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By JIM DANKO in the same building.The code Ratner said this week that
@ jdankorepub.com also needs to be amended to he has wanted to add a veteri-
allow an animal hospital in nary clinic in one of his stores
AGAWAM- He might not business and industrial dis- for about 20 years,but has not
be ready to rename his busi- trills. had the space until
ness"Dave's Soda&Vet City,A Dave's Soda & Pet City, a the Agawambuild uixittg
but David A.Ratner nevertbe- regional chain, opened a He said the PetSmart chant
less wants to add an animal 25,000-square-foot outlet at has several veterinary clinics.
hospital at his store on Spring- 151 Springfield St.in August. '"It makes sense, it's a one-
field Street. Ratner bought the former stop shop,"he said. .
Before he can open a veteri- Ames building and parking lot Ratner said he has lined up
nary clinic at Dave's Soda & on Springfield Street in 2006. a veterinarian,but declined to
Pet City, Agawam officials The total cost of the reveal a name until the deal
first need to.amend the word- and renovation was �� gets approval. .
ing of a special permit. lion,he has said. A-veterinary clinic, if ap-
The City Council has ached- In addition to the main proved.by the city, would not
uled a Public hearing store, the property includes be the only distinguishing part
P B for about 12,000 square feet of of the new Pet City Agawam
March 16. warehouse and office space, store.
Officials need to change the plus another 30,000 square It also includes an adoption
wording for special permits feet Ratnerplans to divide into center for homeless cats,
for animal hospitals in order commercial spaces of 10,000 Councilors set the public
to allow the clinic to be housed and 20,000 square feet. hearing without discussion.
CZ L Q C A L MW The RepolAkan,Mond4iy,February 23,2W
PlanAxers bald at stare action
The following is a list-of Office Building,Recreation
The owner of Dave's Soda & Pet City will have to he wants to open a veterinary though the measure might be municipal meetings this week. Office.
clinic in the same building. well-intended, he,objected to Zoning Board of Appeals, 7
pursue another path to the City Council. He petitioned to amend the including a business owner's Agawarn p.m.,Municipal Office Build.
special permit to change the name. He said a vote to be a Mwday ing,City Council Chambers
By JIM DMK4 of Longmeadow,special treat wording to allow veterinary petitioner would give an b.com meat. ap-
anfco@re u clinics inthe all nonresidential pearance that Planning Agawam Small Business Tweed"
p districts and remove the re- Board supports the measure Assistance Center Board of Capital Program
mla ring
AGAWAM-Dave's Soda& The board voted er. against quirement that the hospitals because Ratnees name is in- Directors, 8.30 a.m Agawam Committee, p.
becoming a petitioner. Senior.Center. nici of Office Building,To-
Pet Ci 's effort to add an ant- g p be in separate buildings. eluded. p �:
t5' Ratner can pursue other Dachos told the Planning Board niember Mark R.Pa- tham room:
mal hospital to its new store ways of getting the measure Board that.she submitted the leologopoulos, who voted in School Committee,7 p.m., Wremont Board,7:30
has hit asnag• before the council,such as ob- request to to the pro- favor of the measure, said he a.m.,,Sullivan Paper Co.;58
The request by the planning tainin signatures from 18 qt p Agawam Middle School.
director far the , Platoon g �' toss. She said the proposal is would support becoming a pe- � �g�Avenue.
g registered.voters, said Plan good forbusiness._ 'titioner if Dave s Soda & Pet ___— .a I
Board to become a petitioner ning and Community Devel- The City Council had ached- City was not included in the Board of Commissioners of Conser m*w. Commission,
was needed to move the pro-. opment Director Deborah S. uled a March 16 public hear- wordingto avoid an ear- Agawam Housing Authority, 7 m Mu I Office Build-
posal before the City Council. Dachos. ing on the special ermit. . an favoritism. aAl? 4:30 p.m.,Agawam Housing ing,Mayor's meeting room.
An aft"xtmative vote would not The code of the town of °X°m n g g yov to sup- Board member Elaine V. Administrative offices. Lower Pioneer Valley Edu-
havebeen a sign that the Plan- Agawam allows a
special 1er- port anything, Dachos said Awand, who also voted in fa• TIwr1Mfa► catior►al Collaborative Board
ning 'Board supported the mit to be granted for an ani .toldthepIanningBoard. vor of the measure, agreed Conservation Commission, of Governors,6:30 p.m., 174
measure. mal hospital, but the hospital "I'm concerned about that with Paleologopoulos. 6:30 p.m.,Agawam Public Li- Brush hill Avenue,LPVBC
But Planning Board mem- must be in certain business shopping center surviving.I'm Voting against the measure brary. board conference room,
bers Thursday expressed con- districts "and in a separate concerned about Dave's sur- were.Ward, Michael Morassi �,sd�
terns: that becoming . a building. viving," Dachos said. "To ex- and Violet Baldwin. West Springfield Tic Sa Thursday
llAe
petitioner would create an ap- Ratner's store at 151 pedite the process, I'm Ratner did not attend the. eu�� Committee4 p.m.,Municip
pearance that they were giv- Springfield St., which was bringing it before you." meeting,but declined to com- al
ing the well-brown pet food opened in August,is not in the Planning Board Chairman went when reached at his Park and Recreation Com- Office Building,City Council
store owner David A. Ratner, correct business district.Also, Travis P. Ward said even home onThursdaynight. mission,7 p.m.,Municipal office.
Veterinarian
ob ects to
sto' ' re
The public can weigh in that the bylaw, as it now
stands, is designed to protect
an the proposal by Dave's the public from contact with
sick animals that could trans-
Soda &..Pet City during (l mit disease.
Planning Board hearin on He lists other reasons for
g g upholding the requirement
Thursday. that an animal hospital be in a
y free-standing building sepa-
rate from other businesses.
By JIM DANKO Among them,he says, a med-
idanko@repub-com ical building's design takes
into consideration air flow and .
AGAWAM Citing public filtration systems and is set up
health and safety concerns, a to efficiently,dispose of toxic
veterinarian has sent the Plan chemicals, animal waste.and
ning Board a letter opposing bio-hazardous waste.
an effort to amend a zoning or- Vincunas states that be-
dinance to allow Dave's Soda cause of their nature, veteri-.
& Pet City to open an animal ,may hospitals are not good
hospital.at its store on Spring environments for the public,
field Street. especially young children.
Richard .R. Vincunas, of "When an unattended child
Feeding Hills Animal Hospi- reaches out to pet an aggres-
ta1, 1194 Springfield St.,urges sive or irritable dog, bad re-
the board to deny a request by salts can bappen," Vincunas
David A. Ratner, of bong- writes.
meadow, -owner. of Dave's Vincunas mentions the re-
Soda&Pet City. cent salmonella outbreak at a
The Planning Board will peanut facility in Georgia as
hold a public bearing 7:30'to- an example of a possible dan-
night at Agawam Public Li- ger.
brary on the. proposal to "All it would take is for a
amend the zoning bylaw. '.dog to have an episode of dicer-
The City Council,which ul- rhea in the parking lot or as he
timately decides to.accept or wandered through the aisles
reject the proposal,will hold a of the store for.the general
public hearing on March 16. public to be exposed to this
Ratner on Monday decUmed virulent bacteria," Vincunas
to.comment,saying lie has not writes.
seen V.incunas'letter.. Vincunas also said he op-
Feeding Hills.Animal Hos• poses Ratner's effort to allow
pit
al and Agawam Animal animal hospitals in all non-
Hospital, 65 Mill St., are the residential districts.
only two vvm1=`q"hospitals "It doesn't make any sense
inAgawani to add one business to the det-
The.or now states riment of two businesses that
special permits for an animal have supported this communi-
fiospitaf.war ices granted, but ty-for over two decades,"Vin-
only in certain business dis- tunas writes in the letter.
tricts and. with the require- In an interview on.Monday,
meat that the animal hospitals Vincunas said the city would
be in separate buildings. not see any increase in its tax
Ratner wants the city to base or any new services as a
modify the ordinance to allow result of the change. He said
animal hospitals in all non- approval of the change would
residential districts and to re 'only benefit Ratner.
move the requirement that an "Special interests shouldn't
imal hospitals be in separate drive the decision-making by
buildings. the City Council," Vincunas
Vincunas states in his letter said.
TOR-09-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-12
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS
WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently
provides that: "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in
Business A and Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that
animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals
shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit
may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed
by the Board of Appeals."
WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a veterinary
clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the
existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in
business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal
hospitals be in separate buildings; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN
COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the
Town of Agawam:
1. F4180-12 entitled "Special Permit for Animal Hospital" is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A,
Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional
requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs,
kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other
conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM in
the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing will be
to hear the petition of the Agawam Planning Board on a proposed zoning amendment to Section 180-
12 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinance regarding the issuance of Special Permits for Animal
Hospitals. The proposed amendment reads as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A, Business B,
Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be
kept out of the building in cages,runs,kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject
to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8.30
AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Travis Ward, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
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Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413.-786-9927
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Gina Letellier, President
Cecilia Calabrese;Vice President c�a
George Bitzas, Councilor
Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor -t
Jill Messick, Councilor
Joseph Mineo, Councilor
Dennis J. Perry, Councilor = �,
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor cn
Robert E. Rossi, Councilor
Jill P. Simpson, Councilor
Robert M. Young, Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
At its duly called meeting-held on March 5, 2009, the Agawam Planning Board voted 4-0 to send
a negative.recommendation to the Town Council with regard to the Zoning Amendment
concerning animal hospitals. The Board supports such use being in a separatebuilding and does
not feel that there is a long term need in this area that is not being met.for such services.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 283.
Sincerely,
Violet Baldwin, Acting Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
cc: Town Clerk, Town Solicitor,
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Memorandum
To. Planning Board
CC: Chief Robert Campbell
From: Sgt. Richard Niles
Subject: Proposed Zoning Amendment—Animal Hospitals
Date: 03-03-2009
Based upon the information provided, there would appear to be little negative
impact to pedestrian,bicycle, and/or motor vehicle traffic safety.
Respectfully Submitted Revi d App ed by
Sgt�RNi'lcs�'
Lt. ric Gilli
Safety Officer
Agawam Police Department
MAR 0 6 2009
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Deborah Dachos
From: Jeffrey Hulbert
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:22 AM
To: Deborah Dachos
Subject: FW:Website comment:Animal Hospital Zone Change
Importance: High
FYI
Jeff
From: Bates-Gentile, Marilyn [mailto:Marilyn.Bates-Gentile@baystateheaith.org]
Sent:Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:27 AM
To: Jeffrey Hulbert
Subject: Website comment: Animal Hospital Zone Change
Importance: High
I am unable to attend the town Planning Board meeting but I want my voice to be heard. I am in
total disagreement with Dr. Vincunas's statements. I have lived in Agawam almost 22 years and my
husband grew up in Agawam. Pet owners want the right of CHOICE. Two vets in the whole town
is NOT a fair choice. Dave Ratner has brought revenue to this town and his love for animals is well
known. I am positive that having an animal hospital will not in any way be detrimental in any non-
residential or residential area. Dave's animal hospital would most certainly follow all rules with regard
to filtration systems, toxic chemicals, animal waste and bio-hazardous waste. ( also would like to
state that I would be a willing volunteer if this animal hospital opens).
The MSPCA was in a non-residential area. I didn't see children getting sick even when they were in
their old facility.
I work in a hospital and I know that even human hospitals can be unsafe when there are outbreaks.
As for the salmonella outbreak at the peanut facility in Georgia, rules were broken, sanitary
procedures were not followed. Stop comparing apples to oranges. I think Dr. Vincunas has his own
agenda-he is worried about losing customers. Please, think outside the box. Do the right thing and
allow this zoning change. It hurts no one and can help many.
Marilyn Bates-Gentile
21 Cherry Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
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Interoffice Memorandum
To: Agawam Planning Board
CC:
From: Deborah Dachos, Director of Planning and Community Development
Date: 315/09
Subject: Zoning Amendment — Animal Hospitals
The Agawam Town Clerk received the attached petition from 16 registered voters to
amend Section 180-12 of the Zoning Ordinance governing the issuance of Special
Permits for animal hospitals on February 20, 2009. Currently, Section 180-12 of the
Zoning Ordinance reads as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A and
Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that animal hospitals shall be
separate buildings in themselves and that no animals shall be kept out of the building in
cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other
conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
The new Section 180-12 would read as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A and
Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement
that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A
special permit may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are
prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
As amended, animal hospitals would then be allowed in both commercial and industrial
districts. Also as amended, animal hospitals would not be restricted to separate
FROM THE DESK OF...
DEBORAH S.DACHOS .
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN ST
AGAWAM.MA 01001
Email address planning@agawam.ma.us
413-786-0400 X 283
Fax:413-786-9927
buildings. 0 9
At the request of the Board, I have contacted the communities of Chicopee, Westfield,
Greenfield and Enfield to determine how they regulate animal hospitals and veterinary
clinics.
Chicopee is silent on this use. There is no reference to either of these uses in their
zoning.
In Westfield, Residential kennel, commercial kennel or veterinary hospitals are allowed
in the following districts: Rural Residential, Core, Business A and Business B. "For
commercial kennels, the area where animals are housed or contained must have a 150
foot minimum setback from any property line." There are no specific requirements for
veterinary hospitals. All three uses require special permits. Attached you will find the
applicable sections of the Westfield Zoning Ordinance.
The Greenfield Zoning Ordinance reads as follows: "Animal Kennel or Hospital: A
structure used for the harboring and/or care of more than three (3) dogs that are more
than six (6) months old, whether commercially operated or not, except for farm dogs
used for herding or protection of livestock from predators." Such uses are allowed in
Residence C, Residence B and General Commercial by Special Permit. According to
their Senior Planner they are in the process of amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow
the use by Special Permit in their Urban and Semi Residential zones.
The Enfield Zoning Ordinance reads: "Animal Hospitals, Clinics: A building or group of
buildings and facilities used for the treatment, boarding, and care of animals. In the
case of a hospital or clinic, the facility must be under the supervision of a doctor of
veterinary medicine licensed by the State." This is the only community that referenced
buildings (one or,more).
In addition, I reviewed West Springfield's Zoning Ordinance (attached). Such facilities
are located in their business districts by special permit. No separate structure is
required.
Including animal hospitals in Industrial A and Industrial B
From my perspective, including animal hospitals in our two industrial zones would be
consistent with allowing the use in the two commercial zones. The intent would be not
to allow the use in residential districts where barking dogs may present a nuisance.
An argument could also be made that since Agawam's zoning is cumulative, such a use
may already be allowed in the industrial zones since they read "any business or
agricultural use permitted in an Agricultural, Business A or Business B Districts" are
allowed uses.
Need for separate buildings
I have reviewed the earlier zoning by-laws (1951 and 1972). 1 do not see any
references to animal hospitals. Therefore, the provision in the current zoning ordinance
must be fairly recent. Concerns of the Board regarding disturbance of other tenants
could be fairly and adequately addressed by the Board of Appeals when granting the
special permit. Or the Board of Appeals could deny the Special Permit if the proposed
building was found in adequate.
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How zoning amendments are proposed
There were concerns raised by the some of the Board members that the proposed
amendment would only benefit one individual party and should, therefore, not be
considered. A zoning ordinance should not be a static document. As technologies
change and/or new and different situations arise, wording in zoning ordinances come
into question and often times the wording is revised. To assume that since something
has been done one way in the past, it should continue to be done the same way in the
future would be counter to the term planning. The Zoning Act was enacted in 1975.
The purposes were "to promote the health, safety, convenience, morals or welfare of
the inhabitants of the city or town". Each amendment to the Zoning Ordinance should
be evaluated to determine whether it promotes these purposes.
0 WESTFIELD ZONING O*NANCE
3. Radio or TV broadcasting studio (Planning Board).
4. Day or residence camps(City Council).
5. Manufactured Home Retirement Parks in accordance with Article V (City
Council) (06-28-02)
6. Mobile home or trailer camp for temporary recreation or vacation use only
(City Council)
7. Residential kennel, commercial kennel, or veterinary hospital (Planning Board).
Residential kennels must have a minimum lot size of 60,000 square feet. For
Commercial kennels,the area where animals are housed or contained must have a
150 foot minimum setback from any property line. This ordinance shall become
effective on July 1, 2006. (06-01-06)
8. Lodging house including bed and breakfast inns provided that off street parking
and two thousand(2,000) square feet of open space be provided for each room for
rent(City Council).
9. Riding academy or like activity provided that the stables are located not less than
two hundred(200) feet from a dwelling(Planning Board)
10. New Cemeteries with approval of the Health Department(City Council)
11. Wood/Stump Reclamation Facility(City Council). 11/3/88
a. Special Permit shall be for two years;
b. No part of the operation shall be visible from the road or and residence.
C. All requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering
(D.E.Q.E.), Health Board, Conservation Commission, and Article IV,
Section 4-120 of the General Regulations shall be complied with;
d. The Health Department shall monitor the operation if any violations are
found, the permit shall be revoked immediately pending investigation by the
City Council.
e. The owner of the operation shall acquire a bond, to be filed with the
Treasurer and the City Clerk, in the amount equal to removal costs of six-(6)
month's storage of stumps, logs,mulch, sawdust and firewood on the
property.
1I1-5
ENFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE
6. Animal Hospitals, Clinics: A building or group of buildings and facilities used for the treatment,
boarding, and care of animals. In the case of a hospital or clinic, the facility must be under the
supervision of a doctor of veterinary medicine licensed by the State.
7. Antenna: A devise used to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves.
S. Assisted Living Facility: An age-restricted managed residential community providing support services
that encourages older residents to maintain a maximum level of independence and includes appropriate
accessory services and facilities to provide assistance and maintain independence.
9. Bed and Breakfast Inn: An owner-occupied residential facility offering overnight housing in up to five
(5)bedrooms and serving breakfast to its guests.
10. Boarding House: A dwelling in which the owner or tenant rents rooms and provides some meals for
monetary compensation to no more than six(6)persons,not including using the cellar area.
11. Buffer Yard: An area of land that is landscaped so as to provide a visual barrier between differing land
uses.
12. Building Area: The ground area enclosed by the walls of a building together with the walls of all
covered porches and other roofed portions. 1
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ENFIELD ZONING ORDINANCE
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Special Permit approval, but in no case shall freestanding canopies be erected closer than ten(10)feet to
the front property line. Freestanding canopies shall not be enclosed or have any completely enclosed
buildings beneath them forward of the front building line. The ground projection of any canopy shall be
computed as building ground coverage.(Note that the TVC is exempt from this requirement.)
B. In Business L and Business G Districts, one side yard of each lot may be omitted and buildings may be
built to the common lot line provided the party or other walls separating them are of masonry
construction and without openings.
Section 5.20 Use Requirements
The following table establishes use requirements for the Business, Thompsonville Village Center, and
Special Development Districts:
Table 5.20
Use Table For Business,Thom sonville Village,Hazardville and Special Development Districts
USE DISTRICT
BL BG BL-H* BG-H* BR TVC BP SD LO
Adult/Child Day.Care Facilities SP SP SP SP SP SP
Agricultural Activities 20) SP SP
Amusement Machines SP SP SP SP SP SP
Animal Hospitals,Kennels&Veterinary Offices S SP
OT
Assisted Living/Continuing Care Facilities SP
Auction Roams S S SP SP
Bed&Breakfast Inns SP SP SP SP
Building Material Stores S S SP SP SP S S S
Business Services S S S S SP SP SP E E
Business/ProfessionalOffices S S S S SP S S E E
ZONING
Table of Uses
Town of Greenfield
Ch.200,Zoning
(cont'd)
RC RB RA SR H CC LC GC O GI PI
Commercial Uses
Adult entertainment N N N N N N N SP N N N
Animal kennel or hospital SP SP N N N N N SP N N N
Automotive repair and N N N N N N SP SP N SP N
servicing shop
Bulk storage and/or sale of fuel N N N N N N N SP N SP SP
or other fluid other than waste
Car wash
(on public sewer only) N N N N N N Y Y N N N
Construction supply N N N N N N Y Y N Y N
establishment
Funeral home N N SP SP SP SP Y Y N N N
Gas station N N N N N N SP SP N N N
Hotel,motel,inn N N N N N SP Y Y N SP N
Conference center N N N N N SP Y Y N SP N
Medical center/clinic including N N N N Y SP SP SP Y N N
accessory research
Photocopying and data processing N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y
("Only adult bookstore,adult video store,and adult paraphernalia store. See the Entertainment Overlay District §200-7.13C
for adult cabaret,adult motion-picture theater and establishments which display live nudity for their patrons.
Town of Greenfield Zoning Ordinance
September 24,2008 - 102-
GREENFIELD
ZONING
AGRICULTURE,FLORICULTURE,HORTICULTURE,VITICULTURE-- "See"farm."
ALTERATIONS --As applied to a building or structure; a change,rearrangement or reconstruction of the structural
parts, or an enlargement whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height, or the moving from one (1)
location or position to another.
ANIMAL KENNEL OR HOSPITAL -- A structure used for the harboring and/or care of more than three (3) dogs
that are more than six (6)months old,whether commercially operated or not,except for farm dogs used for herding
or protection of livestock from predators.
ANTIQUE SHOP -- An establishment for the sale of antiques, secondhand articles,or collectible items, including a
permanent or on-going tag,yard,garage, or barn sale.
BANK-- The portion of the land surface which normally abuts and confines a water body.The upper boundary of a
bank is the first observable break in slope or the mean annual flood level,whichever is lower and as further defined
in 310 Code of Massachusetts Regulations(CMR) 10.54(2),Wetlands Protection Act.
BILLBOARD -- A sign greater than nine (9) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height which advertises
products or services not sold or provided on the premises on which the sign is located.
BUILDING -- An enclosed structure, either a principal building or shed, garage, stable, greenhouse, or other
accessory building.
BUILDING,DETACHED--A building completely surrounded by open space.
BUILDING HEIGHT-- The vertical distance from the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building to
the highest point of the roof for flat or shed roofs, to the deckline for mansard roofs, and to the mean height
between eaves and ridge for gable,hip, and gambrel roofs.Not included are spires, cupolas, TV antennae, or other
parts of structures which do not enclose potentially habitable floor space.
BUILDING LINE -- The line of the face of the building nearest the front line of the lot. This face includes sun
parlors and covered porches whether enclosed or unenclosed,but does not include steps.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL -- A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which said
building is located.
BULK STORAGE -- Exposed outside storage of large quantities of sand, lumber, coal or other materials, and
storage of large quantities of liquids and gases in tanks except underground as an accessory use.
CAMPER -- A portable dwelling, eligible to be registered and insured for highway use, designed to be used for
travel, recreational and vacation uses but not for permanent residence. Includes devices commonly called travel
trailers,pickup campers,motorized campers,and tent trailers.
CAMP GROUND -- Premises used for campers, and/or tenting, where a fee is charged. Facilities operated on a
seasonal basis for a continuing supervised recreational,and/or athletic program.
CLUB -- Premises or building of a membership organization exclusively servicing members and their guests but
not including any vending stands, merchandising, or commercial activities except as required generally for the
membership and purpose of such club. Does not include sports clubs as elsewhere defined,or clubs or organizations
whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business.
Town of Greenfield Zoning Ordinance
September 24,2008 -3 -
Alteration. Any construction, reconstruction or other action resulting in a change in the
structural parts, height, number of stories, entrances, exits, size,use or location of a building
or other structure.
Animal clinic. An establishment where animals(pets) are admitted principally for
examination,treatment, or care by a doctor of veterinary medicine, and which does not
include outside runs and kennels. Boarding is provided only for medical purposes or
treatment.
Bank. An institution in the commercial world, empowered to receive deposits of money, to
make loans, and to issue its promissory notes (designed to circulate as money and commonly
called"bank notes" or"bank bills") or to perform any one or more of these functions.
Bed and breakfast establishment. An owner-occupied single-family dwelling which may
rent rooming units for transient occupancy and where a breakfast is included in the rent and all
accommodations are reserved in advance.
Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of West Springfield,
Massachusetts.
Boarding house. Any dwelling unit in which more than three (3)persons whether
individually or as families are housed or lodged for hire with or without meals. A motel,
rooming house or a fin-nished rooming house shall be deemed a boarding house.
Buffer area. A landscaped area intended to separate and partially obstruct the view of two
adjacent land uses or properties from one another. See Diagram 2-1.
Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and intended for the
shelter,housing or enclosure of persons, animals, or chattel. The word"building" shall be
construed, where the context allows, as though followed by the words"or part or parts
thereof'.
Building, accessory. A detached building which: (a) is subordinate in area to the principal
building,(b)the use of which is customarily incidental and subordinate to that of the principal
building, and(c) is located on the same lot as that occupied by the principal building.
Building, attached. A building having any portion of one or more walls in common with
adjoining buildings.
Building coverage. That percentage of a lot covered by buildings or structures.
Building height. The vertical distance from the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining
the building to the highest point of the roof for flat or shed roofs,to the deck line for mansard
roofs, and to the mean height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs. Not
included are spires, cupolas, TV antennae,or other parts of structures which do not enclose
potentially habitable floor space.
2 - 2
West Springfield Zoning Ordinance—October 2005
BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICTS
(Continued)
Uses Standards &Conditions Zoning Districts
NB BA BA-1 BB BB-1 CB
AGRICULTURAL USES
1. Agriculture,horticulture,floriculture, Must be located on parcels of land with more than P P P P P P
or viticulture 5 acres.
No yard for the raising of swine and livestock shall
be situated nearer than 100 feet to any lot line or
any building or structure used for human
habitation. No poultry yard shall be situated
nearer than 100 feet to any lot line or any building
or structure used for human habitation. A
farmstand must be located at least 30 feet from any
street line and accessible over a private driveway.
Farmstands shall be accessory to a dwelling on the
same lot.
2. Nurseries&greenhouses - SPR - SPR SPR
3. Animat shelters,animal clinics, - SPR - SPR SPR -
veterinary hospital
WHOLESALE,TRANSPORTATION AND INDUSTRIAL USES
1. Converting,fabricating, - - - SPR SPR -
manufacturing,altering,finishing
and/or assembling uses
2. Scientific and/or research laboratory - SPR - SPR SPR -
3. Newspaper printing,job printing, - SPR - SPR SPR -
upholstering, laundries,cleaning and
TOWN OF AGAWAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
36 MAIN ST.,AGAWAM, MA 01001
786.0400, ext. 245
MEMO
TO: Planning Board
FROM: Conservation Commission
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Amendment - Animal Hospitals
DATE: March 4, 2009
The Agawam Conservation Commission supports updating Agawam's Zoning Bylaws to meet
the future needs of the Town of Agawam.
W--7
Henry A. Kozloski, Chairman
Agawam Conservation Commission
FEEDING HILLS
1194 Springfield Street ANIMAL Telephone
Feeding Hills,MA 01030 CHOSPITAL (413)786-8828
RICHARD VINCUNAS, D.V.M.
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February 26, 2009 FEB 2 $ 2009
Dear Agawam Planning Board member, PLA `.. J% . 4 �- ; ;
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It has come to my attention that Dave Ratner has requested
that the town of Agawam revise it's zoning by-laws in two
important ways, for his benefit, profit and convenience. This
request should be denied for several different reasons.
The most important reasons are the issues of public health
and safety that this proposal generates. The current zoning by-
law requiring a free standing business was put into place to
protect the general public from contact with infectious and
zoonotic diseases. As with any medical facility the design of a
separate and isolated building takes into consideration air flow
and filtration systems that prevent dissemination of infectious
air-borne disease and toxic chemicals such as anesthetic gas. It
is designed to efficiently dispose of toxic chemicals, animal
waste, and bio-hazardous waste. It is designed to separate and
isolate animals with infectious and zoonotic disease from healthy
animals and the public at large. It is designed to prevent
accidental exposure of pregnant women and children to scatter
radiation used in diagnostic equipment. A multi-use public
facility can not adequately meet these standards.
In a medical facility all employees are sufficiently trained
in disease transmission control along with animal restraint and
behavior skills. Skills and knowledge that the general public
may not be aware of. All employers are required by workers
compensation laws to carry insurance at higher risk level than
those for a cashier, inventory worker, or salesperson. This is
due to the inherent risk involved whenever people and
unpredictable animal behavior come together. Veterinary
facilities by definition, are where sick, injured, often times
irritable animals are brought for diagnosis and treatment. This
is not a good environment for the public, especially young
children, to be in contact with, as they wander down the aisle.
When an unattended child reaches out to pet an aggressive or
irritable dog bad results can happen.
Another good example of what could happen is demonstrated by
the recent salmonella outbreak in the peanut facility in Georgia.
The salmonella bacteria was brought into the facility by a
carrier, someone who didn't practice proper hygiene. The
salmonella bacteria causes diarrhea in both humans and pets. All
it would take is for a dog to have an episode of diarrhea in the
parking lot or as he wandered through the aisles of the store for
the general public to be exposed to this virulent bacteria. If
merchandise such as a pigs ear or dog bone were to fall on the
floor and be placed back in the bin it would contaminate the food
supply, or to have the same employee that cleaned the accident up
go back to stocking the shelves with bags of dog and cat food,
that are destined for the public. Sick animals and food supplies
are never a good mix. For that matter any animal and food
supplies don't mix. That is why pets are not allowed in
restaurants or supermarkets.
If instead of a full service clinic a vaccination clinic is
planned, all of the above scenarios are still relevant but this
type of clinic raises other issues . A proper client/patient
relationship is necessary to legally and responsibly treat
animals or dispense medications. A part--time veterinarian holding
a vaccination clinic is unaware of any pre-existing condition
that might adversely affect the response to treatment. If it is
a vaccination clinic then no diagnostics or other treatments are
offered requiring the owner to go to a second location for a
proper exam and treatment, making pet care actually less
convenient for the owner. This not in the best interest of the
animal or the owner. If the clinic is operated on a limited
basis and the animal is subsequently presented to another
veterinarian, how is the current vaccination status be
determined? This is critical information for the treatment and
outcome of the patient. Literally, a life or death decision must
be made if vaccination status is unknown. (Please see the
attached state regulations from the Massachusetts Department of
Public Health) .
These examples represent the tip of the iceberg regarding the
potential impacts on public health.
The other by-law that Mr. Ratner wants to change is the
ability to open a veterinary facility in all business and
industrial zones. Before his need arose, there was no desire by
the town to make any changes in the zoning by-laws. In fact
there are already 2 veterinary hospitals in the small town of
Agawam that have made . a commitment to this community, have paid
taxes for over 20 years, have veterinary medicine as their sole
source of income, and have followed the current by-laws as
required. Although Dave Ratner would benefit from a by-law
change, the town would not increase it ' s tax base, nor would any
new services not already available to the community be provided
by this Zone change. It doesn't make any sense to add one
business to the detriment of two businesses that have supported
this community for over two decades. I believe that the town
should make a change in a by-law only after a comprehensive
assessment related to a long range plan based on the needs and
safety of the entire community, not just on the interests of a
single non-resident.
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If you would like to discuss in further detail any of the
other risks to public health and safety that this type of by-law
change could cause, please feel free to contact me at 786-8828 .
Sincerely,
�t
Dr. Richard Vincunas
Massachusetts Department of public Health
Bureau of Comunicable Disease Control
Rabies
Management of Dogs and Cats exposed to Wildlife
(Raccoon, Skunk, Fox chuck, or any carnivorous wild animal)
Exposure Category If dog or cat if dog or cat
current) vaccinated NOT currently Vaccinated
Direct contact with 1. Booster immediately* 1. Euthanize,or
Visible bite from 2.Notify local director of 2. If owner unwilling:
Confirmed rabid health and local animal a. notify local director
Animal(includes control officer of health and animal eating
viscera) 3. Strict confinement with control official
regular veterinary observation b. Isolate 3 months and
for 3 months then strict confinement
for 3 more months,
with regular
observations by a
veterinarian,throughout
Direct contact with 1. Booster immediately* 1. Euthanize, or
or visible bite from 2. Notify local director of 2_If owner unwilling:
suspect rabid animal, health and local animal a. notify local director
including eating control officer of health and animal
visera(suspect rabic) 3. Strict confinement for control official
animal unavailable 3 months b. Strict confinement
for testing) for 6 months, with
regular observation
by a veterinarian,
throughout
c. Vaccinate 1 month
before release
Wound of unknown 1. Booster immediately* .. I. Euthanize, or
Origin, suspected to 2. Close observation by 2. If owner unwilling:
Be caused by scratch/ owner for 3 months a. notify local director
Bite(e.g. cat abscesses) of health and animal
control official
b. Strict confinement
for 6 months, with
regular observation
by a veterinarian,
throughout
c. Vaccinate I month
before release
1. Always wear gloves when handeiing saliva, contaminated wounds, or fur
2. Always advise owner of rabies risk
3. Always record any potential rabies contact cases treated at your office, and track those who had contact with
the animal
4. Veterinary boarding expenses are the owner's responsibility
* If the most recent rabies vaccination was given within 1 month, it is not necessary to vaccinate
Feeding Hills Animal Hospital
1194 Springfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030-2119
413-786-8828
<std-date>
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO RABIES AND ORDER
Your pet mat have been exposed to rabies as a result of recent exposure to wildlife or a high-risk domestic
animal. If your animal is unvaccinated,you are strongly urged to have it euthanized(unless animal was
only exposed by proximity). If you do not,you are hereby ordered to:
Recommend euthanasia Refused by owner
Isolate your pet for 3 months,followed by 3 months of strict confinement,and vaccinate the animal 1
month prior to release.
Strictly confine your pet for 6 months,and vaccinate the animal I month prior to release.
Vaccinate your pet immediately and closely observe the animal for 6 month,revaccinate at 12
months.
If your animal is currently vaccinated,you are hereby ordered to:
Vaccinate your pet immediately followed by 3 months of strict confinement.
Vaccinate your pet immediately and closely observe the animal for 3 months.
You are to inform your veterinarian immediately of any unusual behavior or change in the health status of
this animal.
Name of Owner: <first-name><last-name>
Telephone Number: <area> -<phone>
Street Address: <address>
City: <city>
State: <st>
Zip Code: <zip>
Type of Animal:<species>
Name of Animal:<animal>
Sex: <sex>
Breed: <breed>
Color: <color>
Age:<age>
Date of last rabies vaccination(prior to exposure):
Date of vaccination post exposure:
Vaccination duration: I year 3 year unknown
Date of order of quarantine: (Please attach order of quarantine)
Name of Veterinarian: <serv-doctorname>
Name of Animal Inspector:
Signature of Animal Inspector:
Date:
See other sheet for explanation of Close Observation, Strict confinement, Isolation, and Quarantine.
I hereby certify that I have read both documents and I agree to follow the provisions described in it.
Signature of owner or other responsible person Refused to sign. Animal Inspector please
initial of not signed.
To Wn f Ag" aw.am
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413486-9927
MEMO
TO: Building Inspector
Safety Officer
Fire Department
Health Department
Conservation Commission
Engineering Department/DPW
Board of Appeals
School Committee
Assessors
FROM: Planning Board ,757
DATE: February 23, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Amendment- Animal Hospitals
The Planning Board has been requested by the Town Council to make a recommendation on a
proposed zoning amendment governing the issuance of Special Permits for Animal Hospitals.
The Planning Board will be holding its public hearing on this proposal on Thursday, March 5,
2009. We would appreciate any comments you may have prior to this hearing.
Sincerely,
Travis Ward, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
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Sandra A. Gentile OpNan Gaudetto Debra Sarnelli
684 Barry Street 29 Pomeroy Street 7 Beverly Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Agawam, MA 01001 Agawam, MA 01001
David Veilleux Lou Clement Jane Thomas
72 Vasar Drive 55 Garden Street 44 Sheri Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Agawam, MA 01001
Jeffrey Oakes Sharon Stratton Raymond Kinney
112 Glendale Road 282 Silver Street 227 South Street
Agawam, MA 01001 Agawam, MA 01001 Agawam, MA 01001
Mariann Kinney Carol Swenor Andy Gentile
227 South Street 100 Pheasant Hill Drive 555 North West Street
Agawam MA 01001 Feeding Hills MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Tammy Gentile Frank Gentile Cynthia Marshall
555 North West Street 684 Barry Street 41 Lealand Avenue
Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Agawam, MA 01001
Richard Theroux
30 Ley Street
Agawam, MA 01001
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday,March 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM in
the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing will be
to hear the petition of the Agawam Planning Board on a proposed zoning amendment to Section 180-
12 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinance regarding the issuance of Special Permits for Animal
Hospitals. The proposed amendment reads as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A, Business B,
Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional requirement that no animals shall be
kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject
to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of AppeaIs."
A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30
AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Travis Ward, Chairman '
Agawam Planning Board
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Interoffice Memorandum
To: Town Council
CC:
From: Richard M. Theroux, Town Clerk
Date: 2/23/09
Subject: Petition for proposed zoning amendment
I received this petition on Feb. 20, 2009. There are 16 certified signatures.
FROM THE DESK OF...
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
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AGAWAM,MA 01001
Berk@agawam.ma,us
413-786-0400 X 215
Fax:413-786-9927
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-12
OF THE CORE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS
WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently
provides that; "A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in
Business A and Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that
animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals
shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards_ A special permit
may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed
by the Board of Appeals."
WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a veterinary
clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam,-
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the
existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in
business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal
hospitals be in separate buildings; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN
COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the
Town of Agawarn:
1. 180-12 entitled "Special Permit for Animal Hospital" is hereb
amended to read as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A,
Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B. Districts and with the additional
requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs,
kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other
conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Gina M. Letellier, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-12
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL PF.RMITS FOR ANIMAL HDSPITALs
WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently
provides that: 'A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in
Business A and Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that
animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals
shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special permit
may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed
by the Board of Appeals_"
WHEREAS, Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a Veterinary
clinic at its now store on Springfield Street in Agawam;.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the
existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in
business and 'industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal
hospitals be in separate buildings; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN
COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the
Town of.Agewsm:
'I. 180-12 entitled "Special•Permit for Animail Hospital" is hereh
amended to read as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in Business A,
Business 8, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts end with the additional
riequirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs,
kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other
conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CiTY COUNCIL
Gina M. Letellier, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Christoph r C. o nson, City Solicitor_
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TOWN OF AGRAM Fax 10378890 Feb 20 2009 12,25pm P0031003
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180-17
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL PERMITS FOR ANIMAL HOSPITALS
WHEREAS, Section 180-12 of the Code of the Town of Agawam currently
provides that; 'A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in
Business A and Business B Districts and with the additional requirements that
animal hospitals shall be separate buildings in themselves and that no animals
shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs, kennels or yards. A special purr»✓#
may be granted subject to any other conditions and safeguards as are prescribed
by the Board of Appeals."
WHEREAS. Dave's Soda and Pet City is desirous of adding a veterinary
clinic at its new store on Springfield Street in Agawam;
WHEREAS, it is sn the best interests of the Town of Agawam to modify the
existing town ordinance relative to animal hospitals to allow animal hospitals in
business and industrial districts and to remove the requirement that animal
hospitals be in separate buildings, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AGAWAM TOWN
COUNCIL that the following change be made to Chapter 180 of the Code of the
Town of Agawam.
1. §180-12 entitled "Special Parmit for Animal Hospital" is he_rebl
amended to read as follows:
"A special permit may be granted for an animal hospital, but only in, Business A,
Business B, Industrial A and Industrial B Districts and with the additional
requirement that no animals shall be kept out of the building in cages, runs,
kennels or yards. A special permit may be granted subject to any other
conditions and safeguards as are prescribed by the Board of Appeals."
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Gina M. Letellier, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Christopher C. o nson, City Solicitor