ZBA DecisionZoning Board of Appeals - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:ZBA-2013-0018Date: June 24, 2013
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
Special Permit5/16/2013
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
DAVIS TOBIAS & CAROLINE MOOREDAVIS TOBIAS & CAROLINE MOORE
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
960 PARK HILL RD960 PARK HILL RD
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
FLORENCEMA01062FLORENCEMA01062
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(203) 536-9489 ()
(203) 536-9489 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
960 PARK HILL RD
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
FLOREN CE MA 01062
Approved w/ Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
49011001
Chpt. 350- 10.12: Home Occupation Special
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Permit Criteria
Book:Page:
9714327
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
HOME BUSINESS - DOG SITTING including overnight boarding of up to 5 dogs.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Pick Up and drop off shall be between the hours of 7 AM and 9 PM
FINDINGS:
The Zoning Board granted the approval based on the information submitted in the application and the Board found that:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses.
B. The requested use will have no effect on the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on
adjacent streets. The house is located at the end of a street that is not a through street. .
C. 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. No changes to the site will occur. The use is in a rural area on a large parcel. Neighbors have
shown their support for the application.
D. The requested use will not have an effect on city resources.
E. The requested use meets special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance under section 10.12 as specified in the application.
F. 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 will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Ordinance.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
5/14/20136/8/20136/20/2013
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
6/1/20137/20/20136/13/20136/27/20137/14/2013
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
5/30/20136/13/20136/13/20136/24/2013
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
6/6/20135:30 PM9/11/201310/16/2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
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Zoning Board of Appeals - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:ZBA-2013-0018Date: June 24, 2013
Elizabeth Silvervotes toGrant
Malcolm B.E. Smithvotes toGrant
David Bloombergvotes tono action needed
Sara Northrupvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Malcolm B.E. SmithSara Northrup3-0Granted w/ Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Zoning Board of Appeals, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Zoning Board and
certify that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date 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 Zoning Board may be made by any person aggrieved and pursuant to MGL Chapt 40A, Section 17 as
amended, within (20) days [30 days for a residential Finding] after the date of the filing of this decision with the City Clerk. The date of
filing 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 Northampton.
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