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30A-076 (10) CITY OF NORTHAMPTON VARIANCE APPLICATION 1. Applicant's Name: Dondi Ogden Ahearn & Framcesca Arroyo-Moyano Address: 32 Main st. Apt. 42-44 Brattleboro, Vermont 05301 Phone: ( 802 ) 254-7487 2. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map# 30A Parcel#(s) 76 Zoning District GI/WP Street Address: 340 Riverside Drive. Northampton, MA 01060 3. Status of Applicant: Owner; (X) Contract Purchaser; Lessee; Other (explain) 4. Property Owner's Name: Barry ElbaLjm Address: 25 Prospect Street. Hatfield, MA 01038 Phone: (413) 247-9378 5. VARIANCE is requested under Zoning Ordinance Section JC) Page 3 6. Describe proposed work and/or project (use additional sheets if necessary): We would like to renovate the old fire House keeping its external character intact, and creating a living space on the first floor land a painting studio on the second. There is one external change to the structure that we would like to make. This would be moving the front door to the north-west side of the building to avoid obstructing the road. (please see attach architect's blue prints). 7. Attached Plans: (X) Sketch Plan Site/Plot Plan Non Required 8. How does the proposed work and/orlproject comply with the Variance Criteria listed below: ( See: "Applicant's Guide" for assistance to filling out the questions listed below) A. Are there circumstances relating to soil conditions, shape or topography of the land or structures (where the variance is being requested) that effects only this property/structure, and not other properties in the neighborhood? NO --*(see note at bottom of page 4) YES (X) If yes, explain what condition(s) exist: The Baystate fire house was sold off from the Cutlery building in the early 80's. Now, the building sits on a small parcel of land and has very limited industrial possibilities because: a.This non conforming structure sits very close to the road, in fact, when the loading doors are open they create an obstruction on Riverside drive. b.The dimensions of the building are merely 20X30 feet which makes it insufficient for industrial activity. c. The building is located across the street from a residential area which would suffer from excessive noise and traffic from an industrial site. The Cutlery building, which is far larger than the Baystate fire house, already houses many different mixed-use tenants. Clearly this shows us that the Baystate neighborhood is turning from heavy industry to a light mixed-use activity. B.(1) Would a literal enforcement of the Zoning Requirements create a hardship, financial or otherwise? NO——*(see note at the bottom of page 4) YES (X) If yes, explain below: We need a building in Northampton thet can provide a dual use, painting and living space. We cannot at renting two different spaces for working and living. The fire house at Riverside drive would allow us to have, both, a home and a working space, and would spare us financial hardship. (2) If Variance is not granted, would the applicant be denied all use of the property? NO * see note at the bottom of page 4 YES (X) If yes, explain below: We cannot afford to purchase the building exclusively as a working space. (3) Is the hardship self-created? YES —*(see note at the bottom of page 4) NO (X) If not. explain below: We did not create the zoning for this site, however we do need to be granted a variance to go ahead with our project. With the Cutlery factory closed, the zoning doesn't seem to fit the current nature of the neighborhood any more. As an example, the Cutlery is now home to a bar, a karate studio, a catering business, a clothing company , and other non heavy industrial activities. C.(1) Can relief be granted without detriment to the public good? YES (X) NO The fire house building is unsuitable to be use for industrial purposes; the proposed use would not detract from the city's industrial base. The proposed use will be lower impact on the neighborhood than an industrial use, and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or public at large. (2) If granted, would the variance nullify or substantially derogate from the intent or purpose of the Zoning Ordinance? YES --*(see note at the bottom of page) NO (X) If no, explain below: The zoning line between general industry and residential housing runs right through the middle of the property, and residential housing also surrounds the building. We feel that allowing mixed-pse in this building would be a positive reuse of this historic structure. We feel that itwould improve the public safety if we were allowed to move the front door to the north-west side of the building, and permanently seal the existing front door and loading doors. D. Is your request for the smallest relief possible? NO——*(see note at the bottom of page) YES (X) If yes, explain below We are not asking for a complete exception from the zoning code. We merely feel that the present zoning needs to be updated. It seems that the 221 Pine st. part of Pro-Brush, and Cutlery factories are already becoming mixed-use spaces. Our request seems to go along with the general trend in the Baystate neighborhood. 9. 1 hereby certify that I have read the "Applicant's Guide for Complying with Variance Criteria" , and that the information provided in this application is tr a ccurate to the best of m k owledge. DATE: APPLICANT'S SIGNATUR N6 Wtq print name here: Dondi O. Ahearn Francesca A. Moyano DATE: OWNER'S SIGNATURE (if not the applicant) print name here: Barry Elbaum If this is checked, you may not qualify under the statutory requirements for a Variance, but you have the right to apply to the Board of Appeals for relief from any requirement within the Zoning Ordinance. � I � living area E Ji baC:4 yawd i I i I i J .i kItche h - paved path Im�at c:4aset: & la.uhdr;r - - f-anco 'i Ugthra bro i ......................................................._...-....,...................................................... ..,.,...GROUND ............:.......................... • 1 r i tt I l i st�.idio area i III 1 i rwr awu,a:en. UF UL Lp --_ _ st•adlo c.roa i i --------- ------._. ..._.I �. tIc---rn q -r------ --- _=t: --I .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. FlRET FLOOR File# MP-1999-0112 0c) APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON AHEARN DONDI OGDEN ADDRESS/PHONE 32 MAIN ST APT 42 PROPERTY LOCATION 340 RIVERSIDE DR MAP 30A PARCEL 076 ZONE GI THIS SECTION FOR QFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICA ION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE C,�ONING FO ILLE OUT Fee Pai Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid Typeof Construction: CONVERT BUILDING INTO A USIDENCE/PERSONAL STUDIO SPACE New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessojy Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/Statement or License 3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION: Approved as presented/based on information presented. Y'Denied as presented: Special Permit and/or Site Plan Required under: § PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Finding Required under: § _w/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed �ariance Required under: §.g, 7 w/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 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 Conservati Commission Signature of BuildinOeicial 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. w i —',( Fi 1e )1V0. ��l�- - ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (§10 . 2) PLEASE TYPE OR aPRINT ALL INFORMATSON 1. Name of Applicant: DDN\--A 0 • MkC- 69 � I 2\%C1&C 6 Ag� ` Y14N(' Address: 69NT. Telephone: H621 Z 5C -� V � T 2. Owner of Property: k3 Address: 25 ` C 1 1 AiTelephone: 41-5 - 7-47 9 3 7 j5 3. Status of Applicant: Owner _Contract Purchaser Lessee Other(explain): 4. Job Location: Parcel Id: Zoning Map# aft Parcel# b District(s): (TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT) 5. Existing Use of Structure/Property 6. Description ot Proposed Use ork/Project/Occupation: (Use add�o al sheets if necessary): 0. h 7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans Answers to the following 2 questions may be obtained by checking with the Building Dept or Planning Department Files. 8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site? NO DON'T KNO:^: YES IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO DON'T KNOW 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) • Ili ' I t on the roe YES NO 10 Do any signs exist property'?rtY? _ 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 . ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION. This colon to be filled in by the Building Department Required Existing Proposed By Zoning Lot size21000uGA �.' S/�MLp> L Frontage / a b Setbacks - side L: 11 5a R:9LWL: R• 45 - rear Building height \ \ S AMT, ILI J Bldg Square footage I2-C) ?ej Aoot' --- 2 }IoorLS SAMA .5 %Open Space: (Lot area minus bldg &PPed car in ) # of Parking Spaces # of Loading Docks Fill: -(volume -& location) F� 13 . Certification: I hereby certify that the infotmatio ontained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowlgdge. DATE: I APPLICANT's SIGNATURE l NOTE: la ua oe of as zoning permit does not relieve an a plicant's burden tc oomply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits froM the Board of Health. Conservation Commisslon. Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting authorities. FILE # r I e, GEAlE E7/41Et 4DIAAIE E774IEf SFE:BOOK 2147-PA6£W 0 11414,'UOk4,V CLMEZY WILD1AI6 ASSOCIATES SEE:BWK Z07-PA61F Z511 IRAR]SEDB' IDE DE •..�— � /ESTLIRU EASEMENT a 4� h "°rr eurmwc CI Ul'XDIAIG ASSOCIATES Za000SG1f7.• 5E-�KZ4»-FUCZ" CUSTM&. WIN SAMITAEY PmIGSEp HFWC" S SCWDT OTSEAIEM mTNE y EASEAnff Uri OF NO[THAMImu. = dS�J IZ1 k1 -�_SSd-l0'38'E ', ZI3 AZ'jOIAL � ,RESIDE DOVE \\ A7 ROD NUDE 18%CZWTYUI6WWT-UNMAJUMEAITED AT TI11S tBCUS kkgTgAbrm CODLDNATE SYSTEM . 1113801 SSB E:tOG34.17L I ZETO[T THAT THIS PLAN AND LEGEAID SURVEY CONF0NA6 TO THE TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL STANDARDS FOR �'� 1 • SE MU PIPE 70 BE T THE PRACTICE OF LAND SURVEYING AJOR1MAMPTOAL MA A UNMGUUMENTED PONT. IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF . SU[VEYED MASSACHUSETTS. I EMET THAT THIS PLAN HAS BEEN CLMEZY BU/LD/A PREAOREO IN CONFORMITY WRIT THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE REGISTERS OF DEEDS OF THE ALMER itMor s1 H OF MASSACHUSETTS. wNnn.x FEET m m a u sa Ts AI"-4d SIGNED llnsr`r 05/05/95 9:30:43 AM COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/EXEMPT PROPERTY RECORD CARD ..,'CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS EFFECTIVE DATE OF VALUE: DECEMBER 31, 1993 PARCEL ID 30A-076-001 340 RIVERSIDE DR Living Units: Class: I - 400 Card #: 1 of: 1 CURRENT OWNER/ADDRESS LAND DATA: Zoning: GI Neighborhood ID: 402.00 ` ELBAUM BARRY TYPE SIZE INFLUENCE FACTORS LAND VALUE 25 PROSPECT STREET PRIME SITE 20,000 36,000 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION: HATFIELD MA 01038 DBA/Notes: • PRIOR CURRENT LAND 21,600 36,000 BUILDING 45,400 42,900 TOTAL 67,000 78,900 Deed Book: 2491 TOTAL ACREAGE: 0.459 TOTAL LAND VALUE: 36,000 Deed Page: 2491 Deed Date: Last Update/Cost: 03/08/1995 ASSESSMENT BASED ON: COST APPRCH BUILDING DETAIL: Partial Completion/Neu Construction; Y LEVELS USE HEATING A/C SIZE RCN % GOOD RCNLD SALES DATA: Date TPrice 01 TO 01 OFFICE HW/STEAM NONE 720 60 020 .35 21 010 ype Validity 02 TO 02 OFFICE HW/STEAM NONE 720 62;420 .35 21;850 984 LAND & BLDG 35,000 0 NONE NONE TO NONE NONE TO NONE NONE 7 TO NONE NONE SKETCH DATA: TO NONE NONE TO NONE NONE 0 0 BUILDING # 1 '' 2_ 00 #E� IflSILI - 190-0 0 0 QUALITY GRADE C # EFFICIENCIES 0 # I-BEDROOMS 0 # 2-BERDROOMS 0 # 3-BEDROOMS 0 ci OUTBUILDING/YARD ITEM DETAIL: f DESCRIPTION WIDTH LENGTH QUAN. YEAR PHYS. FUNCT. VALUE OR SIZE BUILT COND. UTIL. 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 0 OTHER IMPROV. 0 PERMIT DATA: TOTAL OBY/YARD VALUE: Date # Purpose Price NOTES: Gity of Northampton, Massachusetts p4� pT� Office of Planning and Development City Hall • 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 • (413) 586-6950 FAX (413) 586-3726 •Community and Economic Development `s •Conservation •Historic Preservation • Planning Board•Zoning Board of Appeals • Northampton Parking Commission TO: Anthony Patillo, Building Inspector RE: Permit application FROM: Laura Krutzler, Board Secretary/OPD DATE: Would you please review and return the -M Cc1,jj6Q— enclosed J application _ --o -,�fs `)P��SQN before the Planning Boar peal"eeting scheduled for g flyso that we can advise the Boards of any concerns you may have. Thank you.