PB Decision Landy
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 7/24/2021 Owner Kathy Smith 11 Landy Ave, MA 01062
Name/Address Florence
Hearing 9/9/21 Applicant Name/ Tim O’Reilly 25 Morgan St, MA 01040
Address (if different) Holyoke
Tim O’Reilly 413-262-8309 Tim.oreilly@backyardadus.com
Extension Applicant Contact
Hearing 9/9/21 Site Address 11 Land Ave Florence MA 01062
Closed
Decision 9/15/21 Site Assessor Map ID 23A-239
Zoning District Urban Residential B
Filed with 9/15/21 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan for a Detached Residential Unit
Clerk
Appeal 10/5/21 Project Description Request to build a detached 450+ sf detached residence on
Deadline property with existing single family home.
An appeal of this decision by the Planning 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:
1. Site Plan Survey for Proposed Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, Daniel Salls, dated 6/30/21.
ABSTAIN/NO COUNT
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair
☐ ☐
Marissa Elkins, Vice Chair
☐ ☐
Janna White
☐ ☐
David Whitehill
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Christa Grenat
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor
☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler
☐ ☐
Chris Tait, Assoc.
☐ ☐
Corinne Coryat, Assoc 7-0
☐ ☐
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
APPLICABLE ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
350 URB Table of Use The Planning Board approved the permit for site plan to create a second unit in a new detached
structure on the property. The Board determined that the criteria in 350-11.6 had been met.
11.6
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. Two family units
are allowed by right in URB. Site plan is triggered because the use will be in a detached structure.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement
within the site and on adjacent streets. No changes to the site access are proposed.
The project, including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service
(LOS) of all area City and state roads or intersections affected by the project below the existing
conditions when the project is proposed and shall consider the incremental nature of development and
cumulative impacts on the LOS. Since a second unit could be approved by right without site plan
approval if it were attached to the house, the project is eligible for exemption from traffic mitigation.
C. The site will function harmoniously in relation to other structures and open spaces to the natural
landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area as it relates to landscaping,
drainage, sight lines, building orientation, massing, egress, and setbacks.
D. The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources,
including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage
collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools.
E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter. (NONE)
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. The site is already served by a driveway.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site must be separated, consistent with
single/two families.
CONDITIONS
Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit
1. Final Plans showing conformance with minimum open space shall
be provided to the Building Department.
Minutes Available at WWW.NorthamptonMa.Gov
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board certify that this is an accurate and true decision made by the Planning
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.
pg. 2
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 7/24/2021 Owner Kathy Smith 11 Landy Ave, MA 01062
Name/Address Florence
Hearing 9/9/21 Applicant Name/ Tim O’Reilly 25 Morgan St, MA 01040
Address (if different) Holyoke
Tim O’Reilly 413-262-8309 Tim.oreilly@backyardadus.com
Extension Applicant Contact
Hearing 9/9/21 Site Address 11 Land Ave Florence MA 01062
Closed
Decision 9/15/21 Site Assessor Map ID 23A-239
Zoning District Urban Residential B
Filed with 9/15/21 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan for a Detached Residential Unit
Clerk
Appeal 10/5/21 Project Description Request to build a detached 450+ sf detached residence on
Deadline property with existing single family home.
An appeal of this decision by the Planning 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:
1. Site Plan Survey for Proposed Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, Daniel Salls, dated 6/30/21.
ABSTAIN/NO COUNT
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair
☐ ☐
Marissa Elkins, Vice Chair
☐ ☐
Janna White
☐ ☐
David Whitehill
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Christa Grenat
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor
☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler
☐ ☐
Chris Tait, Assoc.
☐ ☐
Corinne Coryat, Assoc 7-0
☐ ☐
pg. 1
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
APPLICABLE ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
350 URB Table of Use The Planning Board approved the permit for site plan to create a second unit in a new detached
structure on the property. The Board determined that the criteria in 350-11.6 had been met.
11.6
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. Two family units
are allowed by right in URB. Site plan is triggered because the use will be in a detached structure.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement
within the site and on adjacent streets. No changes to the site access are proposed.
The project, including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service
(LOS) of all area City and state roads or intersections affected by the project below the existing
conditions when the project is proposed and shall consider the incremental nature of development and
cumulative impacts on the LOS. Since a second unit could be approved by right without site plan
approval if it were attached to the house, the project is eligible for exemption from traffic mitigation.
C. The site will function harmoniously in relation to other structures and open spaces to the natural
landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area as it relates to landscaping,
drainage, sight lines, building orientation, massing, egress, and setbacks.
D. The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources,
including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage
collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools.
E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter. (NONE)
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. The site is already served by a driveway.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site must be separated, consistent with
single/two families.
CONDITIONS
Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit
1. Final Plans showing conformance with minimum open space shall
be provided to the Building Department.
Minutes Available at WWW.NorthamptonMa.Gov
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board certify that this is an accurate and true decision made by the Planning
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.
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