24A-217 15 Locust St-ZBA Sign Special Permit
Zoning Board of Appeals - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:ZBA-2015-0005Date: September 16, 2014
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
Special Permit8/1/2014
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
CONSULTING AND DESIGN LLCMutual Oil
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
P O BOX 258863 Crescent St.
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
LEEMA01238-0258BROCKTONMA02302
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 243-4083
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
15 LOCUST ST
NB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved w/ Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
24A217001
Chpt. 350- 7.2: General Sign Regulation
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
2285022
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
SIGNS
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)1) Existing canopy lighting must be brought into compliance with the lighting standards.
2) Industry standard dimmers must be installed with the LED sign continuing ambient light sensors to
dim at night.
3) Sign lights shall be turned off no later than 15 minutes after close and may be turned on no earlier
than 15 minutes before opening.
FINDINGS:
The Zoning Board granted the special permit amendment for the replacement of a ground sign larger than by right in the NB district and
larger canopy signage based on the information submitted with the application.
In granting the special permit, the Board found that the criteria in 7.2M had been met.
1) Signs are located only where they are otherwise permitted in the district; and
(2) The Board of Appeals determines that the architecture of the building, the location of the building or the land or nature of the use
being made of the building or land is such that additional signs or signs of a larger size would not detract from the character of the
neighborhood and should be permitted in the public interest.
The new ground sign is smaller and shorter than the existing and will be turned off after close of business.
The canopy sign was allowed with condition that the lighting on the canopy become compliant with the lighting ordinance.
(3) The Board of Appeals specifies in the permit the exact sign permitted, the size and location of the sign or signs, and, if applicable,
imposes other restrictions. Any change in said signs requires a new or revised special permit unless the special permit specifies what
types of changes are allowed.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
8/12/20149/6/20149/18/2014
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/30/201410/5/20149/11/20149/25/201410/6/2014
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/28/20149/11/20149/11/20149/16/2014
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/4/20146:00 PM12/10/20141/14/2015
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Zoning Board of Appeals - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:ZBA-2015-0005Date: September 16, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Elizabeth Silvervotes tono action needed
Malcolm B.E. Smithvotes toGrant
David Bloombergvotes toGrant
Sara Northrupvotes toGrant
Bob Riddlevotes tono action needed
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Sara NorthrupMalcolm B.E. Smith3-0Granted w/ Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Sustainability website at: www.NorthamptonMa.gov/Plan
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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