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Corrected Permit Application_Peter & Stephanie Flinker (2)Permit Application T d ' D t 04/12/2021 o ay s a e: Owner Applicant Peter & Stephanie Plinker Peter & Stephanie Plinker 502 Haydenville Road 502 Haydenville Road Leeds, MA 01053 Leeds, MA 01053 413-687-3184 peter@dodsonflinker.com City of Northampton department: N Work Location Information How many lots involved in the project: 1 Map/ Block/ Lots of all lots in project: 06 / 006 / 001 Deed Book of all lots in project: 03080/218 Project work address: 502 HA YDENVILLE RD City I State/ Zip: Leeds 01053 Zoning District: Rural Residential Application for following Permit Types 1:8:!Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan □Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ MAJOR Site Plan□Administrative Site Plan Review□Planning Bd. Major Site Plan or 40R Approval (No Special Permit)□Subdivision Preliminary□Subdivision Definitive IF NO Preliminary Ozoning Board Special Permit□Appeal of Building Commissioner-Zoning□Variance□Historic District Determination ofNon­ Applicability□Historic District (Elm St) Determination of Appropriateness Ow est Street Architecture□Wetlands Notice oflntent, Abbreviated NOi or ANRAD, IF state wetlands Ow etlands Request for Determination OR Resource Delineation Ow etlands Certificate of Compliance request □Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan for flag lots OPlanning Bd. Site Plan (NO Special Permit)□Approval Not Required Plans □Subdivision Definitive IF Preliminary approved□Subdivision Definitive Amendment Ozoning Board Finding□Comprehensive Permit□Demolition (Demolition Delay) □Central Business Architecture □Wetlands Notice of Intent IF ONLY local wetlands Ow etlands Amendment Ow etlands extension 210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060 (413)587-1262 Fee Information Planning Bd. Site Plan (NO Special Permit) - $325 Total fee amount: Existing Use Single-Family Dwelling Planned Use $ 325 $ 325.00 We propose to divide an existing single family dwelling into a two-family dwelling. All improvements to be internal to the structure and not visible from the exterior, except for new windows, a door replacement, and new mini-split heating units. All site features will remain as they currently exist, including gravel driveway and parking spaces for four cars. Parking spaces are divided into two areas, with two spaces opposite the entrance to the front unit, and two further back adjacent to the rear unit. There is also a one-car garage with side entry next to the entrance to the rear unit. This is to be permitted under the Two-Family bylaw recently passed, which allows two-family units in the Rural Residential District. The proposed second unit meets the requirements of the bylaw, including provision for fossil-fuel free heating and cooling, as minisplit units were installed to replace an old oil furnace. The two units meet the massing requirements of the bylaw, with the units arranged front and rear. A separate porch entrance is provided for each unit. Parking is provided at the maximum of two units for each unit. We have limited contact with our neighbors, which include City conservation land to the rear and across the street and the Massachusetts Electric Company (now National Grid) to the North. Our neighbors on the south moved in recently during Covid and we haven't met them yet. Detailed Project Information Finding Description: 1. The project will maintain the one single curb cut, driveway and parking areas. 2. Parking is consolidated on the south side of the house to reduce conflicts with pedestrians. 3.Parking will not be increased under this proposal. Special Permit Description: 1. The project will protect adjoining premises from seriously detrimental uses. The project involves internal reconfiguration of an existing single-family home to create a two-family dwelling. The existing driveway and parking areas accommodate four vehicles in a configuration that meets the standards of the bylaw. Landscaping around the building and driveway has been in place for many years. There should be no detrimental impact on adjoining premises. 2. The project wiill minimize and mitigate traffic impacts. The project will convert an existing single-family home with multiple generations and 3-4 cars into a two-family home with owner-occupied unit and a second rental, likely also not to exceed 3-4 cars. No traffic impacts are anticipated. 3.The project will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open space. The original house, built around 1870, took the form of a traditional extended farmhouse, as in "big house, little house, back house, barn." When the barn at the rear of the structure collapsed in the winter of 2007-2008, it was replaced with a similar barn-like structure that eventually became the main part of the dwelling, with the original house remaining as bedrooms and living space for the younger members 210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060 (413)587-1262