HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-22 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes Town of North Andover
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Members Associate Members
D. Paul Koch,Jr.,Esq., Chairman Michael T.Lis
Ronn R.Faigen, Vice-Chairman Steven R. Selde
Allan Cuscia, Clerk Frank J.Killilea
Alexandria A.Jacobs, Esq. Zoning Enforcement Officer
Ellen P.Mdntyre Paul G.Hutchins
MEETING MINUTES
Date of Meeting: Tuesday,June 22,2021
Time of Meeting: 7:3,0 p.m.
Location of Meeting: Virtual Meeting
Signature: Jennifer Battersby
Town Clerk Date Stamp:
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1. Call to Order called at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: D. Paul Koch,Jr., Esq,, Ronn R. Faigen, Allan Cuscia, Ellen P. McIntyre, Alexandria A.
Jacobs, Esq., Michael T. Lis, and Frank J. Killilea
Staff Present: Jennifer Battersby
Gavel given to: D. PaLlI Koch,Jr.
Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman makes preliminary announcement that this is a Meeting Of public record, is being broadcast and
recorded,and that anyone watching may email ZBA administrator with any questions,comments, or opinions.
Chairman reads the Supplemental Legal Notice into the record.
2. Acceptance of Minutes
Motion made by Allan Cuscia to approve the May 11,2021 meeting minutes. Seconded by Michael T. Lis, P.
Koch voted yes, A. Cuscia voted yes. E. McIntyre voted yes. A. Jacobs voted yes. M. Lis voted yes. The
vote to approve is unanimous 5-0.
3. Continued Public Hearin of 1740 Turnpike Street
The Petition of Robert Micharid. for property at 1740 Turnpike Street (Map 107.13, Parcel 0021), North
Andover, MA, 01845 in the Village Residential ("VRII) Zoning District. The Applicant is requesting a
Variance pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section 195-6.6 Permitted Signs in the VR Zoning
District for the purpose of allowing a 18.75 sf sign; specifically, Applicant has requested a sign size needing a
relief variance of 16.75 sf(the sign size proposed is 18.75 sf and the sign size required is 2 sf).
A. Cuscia reads the Legal Notice into the record.
Jack Creahan,Matt Rasetta,Rick Vail,Bob Michaud J. Creahan listened to the recording of the last meeting and
has gathered all the requested information which has been submitted to the Board rnernbers. The dimensional
chart Outlines that the sign is going to be 6' tall total. There will be a 3' airspace and a 3' x 75"wide sign. The
posts will be W granite, The material of the sign will be outdoor rated PVC and laminated for protection. Also
took pictures of other signs irlthe area with the dimensions.
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E. McIntyre asks how many tenants are in the building now. J. Crealian states there are two units. Superior Rate
is the only tenant currently.
R. Vail says this is the only sign that the landlord would allow.
M. Lis asks if the other signs on Turnpike Street were grandfathered in or if the zoning laws were different. P.
Koch says there is a small pocket where the village residential district is located. The rest is business zoned.
Motion made by A. Cuscia to close public comment. Seconded by E. McIntyre. P. Koch voted yes. A. Cuscia
voted yes. E. McIntyre voted yes. A. Jacobs voted yes. M. Lis voted yes. The vote to close public comment is
unanimous 5-0.
The Board deliberates.
Motion made by Allan Cuscia to approve the variance pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws
Section 195-6.6 Permitted Signs in the VR Zoning District. Seconded by Michael T. Lis. P. Koch voted yes.
A. Cuscia voted yes. E. McIntyre voted yes. A. Jacobs voted yes. M. Lis voted yes. The vote to approve is
unanimous 5-0.
4. Miscellaneous
Chapter 40B correspondence from Community Housing, Inc. dated May 17, 2021. No discussion is needed just
making note of it for the record.
5. Adiournment, meeting afflourned at 8:01 p.m.
Motion made by Alexandria A.Jacobs, Esq. to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Michael T. Lis. R. Faigen
voted yes. A. Cuscia voted yes. E. McIntyre voted yes. A.Jacobs voted yes. F. Killilea voted yes. The vote
to adjourn is unanimous 5-0.
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