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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-11-19Monday - ~ovember 19, 1962 Regular Meeting & Hearings The Board of Appeals held their regular meeting on Monday evening, November 19, 1962 at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Building. The folloMing members were present and voting: Daniel T. 0'Leary, Chairm~; Robert J. Burke, Secretary; Howard Gilman, Wil]t,m Morton and Associate Member Arthur Dru~nond who sat in place of Henry Lund. John Shields was present to observe. (Associate Member). 1. HEARING: Grace Murphy, 7:45 P.M. M~. Burke read the legal notice in the appeal of Grace Murphy, requesting a variation of Sec. 6 & 7, Para. 6.32 & 7.22 of the Zoning By-Law so as to permit the construction of a wooden frame dwelling on the premises, located at the north side of Ad,me Ave. 300 ft. distant from the corner of Mass. Ave. and known as Lot 133, Adams Ave. The petitioner was not present and the Board waited until 8:00 P.M., but nobody appeared. There were 3 abutters present. There was no hearing held. Mr. Morton made a motion to withdraw the appeal without prejudice. Mr. Drummond seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 2. HEARING: Charles T. Matses. 8:00 P.M. Mr. Burke read the legal notice in the appeal of Charles T. Matses requesting a Special Permit under Section 4.4, Para. 4.44; and a variance under Section 7 of th~ Zoning By-Law so as to permit the erection of gas pumps about 20 feet from the street line and an automobile service and filling station on the premises located at the North side of Sutton Street; adjacent to and east of Cochickewick Brook and being an unnumbered lot on Sutton Street. Atty. Harold Morley represented the petitioner. He showed the plans to the Board . He explained that Mr. Matses owns the former Sutton l~ill property on both sides of Sutton Street. Part of the area is being partially reclaimed, being filled in. He is also asking for a variance to make sure the Board and the town is covered but does not thin~ a variance is necessary. The gasoline pumps are not a part of the Matses land, they belong to the gasoline company. This station will be primarily as an adjunct to an Industrial area. Mr. Matses will develop the other land. The wooden building in the ~ack is to be torn down. The Matses Construction Company is to be moved to a small part of it. The area will be modernized and will be an asset to the town. This particular station will not offer too much competition to other stations. Mr. Morley gave examples of Mr. Matses construction work, such as; Andover Savings Bank, Administration Bldg. at airport, Wirth's Cafe, St. Augustine's School in Lawrence. Mr. Daniel 0'Lenio, 52 Old Clark Road, was in favor and said this would give a good face-lifting to that area. There was no opposition. Mr. Burke made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr. DrummoD~ seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 3. HEARING: Harry F. & Lorraine Richards. 8:15 P.M. Mr. Burke read the legal notice in the appeal of Harry F. & Lorraine Richards re- questing a variation of Sec. 6, Para. 6.31 of the Zoning By-Law so as to permit the sale of a lot 3,350 sq. feet and to ratify a 1947 subdivision on the premises, located at 265 Sutton Street, corner of Thorndike Road. Atty. Ralph E. Finck represented the petitioner and showed the plans to the Boar~. He explained that nothing has been changed outwardly, but that papers have been passed on from lawyer to lawyer over th~ years and they want to have it cleared November 19, 1962 - Cont. in order to sell the property. Mr. Butler, an abutter, explained ~lso, since part of his land was involved. Apparently years ago, 33~ feet of land were signed over to Mr. Butler since the house had already been built. Up until now it has been Just a technicality, but this bank involved now wants every- thing straightened out. There were 8 abutters present but~no one spoke. There was no opposition. Mr. Burke made a motion to take the petition under advisement. Mr. Morton seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The Board discussed a hearing that was held for Arthur Redmond on June 8, 1959. Mr. Charles Foster, Bldg. Insp. contacted the Board regarding the parcel of land. Mr. Foster will be notified that the Board finds that the lot in question has been termed legal and that he has no alternative but to grant a permit. The Board discussed the evening's hearings. 1. Grace Murphy: ;'~ithdrawn without prejudice. 2. Charles Matses: After discussion and looking over the plans, the Board members decided that the plans submitted were inadequate and not enough information was given in order for them to make a decision. A letter will be sent to Atty. Morley requesting new plans with more detail: such as the perspectus of the building, how much area will be designated for the operation, a detailed outline of all improvements from the street to the rear lot line, etc. 3 · Mr. Burke of land. made that came into F. & Lorraine Richards: made a motion to GR~.~ the rat~-fication of the sub-division of the parcel Mr. Drummond seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The Board decision because this condition has been existing before the By-laws effect. TIDEWATER OIL CO.: Mr. Burke said a m~u had contacted him and asked if the Board could ~a~e an amend- ment to their previous decision and approve a distance of two feet for the canopy of the gasoline station. The original decision called for seven feet. Mr. Burke made a motion to G~UJT aan amended distance of 2 feet. Mr. Drummed seconded the motion and the vote w~s unanimous. A letter will be sent to Tidewater Oil Co. with a copy going to the Bldg. Insp. and Town Clerk. The Board signed a bill for: Anna Donahue (October wages) $43.75 The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.~. ~ ~ ~/~ AD Clerk