24D-131 (2) City of Northampton
Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
212 Main street • Municipal Building
Northampton, MA 01060
Valley Building Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 246
Hadley, MA 01035
January 23, 2014
re: 22 Hooker Avenue, Northampton
Dear Mr. Gelinas,
The property at 22 Hooker Avenue in Northampton could be divided into 2 lots. The eastern side
would be a conforming lot and the existing dwelling on the eastern side could remain as a conforming
structure under the provisions for zero lot line development.
There is some question about the frontage for the western lot. The street layout for the southern
end of Hooker Avenue is not clear. The city defines frontage as
"The uninterrupted length of the front lot line, as defined herein, whether straight or not, which conforms
to the minimum lot frontage requirement and is on:
A. A public way or a way which the City Clerk certifies is maintained and used as a public way; or
B. A way shown on a previously approved subdivision plan which has been constructed to the
standards required when subdivision approval was granted; or
C. A way that predates subdivision control that has, in the Planning Board's opinion, suitable width,
grades, and construction adequate and reasonable for vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles
and snow removal vehicles, and the installation of utilities."
We will need more information to determine whether the front lot line of the proposed western
lot would qualify as frontage.
If you have more questions, feel free to contact me at the building department or Carolyn Misch
at the planning department.
Thank you,
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
-NOTE-
THIS PLAT IS COMPILED FROM DEEDS, PLANS AND OTHER SOURCES AND IS NOT
TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN ACCURATE SURVEY AND IS NOT TO BE RECORDED.
BUILDING LOCATION ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED
NOTE:
SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND
RIGHTS OF WAYS OF RECORD.
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TO: EASTHAMPTON SAVINGS BANK &
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
TO THE BEST OF MY INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF
I HEREBY REPORT THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THE PREMISES AND BASED ON EXISTING
MONUMENTATION ALL VISIBLE EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND BUILDINGS ARE LOCATED ON
THE GROUND AS SHOWN AND THAT THE BUILDINGS ARE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE LOT LINES,
EXCEPT AS NOTED. I FURTHER REPORT THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN
A FLOOD PRONE AREA AS SHOWN ON FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE MAPS FOR
COMMUNITY #250167
—NOTE—
THIS PLAT I\ �. THIS PLAT FOR MORTGAGE LOAN PURPOSES ONLY
SURVEYOR:
AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PROPERTY SURVEY OF —MORTGAGE LOAN INSPECTION PLAT-
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/35032 SCALE: 1"=30' NOVEMBER 14, 2013
R a °� HAROLD L. EATON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS
235 RUSSELL STREET — HADLEY — MASSACHUSETTS
22 Hooker Ave,Northampton, MA
6. (Attachment)
We are effectively looking for a zoning opinion or determination that our plan, in concept, is in
accordance with the zoning by-laws and rules. We have a 10,500+square foot lot, with large parking
area, located at the end of Hooker Ave in Northampton. Zoned URC,this district allows for the
subdivision of land with 50+feet of frontage per lot, and 2,500 sq ft of area per unit. We are interested
in exploring the subdivision of the land to allow for the creation of another 2-family unit in the current
location of the existing parking lot(see sketch).Our goal would be to pick a design and style that is in
line with the existing neighborhood, and parking would be located to the rear of the buildings
(preferable with a shared driveway to the designated parking areas).We recognize that moving forward
would require a formal survey, design plan (standards), etc.At this time,we are simply seeking to verify
the potential plan as we understand it and would welcome any guidance, concerns, etc.
10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO JAN 1 72014
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//14
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over l acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES _ NO
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
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EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY
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Building Height
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#of Loading Docks
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volume Et location)
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
Date: /q Applicant's Signature
NOTE:Issuance of a zoning 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,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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File No.
.26NING PERMIT APPLICATION 01o.2)
Please type or print all information and return this form to the Building
Anspector's Office with the $15 filing fee (check or money order)payable to the
.- City of Northampton
1. Name of Applicant: Va o c y T' l d�r,', Co�
Address: RL Av a�1 , 1 f d Ic AA ujo 3 s Telephone: L/1 3
2. Owner of Property: .%
Address: Telephone:
3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser_ Lessee Other (explain)
4. Job Location: 14be Kr r— Av'c, AJ or�i,ati (� �, A'A CG10,5 y
Parcel Id: Zoning Map# Parcel# District(s):
In Elm Street District In Central Business District
TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: ') F"'J �cs.yrni-
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
See. ,A ff,,cW _JZ
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Z Site Plan _ Engineered/Surveyed Plans
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DON'T KNOW ✓ YES _ IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW t/ 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)
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PERSON VALLEY
ADDRESS/PHONE P O BOX 246 (413)584-B DING COMPANY INC
PROPERTY LOCATION 22 HOOKER AVE .5cT (,104T
MAP 24D PARCEL 131 001 ZONE URC(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: �E�
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Ty_peof Construction: ZPA-SUBDIVIDE LOT FOR 2 FAMILY
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required(see below) L
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 PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Signature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit 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 those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning&Development for more information.