ZBA Decision 59 Lincoln 2023-06-08
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 5/2/2023 Owner Name/Address Bill Sweet & Valerie Gintis
59 Lincoln Ave.
Northampton MA 01060
Hearing 6/8/2023 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
Extension Applicant Contact valeriegintis@gmail.com 413-244-8405
Hearing Closed 6/8/2023 Site Address 59 Lincoln Ave. Northampton MA 01060
Decision 6/8/2023 Site Assessor Map ID 25C-051-001
Book/Page Number 08536/158
Zoning District URB
Filed with
Clerk
6/13/2023 Permit Type Zoning Board Special Permit
Appeal
Deadline
7/3/2023 Project Description A change from an accessory structure to a dwelling with
new right side setback zoning violations.
An appeal of this decision by the Zoning Board may be made by any person within 20 days after the date of the filing
of this decision with the City Clerk, as shown. Appeals by any aggrieved party must be pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A,
Section 17 as amended and may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to
the City Clerk of the City of Northampton.
Plan Sheets/Supporting Documents by Map ID:
Go to http://www.northamptonma.gov/permitfiles -> “Projects by MAP ID” folder -> the parcel ID folder
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
David Bloomberg, Chair ☐ ☐ ☐
Sara Northrup, Vice Chair ☐ ☐
Elizabeth Silver ☐ ☐
Maureen Scanlon ☐ ☐ 3-0 To Approve
APPLICABLE
ZONING
APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
9.3A-10 The Zoning Board of Appeals determined that the request was not substantially more detrimental to
the neighborhood than the existing accessory use.
The Board found that:
(1) The conversion enhances the goals of the zoning ordinance to create more infill housing.
APPLICABLE
ZONING
BOARD CONDITIONS
10.1D For the converted dwelling, its side closest to the side lot line should not have any egress doors.
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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I, Nathan Chung, as agent to the Zoning Board certify that this is an accurate and true 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 and that a copy of
this decision has been mailed to the Owner, Applicant.