PB Decision
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2016-0048Date: June 2, 2016
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 5/3/2016
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
RAPSFIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
74 Masonic St.79 MASONIC STREET
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPT0NMA01060NORTHAMPTONMA01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 584-3420 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
MASONIC ST
CB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
31D126001
Chpt. 350-10.2: Permit Required
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
RENOVATION & ADDITION to 79 Masonic Street
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)The edge of the first parking space closest to the sidewalk shall be bordered with a curb.
Landscaping shall be placed between the curb and the inside edge of the sidewalk.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board granted the Special Permit for an addition that is less than 30’ in height based on the information submitted with the
application:
In Granting the Special Permit for the addition, the Board determined that the addition’s lower height was necessary to preserve the
character of the historic building.
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.
(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 addition of some landscape separation between the
sidewalk and the parking.
(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.
(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 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.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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:
5/12/20167/7/20165/26/20166/9/20166/22/2016
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:
5/19/20167:00 PM8/24/20168/24/2016
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2016-0048Date: June 2, 2016
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 with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available at www.northamptonma.gov
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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