32A-122 (19) CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FOR:
1. Type of Project: +'
X SPECIAL PERMIT:
Home Occupation
Accessory Apartment `
Historical Association/Society,et al
X Sign
Attaching Accessory Structure to Principal Building
2 Permit is requested.under Zoning Ordinance:Section 7 4 Pg -
3. Applicant's Name: John Kuhn, Kuhn Riddle Architects, Inc.
Address: 7 N. Pleasant St. , Amherst Telephone: (413) 259-1630
MA 01002
4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map#32A Parcel# 122 ,Zoning District: CB
Street Address: 67 King Street
5. Status of Applicant: x Owner; Contract Purchaser; Lessee
Other(explain)
6. Property Owner: Northampton Cooperative Bank
Address: 67 King St. , Northampton Telephone: (413) 584-4474
MA 01060
7. Describe Proposed Work/Project (Use additional sheets if necessary):
Renovating an existing sign
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Has the following information been included in the application?
x Site/Plot Plan List of requested waivers x fee($120.00)
X 2 sets of labels(supplied by the Assessor's Office)
X Signed dated and denied Zoning Permit Application
X Three(3)copies of the Certified Abutters List from Assessors' Office •
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8. Special Permit Approval Criteria. If any permit criteria does not apply,
explain why.
A. How will the requested use protect adjoining premises against seriously
detrimental uses? Change constitutes a renovation and reduction in size
of an existing sign, in its current location. Therefore, there will be
no detrimental change.
How will the project provide for:
surface water drainage: No change to existing
sound and sight buffers: No change to existing
the preservation of views, light and air: No change
B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian
movement within the site and on adjacent streets? 'd
No change to existing use
How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the
area? No change to existing
Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and
adjacent streets? No change to existing
What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for:
access by emergency vehicles: No change to existing
the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces
No change to existing
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provisions for persons with disabilities: No change to existing
C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and
open spaces to:
the natural landscape: No change in use
to existing buildings: No change in use
other community assets in the area: Will improve vista along
King Street
D. What measures are being taken that show the use will not overload the City's
resources, including:
water supply and distribution system: No change to existing use
sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment
systems: No change to existing use
fire protection, streets and schools: No change to existing use
How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's
resources, as listed above? No change to existing use
E. List the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance that states what special regulations
are required for the proposed project (Accessory apartment, home occupation,
accessory structure, etc.)
Does not apply to this sign project
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How does the project meet the special requirements? (Use additional
sheets if necessary)? N/A See above
F. Explain why the requested use will:
not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or
adjoining zones: Project will improve visual quality of King Street
by renovating and reducing existing sign
not be detrimental to the health, morals or general welfare:
N/A No change in use
be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Ordinance: N/A See above
G. Explain how the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the
extent possible and will not adversely effect those objectives, defined in City
master study plans adopted under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 81-C and D.
Project will upgrade appearance of King Street
9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.I(or the landowner if I am no e la owne )grant the Zoning Board of Appeals
permission to enter the property to re,iew t applic ion.
Date: Q 'it 11. Applicants Signature: •
Date: 1•13•1.6 Owner's Signature:
(If not the same as applicant's)
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