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17C-231 (21) low- �r Please make sure that all lighting on that property complies with Section 12.2 of the City of Northampton zoning ordinance by November 22, 2006. If the lighting is not made compliant, it must be turned off or we will impose penalties as allowed by Section 4.9 of the zoning ordinance. I would be happy to meet with you to discuss this further, perhaps at North Maple Street during the evening. I can also provide pictures of the site. Feel free to call if you have any questions. My telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. I am in the office daily from 8:30 to 9:30 am and from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. My email address is: Ihasbrouck(cDcity.northampton.ma.us. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Louis Hasbrouck City of Northampton Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Ihasbrouck(c)-city.northampton.ma.us low 1PTO� Crrtp of Xart4amptan a a Z �'rlassac}tnseffs ��! S" DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ® Municipal Building o Northampton, MA 01060 Eric Suher LHIC incorporated P.O. Box 771 Holyoke, MA 01041 November 14, 2006 Dear Eric, After speaking to you about the lighting at 34 North Maple Street last week, I visited the property again last night. The lighting presently installed does NOT comply with the requirements of the City of Northampton zoning ordinance section 12.2 (Lighting). The High Intensity Discharge fixtures used on the exterior are not shielded, resulting in significant amounts of objectionable direct glare and light trespass (see below). Upward reflected light r Direct upward light a Glare zone r. r � r! J J' Split light - + Direct glare Ltrght trespass +` r! Area to be Irt Light pollution is often,caused by the way light is ernitted from lighting equipment. Choosing proper equipment and carefully rniauntmg and aitning it can make a significant difference, It is entirely possible to provide security lighting without creating objectionable direct glare and significant light trespass. There are numerous solutions available, including shielded fixtures, add-on shields and cut-off shades. r s[entlnN M Cl Postal Service,, � CERTIFIED RECEIPT Mail Only,No irarance Coverage Provided) 17111TIVATI IT 0 o / `e �f LP) Postage $ ) o N0JR? O Cerified Fee Po Return Reciept Fee `'! He -p G (Endorsement F1equired) (n .-B Restricted Delivery Fee 2 rl (Endorsement Required Total Postage&Fees $ 0 O o Sent To Inc Eric Suher r� --------------------- Street,Apt.No.; P 0 $OX 771 or PO Box No. ---------------- --------- city,Slate,zrr+a HOlyokd MA 01040 :aa �r g�"MIA VA lritp of Nart4amptor ��` m � �Iassacl�ttsetfs I� i=1' DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS INSPECTOR 212 Main Street ® Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 5 Eric Suher LHIC Incorporated P.O. Box 771 Holyoke, MA 01041 November 2, 2006 17C-2311 Dear Eric, We have received more complaints from neighbors regarding the exterior lighting at 34 North Maple Street. We have not yet received an exterior lighting plan for that building. The plan was due October 23, 2006. Section 12.2 of the City of Northampton zoning ordinance has recently been amended and there many new regulations governing exterior lighting. Bringing the lighting at 34 North Maple Street into compliance may not be a simple proposition. We requested a lighting plan in order to review compliance. Please submit the plan as soon as possible. All the lighting on that property must comply with Section 12.2 of the City of Northampton zoning ordinance by November 22, 2006. If the lighting is not made compliant, we will impose penalties as allowed by Section 4.9 of the ordinance. Feel free to call if you have any questions. My telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. I am in the office daily from 8:30 to 9:30 am and from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. My email address is: Ihasbrouck(a city.northampton.ma.us. Again, thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Louis Hasbrouck City of Northampton Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Ihasbrouck(o)city northampton.ma.us Crib of Na rt4amptan �8588C1t128[tt8 �T - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS INSPECTOR 212 M�dn Street • Municipal Building ,`%., , Northampton,MA 01060 Eric Suher LHIC Incorporated P.O. Box 771 Holyoke, MA 01041 September 22, 2006 1 Cr Dear Eric, We received a complaint from a neighbor regarding the exterior lighting at 34 North Maple Street. I visited that property last night and there are a number of fixtures that do not comply with the zoning ordinances, Section 12.2 (Lighting). Some of these lights must be turned off immediately unless you can show that doing so would compromise the security of people and property. This letter shall serve as Notice of Violation and Order to comply with the City of Northampton Zoning Ordinance. You also need to submit an exterior lighting plan for your building. The plan must show exactly how the existing and proposed-lighting will satisfy the specific requirements of Section 12.2. As your property abuts a residential zone, it is particularly important that you abide by these regulations. We must receive the plan by October 23, 2006. The lighting must be made compliant by November 22, 2006. Feel free to call if you have any questions. My telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. I am in the office daily from 8:30 to 9:30 am and from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. My email address is: lhasbrouck(a)city.northampton.ma.us. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Louis Hasbrouck Iwl— � City of Northampton Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement lhasbrouck @city.northampton.ma.us 34 North Maple Street Page 1 of 1 Louis Hasbrouck ' From: Suher, Eric [ESuher @essports.com] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:08 PM : I � To: Louis Hasbrouck Subject: RE: 34 North Maple Street Hi Louis, I will have the electricians look at the lights asap. When this was last addressed, it was determined that there was no real light trespass, but the lights were obviously visible from the neighboring yards. We had substantial vandalism over the year when the previous lights were not working (or lighting the area well enough.) I will also address the parking bumpers. Thanks. Eric From: Louis Hasbrouck [mailto:Ihasbrouck @northamptonma.gov] Sent: Mon 9/25/2006 2:31 PM To: Suher, Eric Subject: 34 North Maple Street Eric, We got a complaint about the exterior lighting at 34 North Maple Street. I've sent a formal letter(copy attached). I'm also waiting to see some permanent parking bumpers in the lot along the northeast side. Let me know what your plans are. Thanks. «2006-09-22 34 North Maple St.doc>> Louis Hasbrouck Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement City of Northampton Building Department 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 587-1240 9/25/2006