16B_042A 273 North Main ZoningDECISION OF
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
At a meeting held on May 29, 1986, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the
City of Northampton voted unanimously to deny the Variance requests of
Francis E. Mandeville, 273 North Main Street, Florence, Massachusetts, for
the purpose of renovating and converting an existing barn /garage into a
residential dwelling at property located at 273 North Main Street, Florence
(URB Zone). Present and voting were: Chairman Robert C. Buscher, William
Brandt and Sanford Weil, Jr.
The findings were as follows:
W. Brandt, citing Section 6.8 (Paragraph 2) of the Northampton
Zoning Ordinance and the definition of "principal structure ", determined
that as there is already one principal structure on the lot, a Variance
is required. He found that although the lot contains a large barn/
garage, he could find nothing unique regarding the land or house; that
although it is unfortunate the structure cannot be converted to a
residence, it does not constitute a hardship; that relief could be
granted without detriment to the public good, as the lot closest to the
structure is owned by the City and is unlikely to be developed; and
that it is the intent of the Ordinance to retain proper setbacks and
allow only one principal structure on a lot, therefore, the requested
use would violate the intent of the Ordinance.
S. Weil concurred with Mr. Brandt regarding derogation from the
intent of the Ordinance, also citing Section 6.7 and Section 6.3.
R. Buscher concurred and also found that, although the applicant's
approach to hardship stressed that the presently useless building could
be converted for family use, the applicant purchased the lot as a single -
family residence with a barn,and a second income is not necessary for
the applicant to continue to occupy the residence as a single - family
home.
Robert C. Busc `her, Chairman
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Io� illiam Brands
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Sanford Weil, Jr.
Northampton Zoning Board",. Appeals
Decision on Application of Francis Mandeville
May 29, 1986
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Northampton met at 5:45 p.m. on May 29,
1986 in Council on Aging Meeting Room, Memorial Hall to render their decision on the
application of Francis E. Mandeville for Variances under the provisions of Section 6.8,
Paragraph 2, Page 6.7 and Section 6.2 Page 6.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Northampton for the purpose of renovating and converting an existing barn - garage into a
residential dwelling at property located at 273 North Main Street, Florence.(U$B Zone).
Present and voting were: Chairman Robert C. Buscher, William Brandt and Sanford Weil, Jr.
It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the
5/7/86 public hearing without a public reading.
W. Brandt, citing Section6.8 (paragraph 2) of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance
and the definition of "principal structure ", determined that as there is already
one principal structure on the lot, a Variance is required. He found that although
the lot contains a large barn /garage, he could find nothing unique regarding the land
or house; that although it is unfortunate the structure cannot be converted to a
residence, it does not constitute a hardship; that relief could be granted without
detriment to the public good, as the lot closest to the structure is owned by the City,
and is unlikely to be developed; and that it is the intent of the Or to retain
proper setbacks and allow only one principal structure on a lot; �� i nance t to use
would violate the intent of the Ordinance.
S. Weil concurred with Mr. Brandt regarding derogation from the intent of the
Zoning Ordinance, also citing Section 6.7 and Section 6.3.
R. Buscher concurred and also found that, although the applicant's approach to
hardship stressed that the presently useless building could be converted for family
use, the applicant purchased the lot as a single- family residence with a barn and
a second income is not necessary for the applicant to continue to occupy the residence
as a single- family home.
It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to deny the Variance request.
Present, in addition to those mentioned, was J. Parker, Board Secretary.
It was moved, seconded and voted unanimously to adjourn the e Ling at 5 :50 p.m.
Robert C. Buscher, Chairman
CITY of NORTHAMPTON
OFFICE of PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: 16ef
L. Smith, Planner, on behalf of the Northampton Planning Board
SUBJECT: Variance Request - Francis Mandeville
DATE: April 28, 1986
FILE:
At their meeting on April 10, 1986, the Northampton Planning Board reviewed
the request of Francis Mandeville for a Variance for the purpose of renovating
and converting an existing barn - garage to a residential dwelling at property
located at 273 North Main Street, Florence. (URB Zone).
After discussing the matter with the applicant and hearing the report of
the site inspectors, the Planning Board voted 7 -0 to recommend denial of the
Variance, as the criteria necessary to grant a Variance are not met and as the
creation of two residences on a single lot is contrary to the intent of the
Ordinance.
` CITY OF NORTHAMPTON -`
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION +�
Zoning Ordinance Section 10.2 _
Owner Francis a nd Eleanor Mandeville
Address 273 North Main Street Florence,MA 0106 Address 273 North Main Street, Fl!'rence,MA 010
Telephone 413- 584 -9248 Telephone 413- 5849248
This section is to be filled out in accordance with the "Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations:
(Z.O. ARTICLE VI)
Zoning
District
Use
Lot
Area
Front
Width
Depth
p
Setbacks
Max. Bid.
Cover
Min. Op.
Space
Front
Side
Rear
Past URB
Existing
2,860
127'
180
35'
601 nort
98
10 %
90
Present URB
Proposed
2,860
sq. ft.
127'
180' ay.
106'
12 v north
17
10 %
90 %
marK the appropriate box to indicate the use of the parcel:
�U Non - Conforming Lot and /or Structure. Specify minimum setbacks -- northside and rear
M M 5
eceived?
A
No. Lot
Plan File
Eleanor Mandevili
II Residential
❑Single Family Unit
❑ Duplex
❑ Multi - Family
❑ Other
❑ Business
❑ Individual
❑ Institutional
❑ Subdivision ❑ Regular
❑ Cluster
❑ Subdivision with "Approval- Not - Required " - Stamp:
❑ Planning Board Approval:
❑ Zoning Board Approval (Special Permit 10.9: Variance)
❑ City Council (Special Exception S. 10.10)
❑ P.U.D.
❑ Other
Watershed Protection District Overlay: (Z.O. Sect. XIV)
Parking Space Requirements: (Z.O. Sect 8.1)
❑ Yes El No
Required 4 Proposed 4
Luauing opace requirements: (Z.O. Sect. 8.2) Required -- Proposed
Signs: (Z.O. Art. VII) ❑ Yes ® No
Environmental Performance Standards: (Z.O. Art. XI 1) ❑ Yes IN No
Plot Plan ID Yes ❑ No
(S.10.2)
This section for OFFICIAL use only:
❑ Approval as presented:
❑ Modifications necessary for approval:
,,❑ Return: (More information needed)
Site Plan Q Yes ❑ No
(S. 10.2 and 10.11
Waiver Granted: Date ❑
Application Number:
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EREBY MADE TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
1 Name Of Applicant Francis E. Mandeville
Address 273 North Main Street Florence. MA 01060 _
2. Owner of Property Francis E. and Eleanor Mandeville
Address 273 North Main Street Florence MA 01060 F
3. Applicant is: iROwner; ❑Contract Purchaser; ❑Lessee; ❑Tenant in Possession.
4. Application is made for:
a
® VARIANCE from the provisions of Section 6.8 page 2 of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton. 6 -- -- JRB set backs
❑ SPECIAL PERMIT under the provisions of Section page o f the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Northampton.
❑OTHER:
5. Location of Pro pert Florence ' Massachusetts
P Y being situated! on
the Pacf- side of _wnrth Main st aai Street; and shown on the Assessors' Mops,
Sheet No. 16B , Parcel(s) #42
6. Zone URB r {
7. Description Of Qppeed ork i 1t�/or upe P roposal is t o r en o v a te e xisting barn - jarage into a
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8.(a) Sketch plan attached; S] Yes 0 N
(b) Site plan: ® Attched ❑,Not Required
9. Set forth reasons upon which application is based Primary intent of this proposal is to provide a
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12. i hereby certify that information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge.
Date - Lam;. / LFAE A pplicant's Signatur r �.�1�•_ '
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10. Abutters (see instructions; list on reverse side of form).
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(Attach additional sheets, if necessary)
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Assessor's Map
11. List of Abutters:
Address
Sheet No.
Parcel
19
Carol A. Czerapo
3 Bridg Road
16B
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Chester J Czerapowicz
31 Bridge .Road
16B
20
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S teven & Jane Czerapowicz
127 Fern Street
16B
'21
3.
Barbara N. Couchon
.116 Fern Street
16B
38
4.
Margaret A. Hall
.120 Fern Street
16B
39;
5.
Victor & Jane Lucas
121 Fern Street
16B
22
6.
John C.O'Donnell
Fern Street
16B
4011,
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City of Northampton
City Property Comm.
16B
41:
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Balbir Singh
267 North Main Street
16B
43!''
9
Jeffery & Terry LaFlamme
253 North Main Street
16B
44
10.
William & Susan Coradetti
247 North Main Street
16B
45'
11.
Charles & Linda Mazeski
6 Hayward Road
16B
57,
12
Beulah.Mutti
9 Hayward Road
16B
60�
13.
Russell C. Greene
262 North Main Street
16B
66!
14
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Ouestion #9 -- Continued
2) No private homes will be adversely affected as City property abutts
both North and East.
3) City will realize a tax benefit from the increase in valuation.
4) Drawings will indicate the more desirable appearance of the structure.
5) New siding is to be added which will also add to appearance.
6) Landscape will be enhanced with the addition of shrubs and bushes in
conformity with main house.
7) It is quite difficult to justify the expense of improving the anpearanlce
of building without a positive financial outlook.
MAR 2 51.
DEPT of BUILDING INSPECTIONS