Sept 23, 2010 Minutes
The Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes of Meeting
September 23, 2010
City of Northampton City Council Chambers, 220 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
5:35 P.M.
Barry Smith opened the College Church for a Finding to replace a ground sign at 48
Pomeroy Terr., Northampton, Map ID 32A-227
Chris Slack, Pastor of the College Church presented the application. He noted the
miscommunication between the brick layer and the sign company.
Maria Tymoczko, abutter wanted to know about the change/increase in the size.
She stated the new sign should meet the setbacks.
Upon motion by Sara Northrup and second by Bob Riddle, the Board voted unanimously to
close the hearing.
Barry Smith noted his inclination to approve the sign because it is not as big as allowed by right
and it cannot be moved further back.
Upon motion by Bob Riddle and second by Sara Northrup, the Board voted unanimously to
approve the sign.
5:30 P.M.
Barry Smith opened theContinuation of Teece at 52 Maple. Upon motion by Bob
Riddle and second by Sara Northrup the Board voted unanimously to continue to October 14 at
5:30 based on request by applicant/abutter.
5:45 P.M
. Barry Smith opened the request by Barlo Signs for a Special Permit to install a
second awning (wall) sign at 42 Pleasant St, Northampton, Map ID 32C-041.
Jennifer McCullought of Newbury Comimcs noted the need for additional sign over second store
front.
Sara Northrup asked about neon signs in the window and asked for clarification for window
signage.
There was no public comment.
Upon motion by Bob Riddle and second by Sara Northrup the Board voted unanimously to close
the hearing.
Upon motion by Sara Northrup and second by Bob Riddle, the Board voted unanimously to
approve special permit.
5:50 P.M.
Bob Riddle opened the request by Colvest for Finding for site changes at 327 King
St, Northampton, Map ID 24B-38, 39.
Mark Tanner, representing the applicant, introduced the team: Peter LaPointe, Frank Colocinno,
Mark Darnold, Jim Heffernan, Peter McConnell.
Peter LaPointe presented the site changes.
Sara Northrup asked about the differences between the graveled area and grass.
There was no public comment.
Upon motion by Sara Northrup and second by Bob Riddle, the Board voted unanimously to close
the hearing.
Upon motion by Bob Riddle and second by Sara Northrup, the Board voted unanimously to
approve the Finding with an allowance for minor site changes so long as there is no further
reduction in open space percentages.
Staff presented proposed zoning language change for home occupation.
Upon motion by Bob Riddle and second by Sara Northrup, the Board voted unanimously to
sponsor the change.
6:20 Adjourn