28-062 619 Ryan Road- Flag Lot Special Permit-PB-7-1-2015
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2015-0049Date: July 1, 2015
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 6/5/2015
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
B & E CAPITAL LLCB & E CAPITAL LLC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
P O BOX 187P O BOX 187
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
MONTAGUEMA01351MONTAGUEMA01351
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 537-5953 ()
(413) 537-5953 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
619 RYAN RD
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
28062001
Chpt. 350-6.10: Flag Lots
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
3617092
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Reconfigure lot to create one conforming lot with existing house and one new flag lot for a new single family house utilizing the existing
driveway as a shared access for both lots.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to construction on any portion of the project, the applicant must obtain approval from the
Northampton Conservation Commission.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the creation of the flag lot and shared driveway with conditions based upon the plans submitted with the
application and comments at public hearing.
In approving the special permit for the flag lot and site plan for the shared driveway the Board determined that the following items in the
ordinance for special permit had been addressed.
(1)The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The site for the existing house as well as the
proposed are well back behind the street beyond a stand of trees.
(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; The site has an existing driveway that will meet the standards in for shared driveway and
(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; No new disturbed areas will be created. 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; and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in chapter 350-6.10 for flag lots layouts and 8.8R Shared driveways for
residential access : This driveway provides the only vehicular access to the lots being serviced by it, and shall be so stated in the lot
deeds.
The driveway is of suitable construction, grade, length and location, in the opinion of the Planning Board, for the access and turnaround
of cars, trucks, ambulances, fire, and police, which will be utilizing such driveway and shall have passing turnouts providing a total width
of at least 20 feet along a distance of at least 25 feet, spaced with no more than 300 feet between turnouts, and with the first such passing
turnout being located within 10 feet of the driveway connection to the street, and shall conform to all other driveway requirements of this
chapter.
The driveway shall be described on easements and easement plans with shared maintenance responsibilities .
(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 site for the new house will be
located in an area that previously contained a structure.
(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.
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2015-0049Date: July 1, 2015
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
6/4/20156/18/20157/9/2015
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
6/11/20158/9/20156/25/20157/9/20157/21/2015
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
6/11/20156/25/20156/25/20157/1/2015
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
6/18/20157:00 PM9/23/20159/23/2015
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Theresa (Tess) Poevotes toGrant
William Grinnellvotes toGrant
Dan Feltenvotes toGrant
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
William GrinnellDan Felten7Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available on the City's website at www.northamptonma.gov
I, Wayne Feiden, 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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