Planning Board DecisionPlanning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2011-0049Date: July 25, 2011
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 6/15/2011
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Jonathan Stevens & Cheryl MaffieSMITH COLLEGE OFFICE OF TREASURER
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
62 State St.COLLEGE HALL 4
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPT0NMA01060NORTHAMPTONMA01063
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
62 STATE ST
CB(100)//EU
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
Approved
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
31B254001
Chpt. 350-6.2/Attach 2: Table of Dimensional
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Requirements
Book:Page:
1940295
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Expansion retail bakery
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the application for a special permit for a one story expansion less than the 30' height and further than 5'
back from the street based on the information submitted with the application. The Board also approved the option for the addition to be
located on the north side of the building instead of at the front of the building.
In granting the permit, the Board found that the following required elements had been met:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. This is a minor addition at the edge of the CB
district.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. There will be no additional impact. The site is mostly accessible by
foot with on-street parking in various locations.
(3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets in the area.
(4) The requested use will not overload, the City’s resources including the effect on the City’s water supply and distribution system,
sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools; and
(5) This is a minor addition that allows a business to expand its operations at the edge of the CB district adding vibrancy to this end of
the district..
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use 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 shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2011-0049Date: July 25, 2011
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
6/23/20117/7/20117/28/2011
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
6/30/20118/19/20117/14/20117/28/20118/8/2011
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
6/30/20117/14/20117/14/20117/19/2011
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
7/7/20117:05 PM10/12/201110/12/2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Marilyn Richardsvotes toGrant
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Jennifer DieringerMarilyn Richards5Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify
that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as
amended within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such
appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton.
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