57 Center PB 2011Planning -Decision
Hearing No.: PLN-2012-0007
APPLICATION TYPE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate
Applicant's Name:
NAME:
Thomas Douglas Architects
ADDRESS:
196 PLEASANT ST
TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
(413) 585·0641 (413) 582-9882
EMAIL ADDRESS:
s·t I f r 1e n orma 1on:
STREET NO.:
57CENTERST
TOWN:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
MAP: I BLOCK: I LOT: I MAP DATE:
31B 267 001
Book: ~~~; 4739
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
City of Northampton
Date: November 3, 2011
SUBMISSION DATE:
101412011
Owner's Name:
NAME:
CENTER STREET LLC
ADDRESS:
63 State Street
TOWN:
NORTHAMPTON
PHONE NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
SITE ZONING:
CB(100}/
ACTION TAKEN:
STATE: I ZIP CODE:
MA 01060
FAX NO.:
Aooroved With Conditions
SECTION OF BYLAW:
Chpt. 350-6.2: Table of Dimensional and
Density Regulations.
Renovate two buildings and create connecting first floor between.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
s ' N urveyor s
COMPANY NAME:
ADDRESS:
TOWN:
PHONE NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
1) Granite curb corners removed from the curb cut shall be retuned to the DPW.
arne:
STATE: I ZIP CODE:
FAX NO.:
2). The applicant shall install vertical granite curb to match the existing across the closed cut.
FINDINGS:
3). New concrete sidewalk shall be installed in accordance with the DPW standards.
4). A trench permit will be required for work within the public way.
5). The restaurant hood exhaust shall be directed horizontally toward the middle of the property and
away from the abutting parcel.
The Planning Board voted to approve the special permit for an addition that was less than 30' tall and further than 5' from the front lot line
based upon the plans submitted with the application.
The Board approved the permit upon making the following findings:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. This is a minor addition that blends an existing
one-story building to a 2 story building near the edge of the CB district.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. There will be no additional impact. The site is mostly accessible by
foot with on-street parking in various locations.
(3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natura/landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets in the area. The reinvestment of both structures by adding space between will enhance both structures as
well as the streetscape of Center Street.
(4) The requested use will not overload, the City's resources including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system,
sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools; and
(5) This is a minor addition that allows expansion of a restaurant space adding vibrancy to this end of the district.
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those
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Planning -Decision
Hearing No.: PLN-2012-0007
City of Northampton
Date: November 3, 2011
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The expansion allows the transition from a
ground floor residential use to a commercial use, consistent with the plan for downtown.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Andrew Weir votes to Grant
Debin Bruce votes to Grant
Katharine G. Baker votes to Grant
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Francis Johnson Jennifer Dieringer 7 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify
that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as
amended within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date 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 the City of Northampton.
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