23D-107 (35) CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
OFFICE OF BUILDING INSPECTION
11 August 1992
Attorney John B. Howard
39 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Pioneer Valley Nursing Home
548 Elm Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Howard:
You have asked for my opinion as to whether the Pioneer Valley
Nursing Home structure is in compliance with the Northampton
Zoning Ordinance. I am informed that the structure is located on
property owned by New Pioneer Valley, Inc. in the URB District
and shown as Parcel 107 on Sheet 23D of the Northampton
Assessor ' s Maps.
I have examined the plan entitled "Record Plan of Land in
Northampton, Massachusetts Surveyed for New Pioneer Valley,
Inc. " , prepared by Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates, Inc. and
dated 30 July 1992 . I have also reviewed the zoning and building
inspection file in this office on the subject property.
I find that the use of the property as a nursing home was allowed
by a permit granted on 29 May 1973 by the Northampton Zoning
Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 11, ¶ (i) 5 and § 12 of
Northampton City Ordinance Chapter 44 , the then-current zoning
ordinance. In my opinion the structure was erected in accordance
with the permit and with the plans and specifications submitted
to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to this office at that time.
Since its placement and erection predates the current provisions
of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance governing such matters as
setbacks, building coverage and open space, the nursing home
building is classified a pre-existing nonconforming structure, is
not subject to such provisions of the Ordinance and therefore is
not in violation of the same.
I am aware of no actions pending or contemplated by the City of
Northampton against New Pioneer Valley, Inc. on account of zoning
matters pertaining to the nursing home structure.
Very truly yours,
Frank Sienkiewicz
Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer
John B. Howard
Attorney at Law
39 Main Street
Northampton) Massachusetts
01060-3132
Telephone 413-584-3605
Telecopier 413-586-7565
10 August 1992
Frank Sienkiewicz , Building Inspector
City of Northampton
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: Pioneer Valley Nursing Home
548 Elm Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Sienkiewicz :
This office represents New Pioneer Valley, Inc. , owner of the above
property. I have been asked for a zoning opinion stating whether
the property is in compliance with applicable zoning, land use and
building laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and whether the
owner has obtained all approvals and permits required for its
operation.
In order to render such an opinion, I am requesting a written
verification from you that to the best of your knowledge the
property is not in violation of any such laws. I have taken the
liberty of preparing such a letter which I am asking that you sign
and return to me.
You will note that this letter is similar to those signed by two of
your predecessors, Edward J. Tewhill, on 3 July 1986, and Bruce A.
Palmer on 9 August 1989 . I have enclosed copies of those letters
for your review as well.
The letter refers to a plan entitled "Record Plan of Land in
Northampton, Massachusetts Surveyed for New Pioneer Valley, Inc. "
A copy of the plan is enclosed herewith.
If you find this letter acceptable, kindly sign it in your capacity
as Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer. Once you
have signed, please contact this office and I will arrange to pick
up the letter.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Enclosures
Copies of letters (2)
Survey plan
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
OFFICE OF BUILDING INSPECTION
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3 July 1986
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John B. Howard , Esquire
39 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Re : Pioneer Valley Nursing Home
548 Elm Street , Northampton , Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Howard :
You have asked for my opinion as to whether the Pioneer Valley
Nursing Home structure is in compliance with the Northampton
Zoning Ordinance . I am informed that the structure is located
on property owned by New Pioneer. Valley, Inc . in the URB
District and shown as Parcel 107 on Sheet 23D of the Northampton
Assessor ' s Maps .
I have examined the plan entitled "Record Plan of Land in
Northampton , Massachusetts Surveyed for New Pioneer Valley ,
Inc . " , prepared by Almer Huntley, Jr . & Associates , Inc. and
dated 26 June 1986 . I have also reviewed the zoning and
building inspection file in this office on the subject property.
I find that the use of the property as a nursing home was
allowed by a permit granted on 29 May 1973 by the Northampton
Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 11 , ¶( i ) 5 and §12
of Northampton City Ordinance Chapter 44 , the then-current
zoning ordinance . In my opinion the structure was erected in
accordance with the permit and with the plans and specifications
submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to this office at
that time .
Since its placement and erection predates the current provisions
of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance governing such matters as
setbacks , building coverage and open space , the nursing home
building is classified a pre-existing nonconforming structure,
is not subject to such provisions of the Ordinance and therefore
is not in violation of the same.
I am aware of no actions pending or contemplated by the City of
Northampton against New Pioneer Valley , Inc . on account of
zoning matters pertaining to the nursing home structure.
Very truly yours,
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Edward J. T whill
Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
OFFICE OF BUILDING INSPECTION
9 August 1989
Attorney John B. Howard
39 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Pioneer Valley Nursing Home
548 Elm Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Howard :
You have asked for my opinion as to whether the Pioneer Valley
Nursing Home structure is in compliance with the Northampton
Zoning Ordinance. I am informed that the structure is located
on property owned by New Pioneer Valley, Inc. in the URB
District and shown as Parcel 107 on Sheet 23D of the Northampton
Assessor ' s Maps.
I have examined the plan entitled "Record Plan of Land in
Northampton, Massachusetts Surveyed for New Pioneer Valley,
Inc. " , prepared by Almer Huntley, Jr. & Associates , Inc. and
dated 26 June 1986 and recorded in the Hampshire County Registry
of Deeds in Plan Book 139 , Page 80 . I have also reviewed the
zoning and building inspection file in this office on the
subject property.
I find that the use of the property as a nursing home was
allowed by a Special Permit granted on 29 May 1973 by the
Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 11 ,
Paragraph ( i ) 5 and Section 12 of Northampton City Ordinance
Chapter 44 , the then-current zoning ordinance . In my opinion
the structure was erected in accordance with the permit and with
the plans and specifications submitted to the Zoning Board of
Appeals and to this office at that time.
Since its placement and construction predate the current
provisions of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance governing such
matters as setbacks , building coverage and open space, the
nursing home building is classified a pre-existing nonconforming
structure, is not subject to such provisions of the Ordinance
and therefore is not in violation of the same.
I am aware of no actions pending or contemplated by the City of
Northampton against New Pioneer Valley, Inc. on account of
zoning matters pertaining to the nursing home structure.
Very truly yours,
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Bruceer
Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer