17A-257 (6) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 40A, Section 11, no Special Permit,
or any extension, modification or renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision
bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have elapsed after the decision has
been filed, or if such an appeal has been filed that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in
the Hampshire County registry of Deeds or Land Court, as applicable and indexed under the
name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The fee
for such recording or registering shall be paid by the owner or applicant. It is the owner or
applicant's responsibility to pick up the certified decision from the City Clerk and record it at the
Registry of Deeds.
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals hereby certifies that a Special Permit has been
GRANTED and that copies of this decision and all plans referred to in it have been filed with the
Planning Board and the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 15, notice is hereby given that
this decision is filed with the Northampton City Clerk on the date below.
If anyone wishes to appeal this action, an appeal must be filed pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A,
Section 17, with the Hampshire County Superior Court or the Northampton District Court and
notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk within twenty days (20) of the date that this
decision was filed with the City Clerk.
Applicant: Jan Stenson - 111 Oak Street
DECISION DATE: January 11, 2001
DECISION FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
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10. The Home Occupation shall produce no noise, obnoxious odors,vibrations, glare, fumes
or electrical interference which would be detectable to normal sensory perception beyond
the lot line.
11. The portion of the structure utilized for the Home Occupation conforms to all applicable
Fire, Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Health Codes.
12. Prior to the commencement of the Home Occupation, a Certificate of Occupancy must be
received from the Building Inspector for the structure used for said Home Occupation.
13. This Special Permit for a Home Occupation shall be renewed as required one year from
the date that the occupation commenced. Said renewal process shall follow the same
procedures as an original Special Permit submission.
14. This Special Permit is issued to Jan Stenson for a Home Occupation as a painter and an
art conservator at 111 Oak Street, Florence, and is non-transferable.
ATTACHMENT A
HOME OCCUPATION SPECIAL PERMIT FOR:
JAN STENSON— 111 OAK STREET, FLORENCE,MA
In Granting the Special Permit, the Zoning Board of Appeals found that the requested use
meets all special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 11.11 -
Home Occupation Special Permit Criteria.
In making this decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals found:
1. The use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the building or property for
residential purposes.
2. The work will be conducted by the principal practitioner who occupies the main building
as her bonafide residence,with no other employees engaged in the occupation.
3. The use does not occupy more than forty (40%)percent of the gross floor area of the
main building.
4. One sign may be displayed advertising the Home Occupation provided:
A. it does not exceed one (1) square foot in area; and
B. it is attached to the structure next to or on the entryway for said Home
Occupation; and
C. it is not illuminated.
5. By this Special Permit, the Zoning Board of Appeals expressly permits goods to be
offered for sale from the premises.
6. All goods sold must be produced or manufactured on the premises.
7. The hours of operation shall be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, as
requested in the application.
8. Deliveries of products and/or materials to the premises shall occur from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
two to three times a week.
9. The Home Occupation will take place in an accessory structure.
C. 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
because there will be no change to the exterior of the building in which the occupation
will be conducted.
D. The requested use will not overload or have any adverse impacts on the City's resources.
E. The requested use meets the special regulations set forth under Section 11.11 of the
Zoning Ordinance for Home Occupations (See Attachment A for criteria).
F. The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience and welfare by
allowing an addition to an art studio. The Home Occupation 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 is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
the Ordinance.
G. The requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible by
allowing a resident to work at home.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, I, Angela Dion, Board Secretary, hereby
certify that I caused copies of this decision to be ailed, po�a - aid, to the applicant
and owner on January 22, 2001.
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DECISION OF
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APPLICANT: Jan Stenson
ADDRESS: 111 Oak Street
Florence, MA 01062
OWNER: Jan Stenson
ADDRESS: 111 Oak Street
Florence, MA 01062
RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON AT: 111 Oak Street
MAP AND PARCEL NUMBERS: MAP 917A PARCEL #257
At a meeting conducted on January 11, 2001, the Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals voted
3:0 to grant the request of Jan Stenson for a SPECIAL PERMIT under the provisions of
Sections 10.10 and 11.11 in the Northampton Zoning Ordinance as a painter and an art
conservator as a Home Occupation at 111 Oak Street.
Zoning Board Members present and voting were: Bob Riddle, Larry Snyder and Associate
Member Sara Northrup.
In Granting the Special Permit, the Zoning Board of Appeals found:
A. The requested use for a Home Occupation protects adjoining premises against seriously
detrimental uses because it will take place in the home with no visible outward
manifestation.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian
movement within the site and on adjacent streets and minimize traffic impacts on the
streets and roads in the area because the occupation will only generate minimal additional
traffic.
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