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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Northampton met on Jan_nary_
13�1QR�and voted unanimously to grant the petition of Labee/Dulong for a
variance to erect a sign within two feet of the property line at-285 North
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Based on the evidence presented to the Board, the Board made the follow-
!? ing findings in regard to the variance:
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I� 1. That the property on which the sign is to be erected is unique
in that it was originally a much larger parcel which was re-
duced in size by the construction of I-91 to the rear.
2. The topography of the land is such that the land drops sharply
toward the highway, and that the Realty World building, former-
ly used as a dwelling, is peculiarly located on the lot in that
it is so close to the highway that the 15 foot setback required
for the sign would be impossible to achieve.
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j3. Since advertising is important to the applicants ' real estate
business, a literal enforcement of the 'Zoning Ordinance would
create a hardship for them if they were denied the right to
!j advertise the type of business in which they were engaged, and
iI its location.
4. The proposed sign would be placed further back from the road
than the sign now in place which was allowed by the Building
Inspector on a temporary basis.
I 5 . The proposed sign will not derogate from the intent of the
�j Zoning Ordinance because the sign would not impair visibility,
and thus would not pose a safety problem for motorists leaving
the property or travelling on Route 5.
The variance is, however, granted subject to the following conditions:
!! 1. That the sign comply with the standards set by the appropriate
City agency; and
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2. That the sign be erected within one foot of the northerly side
of the building.
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Alteration......................( )
Plans must be filed with the Building Inspector, Repair...............................( )
Repainting....................( )
before a permit will be granted, Removal..........................( )
64 of A"ort4ampton, Aria.
Application for a Permit to Place or Maintain a Sign
or other Advertising Device
(Application to be filled out in ink or typewritten)
FEE/�: !� PAGO?''q PLOT......
Northampton, Mass.,...!2 ..................� �' 19. ...
To the Building Commissioner:
Application for a permit to place or maintains sign or other a vertising device, or marquee.
BUSINESS NAME ..(y).�.,. ... �..•"""...1, .........................t ".'LZ-' ................
1. LOCATION, STREET and No.... ........5......... °r.................. ..
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2. Owner's name...... .............» `!`' 4............................................................................................................
3. Owner's address........... ................................. ...................y...............................................................................................................................
4. Maker's name..... .. ................... ................ - .. ................................................................................................
5. Maker's address......... .................... ...............9».. `'°`'` .:...................................................................................................
6. Erector's name..... ate'
7. Erector's address......... ....... .......................................................................................................................................................
SIGN KIND OF SIGN
1. Sign will be (check one) illuminated..................non-illuminated.................. (Designate)
2. Will sign obstruct a fire escape, window or door? ..... Marquee......................................
'. Projecting 3. Lower edge will be....�..........ft...�!...........ins. above the public way. � g"""""""""""""""""'
E, Roof.................................................
4, Upper edge will be.l`S ........ft...Q...........ins.above the public way.
5. Height... .......ft.... ..........ins. Width.......�.....ft......�!.........ins. Temporary.................................
6. Face area...»a.........sq. ft.
Wall................................................
7. Inner edge will beef: :.°........ins from the building or pole.
Ground.........% .................
8. Outer edge will be..................ins.from the building or pole. Other..............................................
9. Face of building or pole isRL: '�Ans.back from the street line.
10. Sign will proj ect..6� .....ins.beyond the street line.
11. Sign will extend..................ft...................ins. above the building or pole. T-�
12. Of what material will sign be constructed? Frame... ` .......................... Face....»....'...........'.!::�...................
13. Estimate cost.. ..�.
The undersigned certifies that the above statements true o he
best of his knowledge and belief.
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(Signature of Owner or Agent)
NOTE: In order that this application may be accepted, the data called for above must be set forth
CLEARLY and FULLY.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS It A0.�SIS T DATE —�MTR•rch 160 1982
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SIGN PERMIT PERMIT NO. 02
PERMIT FEE$ lO,oA
BUSINESS Res ty :ter Duieng a Labbc
ADDRESS 285 No, King Strpet
OWNER Sallie as abcive
ADDRESS c?vRIA RA Above
APPLICANT Sar^P as ahone
ADDRESS a n abev e
PERMITTO: Erect ground sign pn r appl_3catinn
ESTI MATED COST$ 400 n� n
BUILD DE,PZ.
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