31B-147 (2) Paul Bersante, MD
P.O. Box 60211
Florence, MA 01062
April 23, 2007
My wife and I have been considering relocating to Northampton for two years and have
looked at a substantial number of properties. We have settled on 131 State Street for
several reasons.
My wife and I do much of our work in the Springfield/Westfield area and she commutes
four days a week from Greenfield. This is too long for her in terms of both time and
miles. Additionally, we are discovering that Hampshire County's culture, amenities and
general ambiance works better for us than Franklin County's more rural character.
For example, my wife rides horses on Saturday mornings at the Smith Riding Stable and
while she is doing that, I do a good deal of research work at both the Forbes and Smith
libraries. We enjoy spending much of the rest of our limited weekend free time
experiencing the urban atmosphere that is Main Street.
We are interested in relocating to 131 State Street and have submitted an offer that has
been accepted. If we move forward, we will be selling our house in Greenfield and thus
State Street would be our residence.
I work full time in eastern Massachusetts at a Community Health Center and stay four
nights a week there. In addition to this full time job, I have developed a sideline in
medical-legal consulting firm. My first major project has taken over 1,000 hours over the
last twelve months. Most of the project involves research and writing.
I have three other projects going at this time. Ninety-nine percent of the time I am alone
with a computer, book, notebook, or dictating machine. I use the internet, libraries, and
the telephone to do most of my research. My clients are lawyers, families, and
businesses. So far, I have never seen a client, face-to-face, as part of my work.
If I met with a client in my home office at 131 State Street, it would be to discuss their
pending legal case and not to do a physical exam with an exam table and stethoscope.
Indeed, there will be no furniture or equipment one would associate with a medical
doctor's office.
131 State Street is a perfect location for our need to shorten our commute, live close to
the culture and amenities in the downtown area, and do my limited home office work —
two to three days a week in a limited number of hours on those days.
I hope we have clarified our vision of what we would be doing at 131 State Street. As
you see, it is nothing that anyone would complain about, would even notice. Nor does it
run counter to your well thought out zoning ordnances.
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Paul Bersante MD
10. Do any signs exist on the property? No
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the
property? No
11. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED OR PERMIT CAN BE
DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
Existing Proposed Required by
Zoning
Lot size 6,880' N/C
Frontage 68.8' N/C
Set backs [front] 30 N/C
-side 17 L 18 R N/C
-rear 34 N/C
Building height 2 stories N/C
Bldg square ft. 1204 s .ft. N/C
% Open s ace 82% N/C
# of Parking spaces 4 N/C
# of Loading Docks 0 NA
Fill: 0 NA
Volume& Location
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true
and ac rate to the best of my knowledge.
Date 3 U/) Applicant's Signature f
Note Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an Applicant's burden to
comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from the
Board of Health, Conservation Commission,Department of Public Works and
other applicable permit granting authorities.
APR 2 4 2007
File No. g11-10
- ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (S10.2)
Please Type of print all information and return this form to the Building Inspector's
Office with a $15 filing fee payable to the City of Northampton
1. Name of Applicant: Paul Bersante
Address: p.o.box 60211,Florence,MA 01062 Telephone: 413-575-2277 [my
realtor's cell]
2. Owner of Property: Weinraub
Address: 131 State St.
3. Status applicant: Contract Purchaser
4. Job location: 131 State Street
Parcel ID: Zoning Map: 31B Parcel#: 146 District: URC
5. Existing use of Structure/Property: Residential condominium
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: [see attached letter]
7. Attached plans: if requested
8. Has a Special PermitNariance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
Don't know
If yes: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
9. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? No
File#MP-2007-0109
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON DELLA PENNA CRAIG
ADDRESS/PHONE 62 CHESTNUT ST (413)586-9853 O
PROPERTY LOCATION 131 STATE ST
MAP 3 1 B PARCEL 147 001 ZONE URC
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
=ZONING RM FILLE OUT
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: Z
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRESENTED:
Approved 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
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.