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Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 40A, Section 11, no Special Permit,
or any extension, modification or renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision
bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have elapsed after the decision has
been filed, or if such an appeal has been filed that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in
the Hampshire County registry of Deeds or Land Court, as applicable and indexed under the
name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The fee
for such recording or registering shall be paid by the owner or applicant. It is the owner or
applicant's responsibility to pick up the certified decision from the City Clerk and record it at the
Registry of Deeds.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a Special Permit has been
GRANTED and that copies of this decision and all plans referred to in it have been filed with the
Planning Board and the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 15, notice is hereby given that
this decision is filed with the Northampton City Clerk on the date below.
If anyone wishes to appeal this action, an appeal must be filed pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A,
Section 17, with the Hampshire County Superior Court or the Northampton District Court and
notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk within twenty days (20) of the date that this
decision was filed with the City Clerk.
Applicant: Union Station Restaurant— 125A Pleasant Street
DECISION DATE: March 28, 2002
DECISION FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: April 2, 2002
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ATTACHMENT A
SIGN/SPECIAL PERMIT CRITERIA
The Board of Appeals found that a Special Permit allowing a ground sign may be issued because:
1. There are unique features to the location of the structure, which restricts the
visibility of wall sign(s) otherwise allowed by this Ordinance because the wall
sign alone is not visible to vehicular traffic, and the location of the structure is
unique since it is set further back from the road than the surrounding businesses.
2. Said ground sign is located in the same lot as the structure or establishment being
advertised.
3. The Board of Appeals has specified the exact sign permitted, and the size and
location of the sign.
Any change in said ground sign requires a revised Special Perrnit.
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B. 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 because the sign will confirm the identity of the banquet facility thus
eliminating any confusion for potential customers both on and off site.
C. 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
because the sign is designed to be compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood and is in keeping with nearby existing signage and historic buildings.
D. The requested use will not use City's resources.
The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in Sections 7.2 & 7.4 of the
Zoning Ordinance (See Attachment A).
F. The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare
because the sign will notify the public of the presence of the banquet facility at this
location.
The use will not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining zones
because the sign is in keeping with other signs in the immediate vicinity.
The use will not be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare, and the use shall
be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
G. 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 M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 81-C and D.
The following conditions were imposed on this Special Permit:
1. The ground sign shall not exceed a finished height of 13.6 feet;
2. The square footage shall not exceed a total of 67.4 square feet with the addition of
the 1.4" x 3.4" banquets sign, and
3. The sign shall be constructed according to the plans submitted to the Office of
Planning & Development.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, I Angela Dion, Board Secretary, hereby
certify that I caused copies of this Decision to be mailed, postage- repaid, to the Applicant
and Owner on April 2,2002.
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DECISION OF
NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF AP
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APPLICANT: Union Station Restaurant 1 j
ADDRESS: 125A Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060 J
OWNER: Union Square Realty 1 K}� „
ADDRESS: 125A Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060
RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON ATE 125A Pleasant Street
MAP AND PARCEL NUMBERS: MAP: 32C PARCEL: 165
PROPERTY RECORDED IN THE HAMPSHIRE COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS IN
BOOK 3811, PAGE 71
At a meeting conducted on March 28, 2002, the Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals
(unanimously)voted 3:0 to GRANT the request of Union Station Restaurant for a SPECIAL
PERMIT under the provisions of Sections 7.2 & 7.4 in the Northampton Zoning Ordinance, for
the addition of a 1' 4"by 3' 4" ground sign on an existing sign structure to be constructed and
located as shown on the following plans and information submitted with the application with the
revisions noted in the permit conditions:
1. "Pleasant Street, Parcel ID-32C-165"provided by the applicant and received in the City
Clerk's office on March 5, 2002.
2. "Proposed Signage ("Banquets") provided by the applicant and received in the City
Clerk's office on March 5, 2002.
Zoning Board Members present and voting were: Bob Riddle, David Narkewicz and Sara
Northrup.
In Granting the Special Permit, the Zoning Board of Appeals found:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses because
the sign is in keeping with the character of the surrounding business district and will
better identify the location of the banquet facility.
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