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MASSACHUSETTS
JAMES C. O'DONNELL
CITY SOLICITOR DECISION
THOMAS P.NAGLE,JR. OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
On November 16, 1977, the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of
Northampton decided to deny-the petition of Philip Giers for a variance
to convert a single family home to a two family home.
Based upon evidence presented to the Board, the Board made the
following findings:
1. There exists no special hardship owing to circumstances relating to
the soil conditions, shape, or topography of such land or structures,
but not affecting generally the zoning district. The evidence presented
only--showed that Mr. Giers wanted additional income.
2 . The desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment
to the public good.
3 . The desirable relief may be granted without nullifying or substantiall
derogating from the intent of zoning. The desired relief would vary the
required lot size and frontage as a result the intent of the zoning code
to regulate density of this zone which is currently of a highly dense
character would be nullified.
On November 16, 1977, the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of
Northampton also decided to deny the petition of Philip Giers for a
special permit to convert a single family home to a two family home.
The Zoning Board denied the petitioner' s request for a variance from the
dimensional regulations for the above reasons; therefore, the Board was
not able to grant the special permit to allow the use because the use
was otherwise prohibited. The petition was for that reason denied.
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Acting Chairman
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Thomas Brushwdy
Raymond Capers
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Board
FROM:
York Phillips, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Applications of Philip Giers for Special Permit and Variance
DATE:
September 28, 1977
FI LE:
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The applicant proposes to convert a single family dwelling to
a two family dwelling on a lot in a URB zone, as is allowed under
the ordinance. However, while the lot meets most dimensional and
density regulations for a one family dwelling, it does not meet
certain regulations pertaining to a two family dwelling (?particularly
the lot size requirement) . A variance must therefore be obtained
in addition to the special permit.
The staff notes that the proposal is in general keeping with
the intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance and that it is in
conformance with the comprehensive plan of the City. It is further
noted that there was some discussion as to whether a variance would
be necessary or not, in as much as the applicant proposed no phy-
sical exterior change to the structure. The staff is glad to see
that a variance has been found to be necessary. While this addi-
tional step may result in extra inconvenience to the individual
applicant, it would have established a very undesirable precedent to
have allowed the use without the variance.
The staff recommends that the applications, both for the special
permit and the variance, be granted as requested.
cc: Charles W. Dragon, Chairman, ZDA
Cecil Clark, Building Inspector✓
Philip Giers, Applicant
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Philip Giers ' request for a special permit and a variance to
convert a single-family hole to a two-fa:,nily hone -
The I'lalni_ng Board, at its meeting of vey tember 28, 1977 ,
voted unanimously to forward to the ?'oard of Appeals its opinion
that the subject application should be approved. The Board notes
that while the proposal requires a variance, the conditions for
approval of a variance appear to be met.
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The also notes that the pro,- —,_sal is in Keeping with
the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and, in general , in keeping
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with the provisions of the zoning ordinance. As is noted in the
staff report , the Board noted that the application is incorrect
as to the required lot size.
If there is any additional informa n ou re, ire on this
;.natter, please feel free to contact me
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11. List of Abutters: Address Sheet No. Parcel `
1. WILLIAM & DEBORAH OLANDER 133tilson Ave. 17C 104
2. LOTHROP & ANNIE SAWIN -a75 High St. 17C 106
3. ROBERT & BEATRICE IRWIN 96 Chestnut St. 17C 86
4 RAYMOND & MARY DeROSS 100 Chestnut St. 17C 87
5 VIRGINIA LELAND 17 Stilson Ave. 17C 103
6. FRANK & MARIE LOCOCO 71 High St. 17C 105
7 RICHARD & SHIRLEY BROUSSEAU 85 High St. 17C 108
8. GRACE SMITH 16 Stilson Ave. 17C 109
9. CHARLES & ELLEN TILLEY 24 Stilson Ave. 17C 110
10. EDWARD PIETSKOWSKI i9 High St. 17C 153r)
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11. PETER & PATRICA SIENKIEWICZ 88 High St. 17C 154 y
12. MARION & HELEN SERAFINSKI 82*$4 High St. 17C 155
13. JOSSPH'A ELAINE BONNEAU 80 High St. 17C 156
14. KATHRYN HOLT 76 High St. 17C 1.57
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15 MICHAEL & PATRICIA SHAUGHNESBY 84 High St. 17C 158
16 EVELYN DeBELL 72 HIGH St. 17C 3:02
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APPWORW6R Ifflpf BY MADE TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
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1. aie o �ppliEantHILIP M. GIERS
Address 81 High St. Florence, MA. 01060
2. Owner of Property PHILIP M. & CHRISTINE I. GIERS
Address 81 High St. Florence, MA. 0100—
3. Applicant is: ®Owner; DContract Purchaser; ❑Lessee; ❑Tenant in Possession.
4. Application is made for:
VARIANCE from the provisions of Section page-j( � of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton.
%SPECIAL PERMIT under the provisions of Section page f the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Northampton. S`a
❑OTHER:
5. Location of Property 81 High St. Florence, MA. 01060 , being situated on
the North side of High Street; and lsOho wn on the Assessors' Maps,
Sheet No. 17C Parcels)
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7. Description of proposed work and/or use; Conversion to two (2) family
8. Sketch plan attached; WYes D No
9. Site plan: OAttched KNot Required
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Date _—Applicant's Applicant's Signature
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Assessor's Map
11. List of Abutters: Address Sheet No. Parcel
1. WILLIAM & DEBORAH OLANDER 13Stilson Ave. 17C 104
2. LOTHROP & ANNIE SAWIN 75 high St. 17C 106
3. ROBERT & BEATRICE IRWIN 96 Chestnut St. 17C 86
4 RAYMOND & MARY DeROSS 100 Chestnut St. 17C 87
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VIRGINIA LELAND 17 Stilson Ave. 17C 103
6. FRANK & MARIE LOCOCO 71 High. St. 17C 105
7 RICHARD & SHIRLEY BROUSSEAU 85 High St. 17C 108
g GRACE SMITH 16 Stilson Ave. 17C 109
g CHARLES & ELLEN TILLEY 24 Stilson Ave. 17C 110
10. EDWARD PIETSKOWSKI ��, High St. 17C 153:
11. PETER & PATRICA SIENKIEWICZ 88 High St. 17C 154
12. MARION & HELEN SERAFINSKI 82*84 High St. 17C 155
13..JOSRPH�& ELAINE BONNEAU 80 High St. 17C 156
14. KATHRYN HOLT 76 High St. 17C 157
15 MICHAEL & PATRICIA SHAUGHNESSY 84 High St. 17C 158
16 EVELYN DeBELL 72 HIGH St. 17C 302
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1�fit�e�se3 aces Application Number:
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4W-RKJ 1 EBY MADE TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ZONING MXRQ OF APPEALS:
NORTHAMPTON, MASS.
1. Name of Applicant PHILIP M. GIERS
Address 81 High -St. Florence, MA. 01060
2. Owner of Property PHILIP M. & CHRISTINE I. GIERS
Address 81 High St. Florence, MA. 01060
3. Applicant is: XOwner; DContract Purchaser; ❑Lessee; DTenant in Possession.
4. Application is made for:
Lj VARIANCE from the provisions of Section page of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton.
(SPECIAL PERMIT under the provisions of Section page t�c)l cx� of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Northampton. 5-
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5. Location of Property 81 High St. Florence, MA. 01060 being situated on
the North side of High Street; and shown on the Assessors' Maps,
Sheet No. 17C d Parcel(s), 107
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7. Description of proposed work and/or use; Conversion to two (2) family
8. Sketch plan attached; ((Yes C?No
9. Site plan: lAttched 1KNotRequired
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12. 1 hereby certify that information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge.
Date f Applicant's Signature
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ?° r°?
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION Z Tax Map No. 17 Lot 107
Zoning Ordinance Section 10.2 T11 Received: File No. q ) Plan File
`� NORTH kMPTON, MASS
Owner ( jl�/iA r�t�,,'sl,`.,c_ 6Ic'!_S Applicant
Address �l ��h 'S r- RotekicF Address �/ �{•<<7 LSD
Telephone Z T/n Telephone
This section is to be filled out in accordance with the "Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations:
(Z.O. ARTICLE VI)
Zoning Use Lot Front Depth Setbacks Max. Bld. Min. Op.
District Area Width Front Side Rear Cover Space
Past Existing 70 1,5764 % %
Present Proposed ' % %
Mark the appropriate box to indicate the use of the parcel:
❑ Non-Conforming Lot and/or Structure. Specify
'Residential ❑Single Family Unit ❑Multi-Family
Duplex ❑ Other
❑ Business
❑ Individual
❑ Institutional
El Regular El P.U.D.
El Subdivision ❑ Cluster ❑ Other
❑ Subdivision with "Approval-Not-Required"-Stamp:
❑ Planning Board Approval:
❑ Zoning Board Approval (Special Permit 10.9: Variance)
❑ City Council (Special Exception S. 10.10)
Watershed Protection District Overlay: (Z.O. Sect. XIV) ❑ Yes 2 No
Parking Space Requirements: (Z.O. Sect. 8.1) Required Proposed
Loading Space Requirements: (Z.O. Sect. 8.2) Required.- _ Proposed
Signs: (Z.O. Art. VII) ❑ Yes 1KNo
Environmental Performance Standards: (Z.O. Art. XI 1) ❑ Yes XNo
Plot Plan >1 Yes ❑ No Site Plan ❑ Yes ❑ No
(S. 10.2) (S. 10.2 and 10.11
Waiver Granted: Date ❑
This section for OFFICIAL use only:
❑ Approval as presented:
❑ Modifications necessary for approval:
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❑ Return: (More information needed)
Denial: Reasons:
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