Rezoning Proposals

[oweng...@verizon.net]

Hello All:

 

Just thought I would pass along important information below and attached regarding proposed zoning changes that, if passed, will likely have a dramatic effect on our neighborhood, the city and our quality of life.  Apparently, the changes are to be introduced to the City Council tonight.

 

Maybe Councilor Maureen Carney could provide insight when she gets a chance?  Thanks in advance, Maureen!

 

Regards,

 

Owen G. Mohan

 

 

 

 

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Subject:	Fwd: City Council Final Agenda for April 18, 2013
Date:	Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:21:33 -0400 (EDT)
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To:  Members of Ward and Neighborhood Groups in Northampton
Re:  Introduction of Ordinances to Increase Density

I just want to give everyone a heads-up that a package of rezoning proposals that would, in some instances, substantially increase density in many areas of the city has been introduced to the City Council for tomorrow night's meeting.  It is expected the package will be referred to committee.  The rezonings primarily impact zoning districts Urban Residential B and Urban Residential C and have some but lesser impact on Urban Residential A.  The most affected areas will be in Wards One through Four, areas around downtown Florence, and the downtown area of Leeds.  Among other things, the zoning proposals would reduce lot sizes, reduce frontages, allow neighbors to build closer to your side lot line, and in some cases allow substantially higher numbers of units on lots.  This is a rather far-reaching set of rezoning proposals, and I suggest you speak with your city councillors to get the specifics about the ways it will impact your wards and your neighborhoods.  Among the concerns about this package are the potential loss of lots of green and open space in the most impacted areas, the possibility of developers buying homes in existing neighborhoods and tearing them down to erect as many units as the new zoning would allow, and reduced storm water runoff areas in the city's urban cores. 

Jerry Budgar

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From: "Owen Freeman-Daniels" <owenfreem...@gmail.com>
To: "Gerald Budgar" <gbu...@rcn.com>, "jim nash" <career...@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 12:09:13 PM
Subject: Fwd: City Council Final Agenda for April 18, 2013

The UR zoning package has hit the council. Expect things to move now.

Owen

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Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Subject: City Council Final Agenda for April 18, 2013
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Attached is the final agenda for City Council meeting of April 18, 2013.  Related documents are also attached.

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[William Dwight]

Hello Owen and others,

A few things:

The Council Meeting is on Thursday night, not tonight.  Public comment is scheduled for 7pm.  The proposed zoning changes are not coming up for a vote then.  This is merely the start of the deliberative process.  They will be referred to the Planning Board, the Committee on Economic Development, Housing and Land Use, and the Committee on Elections, Rules, Ordinances, Orders and Claims for review, discussion, modification and approval.  All of these meetings are public and people are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas.   

I hope this helps.

Best,

Bill

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C: 413 262-6710

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[Owen G. Mohan]

Thanks, Bill.  That helps a lot.

Regards,

Owen