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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOCAL 1365 AFL-CIO f � , f FAPRILVI teas TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER MASSACHUSETTS 1� AAR 1570 jong J, LyQNS 14 o TOWS i s' BOARD OF APPEALS o�o nORM A1+oW o m 2 March 17, 1970bz E Z John J. Lyons, Town Clerk Town Office Building North Andover, Mass. Dear Sir: On Monday evenings March 9, 1970, at the Town Office Building, the North Andover Board of Appeals held a public hearing upon the appli- cation of Local 1365 Communications Workers of America AFL-CIO who requested a variance of Section 7.5 of the Zoning By-Law so as to permit the erection of a building to replace the present structure located on the east side of Osgood Street, approximately 800 feet distant from the corner of Bradford Street and known as 1627 Osgood Street. The hearing was advertised in the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune on February 21 and 28, 1970 and all abutters were duly notified by certified mail. The members of the Board present and voting were: Arthur R. Drummond, Chairman; Daniel T. O'Leary, Secretary; Donald J. Scott, J. Philip Arsenault, Esq. and Donald J. Leonard, Local 1365 was represented by Atty. John P. Ford, who stated that the building would be 40 feet front, 66 feet deep, -2 stories and 17 feet above grade; the first floor to be used as a combination classroom and hall with offices on the second floor. This is in zoning district Industrial "L" . Thepresent structure is inadequate to conduct the business representing 6500 production workers at Western Electric Company. The variance is necessary because the proposed structure will be closer to the lot line than zoning regulations permit. Joseph Sweeney, president of the union, speaking in favor of the request, stated that the old building would be razed; that the new structure will enhance the appearance of the area and a hardship would be imposed on the members of the organization if they had to move to another Location. George Farkas also spoke in favor of it and a letter from Henry P. Poulin, another abutter, also expressed his approval. There was no opposition to the petition. I Local 1365 -2- March 17, 1970 Following a period of deliberation, upon motion of member O'Leary, seconded by member Leonard, it was unanimously voted to GRANT the variance. The Board finds that the requested variance will not adversely affect the public good to any substantial extent and will not materially affect the general character of the neighborhood. Unless the variance is granted, the applicant will suffer substantial hardship, financial or otherwise. There exist certain conditions especially affecting the parcel in question which do not generally affect the entire zoning district in which the parcel is located. The requested variance will not be in substantial derogation from the intent or purpose of the Zoning By-Law. Very truly yours, BOARD OF APPEALS Arthur R. Drummond, Chairman ARD:ad i F Avna7TM ;X '� f•, lass�,: �} F�CH13gF. yt ►►n► TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF DECISION Date . March. 17, 197Q. . . . . . . . Petition No.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date of Hearin March 9, 1970 Hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petition of .Local 13.65Communications Workers of America AFL—CIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Premises affected - - -1W. .Qpgood _Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Referring to the above petition for a variation from the requirements of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Andover Zoning By—Law r eection of a dwelling to. replace. present structure. . so as to permit . the • After a public hearing given on the above date, the Board of Appeals voted to . .GR .T . . . the . . . . . . . . . . Variance . . . . . . . . . . . and hereby authorize the Building Insp ector to issue a permit to . . Local. 136 Communications Workers of America AFL-CIO for the construction of the above work, based upon the following conditions: Signe Arthur R. Drummond, Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel T. O'Leary, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald J. Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.. . Philip. Arsenault.,_ .Esq,. . . . . . . . . . . Donald. .J.. .Leo.nar.d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board of Appeals i Oversjzed Maps on file with the Town