05-028 120 River Road PB Special Permit 9-18-2017
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2018-0007Date: September 18, 2017
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 8/10/2017
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
David RondinaEQUINOX PARTNERS LLC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
32 Upland Road17 HYDE HILL RD
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
LEEDSMA01053WILLIAMSBURGMA01267
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
120 RIVER RD
GI(66)/WP(49)/RR(34)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
Leeds, MA 01053
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
05028001
Chpt. 350- 10.1: Permit Time Limits
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
2950169
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
ZPA - AUTO REPAIR
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)The driveway opening in the middle of the lot shall be partially seeded as presented in the plan
submitted to the Board.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the Special Permit for David Rondina for an auto repair use within the existing building at 120 River Road
based upon the following plans submitted with the application and at the hearing:
1. 120 River Road Rondina application, Parking Lot Area Detail.
2. 120 River Road Applicant-Rondina Proposed Changes( 50’ proposed seeded area).
In granting the special permit, the Board determined that the special permit criteria in 350-10.1 had been made.
1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. If applicable, this shall include provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air; and
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 applicant will narrow one of the existing curb cuts by 50’ as shown on plans submitted.
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; There are no site changes or building changes proposed. 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 this chapter; and
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. The use will occupy an underutilized portion of an existing building; and
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.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2018-0007Date: September 18, 2017
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
8/24/20179/7/20179/28/2017
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/31/201710/14/20179/14/20179/28/201710/8/2017
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/31/20179/14/20179/14/20179/18/2017
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/7/20177:10 PM12/13/201712/13/2017
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Euripedes DeOliveiravotes toGrant
Dan Feltenvotes toGrant
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Ann DeWitt BrooksMark Sullivan5Approved with Conditions
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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