29-152 (6) NORTHAMPTON ASSESSOR ' S LABELS
Owners and
PARCEL PA CEL ADDRESS
� Owners ' Mailing Address
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29 -551-001 RYAN RD SAWMILL HILLS REALTY TRUST
PO BOX 60514
FLORENCE
MA 01060
29 -551-001 RYAN RD SAWMILL HILLS REALTY TRUST
PO BOX 60514
FLORENCE
HA 01060
29 -552-001 RYAN RD SAWMILL HILLS REALTY TRUST
PO BOX 60514
FLORENCE
11A 01060
29 -596-001 56 MATTHEW DR LAPLANE DONALD J JR & SHERRI C
NELSON
56 MATTHEW DRIVE
NORTHAMPTON
HA 01060
Assessor' s Certification:
Date : - -
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NORTHAMPTON ASSESSOR ' S LABELS
Owners and
PARCEL PARCEL ADDRESS Owners ' Mailing Address
29 -503-001 6 MATTHEW DR CHAUVIN KAREN A
6 HATTHEW DR.
NORTHAMPTON
HA 01060
29 -504-001 10 MATTHEW DR HILLETTE CHRISTOPHER J I TIRCC`i'
& FRANCIS P & BRENDA E HILLET7
10 MATTHEW DR
FLORENCE
HA 0106o
29 -505-001 14 MATTHEW DR. BOYLE JAMES F & PATRICIA A
266 WEST FARMS ROAD
NOhTHAIIPTON
DA 01060
29 -506-001 28 MATTHEW DR BOYLE JAMES F & PATRICIA A
266 WEST FARMS ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
HA 01060
29 -501-001 38 MATTHEW DR. FENTON DAVID W & DEBRA J
38 MATTHEW DR
FLORENCE
MA 01060
29 -508-001 44 MATTHEW DR CAPODICE DIARY A
44 MATTHEW DR
NORTHAMPTON
IAA 01060
29 -509-001 50 MATTHEW DR KIVA CORP
MAIL: C/0 JEFF SCHMIDT
ALLEN COIT ROAD
HUNTINGTON
MA 01050
29 -534-001 4 GREGORY LANE GRANT HENRY DONALD JR & SUSAN
4 GREGORY LANE
NORTHAMPTON
HA 01060
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NORTHAMPTON ASSESSOR ' S LAIjI11,S
Owners and
PARCEL PARCEL ADDRESS Owners ' Bailing Address
29 -108-001 560 RYAN RD TORRES ROBERTO & COLLEEN
560 RYAN RD
FLORENCE
111A 0 10 F C!
29 - 12'2-001 541 RYAN RD LAVALLEY EDWARD & THERESA
541 RYAN RD
FL0RENCE
11A 01060
29 - 164-001 RYAN RD HOGAN PATRICIA A & JAIIES. L r.
HICHAEL W
` HAYES AVENUE
IAORTHA11P`I'ON
1 IA 01060
-284-001 12 PENCASAL DR LEBEAU RICHARD F
12 PENCASAL DR
1'LORENCt�
HA 01060
29 -285-001 20 PENCASAL DR POULIN THOMAS A & PATRICIA J
20 PENCASAL DR
FLORENCE
HA 01060
29 -469-001 RYAN RD LAVALLEY EDWARD B & THERESA D
541 RYAN ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
MA 01060
29 -497-001 RYAN RD SAWMILL HILLS RELATY TRUST
PO BOX 60514
FLORENCE
MA 01060
29 -502-001 2 MATTHEW DR JOHNSON JOAN I
2 MATTHEW DR
NORTHAMPTON
1.1A 01060
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NOR.ThAl-IFTON ASISESSOP ' S LABELS'
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PARCEL PARCEL ADDR-ESS f-)wners hai -ling Addresc,
28 -033-001 RYAN RD PT 11 i:l C H A P D
I 111,1, VALLEY I-"-'
I 1A Li L E Y
28 Ir fl
(t 42 LAVAL! EY A 1)
5-41 RYAN RD
)7 ORENCE
i I A 01060
28 -043-001 RYAN RD LiWRLLEY EDWARD B & THERESP. D
541 RYAN ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
11A 01060
'IS -062-001 619 RYAN RD HOGAN PATRICIA A & JkllES L
HICHAEL W
25 HAYES AVENUE
NORTHAMPTON
HA 01060
29 -104-001 RYAN RD NORTHAMPTON CITY OF
RYAN ROAD SCHOOL
RYAN RD
FLORENCE
MA 01060
29 -105-001 540 RYAN RD PRINCE EUGENE A & BERNICE
540 RYAN RD
FLORENCE
MA 01060
29 -106-001 540 RYAN RD PRINCE EUGENE A & BERNICE
540 RYAN RD
FLORENCE
HR 01060
29 -107-001 RYAN RD PRINCE EUGENE A & BERNICE
540 RYAN RD
FLORENCE
MA 01060
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' BOARD OF ASSESSORS }
ASSESSORS
Joan C. Sarafin, M.A.A., Chairwoman - a a DEC 1 3 '-TelP .e he
Robert C. Buscher, Secretary ; e ,L_g . 200
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WALLACE J. PUCHALSKI MUNICIPAL BUILDING
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
TO: THE NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF ASSESSORS
FROM: % f! &19 (7z 'S
(Individual or Company Name)
PHONE ?
DATE:
I/WE REQUEST FROM THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS, ABUTTERS LISTS FOR THE PROPERTY
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LOCATED AT s`I 7 `�'¢'y ' `- -
THE MAP AND LOT NUMBER(S) OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY ARE �/ ♦� �f/CLrI��sL.
THE NAME OF THE BOARD(S) REQUESTING THIS LIST IS*
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THE LIST IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
THE NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE LIST REQUIRED IS
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE BOARD HAS UP TO SEVEN (7) WORKING DAYS IN WHICH TO
COMPLETE THE LIST. REQUESTED, AND WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL SEVEN (7) WORK-
ING DAYS FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT REQUEST.
I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS CONTAI D HEREIN.
(Signature o App icant)
DATE LIST WAS COMPLETED
*IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE BOARDS REQUIRING THE-ABUTTERS LISTS OR THE NUMBER -
OF LIST REQUIRED PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT. _
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F /ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (51 0. 2)
I . Name of Applicant: ,'C4/( 7.E;' fj''gc3'.4✓ � orli" !I�% (t
Address: Y;a, , `. _ Tele hone:
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2 . Owner of`Property: -
Address: ' Telephone: . 3410
3 . Status of Applicant: /Owner contract Purchaser
Lessee Other (explain )
4 . Parcel Identification: Zoning Map Sheetf :2-q Parcel# /6� ,
Zoning District(s) (incl de- o rlay )
Street Address
Required
5. Existing Pro osed by Zoning
Use of Structure/Property R % #&A
(if project is only- interior work skip to ft`6) /
Building height
5.,'B1dg. Coverage (Footprint) VA
Setbacks - front
-- side L: R: L: R:
- rear
Lot size.
44d&6<Z4 A4: ? Ic
Frontagjle. Ir
Floor Area Ratio 2
oOpen Space (Lot area minus
building and parking) 71 Q
Parking Spaces ..--
Loading
Signs
Fill (volume & location)
6. Narrative-Description of Pr oposed Work/Project: (Use additional sheets
if necessary)WO 'X ' S�ar1T/,!)f- °.fli�rf
7. Attached- Plans: __LSketch Plan site Plan
8. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein
is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.*
Date: /V oir °d. t /4 g y App icant's S ignature:
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
Approved as presented/based on ' information presented
Denied as presented--Reason:
Special' Permit ,and/or Site Plan Required:
in ing R uired:_ 9; 3 Variance Required:
gnat f Build for 'D cite
NOTE: issuance of a zoning pomdt does not relieve an applicant's burden to comply wfUl all zoning requirements and obteln aft required porn!hs
from the Board of Heatth,conservation Commission,DopaitmoM of Public Works and*d%or applicable permit granting auUiomac.
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FINDING APPLICATION
(Change of a Pre-Existing Nonconforming Use or Structure)
1. Applicant's Name: a�'P</� �'`a �Er�mt. w Cy�ud i �G ' � p
Address: j�i/ EA Telephone:
2. Property Owner's Name: -Y W 1ll.c�
Address: Telephone:
3. Status of Applicant: zowner _Contract Purchaser _Lessee _Other
(explain: )
4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map# Parcel#�,:Q ,Zoning District(s)_2K
Street Address _f_1 4F to
5. Finding is being requested under Zoning Ordinance Section , Page
6. Narrative Description of Proposed Work/Project: (use additional sheets if necessary)
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7. State How Work/Proposal Complies with Finding Criteria: (See Applicant's Guide and
use additional sheets if necessary) 0/— /N �E�fia�9
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8. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan None Required
9. Certified Abutters List from Assessors' Office must be attached.
10. Certification: I hereby certify that I have read the FINDING CRITERIA and that the
information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I (or
the landowner,if I am not the landowner) grant the Zoning Board and Planning Board
permission to enter the property to review this permit application.
Date:/,;� '/a-- Applicant's Signature: '
Date Filed: 'UI E" 'File#:
(memorex\wp\zbaVinding.zba 10/20/92)
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ZBA Meeting Minutes - January 4, 1995 +
Mr. Jekanowski said that the Club wants to be a good neighbor and
believes that the new structure will be a lot less detr.IeNO-hntal to
the neighborhood than the existing structure since the noise level
will be diminished.
William Brandt moved to close the Public Hearing. Alex Ghiselin
seconded the motion which passed unanimously 3: 0.
The Board reviewed §9. 3 (1) (D) of the Zoning Ordinance which allows
a Finding to be granted if the ZBA finds that the change, extension
or alteration will not be substantially more detrimental to the
neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure and use.
Since the requested alteration would not be substantially more
detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing structure,
William Brandt moved to approve the Northampton Revolver Club's
request for a Finding with the following condition:
1. Prior to obtaining a Building Permit, the applicant shall
submit a professional opinion that the decibel level of noise
from the new indoor shooting range shall be less than the
decibel level of the old structure, based upon the design
and/or architecture of the new facility. It shall be
submitted to the Zoning Board and become part of this new
application as proof of noise reduction.
Alex Ghiselin seconded the motion which passed unanimously 3:0.
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ZBA Meeting Minutes - January 4, 1995
Club haQ been a good neighbor over the years and a good friend of
the Police Department since it gives priority to the Department for
use of the range. He said that it would be helpful to the police
if the new structure was built since it would afford more
opportunities for training with a 75' shooting range. He said
there is no outdoor shooting allowed during school hours and that
the Club understands that they must cooperate with its neighbors.
Jekanowski said he wanted to continue the discussion of acoustics
and noise levels from the range. He said that the Club had
responded to a complaint from a neighbor on Matthiew Drive during
the past year. The Club officers had measured noise levels near
the outside of the existing building and had at a 97 decibel
reading, down-range of the ports the decibel level was 103 , and on
Matthiew Drive the level was 50 decibels. Jekanowski said the Club
decided that, based on the noise levels and readings, they would
make the expenditure to insulate the building with fiberglass
batting and polystyrene which made a significant decrease in the
decibel level. He said that the Club wanted to make sure they took
the necessary steps to remain good neighbors. The new building
will provide added safety and noise level reduction to the
neighborhood. He said that there is no shooting allowed after
dusk. The Club has been in business for 61 years and they have
never had a fire arms injury. He said that violations to the Club
rules are not tolerated, and that the rules are strictly enforced.
Jekanowski said that the Club provides a safe place to shoot for
club members as well as for members of the Northampton Police
Department and the Hampshire County Sherriff's Department, and
members of the community.
Fran Taylor, Sargent with the Hampshire County Sherriff's
Department was present to voice support for the Northampton
Revolver Club's proposal. He said the Club has always been very
kind to the Sherriff's department and allowed them use of the range
anytime it was needed. Taylor said the Sherriff's Department uses
the range for fire arms training every year and that the new range
would accommodate the new police ammunition which the Department
now uses. He said that the Revolver Club has always been an
important asset to the Sherriff's Department.
Vice Chair Weil asked if anyone was present to speak against the
proposal. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Vice Chair Weil asked if anyone wished to make additional comments
neither for or against. Jerry Millane, 67 Spruce Hill Avenue, was
present to express concern about the noise in the neighborhood.
Millane said he had just moved to the neighborhood in August and
had been unaware of the fact that the Club was in the midst of the
neighborhood. He said he sometimes thought the shooting noise from
the range "sounded like World War III" . He further noted that
after the shooting was over, ' the dogs in the neighborhood, who had
been frightened by the noise, would often continue barking and
further exacerbate the noise level of the neighborhood.
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ZBA Meeting Minutes of January 4, 1995
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Vice Chair Weil opened the Public Hearing on the request of the
Northampton Revolver Club for a Finding under §9. 3 of the Zoning
Ordinance for an expansion of a pre-existing, non-conforming
structure in a residential district at 519 Ryan Road. Present and
sitting on the case were: Vice Chair M. Sanford Weil, Jr. ,
Associate Member William R. Brandt, and Member Alex Ghiselin. A
Legal Notice of this public hearing was published in the Daily
Hampshire Gazette on December 21, 1994 and December 28, 1994 . Vice
Chair Weil reviewed procedures for conducting public hearings.
Paulette Kuzdeba said that the DPW had responded with no concerns
on the proposal.
Robert Jekanowski of 423 Acrebrook Drive, Treasurer of the
Northampton Revolver Club was present to discuss the proposal to
remove an existing firing range and to construct a new 40' X 85'
indoor shooting range at 519 Ryan Road. Jekanowski said that the
firing range had been on the property since 1952 , and they now want
to demolish the old structure and replace it with a newer, safer,
brighter, and more modern indoor shooting range. The Club will not
increase the number of ports, which is ten, but will increase the
width of each port by a few inches. There will be both 50' and 75'
shooting ranges which conform to standards for modern ranges.
Jekanowski said that the new structure will have sound-proofing and
more insulation which will help filter the noise level and make the
new structure a lot quieter than the existing building. The new
building will be at ground level and there will be no underground
range which should also reduce the decibel level at the range since
noise travelling underground is louder than noise at ground level.
Bill Brandt said that a professional opinion might be needed to
qualify the decibel measurements and noise levels represented to
the ZBA. Paulette Kuzdeba suggested that the Board could impose a
condition on the permit which would call for a professional opinion
verifying that the noise level would be reduced with the new
building.
Bill Brandt asked whether there would be an increase in the hours
of operation. Mr. Jekanowski said that State Law mandates the
hours of operation and that the Club plans no change in hours.
Joseph Wojcik of 1 Main Street, Goshen will be the new President of
the Northampton Revolver Club for 1995, and wanted to address some
concerns of the Board. Wojcik noted that the new structure would
be handicapped accessible, the building itself (the block) will be
insulated, and acoustical tiles would be installed at an angle
which would help decrease the noise level of the new range.
Captain Joseph Koncas of the Northampton Police Department was
present to support the Northampton Revolver Club's application.
Koncas said that the Club had been very supportive to the
Northampton Police Department and its needs in letting them use the
range for fire arms training of its officers. Koncas said that the
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Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 40A, Section
11, no Finding 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 a the
certified decision of the City Clerk and record it at the
Registry of Deeds.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
Finding 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 Law Chapter 40A, Section 15,
notice is hereby given that this decision is filed with the
Northampton City Clerk on the date below.
If you wish to appeal this action, your appeal must be filed
pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 17, in the Hampshire
County Superior Court or the Northampton District Court and
notice of this appeal filed with the City Clerk within twenty
(20) days of the date this decision was filed with the City
Clerk.
Applicant: NORTHAMPTON REVOLVER CLUB, INCORPORATED
519 RYAN ROAD
Decision Date: January 4, 1995
Decision Filed with the City Clerk on: January 12, 1995
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conditions imposed w pt*NWinding are as follows:
1. Prior to obtaining a Buvlding Permit, the applicant shall
submit a professional opinion that the decibel level of
noise from the new indoor shooting range shall be less than
the decibel level of the old structure, based upon the
design and/or architecture of the new facility. A copy of
the professional opinion shall also be submitted to the
Zoning Board and become part of this application, as proof
of noise reduction.
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DECISION OF
NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: NORTHAMPTON REVOLVER CLUB, INC.
ADDRESS: 519 RYAN ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
OWNER: NORTHAMPTON REVOLVER CLUB, INC.
ADDRESS: 519 RYAN ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON AT: 519 RYAN ROAD
ASSESSOR'S MAP and PARCEL NUMBERS: MAP #29 PARCEL # 152
At a meeting conducted on January 4 , 1995, the Northampton Zoning
Board of Appeals unanimously voted 3 : 0 to GRANT the request of
the NORTHAMPTON REVOLVER CLUB,- INC. for a FINDING under the
..provisions of Section 9.3 (1) (D) in the Northampton Zoning
Ordinance, to allow for the removal of an existing firing range
facility and construction of a new 40' X 85' indoor shooting
range at 519 Ryan Road.
Zoning Board Members present and voting were Vice Chair M.
Sanford Weil, Jr. , Member Alex Ghiselin and Associate Member
William R. Brandt.
The Findings of the Board under Section 9.3 (1) (D) for an
expansion of a Pre-existing Non-conforming Use were as follows:
1. The Board found that the expansion will not be substantially
more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the
neighborhood, and that the new structure will significantly
diminish the noise level in the neighborhood because:
a. The indoor shooting range will be at ground level which
will-reduce the level of noise because the ground
serves as a conductor and sound travels farther below
the ground than above.
b. The new structure will be constructed of insulated
materials such as insulated block and acoustical tiles
which help reduce noise, thus making the new structure
less detrimental to the neighborhood.
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