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