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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-10Monday - June ~0, 1974 Regular Meeting - 4 Hearings The ~OAI~D O~ API~_,ALS mst on Monde' evening, June ~0, 1~ at ?~30 ?,~, in the Town Office meeting roo~. The following me~bere were present and v_oting: Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman; Dr. Eugene A. Beliveau, Clerk,; Louis Dil~rusoio; Willia~ N. Saleratus; and. Alfred E. ~A~lzelle, Esq. Associate Member,. James Noble on the Quar~arone petition and ~ghes and Hereford Corp. discussions. There were 20 people present for the meeting. R&T ~EAT.TT : Robex-t Bedard and. James Foley spoke in favor Of the petition. Mr. Be~d told the ~oard that they were seeking a v~rianoe for two reasens: 1. Convert the third floor area into one apartment; can provide parking for one car per apartment. 2. This is in a ~lighted condition and they are in the process of rehabilitating the property. Mr. Be_dard also stated, that they are going to hot top a parking area cn both sides of the Building. He believes they are upgrading the building and keeping with the zoning laws of North Andover. They couldn't provide parking in the rear because of the slope to the river. There will be no outside physical changes to the building. Mr. Bedard requested that the Board make a decision at their earliest convenience. John l~illis spoke in favor of the petition except to note that the .parking is a very serious problem. He asked if they could park the cars behind the building and a discussiou with Mr. Bedard and Mr. Foley follow d. John Willie is opposed to the convsrsic~ unless the pam~-g problem is resolved. Eail Bo~langsr questioned the parking on the easterly side and is extremel~ opposed to this. Mr. ~oul~nger stated he would put a lally col,m~__ there in order to stop any parking ou that side. Paul Ta~l°r spoke and said that he already gets tons of war. er from the North Andc~er School Dept. and requested a curb and slope to divert the water. Mr. Foley stated +-~mt they are planning to slope and put a cttrb where necessary. Dr. Beliveau made a motiou to take the matter under advisement and ~r. DiFruscio seconded. The vote was unanimous. Note~ The Board will view the premises. Comments froB the Planning ~ were noted. NA0~ E. TR~KBL~ & TR~Y ~OS.: Atty. Charles W. Trm, bly, Sr. represented the petitioners. Originally the ~rc~blys thought that they could combine lot 1, lot 2 and lot 3 into one lot, but due to Certain developments they found it couldn't be dene. Lot 1 wins in the name of Harold W. Trombly and Naemi. Lot 2, W~.~old ~. Trc~bly acquired in his o~n ~sae;wh~n he passed on Naami E. Trombly became the sole owner F June 10, 1~4 - Cont. of lot 2 by inheritance. The three Trombly boys acquired lot 3 from Alfio Pappalardo and wife. Lots 1 and 2 are o~ned by Naomi E. Trombly and leased to the Trombly Bros., Inc. for the gas station. Lot 3 is no% a part o£ this request and must be left as a separate lot. Atty. Tro~bly requested a variance to combine lots 1 and 2 into one lot and omit lot 3, and presented certified copies of the deeds for the 3 lots. Mr. Trombly also stated that lot 3 ~ be leased in the future. They are just storing wrecked care here ten~orarily. The three Trombly brothers were present and go on record as favoring the petition. No one spoke in opposition. Mr. Salemme made a motion to 6~ANT the variance, Mr. DiFruscio secoaded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Joseph & ~arilyn QUARTARC~E: Mr. Qnar~arone spoke in favor of the petition. He is asking for a variance and special permit to cc~vert the structure at l~O Middlesex ~t. into 3 apartments. ' There was no opposition. A motion was made by Mr. Dil~ruscio to ~ the variance and special permit under Section 4.122 (14) as to the word "dwelling". Dr. Beliveau seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Frank Sirois, contractor, spoke for the petitioner. Mr. Sirois disCUssed the fact that termites had invaded the dwelling and that Mr. ~trco~te would like to build another house to replace the existing one. Although the land is zoned Industrial he feels the best use for the land is as a residence. There are other houses in the algae The petitioner can supply the proper drawings and linens. There is a conservation pond on the property which was put in by Mr. Turcotte. No oppositio~ was voiced at this meeting. Mr. Salemme made a motion to accept the petition, but following a discussion withdrew the motion. Dr. ~eliveau made a motion to take the matter under advisement and vote on it at %he June 17, 1974 meeting.. Mr. Frizelle seconded the motion and the vote CORP. - Dtscussiou The Board suggested that they allow them to crush stone on a trial tin, is while the abutters would have the authority to co~plain to the Board of Health if the noise, etc. wac exoesgiveo Mr. Willis spoke for Mr. Valente stating that he would be willing to use the crusher on a limited basis. It has been the practice in the ~o~n over the years, in the absence of an~ specific detriment, to utilize a gravel pit until it is dead. June 10, 19~4 - conto Hr. Blackwell spoke in oposition stating that the trucks are very noisy at ?:00 and 7:30 A.M. in the morning and questioned how many trips he was going to make per week. Hie fear was for the children bioyoling on the rce~l, etc. Natty Thomas wondered about the operating hours and what the trial limit ~ill be. Others complained about the blasting and the dust created from the operation. Mr. Willis toe--ended that a 5-hour day be instituted with the abutters choosing the hours. This would be on a trial basis for a 3 to 4 month period. Suggested they do not begin until the August meeting. Mr. Frizelle stated he can understand the gravel pit as it now stands, but using a stone crusher is expanding the use. Nr. terio added that he doesn't think there is mkv~hing the BOard can do at this time. As far as the stone crusher goes, there is nothing in the law which states he cannot ~ut the stone crusher there and was so advised by Town Counsel. This permit comes up for renewal on August 14, 1974. The Board will not take action until the August meeting and Mr. Willis agreed to recommend to Mr. Valente not to do anything until that time. The Board directed the secretary to notify the abutters when this renewal comes up. Mr. DiFrusoio lef~ before the discussion was over and Mr. Saleratus satin his place. WA~TER H~F~ES - PIIESCOTT NURSING Mr. ~ughes was present in his own behalf and discussed the proposed Aut-,wm Holida~ Village with the Board. This would be a townhouse complex where the nursing home sits. There would be a 2-story struct~zre on Chickering Rd. and a single story structure on the private way which comes from Prescott St. The units would be, what Mr. Hughes termed, independent care units which the inba___bitants operated themselves. This is an alternative from the hospital type unit. This is called a Level Four nursing home with the exception that the people will be encouraged to take care of themselves. Autumu Holiday Village will have the appearance of a series of town houses and will be of condominium ownership. He feels this is a method of creating an environment that they cannot get any other way. The inhabitants will sit as the Board of Directors of the development. The probable cost of such units will be in the $30,000 range with a $350.00 to $400.00 per month fee ai~ter the initial investment. It is the condominium approach with the town houses also. Mr. Hughes added that maintenance would be guaranteed. The Building Inspector noted that the problem is on zoning. Condominiums are not allowed in R-4. Mr. Hughes will send a letter to the Board for referral to Town Counsel. A leng~h~ discussion was held with the Board and the Building Inspector relative to condominium ownership. The meeting adjounned at 11 P.M. ~ ~f~~$ e c r · t ary / ~Gilda Blacl~stoc~)