ZBA Decision
Zoning Board of Appeals - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:ZBA-2015-0003Date: September 16, 2014
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
Special Permit7/23/2014
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
DESIGN WORKSHOP INCBerkshire Healthcare
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
P O BOX 5111475 North St., Suite 210
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
INDIAN ORCHARDMA01151PITTSFIELDMA01202
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 783-9700
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
349 HAYDENVILLE RD
SR(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
LEEDS MA 01053
Grant
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
06055001
Chpt. 350- 7.2: General Sign Regulation
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
593419
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
REPLACE GROUND SIGN - LINDA MANOR and Zoe Life Care
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS:
The Zoning Board granted the special permit amendment for the bigger ground sign based on the information submitted with the
application.
In granting the special permit, the Board found that the criteria in 7.2M had been met.
1) Signs are located only where they are otherwise permitted in the district; and
(2) The Board of Appeals determines that the architecture of the building, the location of the building or the land or nature of the use
being made of the building or land is such that additional signs or signs of a larger size would not detract from the character of the
neighborhood and should be permitted in the public interest. Additional ground signs shall only be approved if there are exceptional
circumstances to warrant their approval and if all efforts are undertaken to keep additional ground signs as small and low as possible.
The building, including the new 3 story 70 unit assisted living facility, is located well back from the street and not visible. The sign will
accommodate both the existing facility and the brand new building so as to minimize the need for 2 separate signs.
(3) The Board of Appeals specifies in the permit the exact sign permitted, the size and location of the sign or signs, and, if applicable,
imposes other restrictions. Any change in said signs requires a new or revised special permit unless the special permit specifies what
types of changes are allowed.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
8/12/20149/6/20149/18/2014
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/30/20149/26/20149/11/20149/25/201410/6/2014
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/28/20149/11/20149/11/20149/16/2014
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/4/20146:30 PM12/10/20141/14/2015
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Elizabeth Silvervotes tono action needed
Malcolm B.E. Smithvotes toGrant
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Zoning Board of Appeals - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:ZBA-2015-0003Date: September 16, 2014
David Bloombergvotes toGrant
Sara Northrupvotes toGrant
Bob Riddlevotes tono action needed
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Malcolm B.E. SmithSara Northrup3-0Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Sustainability website at: www.NorthamptonMa.gov/Plan
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Zoning Board of Appeals, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Zoning Board and
certify that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date 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 Zoning Board may be made by any person aggrieved and pursuant to MGL Chapt 40A, Section 17 as
amended, within (20) days [30 days for a residential Finding] after the date of the filing of this decision with the City Clerk. The date of
filing 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 Northampton.
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