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March 13,1972 NORTH ANDOVER
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John J. Lyons, Town Clerk
Town Office Building
North Andover, Mass.
Dear Sir:
The following petition was heard at a meeting of the Planning Board on Monday
evening, February 25, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. in the Fire Station meeting room. Members
present and voting were: Charles W. Trombly, Jr., Esq., Chairman; John J. Monteiro,
Secretary; William Chepulis and Robert J. Burke.
WARREN J. O'BRIEN and others petitioned to amend the North Andover.Zoning By—Law
by changing from Village Residence to General Business a parcel of land on Massa—
chusetts Avenue at the corner of Danvers Street near Route 495.
Atty. Robert J. White represented the petitioners. He explained that there is an
option on the property with a zoning contingency; he said the three owners of the
property occupy the homes there. This would be an extension of an already existing
business zone since Webber Lumber Co. directly abuts the property. After questioning,
Atty. White said that a gasoline station is proposed by Socony—Mobil. The company
conducted a projected traffic survey showing that 12,000 cars passed on an 16—hour
day.
Twelve people spoke in opposition and a petition containing 115 signatures was
presented as being opposed to the re—zoning. Everyone woo spoke in opposition
gave the following reasons:
1. There are many children living in the area, the playground is directly across
the street and this type of business would create more of a traffic hazard than
already exists. There have already been several accidents in the area.
2. The neighborhood is basically a single family area and not a business area.
The only people that will benefit from this will be the gas company and the three
people owning the land under option. Keep North Andover a nice town to live in.
3. There are already 17 gasoline stations in North Andover, two of which are in
the immediate area — the town does not need another gas station.
Mr. Montei.ro made a motion to take the petition under advisement; Mr. Burke seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. The Board will vote on the petition at a
meeting to be held on March 61 1972.
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Warren J. O'Brien and others -2- March 13, 1972
The Planning Board met again on Monday evening, March 6, 1972 with the same members
present. Member Donald N. Keirstead was also present but did not vote on the petition
since he did not sit at the hearing. Mr. Monteiro made a motion to recommend
tWAVORABLE action; Mr. Chepulis seconded the motion and the vote was 4-0.
The Board gave the following reasons:
1. There is already heavy traffic in the area and this type of business would create
more of a traffic hazard.
2. The expansion of business ;should not be allowed in that area; it is not suitable
for further commercial development.
3. John Brown's recommendations should be followed in keeping that area residential.
4. It would not be in the best interests of the town to re-zone this area for
business.
Very truly yours,
PLANNING BOARD
Charles W. Trombly, Jr., tsq.
Chairman
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