17D-019 Planning Board-lot averaging special permitPlanning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2010-0029Date: April 8, 2010
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 3/5/2010
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
GREENFIELDS INCGREENFIELDS INC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
P O BOX 11P O BOX 11
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
LUDLOWMA01056LUDLOWMA01056
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 547-8988 ()
(413) 547-8988 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
117 STRAW AVE
URB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
FLORENCE MA 01062
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
17D019001
Chpt. 350-6.3: Reduction of Dimensional
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
and Density Regulations
Book:Page:
9836221
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Frontage reduction through dimensional averaging.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Two shade trees of 3" caliper upon planting shall be planted along the frontage between the new
driveway and the southern property boundary. The species shall be selected by the applicant from
the Northampton Tree Committee approved list of street trees . These trees shall be maintained in
perpetuity and if necessary replaced if damaged.
2. The existing shade tree along the street frontage in front of the existing house shall be maintained.
3. The sidewalk along the street frontage shall be repaired and if it is necessary be replaced with
cement concrete in accordance with DPW sidewalk construction standards.
4. As offered by the applicant and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a payment of
$1,000 shall be made to mitigate traffic impacts for the new unit.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the application for a special permit for frontage reduction for a zero lot line single family home for the
existing single family home as well as the new single family home based on the plans submitted with the application. The single family
house lot frontage was reduced from 65’ to 62’ and the new single family house lot was reduced from 65'’ to 62'’.
In granting the permit, the Board found that the following required elements had been met:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses in relation to surface water drainage, sound and
sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air; The proposed is a single family unit on a lot within a neighborhood that contains a
mix of lot sizes and densities close to downtown Florence.
(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; and. Single family home would not significantly add to traffic concerns. The applicant has
offered to make a payment in-lieu of worth $1,000 to meet the mitigation.
(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; The total lot area will remain conforming 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. There
is capacity in the system; and
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(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter (6.3-B)=
(1) The new dimensional requirements must be at least as stringent as the median of that dimension for all lots where any portion of
those lots is within 300 feet of the subject parcel and within the same zoning district as the subject parcel; and
(2) The requested special permit will provide infill development, and
(3) A list of all applicable dimensional measurements for lots within 300 was filed with the special permit application as described in the
Planning Board's bylaws; and.
Complies with other criteria for zero lot line lots.
(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 affect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The plan calls for creation of a mix of
residential types and infill within this portion of the city.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
3/4/20103/18/20104/8/2010
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
3/11/20105/9/20103/25/20104/8/20104/28/2010
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
3/11/20103/25/20103/25/20104/8/2010
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
3/18/20109:15 PM6/23/20106/23/2010
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Marilyn Richardsvotes toGrant
Katharine G. Bakervotes toGrant
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
George Kohoutvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Mark SullivanFrancis Johnson6Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
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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