31B-070 56 Summer Street Planning Board DecisionPlanning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2012-0004Date: September 14, 2011
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 8/16/2011
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
EASTHAMPTON SAVINGS BANKEASTHAMPTON SAVINGS BANK
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
MAIN STMAIN ST
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
EASTHAMPTONMA01027EASTHAMPTONMA01027
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 527-4111
(413) 527-4111
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
56 SUMMER ST
URC(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
Approved
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
31B070001
Chpt. 350-6.3: Reduction of Dimensional and
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Density Regulations
Book:Page:
10465277
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Dimensional Averaging
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the application for a special permit for frontage reduction to clean up title for an existing house lot.. The
single family house lot frontage was reduced from 75’ to 71.28' for existing lot.
In granting the permit, the Board found that the following required elements had been met:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses in relation to surface water drainage, sound and
sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air; There is an existing single family unit on the lot within a neighborhood that
contains a mix of lot sizes and densities close to downtown.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. If applicable, this shall include considering the location of driveway
openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by emergency vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and
provisions for persons with disabilities; and. Single family home would not significantly add to traffic concerns.
(3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets in the area; The total lot area will remain conforming and
(4) The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources including the effect on the City's water
supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools. There
is capacity in the system; and
(5) The requested use meets all special regulations set forth in this chapter (6.3-B)=
(1) The new dimensional requirements are at least as stringent as the median of that dimension for all lots where any portion of those lots
is within 300 feet of the subject parcel and within the same zoning district as the subject parcel; and
(2) The requested special permit will provide infill development, and
(3) A list of all applicable dimensional measurements for lots within 300 was filed with the special permit application as described in the
Planning Board's regulations; and.
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2012-0004Date: September 14, 2011
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The plan calls for creation of a mix of
residential types and infill within this portion of the city.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
8/18/20119/1/20119/22/2011
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/25/201110/20/20119/8/20119/22/201110/3/2011
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/25/20119/8/20119/8/20119/13/2011
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/1/20119:40 PM12/7/201112/7/2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Andrew Weirvotes toGrant
Marilyn Richardsvotes toGrant
Katharine G. Bakervotes toGrant
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Francis JohnsonJennifer Dieringer7Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify
that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as
amended within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such
appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton.
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