30A-076 (10) CITY OF NORTHAMPTON VARIANCE APPLICATION
1. Applicant's Name: Dondi Ogden Ahearn & Framcesca Arroyo-Moyano
Address: 32 Main st. Apt. 42-44 Brattleboro, Vermont 05301
Phone: ( 802 ) 254-7487
2. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map# 30A Parcel#(s) 76 Zoning District GI/WP
Street Address: 340 Riverside Drive. Northampton, MA 01060
3. Status of Applicant: Owner; (X) Contract Purchaser; Lessee;
Other (explain)
4. Property Owner's Name: Barry ElbaLjm
Address: 25 Prospect Street. Hatfield, MA 01038
Phone: (413) 247-9378
5. VARIANCE is requested under Zoning Ordinance Section JC) Page 3
6. Describe proposed work and/or project (use additional sheets if necessary):
We would like to renovate the old fire House keeping its external character intact, and
creating a living space on the first floor land a painting studio on the second. There is
one external change to the structure that we would like to make. This would be
moving the front door to the north-west side of the building to avoid obstructing the
road.
(please see attach architect's blue prints).
7. Attached Plans: (X) Sketch Plan Site/Plot Plan Non Required
8. How does the proposed work and/orlproject comply with the Variance Criteria listed
below:
( See: "Applicant's Guide" for assistance to filling out the questions listed below)
A. Are there circumstances relating to soil conditions, shape or topography of the land
or structures (where the variance is being requested) that effects only this
property/structure, and not other properties in the neighborhood?
NO --*(see note at bottom of page 4)
YES (X) If yes, explain what condition(s) exist:
The Baystate fire house was sold off from the Cutlery building in the early 80's.
Now, the building sits on a small parcel of land and has very limited industrial
possibilities because:
a.This non conforming structure sits very close to the road, in fact, when the loading
doors are open they create an obstruction on Riverside drive.
b.The dimensions of the building are merely 20X30 feet which makes it insufficient
for industrial activity.
c. The building is located across the street from a residential area which would suffer
from excessive noise and traffic from an industrial site.
The Cutlery building, which is far larger than the Baystate fire house, already houses
many different mixed-use tenants. Clearly this shows us that the Baystate
neighborhood is turning from heavy industry to a light mixed-use activity.
B.(1) Would a literal enforcement of the Zoning Requirements create a hardship, financial
or otherwise?
NO——*(see note at the bottom of page 4)
YES (X) If yes, explain below:
We need a building in Northampton thet can provide a dual use,
painting and living space. We cannot at
renting two different spaces for
working and living. The fire house at Riverside drive would allow us to have,
both, a home and a working space, and would spare us financial hardship.
(2) If Variance is not granted, would the applicant be denied all use of the property?
NO * see note at the bottom of page 4
YES (X) If yes, explain below:
We cannot afford to purchase the building exclusively as a working space.
(3) Is the hardship self-created?
YES —*(see note at the bottom of page 4)
NO (X) If not. explain below:
We did not create the zoning for this site, however we do need to be granted a
variance to go ahead with our project.
With the Cutlery factory closed, the zoning doesn't seem to fit the current nature of
the neighborhood any more. As an example, the Cutlery is now home to a bar, a
karate studio, a catering business, a clothing company , and other non heavy
industrial activities.
C.(1) Can relief be granted without detriment to the public good? YES (X) NO
The fire house building is unsuitable to be use for industrial purposes; the proposed
use would not detract from the city's industrial base. The proposed use will
be lower impact on the neighborhood than an industrial use, and will not be
detrimental to the neighborhood or public at large.
(2) If granted, would the variance nullify or substantially derogate from the intent or
purpose of the Zoning Ordinance?
YES --*(see note at the bottom of page)
NO (X) If no, explain below:
The zoning line between general industry and residential housing runs right
through the middle of the property, and residential housing also surrounds the
building. We feel that allowing mixed-pse in this building would be a positive reuse
of this historic structure. We feel that itwould improve the public safety if we were
allowed to move the front door to the north-west side of the building, and
permanently seal the existing front door and loading doors.
D. Is your request for the smallest relief possible?
NO——*(see note at the bottom of page)
YES (X) If yes, explain below
We are not asking for a complete exception from the zoning code.
We merely feel that the present zoning needs to be updated. It seems that the
221 Pine st. part of Pro-Brush, and Cutlery factories are already becoming
mixed-use spaces. Our request seems to go along with the general trend in the
Baystate neighborhood.
9. 1 hereby certify that I have read the "Applicant's Guide for Complying with Variance
Criteria" , and that the information provided in this application is tr a ccurate to
the best of m k owledge.
DATE: APPLICANT'S SIGNATUR N6 Wtq
print name here: Dondi O. Ahearn
Francesca A. Moyano
DATE: OWNER'S SIGNATURE
(if not the applicant)
print name here: Barry Elbaum
If this is checked, you may not qualify under the statutory requirements
for a Variance, but you have the right to apply to the Board of Appeals for
relief from any requirement within the Zoning Ordinance.
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APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON AHEARN DONDI OGDEN
ADDRESS/PHONE 32 MAIN ST APT 42
PROPERTY LOCATION 340 RIVERSIDE DR
MAP 30A PARCEL 076 ZONE GI
THIS SECTION FOR QFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICA ION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
C,�ONING FO ILLE OUT
Fee Pai
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: CONVERT BUILDING INTO A USIDENCE/PERSONAL STUDIO SPACE
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessojy Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION:
Approved as presented/based on information presented.
Y'Denied as presented:
Special Permit and/or Site Plan Required under: §
PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Finding Required under: § _w/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
�ariance Required under: §.g, 7 w/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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 Conservati Commission
Signature of BuildinOeicial 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.
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- ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (§10 . 2)
PLEASE TYPE OR aPRINT ALL INFORMATSON
1. Name of Applicant: DDN\--A 0 • MkC- 69 � I 2\%C1&C 6 Ag� ` Y14N('
Address: 69NT. Telephone: H621 Z 5C -�
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2. Owner of Property: k3
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3. Status of Applicant: Owner _Contract Purchaser Lessee
Other(explain):
4. Job Location:
Parcel Id: Zoning Map# aft Parcel# b District(s):
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property
6. Description ot Proposed Use ork/Project/Occupation: (Use add�o al sheets if necessary):
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7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans
Answers to the following 2 questions may be obtained by checking with the Building Dept or Planning Department Files.
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DON'T KNO:^: 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��
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained , date issued:
(FORM CONTINUES ON OTHER SIDE)
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10 Do any signs exist property'?rtY? _
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES _ NO
IF YES,describe size,type and location:
11 . ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO
LACK OF INFORMATION.
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by the Building Department
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Existing Proposed By Zoning
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# of Parking Spaces
# of Loading Docks
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13 . Certification: I hereby certify that the infotmatio ontained herein
is true and accurate to the best of my knowlgdge.
DATE: I APPLICANT's SIGNATURE l
NOTE: la ua oe of as zoning permit does not relieve an a plicant's burden tc oomply with all
zoning requirements and obtain all required permits froM the Board of Health. Conservation
Commisslon. Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/EXEMPT PROPERTY RECORD CARD ..,'CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS EFFECTIVE DATE OF VALUE: DECEMBER 31, 1993
PARCEL ID 30A-076-001 340 RIVERSIDE DR Living Units: Class: I - 400 Card #: 1 of: 1
CURRENT OWNER/ADDRESS LAND DATA: Zoning: GI Neighborhood ID: 402.00 `
ELBAUM BARRY TYPE SIZE INFLUENCE FACTORS LAND VALUE
25 PROSPECT STREET PRIME SITE 20,000 36,000 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
HATFIELD MA 01038
DBA/Notes: •
PRIOR CURRENT
LAND 21,600 36,000
BUILDING 45,400 42,900
TOTAL 67,000 78,900
Deed Book: 2491 TOTAL ACREAGE: 0.459 TOTAL LAND VALUE: 36,000
Deed Page: 2491
Deed Date:
Last Update/Cost: 03/08/1995 ASSESSMENT BASED ON: COST APPRCH
BUILDING DETAIL:
Partial Completion/Neu Construction; Y LEVELS USE HEATING A/C SIZE RCN % GOOD RCNLD
SALES DATA:
Date TPrice 01 TO 01 OFFICE HW/STEAM NONE 720 60 020 .35 21 010
ype Validity 02 TO 02 OFFICE HW/STEAM NONE 720 62;420 .35 21;850
984 LAND & BLDG 35,000 0 NONE NONE
TO NONE NONE
TO NONE NONE 7
TO NONE NONE
SKETCH DATA: TO NONE NONE
TO NONE NONE
0 0 BUILDING # 1 '' 2_
00 #E� IflSILI - 190-0
0 0 QUALITY GRADE C
# EFFICIENCIES 0
# I-BEDROOMS 0
# 2-BERDROOMS 0
# 3-BEDROOMS 0 ci
OUTBUILDING/YARD ITEM DETAIL: f
DESCRIPTION WIDTH LENGTH QUAN. YEAR PHYS. FUNCT. VALUE
OR SIZE BUILT COND. UTIL.
0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0
0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0
0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0
0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0
0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0
0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0
OTHER IMPROV. 0
PERMIT DATA: TOTAL OBY/YARD VALUE:
Date # Purpose Price
NOTES:
Gity of Northampton, Massachusetts p4� pT�
Office of Planning and Development
City Hall • 210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060 • (413) 586-6950
FAX (413) 586-3726
•Community and Economic Development `s
•Conservation •Historic Preservation
• Planning Board•Zoning Board of Appeals
• Northampton Parking Commission
TO: Anthony Patillo, Building Inspector
RE: Permit application
FROM: Laura Krutzler, Board Secretary/OPD
DATE:
Would you please review and return the
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enclosed J application _ --o -,�fs `)P��SQN
before the Planning Boar
peal"eeting scheduled for g flyso
that we can advise the Boards of any
concerns you may have.
Thank you.