ZBA application 198 Nonotuck St long form answers
Describe planned use, your proposed project and your request in DETAIL (include
relevant sections of regulations) AND whether you have discussed this with your neighbors
The client came to me looking to add addition living space on the 1’st floor and an additional
bedroom on the 2nd floor of their single family home for their growing family. After exploring
various locations for the addition the only solution we found viable was an addition off the rear.
The existing right side of the house is non conforming to the current zoning by laws and the odd
lot shape has created many challenges. The left side of the house was not an option as that is
where the clients driveway is. The right side of the house is already close to the lot line. In
order to create a hallway that can service the new 2nd floor bedroom we needed the exterior wall
of the addition to follow the same plane as the existing exterior wall. Since the house and lot line
are not parallel this will mean that the addition will be closer to the lot line than the existing
house is. The client has spoken to many of the neighbors whom seem excited for the Martindel
family.
Finding
1. The existing rear deck is currently 5.9’ from the right property line. It appears from past permits
that it was a mudroom at one time.
2. The only setback for the new addition that is not conforming is the right side.
3. The home will remain a single family home that will continue to fit in with the neighborhood
Special Permit
1. The home will remain a single family home that will continue to fit in with the neighborhood
2. I do not expect any changes in traffic
3. This is still a good size lot and will have ample open space
4. I do not expect any changes to the general welfare
5. I do not expect any impact on city resources
6. This promotes the sustainable Northampton plan to allow for higher density to create more housing.
7. It does not meet the side set back zoning requirement.