35-179 (8) Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals
Decision - Kabat
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order to determine if more than 500 c.y. of fill were brought
in, a complicated system of surveys would be required.
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DECISION OF n-
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T1. At a meeting held on November 4, 1987, the Zoning Board of
Appeals of the City of Northampton voted unanimously to deny
the appeal of Henry Kabat, 884 Ryan Road, Florence, MA, for"ne-
purpose of appealing a decision of the Building Inspector for
non-action on a complaint regarding property located at 7 Pine
valley Rte, Northampton, MA. Present and voting were: Acting
Chairman Peter Laband, Irene David and Sanford Weil, Jr.
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The findings were as follows:
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S. Weil found, after making two site visits and after r
discussion with the Building Inspector, that the charges
brought forth by Mr. Kabat were greatly exaggerated, as the
specific items that were referred to by Mr. Kabat were not
found and the site, as it now exists, represents a non-
hazardous situation. He voted to deny the appeal.
I. David found, after inspection of the property, that this
is a complex complaint, which could represent an uncomfortable
neighborhood situation. She addressed the six areas that were
listed on the formal complaint, including:
1. Violation of permit for dumping of fill, volume in excess
of 1985 permit granting 499 c.y. of clean fill. Ms. David
stated that under the provisions of the Northampton Zoning
Ordinance, 499 c.y. of fill is allowed.
2. Dumping hazardous materials from sewer construction on Ryan
Road consisting of blacktop, oil laden gravel from roadway.
Ms. David stated that as construction of Ryan Road was done by
the City, she would expect that no illegal material was used.
3 . Dumping of tree stumps from James Boyle, Burts Pit Road
project by Osley Construction Co. Ms. David found no evidence
of tree stumps as the property exists now.
4. Dumping of automobile gasoline tanks removed from junk
cars, estimated to be about 30 units. Ms. David found no
evidence of gasoline tanks on the property as it exists now.
She noted that extensive digging would have to be undertaken to
ji make a positive determination.
t' 5. Dumping used automobile tires, 250 units. Ms. David found
no evidence of automobile tires on the property as it exists
j now.
ii 6. Concrete wastes by John McKenna, Mason Contractor. Ms.
�j David found that some concrete ridges are present, however,
j they appear to be used by the Schorges as garden terraces and
steps. She also voted to deny ,the appeal.
flP. Laband concurred, finding that: 1. Technically the time
limitations for this appeal were exceeded; and 2 . After
examination of the grounds, he could find no evidence of the
specific items referred to in the complaint. He noted that in
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINTG INSPECTIONS
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INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ' Municipal Building
Edward J. Tewh i l l Northampton, Mass. 01060
November 18, 1987
Mr. Henry F. Kabot
884 Ryan Road
Florence, Mass. 01060
Dear Mr. Kabot:
Reference to your complaint #238-87, dated November 3, 1987, received at the
Building Department against Raymond G. Schorge, 7 Pine Valley Road, Florence, Mass. ,
City Tax Map 35 Lot 179, please be advised that we made an on site inspection
November 17, 1987, and in our opinion and viewing the site that no violations of the
City Zoning Ordinances were seen at that time.
Sincerely, M �,/,�
Edward J.' T hill
Building IfiSpector
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