31B-281 PermitApplication_Theresa JPermit Application
Today's Date: 09/12/2017
Owner
Applicant
Theresa J. Ruggiero
Theresa J. Ruggiero
89 Maynard Rd.
89 Maynard Rd.
Northampton, MA 01060
Northampton, MA 01060
413-695-4015
eyetjr@hotmail.com
City of Northampton department: N
Work Location Information
How many lots involved in the project: 1
Map / Block / Lots of all lots in project: 31B / 281 / 281
Deed Book of all lots in project: Book: 9442, page 268
Project work address: 86 MASONIC ST
City / State / Zip: Northampton 01060
Zoning District: CB
Application for following Permit Types
❑Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan
❑Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ MAJOR Site Plan
❑Administrative Site Plan Review
❑Planning Bd. Major Site Plan or 40R Approval
(No Special Permit)
❑Subdivision Preliminary
❑Subdivision Definitive IF NO Preliminary
❑Zoning Board Special Permit
❑Appeal of Building Commissioner -Zoning
❑Variance
❑Historic District Determination of Non -
Applicability
❑Historic District (Elm St) Determination of
Appropriateness
❑West Street Architecture
❑Wetlands Notice of Intent, Abbreviated NOI or
ANRAD, IF state wetlands
❑Wetlands Request for Determination OR Resource
Delineation
❑Wetlands Certificate of Compliance request
❑Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan for flag lots
❑Planning Bd. Site Plan (NO Special Permit)
❑Approval Not Required Plans
❑Subdivision Definitive IF Preliminary approved
❑Subdivision Definitive Amendment
❑Zoning Board Finding
❑Comprehensive Permit
❑Demolition (Demolition Delay)
®Central Business Architecture
❑Wetlands Notice of Intent IF ONLY local wetlands
❑Wetlands Amendment
❑Wetlands extension
210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1262
Fee Information
Central Business Architecture - $325 $ 325
Total fee amount: $ 325.00
Existing Use
Business Occupancy: Optometry Office
Planned Use
Same use, same volume of visits. Renovation/expansion is to organize treatment spaces and link the
Waiting area to the eyeglass dispensary. Proposed infill addition (5'-0" x 6'-8") is facing Masonic
Street.
Detailed Project Information
Special Permit Description: Special Permit details:
I. The proposed infill addition, which does not change the use, will not detrimentally affected the
adjoining premises.
2. The proposed renovation with minimal addition will not affect traffic patterns as no increase in
patient traffic is expected.
3. The infill condition will promote a harmonious relationship to the street by using the same
construction materials and colors that are existing on the building now.
4. The small infill addition will have no effect on the general welfare.
5. As this site has off-street parking, there will be no parking overload. The renovation includes the
replacement of two toilet rooms with barrier free toilet rooms. Therefore, no additional load to the
sewer or water systems.
6. Northampton Vision Specialists has always promoted the Northampton planning objectives and
currently provides a well-appointed landscaped `front yard' on both Center Street and Masonic Streets.
Additionally, the facility has added roof mounted solar arrays to reduce the impact on the utility grid.
7. This project will meet all zoning requirements.
Files Uploaded:
Supporting Information: ZPA 86 Masonic 8-16-17.pdf
Comprehensive (40b):
Drainage Information:
Traffic Information:
Plan Sheets: 86 Masonic ZPA Exterior Veiws 9-6-17.pdf
Wetlands Information:
Approval Not Required:
Autocad:
Tiff or PDF:
Historic Information:
By typing my name in the signature box, I certify that all the information above is accurate to the best of my
knowledge, I am the property owner or have permission from the property owner to apply for this permit. I also
grant permission to the City of Northampton to inspect the proposed work
210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1262
Signature: Theresa J. Ruggiero Date Signed: 09/12/2017
210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1262