PB DecisionPlanning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2012-0007Date: November 3, 2011
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 10/4/2011
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Thomas Douglas ArchitectsCENTER STREET LLC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
196 PLEASANT ST63 State Street
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTONMA01060NORTHAMPT0NMA01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 585-0641(413) 582-9882
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
57 CENTER ST
CB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
31B267001
Chpt. 350- 6.2: Table of Dimensional and
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Density Regulations.
Book:Page:
4739305
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Renovate two buildings and create connecting first floor between.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Granite curb corners removed from the curb cut shall be retuned to the DPW.
2). The applicant shall install vertical granite curb to match the existing across the closed cut.
3). New concrete sidewalk shall be installed in accordance with the DPW standards.
4). A trench permit will be required for work within the public way.
5). The restaurant hood exhaust shall be directed horizontally toward the middle of the property and
away from the abutting parcel.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the special permit for an addition that was less than 30' tall and further than 5' from the front lot line
based upon the plans submitted with the application.
The Board approved the permit upon making the following findings:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. This is a minor addition that blends an existing
one-story building to a 2 story building near the edge of the CB district.
(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. There will be no additional impact. The site is mostly accessible by
foot with on-street parking in various locations.
(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 reinvestment of both structures by adding space between will enhance both structures as
well as the streetscape of Center Street.
(4) The requested use will not overload, 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; and
(5) This is a minor addition that allows expansion of a restaurant space adding vibrancy to this end of the district.
(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
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2012-0007Date: November 3, 2011
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The expansion allows the transition from a
ground floor residential use to a commercial use, consistent with the plan for downtown.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
10/6/201110/20/201111/10/2011
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
10/13/201112/8/201110/27/201111/10/201111/24/2011
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
10/13/201110/27/201110/27/201111/4/2011
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
10/20/20117:00 PM1/25/20121/25/2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Andrew Weirvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes 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 with Conditions
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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