38A-004 (10) 2 BURTS PIT RD BP-2020-0619
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Map:Block: 38A-004 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot:-001 PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: Building BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2020-0619
Proiect# JS-2020-000933
Est.Cost:
Fee: $40.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: Homeowner as Contractor
Lot Size(sq.ft.): 11412.72 Owner: WOODFIN ELIZABETH
Zoning: URB(100)/ Applicant. WOODFIN ELIZABETH
AT. 2 BURTS PIT RD
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
2 BURTS PIT RD 413 834-2908
NORTHAMPTON MAO 1060 ISSUED ON:12/6/2019 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK.-REPLACING EXISTING SHED - CONTINUE
WORK FROM PREVIOUS PERMIT - BP-2018-0452
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspecor of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Servic : Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: House# Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND GULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy Si(_ynature:
FeeType: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 12/6/2019 0:00:00 $40.00
212 Main Street, Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272
Louis Hasbrouck—Building Commissioner
NOT-
File# BP-2020-0619
APPLICANT/CONTACT PER ON GRUNBERG NOAH
ADDRESS/PHONE 2 BURTS IT RD NORTHAMPTON (617)694-7253
PROPERTY LOCATION.2 BU TS PIT RD
MAP 38A PARCEL 004 001 20NE URB 100 / !,
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLO D REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction:_REPLACING EXISTING - NTINUE WORK FROM PREVIOUS PERMIT-BP-
2018-0452
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Buildiniz Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFO MATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PER IT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Re orded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut fromPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval oard of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from EIrr Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Demolition Del y
IH5 _Z011
Sig6ature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning pe mit 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 hose applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact Office of
Planning& Development form re information.
City of Northampton
Massachusetts
I � DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
212 Main Street • Municipal Building Jf .
„ y Northampton, MA 01060 '
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PERMIT APPLICATION
(For freestanding structures less than 200 sq. ft., at least 5 feet from any other structure)
Check# 3Q.)
PLEASE TYPEORPRINT ALL INFORMATION
1. Name oC'f Applicant: I �Zc� 2+i-, \WD o Ck �bA u A 6 bet'J Pe– CLt-��P e - Ora J
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Address: d- 3 ur- 1`"j} _Telephone: 91; . 1�-fit{- �-1 U g
2. Owner of Property: SCAr��
Address: Telephone:__
3. Status of Applicant: Owner—_Contractor
4. Structure Location: SO(A nWeSV CQ�-M - Cf �OAC _ {G r d
Parcel ID: Zoning Map # Parcel # District(s)
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
5. Use of Property: Single or Two Family: ✓ Multifamily: Commercial:
6. Description of Proposed Structure:
One Story Shed under 200 sq. ft.: Freestanding Deck under 200 sq.ft., less than 30"above grade: ] 'CQ^
SIZE OF STRUCTURE: I� X 1(, EO P(a GY/S O y,"S Arw f(s)L --
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Plot Plan
8. 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_
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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9. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED; PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION.
This column to be filled in by
the Building Department
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
Lot size , �� ac res
Frontage N/A N/A N/A
Front:
Setbacks: Side: -5-1
Rear: SDI
Height 16,
% Open space:
(Lot area minus bldg and
paved parking)
10.Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to
the best of my knowledge.
DATE: APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
NOTE: Issuance of a permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning requirements
and obtain all required permits from the Conservation Commission, Department of Public Works and other
applicable permit granting authorities
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City of Northampton
reg Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS �-
212 Main Street • Municipal Building {
Northampton, MA 01060
Libby Woodfin
2 Burts Pit Rd
Northampton, MA 01060
November 15, 2019
Detached Accessory Structure
38A-004
Ms. Woodfin
I've researched the history of the accessory building project at 2 Burts Pit Road. A building permit
was issued in August 2017 for a "shed", further described as a "studio". That permit was amended in
November 2017. An electrical permit was issued in October 2017 and a plumbing permit was issued in
November 2017.
The electrical and plumbing permits were both closed in November 2017. The building permit was
closed at the request of the contractor in September 2018. The underground plumbing and the
electrical conduit were inspected before those permits were closed. The building framing was inspected
when the contractor closed the building permit. Since 2018, there hasn't been an approved building or
electrical permit in place. A new plumbing permit was issued in October 2019 but should not have been
approved because there wasn't a building permit in place.
If the building permit had stayed open, work could proceed. When the permit was closed, all
subsequent work required a new permit application. Approval of any building permit application is
based on the building code and zoning ordinances in effect at the time of application.
This is not an unusual situation. Building permits are regularly withdrawn or expire. If the project
continues under another permit, it is always reviewed under current regulations.
The building code hasn't changed since the permit was withdrawn. The zoning change is relevant
because it happened after the original building permit was closed and before you submitted the new
application. One thing to note; the change in zoning was not a change in policy; the language change
was meant to clarify the restrictions on use of accessory buildings. The zoning ordinance has always
made a distinction between principle and accessory structures. I've attached a copy of relevant zoning
from before and after the change in February 2019.
Zoning makes a clear distinction between principal and accessory uses. In residential use, the
house (dwelling) is the principal use and the principal structure. A studio, workshop, office, garage or
storage shed is an accessory use and an accessory structure. Using the bathroom in the shed as a
second bathroom for your house is extending the principal use to the accessory structure. You cannot
install bathing facilities in the shed.
I've based my decision on a number of factors, but primarily on zoning section350-5.3:
350-5.3 Accessory uses.
Any use which is accessory to a principal use allowed by right shall be allowed only in connection with such
allowed principal use. Any use which is accessory to a principal use allowed by special permit, and which is not
specifically included in the original special permit,shall be allowed only after issuance of a new special permit.
Cessation of a principal use shall require cessation of any accessory use which is not otherwise allowed as a
principal use. The Building Commissioner shall be responsible for determining what uses are principal and what
uses are accessory.....
You have the right to appeal this decision in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter
40A, sections 8 and 15.
Application is done online:
http://www.northamptonma.gov/938/Permits-Codes
You should contact the Office of Planning and Sustainability for more information about the appeal
procedure.
I have attached sections of the relevant ordinances and statutes. Feel free to call if you have any
questions. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30
am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Respectfully,
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
(413) 587-1240
Ihasbrouck(j�northamptonma.gov