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Home My WebLink About2020-01-14 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes w L 31 wr M Town of North Andover ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Members Associate Wnbers l� Michael .Lis Ellen P.McIntyre; Vice-Carr SteverSeilde Allan Goad reek J. ill"Iea Alexandria A,.Jacobs,Esq. Zoning Enkmement Ofter Ronn R.Faigen Paul'G.Hutchins EN MINUTES, Date of Meeting. January 14, 2020 Tiltille of Meeting: 70-30 PM j c : � tin Town Hall, 12 airy Stied,North Androver MA5 018,45 "own Clerk Date Stamp Members s Present-, D. 1 ti l Koch, Jr, Ellen.P. McIntyre, Frank Killifea, Michael T. Lis, St ell R. Staff Ptesen,,t.- Meryl ile Chase Gavel weir.to,: D. Pattl Koch, % Pledge ofAllegiance 2 Continued Bill Hearin re 210 HOU Rose 'The petition of Holt Road LLC for property rty t 21,0 Holt Road " , Lot 00 14), North Andover, .A 0 1845 in the -2 Zoning g District. TheApplicant is requesting r S1 c Pet-nit 1 rrr rrt to 'Towii of North Andover Z r-ling Bylaws 195- .1 r IndL stri i 2, DI'stri'd) 1) (Recreatmnal Uses) for an indoor shooting range. Kevin Foley, Esg. 52 Hewitt Ave Representing , Jennifer and Jeff Thoinps r r Holt Road LLC. 1mm1 s been working with the 17own."s Planner. The engineerhas agreed to prepare a sUp1 er .errt .i &Wlllent Nvith ,r edla and sir r° it to the Board., Architect will submit revised plans, as,well. Spoke with the C ie " lie and states that lie pis ire favor oftine shoothigrange. Documents provided to Board y Appfil nt�� L Meg itt Indtistries Indoor Ratige Desi,gn Guide which details exaniples of state- the-art, materials,used in indoor shooting ranges., 2* Draft Standard Operating of ProcedUres prod,ticed by MMD Shooting, LLC 3. Constniction informafion.regarding containment. Twelve bays f r live shooti'lag on first Boon and twelve bays for air-gun shooting n second floor, acor1ari t ir•tra tr� irr �r; r ` r,ercatira� r� ss Noticesand,ag:endasare to be posted 48 hours in advance of a,meeting xglu tin ' turdaysI Sundays,and legal holidays, Please heep In inind the 'o n Clerk's hours f operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure that posting is niade in an adequate amount oft nit., A listing oft is On Chair reasonably anfickpatiesivill be discUssed at a meeting are to be listed old the Agenda. Note: atters La be called out of or de and not as they aj)pe cy r i t ine ndai . Pa r Town of NorthAndover ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS Fran Killilea asks if the air guns are similat*to BB aild pellet guns., Applicant answers that they are modeled after real gLJ11S, with the sanie weiglit and feel but shoot conipressed air or pellets. Air guns, are also cheaper,and require less shooting range. I Kevin Foley, Esq. reqLjested a, continuance l rlt is, willnig to to questiolls. M 4 ichael Lis asks if a decision lias been made on the hours of operation. Applicanit states,lie would like tobe open 24/7 to i-nernbers. Steve Seide qt,jest1O111s,*, Who the,personnel wi Il be at the s1iooting range. If the NRA r ange sa,fety officers are certified indwiduals. Applicant answers that lie will probably hire retired inilitary oi, law enforceinent agents,., 2. What 'is, the age lim.it? Applicant gives no specific age requ irernents. Frank Killilea asks 'if therel's a State regulation joegardttig age linitt., ApPlicant answers that lie doesn't In of any. Ellen, McIntyre would, like to see more specific answers to the qUestions. Feels his answers are too generic. Discussi.on of Board continues,regarding the need for more specific details. Board is concern,,ed because there is an tip artnient complex goingin close by and part of the concern is dec�ibel lev,el. Board dI*SCL,ISSC,S and requests Applican't to prese,nt Board with specific nolse di.sturbance, a information. Board asks f6r process,regard ng members versus non.-members. Ellen McIntyre asks why Applicant wants it open 24 hours/7 days per week., Applicant WOUld like It ji to be open 24/7 tor,members only and second and, third shift people., .Frank dill le asks whether the range officer would be at facility 24/7. Applicant states no, for so mebody that 's member or law enforcement agent., Range officers duty is to 11tistruct the to ni,,ake sure 'that 'people are shooting wisely and safely. Board asks, if website is active. Applicant states no., Steve Se de, also questions about the gUn club in An,dover. Paul Hutchins, Building.Insp,ectol- explains that it is a private club and leas no al"r so,ft guns or training. In order to become a niernber you need be sponsored by a member. Board discusses license to carry., Discusses parking plan and Applicant will present new stippleniental plans., Page 2 of 3 Town of North Andover ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Mot -4 1 i,on ni.ade by Elleti 'mcintym to cloi,itintle the i'lleeting to March 10, 2020 and seconded by Rolin Faigen. The:vote was unanirn,,ous 5-0. 7. Electiolis The Board di.suisses elections., A mlotioi'i was iniade by D. Patil Koch, Jr. and seconded by Miclia.el Lis. The vote was unammous 5-0 to kee he Board as ilt currelilly its. , D. Paul Koch, Jr.,, Chairman Ellen McIntyre, Vllce Cliairnian Allan Ctiscia, Clerk .10irl"'ll"lentl inelet'll -iout-lixed at 8-21 Motion to adjourn made by Elleiri.McIntyre and, seconded by Ron algen. The vote was unanirnous, 5-0. Page 3 of 3