05-001 (30) City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
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212 Main Street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
December 12, 2014
To Whom It May Concern,
The property located at 222 River Road in Leeds, Massachusetts, designated as city map 05-001 and
located in the Rural Residential zoning district. The current use of the property as a nursing home is
protected as a non-conforming use by the City of Northampton Zoning Ordinance section 350-4.2 and
G.L. c. 40A sec 6. Use of the property and existing structures as may continue in accordance with the
aforementioned regulations and statutes.
The property has no outstanding zoning or building code violations.
Respectfully,
Louis Hasbrouck
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Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
(413) 587-1240
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Enclosure Memo
December 5, 2014
Attached is a co:rpleted zoning permit application and our
firm check in the amount of $15.00. Wb request this application
in order to receive a letter from the City stating the zone
the property is in, that its use is permitted in the zone and
that there are no existing zoning violations for the property.
Any additional information on the property would be appreciated.
Please call me should you have any questions.
Sheryl Sylvester
Real Estate Paralegal
Note: We are having a financing on this property in the month
of December, 2014 and would appreciate receiving the
letter from the City as soon as it can be provided.
Thank you for your assistance.
10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES X NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location: sign is located at the bottom of property driveway on River Rd.
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES NO xx
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 x
No construction being done at property
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
This column reserved
,ior use by the Building
Department
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY
ZONING
Lot Size
105.61 acres
Frontage
1548.60'
Setbacks Front 875' 175'
Side L: 1027' R: 577' L: R: L: 30' R:
Rear 4721 50'
Building Height
one story 35'
Building Square Footage
52,660
Open Space: (lot area
minus building Et paved 81
parking
# of Parking Spaces 100
# of Loading Docks
Fill:
(volume Et location)
13, Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge. �_.• ~''
Date: _ Z Applicant's Signature
Robert V. Gidnta, Jr,of`Murtha Cullina LLP
NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not r�jheve an applicant's,biii den to comply wit]Z all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from9e-Board of Healtli, Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department o%Public Worlcs and ot]ier applicable permit granting
authorities.
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Please type or print all information and return this form to the Building
Inspector's Office with the X15 filing fee (check or money order)payable to the
City of Northampton
1. Name of Applicant: Robert U. Giunta, Jr. of Murtha Cullina LLP
Address: 185 Asylum Street Hartford CT 06103 Telephone: 86x240-6033
2. Owner of Property: Overlook Health Center at Northampton, Inc.
Address: 222 River Road, Northarrlpton MA Telephone:_
3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Lessee Other (explain)x Buyer's Attorney
4. Job Location: 222 River Road, Nprthanpton MA
Parcel Id: Zoning Map# Parcel# District(s):
In Elm Street District In Central Business District
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: nursing home _
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
k would like the town to issue a letter stating the property address, the zone the property
is in, the current use of the property, that the use is permitted within the zone and if there are any
zoning violations at the property Bier's bank is requesting this infomration be provided by the City.
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans V
S. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DON'T KNOW V YES IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document #
9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DON'T KNOW YES X
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained _ XX date issued: 02/0612012
copy attached
(Form Continues On Other Side)
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APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON MURTHA CULLINA LLP / \
ADDRESS/PHONE 185 ASYLUM ST (860)240-6033
PROPERTY LOCATION 222 RIVER RD
MAP 05 PARCEL 001 001 ZONE RR(101)/WP(7)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out ::Z12 e �gf/G'
Fee Paid `
Typeof Construction: ZPA-ZONE,USE,VIOLATIONS
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
INF RMATION 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 Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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.