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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-06-17Nonday - June 17, 1974 Special Neeting - 1 Nearing The BOARD OF APPEALS met on Monda~ evening, June 17, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Office meeting room specifically for a hearing on the Town Garage. The following members were present and voting: Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman; Dr. Eugene A. Beliveau, Clerk; Alfred E. Frizelle, Esq.;.William N. Salemme; and Louis DiFruscio. Approximately 10 people were present for the meeting. RAYMOND G. TURCOTTE: This was a continued hearing from June 10, 1974. The BOARD decided to ask the Building Inspector to inspect the house on the inside and report back to it on ~uly 8, 1974 and, also, to get a statement from Bain Pest Control stating what the extent of the ~mage is at the house. Would like the Bain people there when the Building Inspector goes to inspect the proper~y. Mr. Serio suggested that Mr. Tuxcotte get his laud zoned back to residential at the next Town Meeting because this variance is a critical one inasmuch as it involves zoning. The BOARD voted unanimously to hold a special meeting on June 18, 1~74 at 8P.M. to rule on the above matter. At this meeting the Building Inspector will give his report. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER MUNICIPAL FACILITY BUILDING COMMITTEE: The clerk read the notice. Charles Foster, Building Inspector, ~poke in favor of the petition. Mr. Foster stated that it would be most helpful if there could be a prompt decision. He went on %o state further that he is a delegated member of the committee of which there are 11 members duly appointed by the Selectmen. Mr. Foster, in his presentation, said that he would like to assu~ any abutters or neighbors that the garage will not affect the vicinity adversely, It will be a facility of which we will all be proud. The existing trees will be used as a visual and audio buffer. As to legality, the necessary zoning changes were approved by the Atty. General, effect- ive date May 28, 1974 and the hearing was duly published in the Eagle-Tribune. Site plan is by Frank Gelinas assisted by Joe Borghesi with ma~y recommendations and evaluations by the whole committee. The lot is large but narrow. The committee moved the facility as far as possible from Cochichewick Brool~-in order to eliminate any environmental impact on the Brook. The main building is the garage facility and the smaller one is the administration- office section. Parking will be between that and Osgeod St. Equipment traffic comes in Wayne St. The salt and sand shed will be covered. Leo Lafond assured the committee that he will Supply the necessary shrubs and trees. Jtuae 17, 1974 - cont. Repairing and maintenance will be done inside, according to Mr. Foster, and there will be very little, if any, outside storage of materials. If there is any of this it will be. screened so it is out of sight. It is very important for the BOARD to show where this is an appropriate location for the proposed use. The nearest residences are 250 ft. away from the proposed garage. Osgood st. is a desirable access to the facility. The site was given to the Town by the Stevens family. The committee doesn't feel there are any serious hazards to vehicles or pedestrians. School officials were contacted and thei.r reaction was that their peak hours do not conflict with ours. The Town hours do not endanger the school children. Water will be serviced to the site through a main from Camden St. and heating will be with natural gas. All departments concerned are making every effort to use their facilities. The cost of the facility will be $462,000. The committee has to obtain all necessary permits and variances before going to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Cyr is putting in rip-rap wall to Protect the Brook. Discussion with the BOARD followed. The Town will be developing Wayne St. (necessary fill audgravel). Wa~e St. is a paper street from years ago and normally the abutters would have ~o pay for it to be developed. Raymond Canty, Phillips Ct., spoke in favor of the petition. There was no opposition. Recommendations from the Fire Chief were read as follows: the building be fully equipped with a sprinkler systems one fire-hydrant be installed on the garage proper~y; the garage be equipped with an adequate number of fire extinguishers, prominently mounted and marked. He also stated that he favors the proposal a$~presented. The Planning Board's letter stated that they feel this is the proper location for the construction of this building. Member DiFruscio ex~ressed cencern regarding ~he test borings. Mr. Foster stated that the architect is being held responsible for all the necessary test borings. Mr. Salemme made a motion to GRANT the Special Permit under Sec. 4.122 and 7.1 as specified on the site plan. Mr. DiFruscio seconded 2he motion and the vote was APPEALS ¢C$9~iTTEE LETTER: Notice of the hearing with the Archdiocese and the Board of Appeals was read by Mr. Serio. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. Dil~ruscio nominated Frank Serio, Jr. for Chairman, Mr. Frizelle seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. ,.Tune 17, 1D74 - cont, Mr, DiFruscio nominated Dr. Beliveau for Clerk, Mr. Salemme seconded the mo%ion and the vote was unanimous. Mr. DiFruscio made a motion nominating Atty. ~rizelle for Vice-Chairman, Dr. Beliveau seconded the motioma~d the vote wasun~nimous. The BOARD gave an official welcome to the new associate member, Er. Waiter Jamitko~ki. A discussion was held by BOARD members regarding the possibility of appointing Reviewing Committee to look at all petitioners' proper~y. No action was taken. The BOARD discussed the conversion on Saunders S~. o~ed by R & ? Realty. They were all oonoerned about the parking situation. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.