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Scrivener's Error and Correction
Please note a correction of scrivener's error on the Special Permit Decision
for Barron and Jacobs, at 70 Old South Street issued by the Northampton
Planning Board, Hearing No. PLN-2004-0060 dated March 19, 2004.
Correction:
The Applicant was Cecil R.Jacobs, Barron and Jacobs for property located
on Assessors Map ID 31D-227, recorded in Book 7376, Page 249.
Carolyn S. Miscrr
Senior Land Use Planner/Permits Manager
April 30, 2004
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April 9, 2004
I,Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of Northampton, hereby certify that the above
Decision of the Northampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the
City Clerk on March 19, 2004, that twenty days have elapsed since such
filing and that no appeal has been filed in this matter.
Attest:
City Clerk
City of Northampton
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r Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2004-0060 Date:March 19,2004
supply and d/strlbuflon system,sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems,hire protection,streets and schools.
5 The requested use meets special regulaBons set forth In the Zoning Ordinance under section 5.2 for mixed uses and 8.8 for reduction
In parking requirements.
6.CoR' N'W th the toll fng hnical performance standards:
A curb a n/mized. No new cuts are requested, Access to both the business and the residence will unlike the
d e nd sp ace In the rear for vehicles.
B.Pedestrian,bloycle and vehicular trafflc movement on site will be separated,to the extent possible. There is a separate walkway to the
front of the house.
7.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 oradjolning zones,nor be detrimental to lire health,morals,or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and Intent of the Ordinance. The mixed use allows continued occupation of a large home that might otherwise be
dfflTcult to maintain as a single family residence. The use is on the edge of the central business district on a busy street where the Board
Ends It appropriate to allowmlxed uses and
8 The requested use will promote CW planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect Mose objectives,as
defined fn the City's Downtown Northampton:Today,Tommorrow and the Future plan adopted under M.GJ-Chapter 41,Section 81-C and
D. The plan states that expansion of mixed use opporfunitfes within the URC dls&ct within walking distance of downtown Is appropriate.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: BEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT aY: APPEAL DATE:
2/1*2004 3/4/2004 3/2004
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: NEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
2/26(=4 4)2a/2004 311112004 311112004 41812004
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
2/26/2004 W112004 3/11/2004 3119/2004
SECONDADVERTISING DATE HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE DECISION DEADLINE:
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1:20 PM 6/917004 •6W004
WEMHFRS PRESENT: VOTE:
Wllilam Letendre votes to Grant
Paul Voss votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Keith Wilson votes to Grant
Paul Dlemand votes to Grant
David IMlensky votes to Ineligible to Vote
Fi5 71ON MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Keith Wilson Wllilam Letendre 5-1 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING,
Available In the Office of Planning&Development
1,Carolyn Misclr,as agent to the Planning Soarer,certlfy 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 filled with the Board and the City Clerk on
March 19,2004
I cerd&that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Appffcant
MAR 1 9 2i1Q4
CITY CLEF%S OFFICE
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Planning Board -Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2004-0060 Date:March 19,2004
APPLICATION TYPE SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with intermediate 2/23/2004
Applicant's Name:. Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME:
Cecil&Barron Jacobs NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
30 North Maple Street 46 BRIDGE ST
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE:
FLORENCE MA 01062 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NOS: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO
413)586-89880 (413)584-6011()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site information:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING:
7 OLD SOUTH ST URQ .- .
TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW:
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MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN: Recorded: 06/14/2004 10:49 AM
31D 1 223 001 Approved With Conditions
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NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Create a mixed use building by converting the 1st and 2nd floors of a single family home to office use. The 3rd floor will be rented as a
residence.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. No final Certificate of Occupancy may be issued until the 3rd floor space is In"rentable"condition
FINDINGS: for residential use. This must be within 6 months of issuance of temporary certificate occupancy.
2. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials.
The Planning Board approved the Special Permit for a mixed use building with site plan and a reduction In parking required from 9
spaces to 7 spaces based on the following plans and Information submitted with the application:
1.Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan of Land In Northampton,Massachusetts',Prepared for The Estate of Hotence Clapp Pollard,
Preapred by Harold L.Eaton and associate,Inc.dated June 19,2003.
2. "Layout for 7 Parking Spaces".
The Board found that.
1.The requested use protects acyolning premises against seriously detrimental uses. All aspects of the office use will be contained
within the building, No site changes will be made except for the addition of lighting that will be focused spot lights of residential
character. The proposed sign wiN be directional In nature and conform to the zoning requirements.
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. The existing driveway will be used and no changes are planned,and
A. The Planning Board granted a reduction In required parking(reduction of 20%from 9 to 7 spaces)in accordance with Section 8.6,
based on the number of employees and the ability for the mixed uses to share spaces.
B. The project, will not decrease the level of service(LOS)of all area roads or Intersections effected by the project below the existing
conditions when the project Is proposed and shall consider the incremental nature of development and cumulative impacts on the LOS.
Because the project is located within walking distance of goods and services downtown,vehicle trip generation will likely be lower.
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.There are no changes planned for the exterior of the building or the site and It will maintain Its
historically single-family residential character and presence within the neighborhood. Once commercial vehicle Is planned to be parked
within an existing garage and will not be visible from the surrounding neighborhood.
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
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