37-046 (2) City of Northampton
Massachusetts `
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
Kyle Alamed
188 Rocky Hill Rd.
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Accessory Apartment,
April 4, 2014
Dear Mr. Alamed,
I have checked into the status of the apartment in the accessory building on your property at
188 Rocky Hill Road. You may use it as allowed for an accessory apartment. I will issue a certificate of
occupancy provided it meets all applicable life safety requirements. Based on my inspection on
February 14, 2014, the following things need to be corrected, installed or verified:
The wood stove needs to be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Please have
the installation manual available for inspection.
The apartment needs to have hardwired, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
installed in accordance with the building and electrical codes. There needs to be a smoke detector in
each bedroom, a smoke detector outside and within 10' of the bedrooms, and a carbon monoxide
detector in the apartment in the same room as the water heater. The smoke detectors must have
battery backup be photo-electric type detectors.
The interior of the garage must be separated from the apartment by a layer of 5/8" or 2 layers is 1/2"
gypsum board. We will need to inspect the garage.
The second exit needs to be available and accessible at all times. It was blocked by furniture when I
inspected, and the door to that room cannot have a lock so the exit can be used at all times.
You will need to have an electrician install the smoke detectors. I've signed and mailed the
building permit card. Call us for an inspection when the work is complete.
Respectfully,
Louis Hasbrouck
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Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
(413) 587-1240
Ihasbrouck(a-)city.northampton.ma.us
Zoning Board of Appeals - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: ZBA-2014-0009 Date: January 15, 2014
1 certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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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I, Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of the_City of Northampton, hereby certify that the above
Decision of the Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals was filed in the Office of the City
Clerk on January 15, 2014, that twenty days have elapsed since such filing and that no
appeal has been filed in this matter.
Attest: '
C' y Clerk
City of Northampton
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APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE: 2014 00002156
Special Permit 1211612013 Bk: 11582Pg: 111 Page: 1 of 2
Recorded: 02/07/2014 03:57 PM
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Robert Brooks and Kyle Alamed Robert Brooks and Kyle Alamed
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
188 Rocky Hill Rd. 188 Rocky Hill Rd.
TOWN: S ZIP CODE TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
FLOREN CE 01062 FLOREN CE MA 01062
PHONE NO.: .: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information: Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: COMPANY NAME:
188 ROCKY HILL RD
TOWN: ACTION TARN: ADDRESS:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Approved w/Conditions
MAP: BLOCK I LOT: MAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW:
37 046 001 Chpt 350-10.10:Accessory Apartments TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
Book Page:
3305 123 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK
APARTMENT IN DET GARAGE
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) The apartment shall not exceed 900 square feet and shall meet all other requirements for accessory
apartments within the zoning ordinance.
FINDINGS:
The Zoning Board approved the use of a detached accessory apartment based on the information submitted with the plans.
in approving the project,the Board found that the project met the criteria in 10.10 for detached units. The project will meet all setbacks
and utilize an existing entry to the unit.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
1211012013 11412014 111612014
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
1212812013 211912014 11912014 112312014 21412014
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE DECISION DATE:
1212612013 11912014 11912014 111512014
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: 1HEARING TIME VOTING DEADLINE DECISION DEADLINE
1/2/2014 530 PM 41912014 511412014
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE
Elizabeth Silver votes to Grant
Malcolm B.E.Smith votes to no action needed
David Bloomberg votes to Grant
Bob Riddle votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Bob Riddle Elizabeth Silver 3 Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning&Development.
1, Wayne Feideh,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.
GeoTMS®2014 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc.
(6) Once an accessory apartment has been added to a single-family residence or lot, the
accessory apartment shall never be enlarged beyond the 900 square feet allowed by this
chapter.
(7) An accessory apartment may not be occupied by more than three people.
(8) Three off-street parking spaces must be available for use by the owner-occupant(s)
and tenants.
(9) The design and room sizes of the apartment must conform to all applicable standards
in the health, building, and other codes.
(10) Zoning permits issued under this section shall specify that the owner must occupy
one of the dwelling units. The zoning permit and the notarized letters required in
Subsection B(1 1 and (12) below must be recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of
Deeds or Land Court, as appropriate, in the chain of title to the property, with
documentation of the recording provided to the Building Commissioner, prior to the
occupancy of the accessory apartment.
(11) When a structure which has received a permit for an accessory apartment is sold, the
new owner(s), if they wish to continue to exercise the permit, must, within 30 days of the
sale, submit a notarized letter to the Building Commissioner stating that they will occupy
one of the dwelling units on the premises as their primary residence. This statement shall
be listed as condition on any permits which are issued under this section.
(12) Prior to issuance of a permit, the owner(s) must send a notarized letter stating that
the owner will occupy one of the dwelling units on the premises as the owner's permanent
primary residence, except for bona fide temporary absences.
(13) Prior to issuance of a permit, a floor plan of 1/4 inch to the foot must be submitted
showing the building, including proposed interior and exterior changes to the building.
350-10.10. Accessory apartments.
An accessory apartment, or in-law apartment, is a self-contained housing unit incorporated
within a single-family dwelling (not within accessory structures, except with a special permit) that
is a subordinate part of the single-family dwelling and complies with the criteria below.
A. The intent of permitting accessory apartments is to:
(1) Provide older homeowners with a means of obtaining rental income, companionship,
security and services, and thereby to enable them to stay more comfortably in homes and
neighborhoods they might otherwise be forced to leave;
(2) Add moderately priced rental units to the housing stock to meet the needs of smaller
households and make housing units available to moderate-income households who might
otherwise have difficulty finding housing;
(3) Develop housing units in single-family neighborhoods that are appropriate for
households at a variety of stages in their life cycle;
(4) Protect stability, property values, and the single-family residential character of a
neighborhood by ensuring that accessory apartments are installed only in owner-occupied
houses;
(5) To provide housing units for persons with disabilities.
B. The Building Commissioner may issue a zoning permit authorizing the installation and use
of an accessory apartment within an existing or new owner-occupied, single-family dwelling
and the Zoning Board of Appeals may issue a special permit authorizing the installation and
use of an accessory apartment in a detached structure on a single-family home lot only when
the following conditions are met:
(1) The apartment will be a complete, separate housekeeping unit containing both kitchen
and bath.
(2) Only one accessory apartment may be created within a single-family house or house
lot.
(3) The owner(s) of the residence in which the accessory unit is created must continue to
occupy at least one of the dwelling units as their primary residence. The zoning permit or
special permit for the accessory apartment automatically lapses if the owner no longer
occupies one of the dwelling units.
(4) Any new outside entrance to serve an accessory apartment shall be located on the
side or in the rear of the building.
(5) The gross floor area of an accessory apartment (including any additions) shall not be
greater than 900 square feet.
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
` 212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
Kyle Alamed
188 Rocky Hill Road
Florence, MA 01062
November 22, 2013
Dear Mr. Alamed,
I have reviewed your building permit application to allow a dwelling unit in the detached building
at 188 Rocky Hill Road. I cannot approve the permit until you get a special permit from the Zoning
Board of Appeals for an accessory apartment in a detached structure.
Your property is located in the SR (suburban residential) district. In order to use the detached
building as a dwelling unit in that district, you will need to get a special permit from the Zoning Board of
Appeals allowing an accessory apartment in a detached structure. I have included information from the
city zoning ordinance about accessory apartments.
The building must meet the setback requirements for a principal structure (30' from the front property
line, 15' from the side and 30' from the rear). The detached building must be separated from the house
by a minimum of 5'. The accessory apartment cannot have more than 900 gross square feet of living
space.
You need to contact the Planning Department to apply for the Zoning Board special permit. If
you speak to Carolyn Misch, she can help you with the process.
You also need to call the building department to schedule an inspection of the building. You can
do that any time.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
Louis Hasbrouck
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Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
(413) 587-1240
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SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction Supervisor: Not Applicable ❑
Name of License Holder:
License Number
Address Expiration Date
Signature Telephone
9. Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑
Company Name Registration Number
Address Expiration Date
Telephone
SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c. 152,§25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes....... ❑ No...... ❑
11. - Home Owner Exemption
The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellings of one(1) or two(2)families
and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license,provided that the owner acts
as supervisor.CMR 780, Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5.1.
Definition of Homeowner:Person(s)who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,on which there
is,or is intended to be,a one or two family dwelling,attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/or farm
structures.A person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period shall not be considered a homeowner.
Such"homeowner"shall submit to the Building Official,on a form acceptable to the Building Official,that he/she shall be
responsible for all such work performed under the building permit.
As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time,during and upon
completion of the work for which this permit is issued.
Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152(Workers' Compensation) and Chapter 153 (Liability of Employers to
Employees for injuries not resulting in Death)of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated,You may be liable for person(s)
you hire to perform work for you under this permit.
The undersigned"homeowner"certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code, City of
Northampton Ordinances, State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated.
Homeowner Signature
SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable)
New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) El Roofing EJ
Or Doors ❑
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [0] Decks 10 Siding [p] Other[1!�]
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Brief Description of Proposed
Work:
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes_ No Adding new bedroom Yes _ ( No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
6a. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following;
a. Use of building : One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms
c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new co truction. Dimensions
e. Number of stories?
f. Method of heating? Firepla s or Woodstoves Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance. sscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction
i. Is construction within 100 ft.of wetlands? �Ye No. Is constr t' n within 100 yr. floodplain Yes No
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Depth of basement or cellar floor below 71s ed grade
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No .
I. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply
SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
1 as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize
to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Signature of Owner Date
1 as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Print Name
Signature of Owner/Agent Date
Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed.Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Department
Lot Size
Frontage
Setbacks Front
Rear
Building Height
Bldg.Square Footage 0
Open Space Footage %
(Lot area minus bldg&paved L--------
#of Parking Spaces
(volume&Lc
A. Has Special Permit/Vahance/Finding ever been issued for/on thesite?
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NO 0 DON'T KNOW Q9 YES 0
|F YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
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NO �� DONTKNOYY YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
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B. Does the site contain a brook, body ofvvater or wetlands? NO �\� DONT KNOW �_� YES �_�
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained Date Issued: �
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C. Do any signs exist on the prnper�? YES �~~� NO
|F YES, describe size, type and location:
D. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property ? YES 0 NO
|F YES, describe size, type and location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, gradingexcavation, nrfi||ing)over 1 acre or\oit part ofa common plan
that will disturb over 1acre? YES K l NO
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IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
Department use only
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City of Northampton Status of Permit:
Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit
NOV 2 d 2013 JPS 212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
I Room 100 Water/Well Availability
Elecir -m;� - rthampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
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Other Specify
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, REPAIR, RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION
1.1 Property Address: This section to be completed by office
/8B ROA Alt RS Map Lot Unit
Mn Zone Overlay District
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Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
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Name(Print) Current Mailing Addr ss:
& Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized Agent:
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address:
Signature Telephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by ermit applicant
1. Building (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical (b) Estimated Total Cost of
Construction from(6)
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total= (1 +2+3+4+5) Check Number
This Section For Official Use Only
Date
Building Permit Number: Issued:
Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
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File#BP-2014-0639
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON ALAMED KYLE
ADDRESS/PHONE 188 ROCKY HILL RD FLORENCE (413)923-8724()
PROPERTY LOCATION 188 ROCKY HILL RD
MAP 37 PARCEL 046 001 ZONE
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out ?, i
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: APARTMENT IN DET GARAGE
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing -
Accesso1y Structure
Buildina Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFO„BMATION PSENTED:
t--Approved V Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § 350_lv 1 U A r CE5-30irt”l A f t�?�v►E r-+r
Finding Special Permit V Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Demolition Delay q
Signature of Building Official Date
Note:Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
188 ROCKY HILL RD BP-2014-0639
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 37-046 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot: -001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: ACCESSORY APARTMENT BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2014-0639
Project# JS-2014-001088
Est. Cost:
Fee: $55.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group Homeowner as Contractor
Lot Size(sa. ft.): 43560.00 Owner: ALAMED KYLE
Zoning: Applicant: ALAMED KYLE
AT. 188 ROCKY HILL RD
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
188 ROCKY HILL RD (413) 923-8724 O
FLORENCEMA01062 ISSUED ON:41712014 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-APARTMENT IN DET GARAGE
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: House# Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy si nature:
FeeType• Date Paid: Amount:
Building 4/7/2014 0:00:00 $55.00
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413) 587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner