25C-216 (3) Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN- 2010 -0034 Date: April 23, 2010
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:
4/1/2010 4/15/2010 5/6/2010
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
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FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
4/8/2010 4/22/2010 4/22/2010 4/23/2010
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
4/15/2010 7:00 PM 7/21/2010 _ 7/21/2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Marilyn Richards votes to Grant
Katharine G. Baker votes to Grant
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Francis Johnson Katharine G. Baker 7 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
1, 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.
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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Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN -2010 -0034 Date: April 23, 2010
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 4/5/2010
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
30 -32 WALNUT ST LLC 30 -32 WALNUT ST LLC
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
24 WALNUT ST 24 WALNUT ST
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO: FAX NO: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
(413) 222 -6359 0 (413) 222 -6359 0
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information: Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: COMPANY NAME:
32 WALNUT ST URC(100)/
TOWN: ACTION TAKEN: ADDRESS:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Approved With Conditions
MAP: BLOCK LOT: MAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW:
25C 216 001 Chpt. 350 -6.3: Reduction of Dimensional TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
Book: Page: and Density Regulations
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Divide lot to create two single family house lots with 59 +' of frontage each.
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HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) The new structure shall be setback no further than 25' from the front lot line.
2) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to comply with section 11.6 traffic mitigation, the
applicant shallt submit payment of $1,000 to the City at the Office of Planning & Development.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the application for a special permit for frontage reduction for two lots to create one additional single family
home lot by dividing an existing lot in two.. The single family house lot frontage was reduced from 75' to 59.7 +' for both the existing lot
and the newly created lot.
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.
(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
(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
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10, Do any signs exist on the property? YES (iO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
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Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES NO).-
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES NO / V
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
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13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
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Date: ("3/.2111 Applicant's Ssgnature NOTE: Issuance Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an Jpplicant's bu en to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits frith the Board of Health, Conservation Commission,
Historic and ArchitecturaYBoards, Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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ADDRESS/PHONE 110 PULPIT HILL RD (413) 549 -7919
PROPERTY LOCATION 32 WALNUT ST
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PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZON ' ORM FILLED OUT " , . -
Fee Paid •
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
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Non Structural interior renovations
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THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION VApproved 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
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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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.