date of incorporation in
calendar year 1983 to date clearly show business income from your base of',
operations on 11 Marbleridge Road, North Andover. , is
We additionally retain copies of your personal income tax returns Prior"
to Tncorporati.on of your business for the years 1981 and 1982 which also
show that your business was based on 11 Marbleridge Road; North Andover.we
For years prior to 1981, we do not have copies of tax returns which
prepared for you since our office policy is to clear our files of those
returns prepared more than eight years ago. Unless you have retained
copies which we. annually provided you, we cannot now assist you in your . ,,
request for copies of returns prepared more than eight years ago.
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However, I can firmly state that we have been your accountants from the
time you were a student duri'nq the mid-1970's.. I clearly recall that you ,
di;d part'-time carpentry work during those years at the 11 Marbleridge Rd. , .
North Andover location and we reported your.part time income even while ;
I know of no other location which you used
You were a student: In fact,
as a base of operations other than your present location throughout the a F
Years in which :you have carried on your trade. ;+
I•n the event yourequire further clarification of this issue, I would r
be pleased to appear before any board or agency on your behalf.
Sincerely yours, 4
Henry Gr'i l l o y
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE .ZONING ORDINANCE
Applicant ,,pp Address
1. � Application is hereby made:
a ) For a variance from the requirements 'of Section Paragraph
and Table ' of the Zoning By Laws .
b) For a Special Permit under Section Paragraph_ of the Zoning
By, Laws . _
As a Party Aggrieved, for review of a decision made by the
Buildin Ins ector or other authority.
2. a ) Premises affected are land _and building(s ) -numbered
= E..l�iV, F___—`_-Street
b) Premises affected are property with frontage on the North ( )
South ( ) East ( ) West ( side of (AAA _
Street , and known as No. -_ �_ —
Jl_ Street .
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c) Premises affected are in Zoning District L, and the premises
affected have an area of_IL�Land frontage of
_f eet .
3. Ownership
a) Name and address of owner ( if joint ownership, give all names ) :
Lucius' C... be P t 2usfi�
Date of Purchase4&,_jPrevious Owner
b) * If applicant is not owner , check his/her interest in the premises:
GeAh►vso J
_Prospective Purchaser Lesee Other (explain)
4 a Size of proposed building:' front; feet deep;
,Height stories; ---feet .
a) Approximate date of erection:_—
b) Occupancy or use of each floor : _--___-
c.) . Type of -construction:
5. Size of existing building:------feet front ;_ feet deep;
Height _ stor,ies; feet .
OA*a ) Approximate date of erection: .......
b) Occupancy or use of each floor :+-- —_
c ) Type of construction:
6. Has there been a previous appeal , under zoning, on these premises?
If so, when?_- _-
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he principal points upon which I base ,my application are as follows: ;
must be . stated in detail ) ;4,� '
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'agree to pay the filing fee, advertising in newspaper, and incidental
cpenses*
Signature OL' Peti do r(s) ,•
,cry application for' action by the Board shall be made on a form approved
the Board . These forms shall be furnished by the Clerk upon request. +:
iy communication purporting to be an application shall be treated as mete
)tice of'intention to seek relief until such time :as it 'is • made on the
f'iciaL application form . All information . ' 'Called ,for by the form shall
furnished by the applicant in the manner • �hereinsprescribed .
-cry-application shall be submitted with a list of '•"Parties In Interest" . '.
ich list shall • include .the petitioner , . abutters , owners of land directly
�posite on any public or private street or way, and abutters to .the
�utters ;within ' three hundred feet ( 300 '. ) of the property line of the
titioner' as they appear . on the most recent applicable tax list,
twithstanding that the land of any such owner is located in another city .
town, the Planning Board of the city or town, • and the Planning Board of
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eery, abutting .city or town.
Ivery application shall be submitted with an application charge cost in
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e amount" of $25 . 00. In addition , the petitioner shall be responsible
Ir any. and all costs involved in bringing the. petition before the. Board .::..'
ch. costs shall include mailing and publication, but are not necessarily;
mited to these . !
,ar application shalt be submi.tted with a plan of land approved b the
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ard.- No petition will be brought before the Board unless said plan has
an submitted . Copies of the Board ' s requirements regarding plans are
itached • hereto or are available from the Board of Appeals upon request .*
LIST OF PARTIES IN INTEREST
Name Address
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A1C ' GLASS &ALUMINUM
O. Box 656; forth Andover, MA 01845 (617) 683-4500
March 11, 1989
Town of No. Andovr
Building Inspector's Office
C/O D. Robert Nicetta -
120 Main Street
No. Andover, Mass. 01845
Dear Mr. Nicetta,
This letter is in response to your letter dated, February 27, 1989.
I would like to address the illegality you refer to in your letter. There
was never any attempt on my behalf to operate a business illegally. I
run an "in the field or on-the-job operation", with no retail or public bus-
iness. I do not advertise and only use my father's barn as a central base
and storage facility. I must stress that my family and I also live in the ad-
jasent building at 11 Marbleridge Road.
I consider myself as a consultant-estimator. The nature of my business
is contract glazing and,must be done on the job site. I must also stress
that there has historically been some type of general contracting-consulting
business run from these premises as is this present endeavor.
If there is any aspect of our operation that is a disturbance or bother to anyone,
then I would like to address this directly.
Perhaps the next step would be to apply for a Non-Conforming Use Business
Permit with certain restrictions; we- solicit your advise here.
Looking forward to hering your response on this matter.
Sincerely,
Elbridge C. Leland,President
ACT Glass & Aluminum, Inc.
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR LEGAL SERVICES
DATE : May 18, 1989
NAME : Audrey W. Taylor TITLE : Board of Appeals
COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT q y
Requested b William Sullivan, Acting Chairman '
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: ( Include such information as "request
for legal opinion" "relates relates to pending litigation. " Is this a
request of a committee or an individual member 's concern; and
is the request high — low priority and explain why . Please attach
all relevant documentation. )
Request for legal opinion on the Leland petition #55-89 as a Party Aggreived.
Could this be granted as a Special Permit and if so, where in the Zoning Bylaws
would it state this.
How can this be made legally conforming?
TIME FRAME : ( By what date is a response needed ; Please explain. )
Must be hereprior to June 13, 1989
SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO OFFICE OF
SELECTMEN FOR PROCESSING
Your request legal 9
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ervices relative to
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Forwarded to Town unsel
Date:
Returned
Date:
Reason:
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Town Manager
Call Kopelman & Page
RE: Leland property - party aggreived petition
Could a Special Permit be granted for this petition, and where in the Zoning Bylaw
would it state this. y
If the Board upheld the Building Inspector's decision, could the petitioner come
to the Board requesting a Special Permit. Business/Commercial in R-1 district.
What is the definition of a contractor's yard as stated in the bylaws and would
a glass glazing be considered contracting?
If this had to go before the Town Meeting for a change, could a temporary permit
be issued until the Town Meeting vote?
How can be make this legally conforming?
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR LEGAL SERVICES
DATE : May 18, 1989
NAME : Audrey W. Taylor TITLE : Board of Appeals
COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT Requested by William Sullivan, Acting Chairman
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST : ( Include such information as "request
for legal opinion" or "relate
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pending litigation . Is this
request a
q of a committee or an
individual member 's
concern;
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is the request high - low priority and explain why . Please attach
all relevant documentation . )
Request for legal opinion on the Leland petition 455-89 as a Party Aggreived.
-Could this be granted as a Special Permit and if so, where in the Zoning Bylaws
would it state this.
How can this be made legally conforming?
TIME FRAME: ( By what date is a response needed ; Please explain. )
Must be here prior to June 13, 1989
SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORA TO OFFICE OF
SELECTMEN FOR PROCESSING
Your request for legal services relative to
was :
Forwarded to Town Counsel
Date :
Returned
Date :
Reason :
Town Manager
Call Kopelman & Page
RE: Leland property party Y aggreived petition
Could a Special Permit be
would it state this, granted for this
If the Board Petition, and where in the Zoning Bylaw
to the Board upheld
requetine Building Inspector's decision
What is the definitionofSpecial Permit. could the petitioner come
Ed as Business/Commercial y aws district.
a lass g a contractor's yard as stated in
If glass glazing be considered contracting? the b
to go before the Town M bylaws and would
be issued until the To Meeting
Town Meeting g for a change, could a temporary
g vote? y permit
How can be make this legally conforming?
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
Attorney Richard Bowen
Kopelman & Paige, P. C.
Suite 1000
77 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
RE: Leland petition #55-89
Dear Attorney Bowen:
Attached please find a copy of the complete file concerning the above
subject.
The Board of Appeals requests your legal opinion as to how this matter
should be handled so as to make this a legally conforming business.
The petitioner is in an R-1 district and conducting a glass glazing
business out of one of the barns on the property.
This matter will be coming up again at our June 13, 1989 meeting, so
your prompt attention to this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF APPEALS
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William Sullivan
Acting Chairman
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Mr. Frank Serio
Chairman
Board of Appeals
North Andover Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: Leland Petition
Dear Mr. Serio:
You have requested verification of business use of our property in the R-1 District
for non-conforming determination.
I enclose herewith our first business (certificate) for firearms sale and handling
(a highly regulated enterprise) in conjunction with my machine shop service on the
property; the certificate was necessarily demonstrated in order to qualify for
State and Federal licensing. At that time, we also provided a firing range for
firearms safety and familiarization, and with the most notorious and celebrated
occasion of public Turkey Shoots during the Town Centennial Festivities.
Subsequently, the firearms aspect of the machine shop has diminished to the extent
of a private and personal collection and the range abandoned in the interest of the
intimately associated neighborhood.
The machine shop continued for light machinery and antique auto restoration services.
My two sons joined me during and after their educational endeavors in the support and
maintanance of this property and we progressed through painting and rigging, home
repair and light construction, each endeavor contributing to the other, all for fee
but not all ultimately profitable.
The present business has grown to provide satisfactory low profile support to the
property with off-site construction and no signs or retail traffic.
We pray to be allowed to continue our non-conforming use of this property.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUITE 1000
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DAVID L.GALLOGLY
SONDRA M.KORMAN
ANNE-MARIE M.HYIAND.
RICHARD BOWEN
June 12, 1989
Mr. William Sullivan
Acting Chairman
Board of Appeals
North Andover Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Leland Petition
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
You have requested an opinion concerning a petition filed
by Elbridge Leland. Mr. Leland has been operating a contracting/
glazing business out of a barn located at 11 Marbleridge Road.
This property is situated in the R-1 district, a residential
zone. The Building Inspector has issued a cease and desist order
against Mr. Leland. Mr. Leland has now filed an application for
relief from the reauirements of the zoning ordinance. You wish _
to know if Leland's business operations can be brought into
conformity with the Zoning By-laws by a grant of a special
permit. You also wish to know if there may be any other way to
allow this use in the R-1 district.
In my opinion, Mr. Leland's business may not be granted a
special permit, but it may be a prior non-conforming use.
The Zoning By-law does not allow for the issuance of a
special permit for a contracting/glazing business in a R-1
district. Special permits in the R-1 district are available only
for limited purposes including nursing homes, private schools,
public buildings, recreation areas and day care centers. See
Table 1 - Summary of Use Regulations. Therefore, it is my
opinion that Mr. Leland's business does not qualify for a special
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permit. It is also my opinion that, based on the facts you have
given me, the contracting/glazing business does not qualify as a
home occupation as set forth in the Zoning By-law at Section
4 . 121 (4) (b) because the use is being carried on in a barn rather
than in the principal building. Furthermore, it appears that you
may not .issue a use variance to Mr. Leland because the Zoning
By-law does not expressly empower the Zoning Board to issue such
variances. See G.L. c. 40A, §10.
Based on the information you have submitted, it appears that
business activity has occurred on the site for a period of years.
In my opinion, the Zoning Board may wish to make a factual
determination as to whether the use lawfully existed at the time
of the passage of the R-1 zoning restrictions. If Mr. Leland's
use predates the zoning restriction, his business may qualify as
a non-conforming use under Section 9 of the Zoning By-law.
-law.
In summary, it is my opinion that Mr. Leland's business is
not eligible for a special permit or a use variance. It is also
my opinion, based on the facts given to me, that the business
does not qualify as a home occupation. However, if the Zoning
Board determines that the use was in existence prior to the
enactment of the R-1 zoning restrictions, Mr. Leland's business
may be permitted as a non-conforming use.
If you have further questions in this regard, do not
hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
Barbara J. Saint Andre
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BOARD OF APPEALS
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BOARD OF APPEALS
Audrey W. Taylor, Clerk