24B-050 (3) Zoning Board of Appeals - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: ZBA-2008-0004 Date: October 31, 2007
circumstances to warrant their approval and if all efforts are undertaken to keep additional ground signs as small and low as possible.
C. The Board of Appeals specified in the permit the exact sign permitted, the size and location of the sign or signs,as shown in the plans:
1. Sign#3(Scion)of 16.52 sf.
2. Sign#2(Lia)of 8.84 Sf
3. Sign#6(small Toyota logo)9 sf
4. Sign#4(service)of-7.63 sf.
5. Sign#5(Express Lube) 16 sf.
6. Sign#7 5'tall&8sf(directional sign)
7. Sign#8 5'tall& 12 Sf(directional sign)
8. Sign#9 ground/pylon sign to meet the 15'setback 14'-6' tall by 116 sf.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
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REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY1 APPEAL DEADLINE:
1011312007 12/2/2007 1012512007 11/8/2007 11/20/2007
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE: -
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SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
1011812007 5:30 PM 112312008 1 2/27/2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
David Bloomberg votes to Grant
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Sara Northrup votes to Grant
Bob Riddle votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY; VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
David Bloomberg Bob Riddle 3 Granted w/Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning&Development.
1, Carolyn Misch,as agent to the Zoning Board of Appeals,certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Zoning Board and
certify that a copy of this and all plans have been riled with the Board and the City Clerk on
October 31, 2007.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant
NOTICE OFAPPEAL
An appeal from the decision of the Zoning Board may be made by any person aggrieved and pursuant to MGL Chapt 40A, Section 17 as
amended, within(20)days[30 days for a residential Finding]after the date of the filing of this decision with the City Clerk. The date of
filing is listed above. Such appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk
of Northampton.
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Zoning Board of Appeals - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: ZBA-2008-0004 Date: October 31, 2007
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
Special Permit 912812007
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME:
SIGN STUDIO INC Lia Toyota
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
1 INGALLS AVE 280 King Street
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
TROY NY 12180 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
(518)266-0877 (598)266-0010
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
mlia @liacars.com
Site information:
SITE ZONING:
HB
TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Chpt 350-7.4:Signs Permitted in any"B"District
MAP: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN:
1 Approved w/Conditions
Page:
3013 240
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
More than one wall sign-and greater than 100 square feet Ground sign larger than 100 St.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) No additional promotional signs allowed,including bal loons,temporary banners,hood signs etc.
2) All sign lights shall be turned off at the close of all operations each day.
FINDINGS:
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted the special permit for more signs and larger signs based on the information and plans submitted
with the application:
1."Pylon Sign#9"Site layout of all sign locations.Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007. Noted"approved"at the
top.
2. "LIA"sign R-2; Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
3. "Scion"sign R-3 Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
4. Service"sign R-4 Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
5."Express Lube" sign R-5 Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
6. "Front View"sign R-6 Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
7. "Service Sales"sign R-7 Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
8. "Directional"sign R-8 Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
9. XX Elevation"Designed by Enseignes Pattison Sign Group,dated 7-30-2007.
In granting the permit,the Board determined that in accordance with section 7.2:
A. The proposed signs are located only where they are otherwise permitted in the district,and
B.The Board of Appeals determined that the architecture of the building,the location of the building or the land or nature of the use
being made of the building or land is such that additional signs or signs of a larger size would not detract from the character of the
neighborhood and should be permitted in the public interest Additional ground signs shall only be approved if there are exceptional
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