435 Florence Rd Zoning Board 1992 RO
Date Filed , File No.
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (§10 . 2 )
1 . Name of Applicant: v ire Ft= CD Am 6eS arl
Address : L��,� �l oA�?E NC E ep Telephone: - -1
2 . Owner of Property: �/J/r)
Address : Telephone:
3 . Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser
Lessee Other (explain: )
4 . Parcel Identification: Zoning Map Sheet#n C- Parcel# (L) ,
Zoning District (s) (include ve; ays)
Street Address
Required
5 . Existing Proposed by Zoning
Use of Structure/Property Pre S C- i nrr QC
(if project is only interior work, skip to 6)
Building height
%B1dg. Coverage (Footprint)
Setbacks - front 3 D O -�-
- side ad err L 1;�sS
- - rear
Lot size
Frontage
Floor Area Ratio
%Open Space (Lot area minus
building and parking)
Parking Spaces
Loading
Signs
Fill (volume & location)
6 . Narrative Description of Proposed Work/Project: (Use additional sheets
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7 . Attached Plans : Sketch Plan Site Plan
8 . Certification : I hereby certify that the information contained herein
is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Date:—/3 --� Applicant ' s Signature:
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
Approved as presented/based on information presented
17-Denied as presented
,�eason f Denial : �j„f,
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NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an appllcanYs burden to comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits
from tho Board of Health, Conservation commission, Department of Publk Works and other applicablo porrnit granting authorities.
City of Northampton, Massachusetts �o¢��+roi►
Office of Planning and Development
City Hall • 210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060 - (413) 586-6950 1
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• Northampton Parking Commission
DECISION OF THE
*ORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: MAUREEN KIELY
APPLICANT ADDRESS: 435 FLORENCE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
OWNER: MAUREEN KIELY
OWNER ADDRESS: 435 FLORENCE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON AT: 435 FLORENCE ROAD,
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
At a meeting held on July 15, 992 the Northampton zoning
Board of Appeals voted unanimously to the request of MAUREEN
,Y for a VARIANCE of 4 ' from side yard s 'AMk fir
under the Prcvisi.cns of Section 6. 2 of the Northampton Zoning
ordinance,, to build a bedroom addition on the north side of the
house at 435 Florence Road. Present and voting were Chairman
Robert C. Buscher, Dr. Peter Laband, and M. Sanford Weil, Jr.
The findings were as follows:
1. The applicant requested a variance for an addition to an
existing building on the land. The addition is conforming in
the rear, but as it moves forward it falls below the 20 '
setback level and reaches a 16 ' setback level. The majority
of the addition would conform to the setback requirement.
2 . The applicant meets the criteria for soil conditions, shape or
topography of the land because the shape, angle, and different
grades of the lot causes a topographical problem. The lot is
unusual in terms of shape and grade and thus the applicant
does not meet the required setback requirements for the
addition. The peculiarities in the applicant' s lot size do
not affect any other lots in the neighborhood.
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3 . The applicant meets the hardship criteria because the bedroom
addition will allow the applicant to provide housing for her
elderly, infirm uncle. Granting a variance to allow for a
bedroom addition for her uncle will relieve the applicant of
the hardship of having to drive back and forth to Worcester
several times a week to care for him.
4 . The requested bedroom addition will not be a substantial
detriment to the public good because the encroachment to the
setback requirement is only 4 ' . The abutting neighbors have
expressed their support for the proposed addition. Other
properties in the neighborhood have structures that are not
close to the applicant' s. The addition will not create any
traffic problems, nor will it create any burdens on the public
water/sewer systems. The variance will not substantially
diminish the intent and purpose of the ordinance.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
variance has been approved and that copies of this decision and all
plans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning Board and
the City Clerk.
At a meeting held on July 15, 1992 , the Northampton Zoning
Board of Appeals voted unanimously to DENY the request of MAUREEN
KEILY for a VARIANCE from side yard setback requirements under the
Provisions of Section 6. 2 of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance, to
build a garage/bedroom addition on the south side of the house at
435 Florence Road. Present and voting were Chairman Robert C.
Buscher, Dr. Peter Laband, and M. Sanford Weil, Jr.
The findings were as follows:
1. The Board found no unique circumstances relating to the soil
conditions or topography.
2 . The Board did not find any substantial hardship, financial or
otherwise because the garage/bedroom addition would be a
convenience to the family and did not meet the hardship
criteria.
3 . The Board found that the request, if granted, would be a
detriment to the public good because it would substantially
encroach on the setback requirements as outlined in the zoning
ordinance.
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The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
variance has been denied and that copies of this decision and all
flans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning Board and
the City Clerk.
After denying the requested variance for a garage/bedroom addition,
at the request of the applicant, the Board moved to accept the
withdrawal of the request for a variance for the garage/bedroom
addition on the south side of the house at 435 Florence Road.
Pursuant to Mass. G&neral Laws, Chapter 40A, section 15 , notice is
hereby given that this decision is filed with the Northampton City
Clerk on the date below.
If you wish to appeal this action, your appeal must be filed
pursuant to M.G. L. Chapter 40A, Section 17 , with the Hampshire
Superior Court and notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk
within twenty (20) days of the date this Decision was filed with
the City Clerk.
JUL 2 7
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Pursuant to Mass. General Laws, Chap. 40A, 511, no variance,
finding, or special permit, or any extension, modification or
renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the. decision
bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have
elapsed after the decision has been filed with the City Clerk and
that no appeal has been filed, or if such an appeal has been filed
that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in the Hampshire
county Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of
record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of
title. The fee for such recording or registering shall be paid by
the owner or applicant.
The Northampton Zpning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
variance, finding, or special permit has been granted and that
copies of this decision and all plans referred to in it have been
filed with the Planning Board and the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40A, section 15, notice is
hereby given that this decision is filed with the Northampton City
Clerk on the date below.
If you wish to appeal this action, your appeal must be filed
pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 17 , with the Hampshire
Superior Court and notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk
within twenty (20) days of the date this Decision was filed with
the City Clerk.
DECISION DATED: July 15 , 1992
DECISION FILED WITH CITY CLERK: July 27, 1992
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Robert C. Buscher, Chairman
Dr. Peter Laband
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M. Sanford ri il, Jr. August 17, 1992
I, Christine Skorupski, City Clerk of the City of Northampton hereby certify that
the above Decision of the Northampton Zoning Bo 7oAppeals was filed in the Office
of the City Clerk on July 27, 1992, that twent days Nave elapsed s' such filing and
that no appeals have been filed in this matte o 0
ristine Skorup
Page 4 City Clerk
City of Northampton
The foregoing is aue co
PY of the record in
Document # of the Hampshire County
Registryof Deeds.
Date
Attest.
Register
City of Northampton, Massachusetts �04� TO,y
Office of Planning and Development
City Hall • 210 Main Street '"��------.__..,
Northampton MA 01060 (413) 586-6950
FAX (413) 586-3726 ' "• .-- " "
• Community and Economic Development JULJ2 ,<
• Conservation •Historic Preservation 7 992
• Planning Board • Zoning Board of Appeals
• Northampton Parking Commission
DECISION OF THE
NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: MAUREEN KIELY
APPLICANT ADDRESS: 435 FLORENCE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
OWNER: MAUREEN KIELY
OWNER ADDRESS: 435 FLORENCE ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON AT: 435 FLORENCE ROAD,'-
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
At a meeting held on July 15 , 1992 , the Northampton Zoning
Board of Appeals voted unanimously to GRANT the request of MAUREEN
KEELY for a VARTANC Ot,; 40 from side yard setbacl4 requirements
under the Provisions of Section 6. 2 of the Northampton Zoning
Ordinance, to build a bedroom addition on the north side of the
house at 435 Florence Road. Present and voting were Chairman
Robert C. Buscher, Dr. Peter Laband, and M. Sanford Weil, Jr.
The findings were as follows:
1. The applicant requested a variance for an addition to an
existing building on the land. The addition is conforming in
the rear, but as it moves forward it falls below the 20 '
setback level and reaches a 16 ' setback level. The majority
of the addition would conform to the setback requirement.
2 . The applicant meets the criteria for soil conditions, shape or
topography of the land because the shape, angle, and different
grades of the lot causes a topographical problem. The lot is
unusual in terms of shape and grade and thus the applicant
does not meet the required setback requirements for the
addition. The peculiarities in the applicant' s lot size do
not affect any other lots in the neighborhood.-
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3 . The applicant meets the hardship criteria because the bedroom
addition will allow the applicant to provide housing for her
elderly, infirm uncle. Granting a variance to allow for a
bedroom addition for her uncle will relieve the applicant of
the hardship of having to drive back and forth to Worcester
several times a week to care for him.
4 . The requested bedroom addition will not be a substantial
detriment to the public good because the encroachment to the
setback requirement is only 41 . The abutting neighbors have
expressed their support for the proposed addition. Other
properties in the neighborhood have structures that are not
close to the applicant' s. The addition will not create any
traffic problems, nor will it create any burdens on the public
water/sewer systems. The variance will not substantially
diminish the intent and purpose of the ordinance.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
variance has been approved and that copies of this decision and all
plans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning Board and
the City Clerk.
At a meeting held on July 15, 1992 , the Northampton Zoning
Board of Appeals voted unanimously to DENY the request of MAUREEN
KEILY for a VARIANCE from side yard setback requirements under the
Provisions of Section 6 . 2 of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance, to
build a garage/bedroom addition on the south side of the house at
435 Florence Road. Present and voting were Chairman Robert C.
Buscher, Dr. Peter Laband, and M. Sanford Weil, Jr.
The findings were as follows:
1. The Board found no unique circumstances relating to the soil
conditions or topography.
2 . The Board did not find any substantial hardship, financial or
otherwise because the garage/bedroom addition would be a
convenience to the family and did not meet the hardship
criteria.
3 . The Board found that the request, if granted, would be a
detriment to the public good because it would substantially
encroach on the setback requirements as outlined in the zoning
ordinance.
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The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
variance has been denied and that copies of this decision and all
plans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning Board and
the City Clerk.
After denying the requested variance for a garage/bedroom addition,
at the request of the applicant, the Board moved to accept the
withdrawal of the request for a variance for the garage/bedroom
addition on the south side of the house at 435 Florence Road.
Pursuant to Mass . General Laws, Chapter 40A, section 15, notice is
hereby given that this decision is filed with the Northampton City
Clerk on the date below.
If you wish to appeal this action, your appeal must be filed
pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 17 , with the Hampshire
Superior Court and notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk
within twenty (20) days of the date this Decision was filed with
the City Clerk.
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Pursuant to Mass. General Laws, Chap. 40A, §11, no variance,
finding, or special permit, or any extension, modification or
renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision
bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have
elapsed after the decision has been filed with the City Clerk and
that no appeal has been filed, or if such an appeal has been filed
that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in the Hampshire
County Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of
record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of
title. The fee for such recording or registering shall be paid by
the owner or applicant.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
variance, finding, or special permit has been granted and that
copies of this decision and all plans referred to in it have been
filed with the Planning Board and the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40A, section 15, notice is
hereby given that this decision is filed with the Northampton City
Clerk on the date below.
If you wish to appeal this action, your appeal must be filed
pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 17 , with the Hampshire
Superior Court and notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk
within twenty (20) days of the date this Decision was filed with
the City Clerk.
DECISION DATED: July 15 , 1992
DECISION FILED WITH CITY CLERK:
July 27, 1992
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i
Robert C. Buscher, Chairman
Dr. Peter Laband
M. Sanford 43eil, Jr.
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