37-077 790 Florence Rd-Site Plan Approval-2013Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2014-0022Date: December 13, 2013
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Intermediate Site Plan11/20/2013
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLCCONTINENTAL CABLEVISION OF WESTERN
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
12 Old Tavern LaneC/o CTI Towers
38 Pond St, Suite 305
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
SUTTONMA01590FRANKLINMA02038
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
790 FLORENCE RD
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
FLOREN CE MA 01062
Approved
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
37077001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
2189028
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
ADD ANTENNAS & EQUIP BLDG
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the antennas for AT&T to be placed on an existing tower based on the plans
submitted with the application:
AT&T Permitting Set By ProTerra, Dated 10/18/13.
The Board found that the provisions within the Zoning Ordinance had been met:
(1)The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. If applicable, this shall include provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air; This site already contains a tower
(2) The requested use will change the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, there are no changes to access or function of the site that would warrant the need to address this criteria.
and
(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, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, 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) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter-most relate to construction of new towers and are not
applicable;
(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 affect 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-2014-0022Date: December 13, 2013
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
11/21/201312/5/201312/26/2013
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/28/20131/24/201412/12/201312/26/20131/2/2014
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
11/28/201312/12/201312/12/201312/13/2013
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
12/5/20137:00 PM3/12/20143/12/2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Dan Feltenvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Debin BruceFrancis Johnson6Approved
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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