31B-267 57-59 Center St ZPA 2011-09-29File # MP-20 12-0031
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON Thomas Douglas Architects
ADDRESSIPHONE 196 PLEASANT ST (413) 585-0641
PROPERTY LOCATION 57 CENTER ST
MAP 3IB PARCEL 267 001 ZONE CB(100)/
TillS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED
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Fee Paid
TypeofConstruction: ZPA -RENO,ADDITIONS & CONNECT
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
DATE
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON TmS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRE~NTED:
__ Approved _V_ AA,dditional permits required (see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § lKDV TAg L6 f'hUl 31)' fi61~trr
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Intermediate Project : ___ Site Plan AND/OR V Special Permit with Site Plan
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Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR ___ ,Special Permit with Site Plan
WNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: ,, _________ _
Finding ___ _ Special Permit ____ _ Variance* -----
__ ----'Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed'---___ _
__ Other Permits Required:
___ Curb Cut from DPW ___ Water Availability ___ Sewer Availability
__ ....cSeptic Approval Board of Health ____ Well Water Potability Board of Health
___ ,Permit from Conservation Commission ___ Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from E1m Street Commission ---' ____ Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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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.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards ofMGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning & Development for more information.
Please type or print all information and return this form to the ............................ ,l'O
Inspector's Office with the $ls}ilingfee (check or money order) payable to the
City of Northampton
1. Name of Applicant: Tf:l/JYtlM D~ula..As ~ l ra.-rs i J I\JG.. .
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Status of Applicant: Owner ___ Contract Purchaser ___ Lessee Other (expLain) Af££..H,ITFC:;-
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Attached Plans: Sketch Plan y.... Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans __ _
Has a Special PermitlVariance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DON'T KNOW -y:. 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 on the property? YES X NO ~~ __
IF YES, describe size, type and location: ONe 'vJ OOD J IA ~ "5\ (rAJ \ AJ "'} II\} DDkJ
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Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES X NO_-=~ , p~bf'~ "'-Joe D 1>IGtN "tV f'12..t>tVl F~!q.)t= 1-0 BE
IF YES, describe size, type and location: ;p SfBvt..M tN eo 131:AiR.H?E -r-.EN/MlT
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES NO ~,
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
11.' ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
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for use by the Building
D 'epartment
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY
ZONING
Lot Size 5,118 5~18 ~Fr ~ r:::r J
Frontage &0 /-6 Q 6() .... oll
Setbacks Front 0 0
Side L:f. " R:2 .. 8' L: 1.1' R: 2.s' L: R:
Rear 151,~' 0.' I'
Building Height· ~7/-0" 27-0 "
Building Square Footage 2J 611 5'3~~
% Open Space: (lot area
minus building 8: paved 63~ /0, s';1v parking
# of Parking Spaces
7-0
# of Loading Docks C> 0
Fill: (;),; ,0 (volume 8: location)
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
Date: --j:fl-0=-~_1!..j/~,,-,iI,-----___ Applicant's Signature "-,,o.=.:=-=~-bl:~;..a..;ltooMl.......,~~~""-r-----I) I
NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an app' ant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health, Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards, Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities. '
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September 22, 2011
57-59 Center Street
Zoning Permit Application
Project Description
Thomas Douglas Architects proposes a renovation and addition at 57-59 Center Street.
EXISTING
59 Center Street-The existing two-story structure currently houses multi-family units. It
currently has front, side, and rear non-accessible stair entrances. The existing siding and
windows are in need of repairs and/or replacement. The existing front roof is to remain
hence maintaining the existing scale and height of the building.
57 Center Street-The existing I-story masonry block building is currently functioning as
a commercial restaurant (however now vacant).
ADDITIONIRENOVAION
We propose a complete renovation of the two existing buildings with a new connecting
structure. The flrst floor of the 59 Center Street (the currently red building) will be
lowered to be flush with the existing floor height of 57 Center Street (which currently is
Circa) in order to make the entire space accessible and uniform. The addition of a
historically inspired wooden cornice piece will wrap around all three units, visually
. connecting the 2 existing buildings with the new addition.
The basic form of the existing structures will remain hence no changes in height or scale.
A new shed dormer on 59 Center Street is proposed. The dormer will increase natural
lighting in the double-height space while creating visual interest on the exterior facade.
Shed dormers are historically accurate to the existing building form. 57 Center Street
shall receive a new storefront window within in the existing opening.
The front of the site will be landscaped to allow for seasonal outdoor seating.
59 Center Street shall receive new shingle siding and new 2 over 2 operable double hung
windows. The front fa9ade shall have floor to ceiling windows and doors. The existing
framing suggests this window/door proportion originally existed. A similar door and
window layout is replicated in the new connector addition.
There will also be upgrades to the electrical services and a new HV AC system. The new
connector addition will also house new accessible toilets, an interior staircase and a
basement for storage and mechanical equipment as well as an open-air, enclosed patio.