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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.
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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
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width to 7 feet in width.
(b) The center island be reduced from 10 feet in width to
5 feet in width.
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(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.
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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
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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.
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, 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
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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
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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:
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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
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'I`p lI moval of sanitary sewer and manhole from land of Robert A.
Crovo et ux.
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those concerned of the Board's Decision as soon as possible.
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Enclosures
Cc: Patricia Belden, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc.
Gary Fentin, Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, PC
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Anthony Patillo
November 3, 2004
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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
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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
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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.
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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: / /
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APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON Dietz & Co. Architects 0 ,
ADDRESS/PHONE 17 Hampden Street (413) 733 -6798
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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
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Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Co sion P& -v DU G'r Do
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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. Contact the Office of
Planning & Development for more information.