Jan 27, 2011 Minutes
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Administrator
Minutes of Meeting
Jan 27, 2011
City of Northampton Hearing Room 18, 210 Main St., Northampton, MA
Members Present: Time
Chair, David Bloomberg
Vice Chair, Malcolm B. “Barry” Smith
Sara Northrup
Bob Riddle, Assoc. Member
Elizabeth Silver, Associate Member
Staff:
Senior Planner, Carolyn Misch
Planning Director, Wayne Feiden
Colleen O’Connor/Michele St.Pierre for a
4:07 P.M.
David Bloomberg opened the request by
Finding to expand a pre-existing non-conforming side setback at 17 Trumbull Rd, Map Id 31B-
151.
Colleen O’Connor , 9 Orchard St presented application noting that this was for a building they
purchased earlier in 2010 as a 4 unit. Since that time they’ve converted to condos and sold 3 of
thrd
the units. Project entails opening up 4 unit roof on 3 floor in the rear.
Karen Pohlman, 17 Park Ave raised concern about lack of personal notice from the applicant and
about reduction in privacy from expansion, particularly with the proposed deck.
Jeff Gutterman, 17 Park Ave asked for clarification about expansion.
The applicant presented photos with sketch up of the expansion.
David Bloomberg noted that based on his site visit and viewing of the pictures this was a
relatively minor expansion compared to the existing size of the structure and asked if the deck
were the main concern.
Pohlman indicated that it was.
There was discussion of the deck and possible impacts
Krisen Day, 17 Trumbull (condo unit owner) spoke in favor of the project.
David Bloomberg closed the hearing and issued the finding noting that it was a minor addition
with a roof line lower than the existing primary roof line.
4:50 Adjourn