17C-279 (3) 5. Location of property should be street address: where the property is situated i.e. south
side of South Street; and with reference to the sheet numbers and parcel numbers as designated on
the assessors' tax maps.
6. Indicate the zone in which the property is located.
7. State as concisely as possible the work you propose to undertake and/or your proposed use of the
property should your application be approved.
8. SITE PLAN/PLOT PLAN: The applican! is required as part of this application to submit a site/plot
plan drawn AS NEAR TO SCALE as possible showing the lot boundaries, dimensions of existing
and/or proposed buildings and the distances from said buildings to said lot boundaries and all in-
formation relevant to the consideration of the application. A copy of the site/plot plan should ac-
company each copy of the application required to be filed. When the applicant is required under
Section 10.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to file a site plan, a plot plan is not required.
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9. Applicant should state sufficient reasons upon which the Board of Appeals can base a finding that
the applicant has met the requirements as set forth in either the General Laws of Massachusetts or
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Northampton, Massachusetts. Applicant should review these
requirements prior to completing this item. (Attach additional sheets, if necessary)
10. Notice of the public hearing is required to be mailed, postage prepaid, to
all "parties in interest" as defined in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
40A, Se .tion 11, "Parties in interest", as used in this chapter, shall mean
the petitioner, abutters, owners of land directly opposite on any public or
private street or way, and abutters to the abutters within three hundred feet
of the property line of the petitioner as they appear on the most recent app-
licable tax list, notwithstanding that the land of any such owner is located
in another city or town, the planning board of the city or town, and the
planning board of every abutting city or town."
11. Read and sign the application. If the applicant is a corporation, partnership, trust or other business
entity, a duly authorized officer should sign. An attorney or other duly authorized representative of
the applicant may sign on behalf of the applicant.
ADDITIONAL COPIES: In addition to the original application form eleven copies of the complete
application are required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide these copies.
FILING FEE: A filing fee of $75.00 for a variance, $50.00 for a special permit, plus $2.00 per abut-
ter listed, is required to be paid upon the filing of the application with the Building Inspector.
The applicant should be aware that if the application is approved, the Board of Appeals may, in its
discretion, and in addition to any applicable conditions specified in the zoning ordinances, impose
such additional conditions as it finds reasonably appropriate to safeguard the neighborhood or
serve the purposes of the zoning ordinances. Such conditions will be imposed in writing and the
applicant may be further required to post bond or other security for compliance with said conditions
in an amount satisfactory to the Board.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
City of Northampton Building Inspector City of Northampton
Room 100,Municipal Office Building or Zoning Board of Appeals Office
212 Main Street Room 102, Municipal Office Building
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 212 Main Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
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APPLICATION TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
FOR VARIANCE OR SPECIAL PERMIT
This application folder includes an application form, addressed to the City of Northampton Zoning
Board of Appeals, requesting the granting of a VARIANCE or a SPECIAL PERMIT and information
intended to assist the applicant in properly completing the application.
The application must be completed using a typewriter or hand printed block-type letters. All numbered
items on the application must be completed. When completed and signed by the applicant, the application
should be submitted to the Building Inspector for filing. Even though received, the application will not be
considered "filed" with the Building Inspector until it has been-reviewed to insure proper completion.
A review of the application will be made within two business days from the date received by the Building
Inspector. The applicant will be notified of any additional information required.
Applicants seeking a VARIANCE should note that the Zoning Board of Appeals has the power to
authorize a variance from the terms of the applicable zoning ordinance where the Board determines that
the applicant has met all requirements set forth in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40 A, Section 15.
Reference should be made to applicable Massachusetts Law and to Chapter 44 of the Revised Ordinances
of the City of Northampton, Massachusetts, 1959, as amended.
Applicants seeking a SPECIAL PERMIT should refer to the Table of Use Regulations contained in
Chapter 44 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Northampton, Massachusetts, 1959, as amended,
which indicates uses which require special permits in particular zones. The general and specific condi-
tions which must be met to obtain a special permit are set forth in Section 10.9 (3) of the above referred to
Zoning Ordinances.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing to consider the merits of each
application. A notice of the public hearing will be published in the appropriate newspaper and written
notice thereof given to those legally entitled thereto. A copy of the rules adopted by the Zoning Board of
Appeals for the conduct of its public hearing is filed in the Office of the City Clerk. The applicant should
familiarize himself with these rules prior to attending the public hearing.
THE BURDEN IS UPON THE APPLICANT TO PROVE THROUGH THE WRITTEN APPLICATION
AND ORAL PRESENTATION AT THE PUBLIC HEARING THAT ALL OF THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTAINED IN THE APPLICABLE STATUTES AND ORDINANCES ABOVE REFERRED TO HAVE
BEEN SATISFIED. FAILURE TO SUSTAIN THIS BURDEN MAY PREVENT THE APPLICANT FROM
REAPPLYING FOR TWO YEARS.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. State name and address of applicant.
2. State name and address of the owner of property.
3. Indicate applicant's standing to apply.
4. Indicate whether this is an application for a variance or for a special permit. If you are making
application for both, use a separate form for each (only one fee will be required). You may apply for
more than one variance or more than one special permit on the same form. If other, so indicate and
explain.
Assessor's Map
11. List of Abutters: r Sheet No c Parcel
1. 5asaa Bour^ue 1� T 11 _
2. Lilly Li;,rary 19 j�,eadoa ,3t 17 C 276
3 Bollard john & MarEaret 17 Lilly St 17 C x . 276
4 Florence Business Civic Ctr. go Park St. " 17 C 255
5. Ryder Louis & Caroline 18 Li11y St. 17 C 282
6 La Barge Harvey & Jullianne 23 Lilly St. 17 C 274
7.
Carpenter, Forrest & Ctarlotte 22 Lilly St. 17 C 283
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V eked Filed Fee Pd. Recd. Zc3A Map(s) Parcel(s)
By Date J By Date Date Amt.. Date By Date
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WPRLIC,, " ' RE Y MADE TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
1. Name of Applicant ?amel a Pnmeroy
Address 21 :Meadow St. Florence, i`-lass
Same
2. Owner of Property
Address
3. Applicant is: ®Owner; ❑Contract Purchaser; ❑Lessee; ❑Tenant in Possession.
4. Application is made for:
❑VARIANCE from the provisions of Section page of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton.
❑SPECIAL PERMIT under the provisions of Section page of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Northampton.
N]OTHER: FINDING SECTION 9 .3 Page 9-1 FaraFraph Al
5. Location of Property 21 N.e allow :3t Florence, ;1:ass being situated on
the _dorth side of Meadow Street; and shown on the Assessors' Maps,
Sheet No. 17 C Parcel(s) 279
6. Zone URB
7. Description of proposed work and/or use; Expansion of rear porch
8. (a) Sketch plan attached; El Yes [I No
(b) Site plan:tCAttched ❑Not Required
9. Set forth reasons upon which application s based: Proposed plan for expansion of
orct. lmooscs or. acid rear yard res ..
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10. Abutters (see instructions; list on reverse side of form).
12. 1 hereby certify that information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge.
Date Applicant's Signature >u '�
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON �a�� P No.t"7 C- Lot t7
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
Zoning Ordinance Section 10.2
CCj Plan File
Oomeroy
Pamela Pomeroy a
Appli
Owner
Address P1 'v1parinlA F,t- Plnrpn(,P- ;T,P c;c; Address 01 Tr-,q(j,)w ;-;t, Rlnrpnrp Jess _
Telephone 534 4156 —1 Telephone 534 4156
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. Bid. Min. Op.
District Area Width _Fr_o__nt Side,-,— Rear Cover Space
6462. 100. 2 109 43 1.51 11. �16 30 50
Past Existing % %
100 43
Present Proposed 12 % %
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Mark the appropriate box to indicate the use of the parcel:
A Non-Confo
Rear proposed porch wj11—±=d—se -dn
Lot d/orStructure Spec
1cp rear yard resporch rict1gas
N Residential 0 Single Family Unit E]Multi-Family
❑ Duplex ❑ Other
❑ Business
❑ Individual
❑ Institutional
❑ Subdivision ❑ Regular ❑ P.U.D.
❑ 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 ❑ 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 ❑ No
Environmental Performance Standards: (Z.O. Art. XI 1) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Plot Plan ❑ 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:
.0 Modifications necessary for approval:
❑ Return: (More information needed)
% Denial: Reasons:
Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Admin. Officer Date
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Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing on Application of Pamela Pomeroy
December 17, 1986
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Northampton held a public hearing at
7:35 on December 17, 1986 in Council Chambers, Wallace J. Puchalski Municipal Building
to consider the request of Pamela Pomeroy for a Finding under the provisions of
Section 9.3, Page 9.1, Paragraph A.l. of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Northampton
for the purpose of expanding a rear porch which would extend its nonconformancy with
the side and rear setback requirements at property located at 21 Meadow Street (Florence)
Northampton, MA (URB Zone). Present were: Chairman Robert C. Buscher, Peter Laband and
Sanford Weil, Jr.
The Chairman read the public notice as it appeared in the Daily Hampshire Gazette
on December 3 and 10, 1986. He read Section 9.3 (A) and advised those present of their
right to appeal. He read a memo from L. Smith, Planner, on behalf of the Northampton
Planning Board recommending in favor of the request.
Pamela Pomeroy stated that her existing porch is in need of repair and represents
a safety hazard, and she wishes to construct a deck that was designed by an architect,
and will extend the nonconforming setback. She read a letter from Susan Bourque, abutting
property owner in rear, speaking in favor of the request. She also noted that the
librarian for Lilly Library is in favor of the request, as it will upgrade the area.
The Chairman called on proponents. There were none.
The Chairman called on opponents. There were none.
The Chairman called for general comments.
S. Weil stated that after viewing the site, he found the application at variance
with the actual circumstances, as the porch is actually in the middle of the structure
and does not presently extend beyond the house and is conforming on the side. Referring
to Section 9.3 (A.2), Mr. Weil suggested that a Variance may be necessary specific to
this request, as the porch, as presented, will create a new nonconformity. He also
stated that the rear yard referred to is a black-topped area.
Ms. Pomeroy noted that the architect's sketch extended the proposed porch 3 feet
past the house, and she wishes only a one foot extension. She stressed that she also
needs this space for storage of garden tools and bicycles.
Gertrude Fisher, housemate, stated that the Building Inspector suggested that the
submitted sketch was acceptable. She referred to the architect's sketch and further
explained the proposal.
When asked to modify her request, so that the porch would not extend past the side
of the house, and thus, not create a new nonconformity, Ms. Pomeroy responded that she
could not do that.
After some discussion,it was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to allow
the applicant to withdraw without prejudice and reapply at a later date (without applica-
tion fees) with a modified request.
It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Present, in addition to those mentioned, was J. Parker, Board Secretary.
J Robert C. Buscher, Chairman
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CITY of NORTHAMPTON OFFICE of PLANNING and
DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: r
City Clerk
FROM: J. Parker-,von behalf o
f the Northampton Zoning Board
1 peaIs
SUBJECT: Pomeroy Finding Request
DATE: ���► �C�
January 7, 1987
FILE: oLpT,of BUIiIJit3G4t�S 0W
�jDRTHAMPidk MA M060
Attached please find the minutes of the Public Hearing for
Pamela Pomeroy's Finding request. At that meeting the Zoning Board
Of Appeals voted unanimously to allow Ms. Pomeroy to withdraw her
application without prejudice and reapply at a later date (without
application fees) with a modified request.
If you have any questions
(ext. 262). please do not hesitate to call me
c.c. Building Inspector