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DECISION OF
NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: Kathleen S. Cowan, R.D.
ADDRESS: 60 Hinckley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
OWNER: Michael Kellogg
ADDRESS: 60 Hinckley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON AT: 60 Hinckley Street
MAP AND PARCEL NUMBERS: MAP #23D PARCEL #157
At a meeting conducted on October 16, 1996, the Northampton
Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously voted 3 : 0 to grant the
request of Kathleen S. Cowan for a SPECIAL PERMIT under the
provisions of Sections 10. 10 and 11. 11 in the Northampton Zoning
Ordinance, for a Home Occupation as a Registered Dietician at 60
Hinckley Street.
Zoning Board Members present and voting were: Chair M. Sanford
Weil, Jr. , Alex Ghiselin and Associate Member William R. Brandt.
In Granting the Special Permit, the Zoning Board of Appeals
found:
A. The requested use for a Home Occupation protects adjoining
premises against seriously detrimental uses because it will
take place in the home, with no outward manifestation other
than a small sign which conforms to zoning requirements.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of
vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on
adjacent streets and minimize traffic impacts on the streets
and roads in the area because only one client will be seen
at a time, and there is ample room for client parking on
site.
C. The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of
structures and open spaces to the natural landscape,
ORIGINAL PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
structures and open spaces to the natural landscape,
existing buildings and other community assets in the area
because it will not change the exterior of the house.
D. The requested use will not overload or have any adverse
impacts on the City's resources.
E. The requested use meets the special regulations set forth
under Section 11. 11 of the Zoning Ordinance for Home
Occupations (See Attachment A for criteria) .
F. The requested use bears a positive relationship to the
public convenience and welfare by providing the services of
a registered dietician. The Home Occupation 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 is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
G. The requested use for an office for a registered dietician
will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible
by allowing a resident to work at home.
Conditions imposed upon the project are as follows:
1. All customers shall be presented with a mimeographed sheet
informing them of the neighborhood speed limit and
requesting them to observe the speed limit when visiting the
business.
2 . No more than twelve customers shall be seen in any one day.
3. The hours of operation shall be 8:30 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.
4. The applicant shall put up a sign stating "customer parking"
to designate the customer parking space.
5. Customers shall not be allowed to park on Hinckley Street.
ATTACHMENT A
HOME OCCUPATION SPECIAL PERMIT FOR:
KATHLEEN S. COWAN - 60 HINCKLEY STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MA
In Granting the Special Permit, the Zoning Board of Appeals found
that the requested use meets all special regulations set forth in
the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 11.11 - Home
Occupation Special Permit Criteria.
In making this decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals found:
1. The use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of
the building or property for residential purposes.
2 . The work will be conducted by the principal practitioner who
occupies the main building as her bonafide residence, with
no other employees engaged in the occupation.
3. The use does not occupy more than forty (40%) percent of the
gross floor area of the main building.
4 . There will be one sign on the building which shall i) not
exceed one (1) square foot in area, ii) be attached to the
structure next to or on the entryway for the Home
Occupation, iii) not be illuminated.
5. There will be no goods offered for sale from the premises.
6. There will be no goods produced or manufactured on the
premises.
7. The hours of operation shall be from 8: 30 A.M. - 5: 00 P.M.
8. There will be no deliveries of products or materials to the
premises.
9. The Home Occupation will not take place in an accessory
structure.
10. The Home Occupation shall produce no noise, obnoxious odors,
vibrations, glare, fumes or electrical interference which
would be detectable to normal sensory perception beyond the
lot line.
11. The portion of the structure utilized for the Home
Occupation conforms to all applicable Fire, Building,
Electrical, Plumbing and Health Codes.
12 . Prior to the commencement of the Home Occupation, a
Certificate of Occupancy must be received from the Building
Inspector for any structure, or portion thereof, used for
said Home Occupation.
13 . This Special Permit for a Home Occupation shall be renewed
as required one year from the date that the occupation
commenced.
14 . This Special Permit is issued to Kathleen S. Cowan for a
Home Occupation as a Registered Dietician at 60 Hinckley
Street, and is non-transferable.
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Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) , Chapter 40A,
Section 11, no Special Permit, or any extension, modification or
renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision
bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have
elapsed after the decision has been filed, or if such an appeal
has been filed that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded
in the Hampshire County registry of Deeds or Land Court, as
applicable and indexed under the name of the owner of record or
is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The
fee for such recording or registering shall be paid by the owner
or applicant. It is the owner or applicant's responsibility to
pick up the certified decision from the City Clerk and record it
at the Registry of Deeds.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a
Special Permit has been Granted and that copies of this decision
and all plans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning
Board and the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 15,
notice is hereby given that this decision is filed with the
Northampton City Clerk on the date below.
If anyone wishes to appeal this action, an appeal must be filed
pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 17 , with the Hampshire
County Superior Court and notice of said appeal filed with the
City Clerk within twenty days (20) of the date of that this
decision was filed with the City Clerk.
Applicant: Kathleen S. Cowan - 60 Hinckley Street
DECISION DATE: October 16 , 1996
DECISION FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: November 21 , 1996
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FOR:
1. Type of Project: I
V SPECIA PERMIT; OCT 1
Home Occupation
Accessory Apartment
Historical Association/Society,et al
Sign'
Attaching Accessory Structure to Principal Building
2 Permit is requested under Zoning Ordinance:Section I 1. II Pg -
3. Applicant's Name: Ka 1-114e en S . Co(x'c.,n) R. D.
Address: 40 i}e ncl., Sk rr_e.} Telephone:® r,il,5-04(0'7 off►'ce, 54)L1 -3...50 Z
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4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map# q ) Parcel# lS 9 t Zoning District: L%t'1)
Street Address: (P° j. .1( )c L.r c.\ `of ( IL3c \' , Q i u r-
5. Status of Applicant: Owner; Contract Purchaser; Lessee
✓ Other(explain) v"e S i`d-e('±
6. Property Owner: M iC*A Vie_tiocfs
Address: (cc) 4i nc}�.kkk1 S{, Telephone: 5 S-Q.-1 t,47
7. Describe Proposed Work/Project (Use additional sheets if necessary):
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Has the following information been included in the application?
Site/Plot Plan List of requested waivers fee($120.00)
2 sets of labels (supplied by the Assessor's Office)
Signed dated and denied Zoning Permit Application
Three(3)copies of the Certified Abutters List from Assessors' Office.
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8. Special Permit Approval Criteria. If any permit criteria does not apply,
explain why.
A. How will the requested use protect adjoining premises against seriously
detrimental uses? (Ax c v) ct 1 _04 lei cc�
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(C `)f)P\C(L3 , �incl}eC{ •110ll1S pry - 1 r
How will the project provide for: _ 2 I'
surface water drainage: y)o r bco✓)(6.I;
sound and sight buffers: ,n o c)'1u.1n
the preservation of views, light and air: v1 c> c
B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian
movement within the site and on adjacent streets? ,d
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How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the
area? �� k i r�c� t
Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and
adjacent streets?
What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for:
access by emergency vehicles: r?/A
the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces
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provisions for persons with disabilities: Al /0
C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and
open spaces to:
the natural landscape: 1/J/0
to existing buildings: 1,L1/t4
other community assets in the area: r,J 71,4
D. What measures are being taken that show the use will not overload the City's
resources, including:
water supply and distribution system: (k) I/AtLd
sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment
systems:
fire protection, streets and schools: 1\-) IF\
How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's
resources, as listed above? it'I A
E. List the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance that states what special regulations
are required for the proposed project (Accessory apartment, home occupation,
accessory structure, etc.) ll
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How does the project meet the special requirements? (Use additional
sheets if necessary)? �, ck
F. Explain why the requested use will:
not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or
adjoining zones: \ hci_: I C1-_Q_ 3)
ix, (-6r{;0 A:24,5c, i`c -S
not be detrimental to the health, morals or general welfare:
be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Ordinance: r
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G. Explain how the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the
extent possible and will not adversely effect those objectives, defined in City
master study plans adopted under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 81-C and D.
9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.I(or the landowner if I am not the landowner) grant the Zoning Board of Appeals
permission to enter the property to revi w thi app ea ' y(
Date: 9/"2/yam Applicants Signature: ��� ,� � /�/4-4.2
Date: i/17 (y(r Owner's Signature: Att.A4
(If not the same as a plicant's)
Attached: Question E. Section 11.11 Home Occupation Special Permit Criteria.
1. It is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the building for residential
purposes.
2. Business will be conducted by the practitioner who occupies the house as
resident with no more than one other engaged in the occupation who is resident
of house.
3. It does not occupy more than 40% of the gross combined floor area of the main
building, and the accessory structure.
4. One sign may be displayed in the future advertising the Home Occupation
provided. I understand this will not exceed one square foot area.,it will be
attached to structure, and it will not be illuminated.
5. Goods will not be sold from the premises.
6. N/A.
7. The hours of operation are stated under application question 8, section A. for
the Special Permit.
8. The hours of deliveries for products and materials are delivered via mail, UPS,
or Federal Express and will be during the day 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. No Sunday
deliveries.
9. N/A
10. This occupation will not produce noise,obnoxious odors,vibration,glare,fumes,
or electrical interference.
11. The Home Occupation conforms to all applicable fire, building, electrical,
plumbing and health codes.
12. A certificate of occupancy can be provided to the building commissioner.
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FILE 9C#
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON: (7 -��/ ( e ?L--
ADDRESS/PHONE: C j n _
PROPERTY LOCATION: -� •
MAP �� PARCEL: /f 7 O ZONE ,...„K�/)�j
TAT SECTION FOROFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CH le,CKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
7,ONTNCt FORM Fri.T.FD/(1T // 2 '/
Fee Paid �',� 5-1-1
Building Permit Filled nut 7/%727e ��1(-(1'-e
Fee Paid
Type of Cnnctrurtinn•
New Cnnctrjietinn
Remodeling Tnterinr
Addition to Fxisting
Arressory Structure
Building Plans Tneliided•
Owner/Occupant Statement or licence #
3 Sets of Plans /Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION:
Approved as presented/based on information presented
Denied as presented:
t' cial Permit and/or Site Plan Required un r: § U. 2--7V/J/
PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD
Received& Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Finding Required under:§ w/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Received &Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Variance Required under: § w/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Received& Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval-Bd of Health Well Water Potability-Bd Health
Permit from C nservatio ommi sion
Signature of Building pector Da e
NOTE:issuenoe of a zoning permit does not relieve an applioant's burden to oomply with all
zoning requirements end obtain all required permits from the Board of Health, Conservation
Commission, Department of Publio Works and other appiioeble permit granting authorities.
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L±hJAN23 VA.,/
Date Filed 1 • le-�* 0e,�"' File No.
DEFT U
LREl�iBTRATION_OF_HOME OFFICE/OCCUPATION (§10.2 & 11.11)
With the Building Inspector
1. Name of Applicant: f y,
Address: C; (-4 i r,c kl� � ?�(r.�}1 gytLm 4 vut p\ Telephone: ,p;5-Uti1�'1
2. Owner of Property:
Address: I20 YCU vvvl Telephone: S- qco'7
3 . Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Lessee
g Other (explain: Owrie_y's c ic-1crieY, ck fi Y \cj,-e•n*- )
4. Parcel Identification: Map I , Parcel #
Zoning District(s) (include overlays)
Street Address
5. Narrative Description of Pro/posed Home Office: (Use additional sheets
if necessary) bccne c� T c tom, rnc,-o e 15+, F)(-)cr - szTc,i
Vr;c- c,SL CDoW5e11iv- -kcey) \ rev st-ereck diQAi ?ck rct\i\-e , Cc: , cr ;`
6. Is this a legal residential building? ( YZ ) NO
. 7. Will there be an employee/owner who doesn't live in the home YES )
8. Will you ever see clients or customers at your site? NO
How often ,P /
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For what purpos -Diclzlic Y IOVi•ic cn,:n %lll
signsX " •
9. Will there be any for the Home Offic. YES NO
10. Will there be any goods sold from the premises or any sale of
goods stored on premises, either retail or wholesale, or any
display of goods on premises? YE NO
11. Will there be any outdoor storage of materials?
12 . Will your use be totally within a building and not cause any
outward manifestation (including traffic generation, parking
congestion, noise, air pollution, and materials storage) ? �S) NO
If NO explain:
13 . Attach Plans (if applicable)
14 . Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein
is true and accurate. I understand that if any information is incorrect,
my permit is null and void and I may be liable for non-criminal f'nes and
criminal and civil actions.
Date: / � Applicant's Signature: G , 2.4-7
- - - - - - - - - -TH-IS SECTION- FOR USE ONLY: - - - - - - - - -
OFFICIAL
Approved as presented/based on information presented
APPROVAL EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31 OF THIS YEAR AND MUST THEN BE RENEWED
X Denied as presented---Reason:
Signature of Building Inspector Date
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 Board of Health,Conservation Commission, Department of public Works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
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File No. 9 �J— IJ
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ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (§10 . 2) �__. .. _.�.,...
• PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION
1. Name of Applicant: u-/Ahe i $T Z60 a_Ji/ , D,
Address: ‘0 /4c,./e, S�ree / /Ot hItac f Telephone: �8q-330Z a Sr S-6 v /
2. Owner of Proper�: /!iJ ,P (7 ,- /a
y
Address: t6 ///AcK"� ��7-, 236r/ w-c/94v1 Telephone: 3 86-- 0��6 7
3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Lessee
x Other(explain): Oklvners SY ‘ i es.,1 .., re s i dre,4*
4. Street Address: Ze #(-7-ze,44,7,. ,, -
Parcel Id: Zoning Map# Parcel# 1 , 7 District(s): ,�� I—
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property 12c-6 /6Z,f_l /1y�1)
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary): •
,f rx� 4442 //7 ��n > RoC7-, ,-' /.S/ /Clcr�• — S0�Ja-c :e. P -74P .4L-('Q
/7o6re.e . lQ ,r e.9,P-e- ( .r.s,,-///7 /ir he"A, ff /•efiLr/cue c/
gi cri17-1.. �a/, /," (L4I4 ,
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans
Answers to the following 2 questions may be obtained by checking with the Building Dept or Planning Department Files.
8. Has a Special Pyrmit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO I// DON'T KNOW 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)
10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO `/
IF YES,describe size,type and location:
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property?YES NO
IF YES,describe size,type and location:
11. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO
LACK OF INFORMATION.
This cols to be filled
by the Building Department
Required
Existing Proposed By Zoning
Lot size
Frontage
Setbacks - frnnt
- side L: R: L: R:
- rear
Building height
Bldg Square footage
%Open Space:
(Lot area minus bldg
&paved parking)
pf -Parking Spaces
it of Loading Docks
Fill:
(vol-ume -& location)
13 . Certification: I hereby certify that the information contain herein
c, is true an accurate to the best of my knowledge
DATE. APPLICANT's SIGNATURE , �� ,2,
NOTE: 1 Jane o a zoning �permit does not relieve an �plio nYs burden to oorrfply with all
Czoning requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health, Conservation
ommission, Department of Publio Works end other applioable permit granting authorities.
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TO: Anthony Patillo, Building Inspector
RE: Permit application
FROM: Laura Krutzler, Board Secretary/OPD
DATE: October 1 , 1996
Would you please review and return the
enclosed Special Permit application
before the Planning Board/Zoning BoarT o�
A )meeting scheduled for October 16 , 19950
that we can advise the Boards of any
concerns you may have.
alto,,/ Y i f
Thank you.
Anthcry Patillo
Building Inspector