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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-20 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (146)Town of North Andover Office of the Planning Department Community Development and Services Division 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 TO: Planning Board FROM: Judy Tymon, Town Planner RE: 1018 Osgood Zoning Analysis DATE: March 12, 2012 The following is a summary of the existing zoning in the immediate area surrounding 8 Marblehead St: The parcel is currently zoned Industrial – S. The parcel contains an abandoned 9,000 sq. ft. building that looks like it had been used for offices and warehousing. This zoning allows, among other uses, research and development; light manufacturing; printing and reproduction; business and professional office; bank, post office; warehousing and wholesaling; by Special Permit gas station, restaurant, retail food but not other retail store of any kind. The parcel abuts the rail line and Sutton St. on one side. There are 4 additional parcels zoned Industrial-S: The other businesses in the Industrial-S include a construction contractor, Callahan AC/Heating and a building containing various electrical, plumbing and construction contractors. The construction contractor abuts this parcel to the east. Across the street from the parcel, also zoned Industrial-S is a dance studio. The local area is mainly residential, zoned as Residence-4 The neighborhood is in the northwest corner of the town, abutting Lawrence and 495. The homes are older, with a mix of single and two-family. The Building Inspector recommends changing the Zoning for Industrial-S to allow retail stores of any kind with a Special Permit.