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17D-012 (27) I • That portion of the Decision of this Board, dated April 14, 1972, which provides for construction of a private roadway into a development containing multi - family dwellings in an industrial zone, on premises situated on the south side of Bridge' Road; 1325 feet distant from the corner of North Elm Street is hereby recinded. i. ... ry ) - - Dated: /..,?/...,///9-...3 The Board further unanimously found that desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good as the new location requested by this petition would provide safer ingress and egress to Bridge Road and would make the entrance more visible to motorists travelling on Bridge Road. The Board also unanimously found that granting of the variance would not derogate from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance as the subject of the petition is to allow for access to industrially zoned land owned by the petitioners which in effect is "zone locked" across property owned by the petitioners which is zoned Residence "B". After due hearing the Board voted unanimously to grant the variance, subject to the following restrictions: 1. The access road, as shown on a Plan of Land entitled "Plan/Entrance Road, Meadowbrook Apts. ", dated May 10, 1973, by Larkin, Glassman & Prager Associates, Architects, be moved so that: (a) The Easterly grass belt be reduced from 12 feet in • width to 7 feet in width. (b) The center island be reduced from 10 feet in width to 5 feet in width. • (c) The Easterly and Westerly roadways shown on the above mentioned plan be reduced from 20 feet in width to 15 eet in width. (d) The Westerly grass belt be increased from 12 feet'in width to 32 feet in width. 2. The petitioners file with the Board of Appeals and the City Engineer, within ten (10) days of the date of this decision, a revised plan showing the entrance road in accordance with the changes specified in paragraph numbered one above and obtain the approval of the Board of Appeals. • I 4 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION Re: Petition for a Variance by Northampton Meadowbrook Associates, Gerald P. Zide, Harold G. Lash, General Partners This is the Decision of the Board of Appeals of the City of Northampton on a petition filed by Northampton Meadowbrook Associates, Gerald P. Zide, Harold G. Lash, General Partners, requesting a variance from the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 12(g), of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Northampton. The petitioners re- quest that the Board allow the construction of a private roadway into a development containing multi - family dwellings in an Industrial zone. .The premises affected are situated on the southerly side of Bridge Road and are designated on the Assessors Map of the City of . Northampton as Parcel 2D, Sheet No. 17. The matter was duly advertised on September 19, 1973 and September 26, 1973, in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and was heard by the Board on October 10, 1973. Charles W. Dragon, Chairman,. presided at the hearing and heard the matter with Board - members, Cecil I. Clark and Edward E.. Keefe.' The petitioners were present and were represented by Attorney John F. Murphy, Jr. There were no objectors present. The Board unanimously found that a substantial hardship exists with to the parcel of land which is the subject of this petition as the variance granted by the Board on April 14, 1972 provided for the construction of a private roadway which would- necessitate the removal of a single family house presently existing • on the premises. The petitioners also established that the location of the roadway as permitted in the Decision of April 14, 1972 would entail substantial expense to the petitioners due to the steep grade in that area. • • -2- , 4. All required permits and approvals as may be required under provisions of the sc- called Hatch Act of the General Laws of the Commonwealth be obtained by tie developer. ! 5. The entrance /exit driveway at Bridge Road be constructed -Hitt.' a centerline grade not to exceed ors (1) percent within a distance of fifty (50) feet from the Bridge Road curb or S: W` = gutter line. .,. 6. Suitable plantings in a buffer strip at the rear of the Straw Avenue frontage lots and along the side of the Straw Avenue lot shown on the Plans as belonging to Mahar and in a Duffer strip at the rear of the Bridge Road frontage lots be provided • by the developer as may be approved by the Board of Appeals and City Engineer. We find the conditions set forth in the City Ordinances of the City of Northampton, Chapter 44, Section L2, paragraph (f) I through 7 have been satisfied. We further find that the conditions set forth above make it ap to grant this permit and will allow the land to be uses • i a desirable manner. We find that the granting of the variance • will result in the most appropriate use Co which the land in • question can be put. r C- , I . • A true copy: r Attest • : ;.: >sw � „■re City Clerk r// THOMAS ti. Geenronsca AM OIN[Y AT LAW I • ONO 1111111117 MORTMAMPTOY. Wt. 0.000 DECISION This is the decision of the Board of Appeals of the City of Northampton on a petition for a permit by Gerald P. Zide, under the provisions of Section 12, paragraph (f)'of Chapter 44 of the City Ordinances of the City of Northampton, for the purpose of CONSTRUCTING A TOTAL OF 12 DUPLEX BUILDINGS IN A RESIDENCE B ZONE. The parcel of land is situated on the Southerly side of Bridge Road and is 1625 feet distant from the corner of North Elm Street , and are known as 473 Bridge Road. It is proposed to construct 12 duplex buildings consisting of 24 units. The parcel of land is located primarily in Residence B Zone. The dimensions of the parcel of land are shown on a plan entitled, " NORTHAMPTON APARTMENTS ", on file with the petition in the office of tia Board of Appeals of the City of Northampton. This site plan was filed with said Borad of Appeals at the time of the filing of the peti- tion by the petitioner, Gerald P. Zide. This matter was duly advertised on February 24, 1972 and February 29, 1972 and came on for hearing before us on March 14, 1972; at which time petitioners, represented by counsel, were present as well as proponents and objectors. After. due hearing we unanimously vote to grant the petitioners the permit under the provisions of Revised Ordinances of the City of Northampton C. 44, Sec. 12, paragraph (f); and hereby authorize the construction of 12 duplex buildings as outlined in the aforementioned petition and plan, subject, however, to the following conditions: I ' 1. The existing sanitary sewer or sewers within the property limits be replaced by the developer in accordance with specifications and plans to be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, said specifications and plans first to be subject to the approval of the City Engineer of Northampton. 2. The municipal water system be extended into and through the development by the developer in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer of Northampton. Txow N. GROW/1G= 3. Satisfactory and proper drainage and storm sewers be installed OTORNn AT IJ.W by the developer in accordance with plans and specifications Is ION. .rwtsr ,,,,,..- as may be approved by the City Engineer of Northampton; re- 'I`p lI moval of sanitary sewer and manhole from land of Robert A. Crovo et ux. Page #2 those concerned of the Board's Decision as soon as possible. • The Northampton Board of Appeals held a public hearing on the petition of Gerald P. Zide, for a variation from the requirements of Section 12, paragraph (g) of Chapter 44 of the City Ordinances of the City of Northampton. The hearing was held on March 14, 1972, for the purpose of Constructing a Private Roadway over Property Zoned Residence B leading into a developemnt containing multi - family dwellings in an industrial zone. The premises affected are situated on the south side of Bridge Road; 1325 feet distant from the corner of North E1mStreet - and are known as 503 Bridge Road. A hearing was held on March 14, 1972,. for the purpose of constructing a private roadway over property zoned Residence "B" leading into a development containing multi - family dwellings in an industrial zone. The premises affected are sit- uated on the east side of Straw Avenue; 500 feet distant from the corner of Locust Street and are known as 43 /Straw Avenue. Mr. Warren, 503 Bridge Road spoke saying he bought the land he owns knowing it was zoned industrial but would not sell it too an industry. If an industry was going in the land in question then would exist a traffic problem. I have been on Barrett Street at different times and have not noted a traffic problem as automobiles come at different intervals. Atty. Cross spoke about the Furniture Store on Straw Avenue saying that this was a non - conforming use. 18.6 Acres 12.2 units per.acre 252 Units in entire complex, 91 bedroom (1), 127 (2) bedrooms, 25 (3) bedroom, 10 (4) bedroom apartments. 30 Children in complex estimate. 10- 12% new children into school system. Mr. Zide this complex will be very beneficial and a major size tax payer. The two petitions will be taken under advisement and will notify Mechanical and Plumbing Location Comments Replace toilets with low flush toilets Replace bathroom exhaust fans Replace DHW heater Scattered Replace existing boilers with sealed combustion Scattered boilers Provide new fresh air venting at lower level units Provide transfer grilles at existing laundry rooms in apartment buildings Electrical Location Comments New fire alarm and smoke detector system at Community Building Provide fire alarm building panels in locations not completed yet Replace intercom panels Assume 50% Provide new GFCI outlets at kitchens being renovated Provide new GFCI outlets at bathrooms being renovated Provide new CO /ALR switches and receptacles at new BF units Provide arc fault protection at new BF units Provide carbon monoxide detectors tied into Apartment buildings existing fire alarm system outside all apartment building boiler rooms Accessibility Location Comments Provide BF units Hearing and visually impaired accessibility upgrades 2% Page 4 of 4 Common Areas Location Comments Renovations to Community Room for BF access Community building Remove existing mailboxes and provide new. Community building Add bulletin boards Reconfigure area for BF accessibility. Renovations to existing restrooms for BF Community building and accessibility pool Renovations to existing office area for BF Community building accessibility New carpeting at common hallways All apartment buildings New painting at common hallways All apartment buildings Include staining of stair rails and balusters, painting unit entry doors Units - 135 worked on as of 6/15/04 Location Comments Replace lavatories with vanity/sink combo Scattered Paint bathroom where vanity/sink replaced Scattered Repair existing ceramic tile bathroom floors Scattered Full baths Repair existing ceramic tile bathroom floors Scattered Half baths Replace bathroom accessories Scattered Replace kitchen counters Scattered 120 replaced in 135 units receiving interior work Replace kitchen cabinets Scattered Remove existing VAT and replace with new sheet Scattered vinyl Replace disposal units Scattered Replace range hood Scattered Paint kitchen where cabinets replaced Scattered Page 3 of 4 Building Exteriors Location Comments Add new gutters and downspouts Bldgs. I, 2, 12 -16 and 22- 10 Single Apartment Buildings, 5 Townhouses and the 29 Community Building Remove bottom 12" of rotted siding at junction Bldgs. I, 2, 12 -16 and 22- 10 Single Apartment Buildings, 5 Townhouses and the with concrete foundation 28 Community Building Cover original siding with new vinyl siding. Bldgs. I, 2, 12 -16 and 22- 10 Single Apartment Buildings, 5 Townhouses and the 29 Community Building Remove bottom 12" of existing vinyl siding, remove All newly sided buildings existing wood sheathing and replace with new pressure treated. Replace existing vinyl siding. New vinyl coated canvas awnings at front building Throughout entries Provide diverters at roofs above balconies Throughout Remove existing metal windows and replace with Throughout new vinyl windows. Remove and reinstall existing vertical blinds. Remove existing wood sills and replace with new Complete during window replacement solid surface material. Repair headers above windows Review condition in field Replace sliding glass doors with new vinyl units Replace with swinging door and fixed glazed panel Replace concrete pads at townhouse units Scattered Assume 25% Replace exterior common entry doors and frames All apartment buildings Replace storm doors at townhouse units Scattered Assume 50% Repair existing balconies at flats Bldgs. 12 -16 and 22 -28 16 of 28 complete Cut holes in base of balconies at already sided Scattered buildings • Page 2 of 4 SCOPE OF WORK SUMMARY COUNTRY LANE ESTATES Northampton, MA 6 -Oct -04 Revised October 27, 2004 Revised November 3, 2004 Prepared by Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. Site Improvements Location Comments Re -pave roads Throughout Re- install speed bumps Throughout Repair and re -pave parking areas Throughout Replace asphalt curbs Throughout Re- stripe parking areas Throughout Repair and repave walkways Throughout Replace existing pole mounted site lighting Scattered Assume 50% replacement, vandal resistant fixtures Replace metal handrails at building entrances Throughout At all front entries and rear entries that function as front entries New sloped sidewalks for BF entries Scattered Repair and regrade for site drainage Scattered BF access to existing pool Remove existing playground equipment and provide At existing playgrounds new play areas with equipment and play surface Convert existing tennis court to new playground New dumpster enclosures Throughout Benches at bus stops Scattered Signage Bridge Street and Straw Relocate Bridge Street sign, both lighted Avenue Page 1 of 4 FTZ & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, INC. can present at their December 9th meeting. Additionally, we will be meeting with the Conservation Commission informally at their November 18 meeting to review the property. If you have any questions on this material, please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely yours, Kerr • etz A 'r'. '. a Enclosures Cc: Patricia Belden, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. Gary Fentin, Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, PC Page 2 Anthony Patillo November 3, 2004 v: \20453 - country lane estates \04 - schematic design \regulatory reqmts\2004- I I -03 zoning permit.doc DIETZ & COMPANY ARCHITECTS, INC. Kerry L. Dietz AIA, President Marc Sternick A!A, Vice President Debbi L. Gottlieb AIA Jebb F. Dennis AIA John H. Anderson .AIA, CCS, CCCA Kevin M. Riordon AIA Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 November 3, 2004 Re: Country Lane Estates Project #20453 Dear Commissioner Patillo: On behalf of Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc., the proposed buyer of 17 S Country Lane Estates, enclosed please find our Zoning Permit Application for the H " "'d " "``` Springfield. MA01103 above property. telephone In addition to this application, we have also provided the following documents to i4i31 733 -6798 further describe the scope of renovation work being proposed for the property: :5,, (4131 732 -4385 • Site plan • Scope of Work Summary dietzandco rparyarchitecrs. corn • March 14, 1972 Board of Appeals Decision • October 10, 1973 Board of Appeals Decision As you will see upon review of this material, we are not proposing any additions to the property that will increase the building footprints, nor are we increasing the amount of existing paving. The bulk of the work being proposed is renovations to the existing building systems and regulatory compliance for handicapped accessibility. On October 20 we met with representatives of the Planning Department and the Conservation Commission to review the potential regulatory issues and schedules. We have had the property flagged and surveyed for wetlands and will be submitting a Notice of Intent to the Conservation Commission by November 18 so that we ...... l „hob: .. n ■. :i:"t•.L.■.d1fl. Attachment to Zoning Permit Application by Kerry L. Dietz, Dietz Company Architects November 3, 2004 10. The existing sign on Bridge Street is 72 %2" wide x 28" tall with a 37" wide x 7 3/4" tall piece attached to the top. There are sign posts at the Straw Avenue entrance, but the sign is missing. New signs are proposed for both of these locations but they have not yet been designed. 10. Do any signs exist on the property? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES IF YES, describe: Size: see attached x x length width depth Type: Entry signs Location: Bridge Street and Straw Avenue entrances Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? NO (j DON "T KNOW 0 YES IF YES, describe: Size: see attached x x length width depth Type: Location: 11. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION This column reserved for use by the Building Department EXISTING I PROPOSED I REQUIRED BY 1 ZONING Lot Size (ft 1,177,000 0 Frontage 75.47 0 Front varies, 168' minimum Setbacks Rear L: N/A I R: N/A L: I R: L: I R: Side varies, 22' -9" minimum Building Height (ft) 30' Apts., 20' Townhouses Building Area (ft 105,688 Building Volume (ft 2,958,380 Total Area of Paved Parking, Decks, and Other Impermeable 146,056 Surfaces (ft Area (ft % Area (ft % Area (ft2) % lot T,000 Lot 0 lot Open Space: - building 1,688 - building 0 - building; - impermeable ),056 - impermeable 0 - impermeable Total i,256 78.61% Total 0.00 0.00% Total # of Parking Spaces 394 394 # of Loading Docks 0 0 Fill• volume (ft 0 volume (ft volume (ft3) location 0 location location 12. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Date: 11 / 03 / 2004 Applicant's Signature NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applica ' , urdeo e• mply with -a oning requirements q permits n er' a and obtain all re uired ermits from the Board of Health, Cons Commission, Historic and Architectural Boards, Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting authorities. 000.pdf .-- � _ •_ _ r - A EC9E \, iiV \ ., Nov - 3 2004 ���s c3 r ,* '11 � . PERMIT File No. T PPlicATION: S 1..2) 1 Complete �t� orm using your computer and the free Adobe PDF Reader (http: / /www. adobe. com /productsfacrobatireadstep2 .html). Print the completed form, sign it, and return it to the Building Inspector's Office together with the $15 filing fee (check or money order) payable to the City of Northampton. 1. Name of Applicant: Kerry L. Dietz, Dietz a Company Architects, on behalf of Preservation of Affordable Housing, Ir Address: 17 Hampden Street City: Springfield State: MA Zip: 01103 Telephone: 413.733.6798 2. Owner of Property: Massachusetts Northampton Limited Partnership Address: 380 Union Street City: West Springfield State: MA Zip: 01089 Telephone: (413) 781 -0712 3. Status of Applicant: Owner ® Contract Purchaser 0 Lessee ® Other (explain) i 4. Job Location: Meadowbrook Lane v i� A Town: Northampton, MA Parcel ld:; Zoning Map# Parcel# ' District(s): In Elm y Street. District In Central Business'Districf " __ TO- BE FILLED IN: BY THE BUIWING DEPARTMENT) " 5. Existing Use of Structure /Property: Multifamily apartments and townhouses, community room and management offices. 6. Description of Proposed Use /Work /Project /Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary): Renovations include handicapped accessibility upgrades, new vinyl siding, gutters and downspouts, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and other miscellaneous renovations 7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan 0 Site Plan Q Engineered /Surveyed Plans 0 8. Has a Special Permit /Variance /Finding ever been issued for /on the site? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES 0 IF YES, date issued: 4 / 20/ 72 IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES C) IF YES: Book 1629 page 207 -209 and/ Document # or 9. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO 0 DON'T KNOW 0 YES C) IF YES, does a permit need to be obtained or has a permit been obtained from the Conservation Commission? A permit needs to be obtained 0 A permit has been obtained 0 and was issued: / / 000.pdf r \' ' File # MP- 2005 -0063 APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON Dietz & Co. Architects 0 , ADDRESS/PHONE 17 Hampden Street (413) 733 -6798 i' PROPERTY LOCATION 491. BRIDGE RD MAP 17D PAR(Et'012 001 ZONE URB THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE 4 ICCI;ING FO ILLED OUT ee Paid Building Permit Filled out /�_ Fee Paid 1 7 / //:3 19 Typeof Construction: ZPA - RENOVATIONS INCL HANDICAP ACCESS, SIDING & RENOVATIONS New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Buildin l Plans Included: Owner/ Statement or License 3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRE ELATED: Approved V Additional permits required (see below) PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER : § Intermediate Project : Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit with Site Plan Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit with Site Plan ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § Finding Special Permit Variance* Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Other Permits Required: Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health 1, Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee Permit from Elm Street Co sion P& -v DU G'r Do N9PE'6 . 0 . 0 > e 'f , ': ip r' oi ' O ' / /4/ y Signature of Building Official Date Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Department of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities. * Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. 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