PB Decision
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2016-0042Date: June 2, 2016
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Interm. Site Plan & Special Permit4/15/2016
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Optical StudioGARIBALDI ASSOCIATES LLC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
274 Pleasant St.274 PLEASANT ST
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPT0NMA01060NORTHAMPTONMA01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 584-6616 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
274 PLEASANT ST
CB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
32C174001
Chpt 350-10: Permit and Certificate Fees
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
3359228
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
1500 SQ FT ADDITION
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board granted the Special Permit for an addition that is less than 30’ in height based on the following plans submitted with
the application:
1. Site Plan for Optical Studio Dated April 15, 2016 by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Sheets C101, A-000.
2 Elevation Plans by Thomas Douglas Architects dated 3/31/16 Sheets A201, Ex A01
In Granting the Special Permit for the addition, the Board determined that the addition was a minor addition and the lower height is
necessary to encourage more street level activity and the addition, located in the rear would not be visible nor overwhelm the existing
building that fronts on the street. The Board also heard that the addition will be constructed to enable a second floor to be added in the
future.
The Board determined that the criteria in 350-10 would be met with the addition.
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. This enables an existing business to expand in
place instead of moving.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets. The site access will remain the same as existing conditions, with the primary access from the secondary road frontage of the
corner lot.
(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 addition to the rear of the site will blend into the existing site.
(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 the special regulations for minor additions in the CB 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
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The expansion will allow for an expanded
business in the downtown district.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2016-0042Date: June 2, 2016
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
5/5/20165/19/20166/9/2016
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
5/12/20166/19/20165/26/20166/9/20166/22/2016
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
5/12/20165/26/20165/26/20166/2/2016
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
5/19/20167:15 PM11/22/20168/24/2016
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Alan Versonvotes toGrant
Dan Feltenvotes toGrant
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Ann DeWitt BrooksMark Sullivan7Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING:
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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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