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Berkshire Noho application materials traffic study stormwater(JEUSS&O'NEILL TO: Dan Levine FROM: Stephen J. Savaria, P E DATE: January 4, 2007 RE: King St Finn St Intersection MEMORANDUM alp, 6' 0 1 S We have developed alternative proposed timing plans for the traffic control signal in fulfillment of the determination of the Planning Board in their decision to grant the special permit that it would be appropriate to make adjustments to signal timing to reallocate time in order to reduce delays on the Finn Street approach. We have transferred two seconds of green time from the King Street through traffic phase to the Finn Street phase for both the weekday and Saturday design hour condition, while maintaining overall signal cycle lengths and coordination with Summer /North as previously proposed and analyzed. The result of the analysis of this timing adjustment is to maintain Level of Service D on the Finn Street approach, reflecting delay and queuing conditions consistent with the existing operation. The significance of the lack of change in the Level of Service grade is that users of Finn Street will not perceive any negative impact of the proposed project on the quality of traffic operations or level of congestion on Finn Street. F: \P2005 \0781 \A10 \MEMORANDU2. doc scanned Digitized Checked Q41w41- 41 1.4OD041U pa N tty O co oo N Co M N O O ON CO G1 N M') N CZ C cV O O c+l Car) M M N N N w UwA ra) wUUUaaU ra w N t� v1 ti d: O t+1 C. 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Recode with 1 though c��Cr fica, L 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 75.0 0 139 TOY Perm 23.0 23.0 8 5.0 5.0 360 562 0.12 C C F: \P200510781 \A10\ Synchro \11- 06- 06 \PM_BLD_Mit.sy6 Analyst:GJR Date:1 /3/2007 FUSSONMANC -FF51 o Sum of lost time (s) 2 e. el 63 6 lane as a left lane. 2011 PM Build Mitigated 4.0 0,99 3522 1930 44.0 5.0 1132 c0.61 0 'lo 8.0 0 0% Perm r.R nnAd 4.0 0.95 3390 2404 0.98 0.98 0.98 1077 0 3Tb 44.0 5.0 1410 .k k, 0.45 4.0 B B 0 o Uniform Delay, d1 004 0: 9 0 12 15.5 33.7 Incremental Delay, Dela s HCM Level of Service @OWN igte 0 D i a iii S►5chro_5_Report Page 1 HOM Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis 2: Finn Street King Street (Rt 5) Lane Configurations Total Lost time (s) La fil lai '1.xuN F rt otec Satd. Flow (prot) li 'Prm ife Satd. 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F: \P2005 \0781 \A10 \Syn ch ro \11- 06- 06 \SAT_BL D_M it. sy6 Analyst:GJR Date:1 /4/2007 FUSSONMANC -FF51 HCM Level of Service 2011 Saturday Midday Build Mitigated 4.0 0.99 Q99 3546 1998 0.95 0.95 0.95 0 0 1101 pm +pt f t vvq;; 2 40.0 5.0 310 1066 c0.55 7.5 33.9 0.95 u 4.0 0.95 k 0 9x`. 3402 2074 0.95 0.95 0 17.1 16.0 3 96 40.0 5.0 1106 0.51 96 16.8 19.6 Level of Service aY 1- ct ioCa Sum of lost time (s) Gordo Tirg; 8.0 ?canned Digitized Synchr-o -5- Report Page 1 Dec 14 2006 1:35PM City of Northampton DPW City of Northampton Department or Public Works Project Site Name: King Street Redevelopment Project Project Location Assessor ID: 171 to 187 King Street Map 241). Parcels 080, 081, 338 Applicant Name: Berkshire -Noho, LLC Applicant Address/Phone: 41 Taylor Street. Springfield. MA 01103 413 781 -8888 Owner Name: Don Lia Owner Address/Phone: 1055 Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 917- 826 -2000 Application Submission Date: 11/22/2006 THE FOLLOWING ACTION BY THE NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRESENTED: Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based on a determination within seven days of the receipt of the application that the application is administratively incomplete (see attached documentation). Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application. X Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application subject to any conditions, modifications or restrictions required by the Department of Public Works (see below) Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based upon a determination that the proposed plan, as submitted, does not meet the purposes set forth in the Northampton Stormwater Management. e Standard Permit Conditions: (413) 587 -1576 I STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION DECISION 1. All clearing, grading, drainage, construction, and development shall be conducted in strict accordance with the following plans and information submitted with the application and as amended by any conditions attached to this permit: a. Permit Drawings, Site Redevelopment Project, 171 -187 King Street, Northampton, MA, Sheets C -1 to C -10, dated 11/14/2006, stamped by Thomas I. Hogan, III, P.E., Doucet Associates, Inc. M:\Stormwater Per mits\Stormwater Permits\Permlts_new appiication017J -0187 King St.doc Page 1 of 3 Scanned i?iaitized Cheeicec p. 2 Specific Permit Conditions: Dec 14 2006 1:35PM City of Northampton DPW (413) 587 -1576 M:1Stormwater Permits \Stortnwater Pe m its\ Permits _newapplications1017t•0187 King St.doc Page 2 of 3 b. Topographical Survey of Existing Conditions, dated 8/17/2005, prepared by Huntley Associates, .P.C.. c. Landscape Plan, stamped by William John Fleming, Registered Landscape Architect, William Flemming Associates. d. Stormwater Management Report for Site Redevelopment Project, 171 -187 King Street, Northampton, MA, dated November 14, 2006, prepared by Doucet Associates, Inc., Northampton, MA. e. CONTEC}1 VortSentry Model HS48 Sizing and TSS Removal Efficiency Estimates dated 12/1/2006 and submitted to the DPW by Doren M. Gray, P.E., Doucet Associates, Inc. 2. The Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW) or its authorized representative shall be provided access to the property to conduct inspections before, during, and after construction activities as necessary. The applicant shall arrange with the DPW to schedule the following inspections: Initial Inspection, Erosion Control Inspection, Bury Inspection, and Final Inspection. The DPW may also conduct random inspections to ensure effective control of erosion and sedimentation during all phases of construction. 3. Annual Reports that are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer documenting the actions completed as required by the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement shall be submitted to the Northampton Department of Public Works by October 1' of each year. 4. If construction of the proposed stormwater system has not started within five years of the issue date of this permit, then the permit will expire and a new permit will be required. Construction is defined as clearing, grading, excavation, filling, and installation of drainage strictures on the lots specified in this permit. 1. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall record an executed Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent owners of land served by the private stormwater management facility by recording it in the land records of the Registry of Deeds. This agreement shall be approved by the Northampton DPW and signed by the owner and the Mayor of Northampton. Section 22- 85 of the Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance provides additional guidance for the requirements of this agreement. The agreement shall include an attachment describing the schedule of maintenance tasks for the proposed stormwater management system that includes the maintenance tasks specified on page 2 of Appendix F: Operation and Maintenance Plan of the Stormwater Management Report submitted by Doucet Associates as well as a schedule for street sweeping of the proposed site. 2. This project will be required to submit one or more Notice of Intent (NOI) to the U.S. EPA for coverage under the NPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be completed and implemented. Copies of both the NOI and the SWPPP shall be submitted to the Northampton DPW prior to issuance of a building permit. The SWPPP shall be reviewed by the Northampton DPW and may need to be amended to the satisfaction of the Northatnpton DPW. P- 3 Scanned Digitized Checked Dec 14 2006 1:35PM City of Northampton DPW 3. The applicant shall be required to apply for separate permits from the DPW for all proposed connections to the municipal storm drain system. 4. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall submit revised plans specifying the location of municipal drain manholes and drain lines located on the northeast portion of the site and the location of drainage easements. The DPW shall require access to these drainage structures as necessary for maintenance and it shall be the responsibility of the owner to repave or reconstruct the site as necessary. The drainage easements shown on the proposed plans may be in the wrong location based on the actual location of municipal drainage structures. The applicant must verify that the easements are in the correct location and revise these easements if found to be incorrect. 5. The applicant has proposed to connect a 15 -inch RCP drain line from the Vtech2 structure to the existing DMH 6 in King Street near Hooker Avenue as specified on Sheet C -5 of the Permit Drawings. The DPW has investigated the municipal drain system connecting DMH 6 to DMH 5 and found that DMH 6 is connected to DMH 5 by a 12- inch drain line. The DPW finds the proposed connection of a 15 -inch drain line to DMH 6 unacceptable and requests that the applicant connect the proposed 15 -inch drain line directly to the existing DMH 5 in King Street. The DPW requests that prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall .submit revised plans for approval by the DPW specifying this change. Signature City Engineer t I 'Date cc. Planning Board c/o Office of Planning and Development Building Department Conservation Commission c/a Office of Planning and Development M \Stonnwater Pennits\Stormwater Pennita\Permits new applications OI71 -0187 King Stdoc Page 3 of 3 (413) 587 -1576 p.4 Scanned Digitized Checked FR: DA. RE: CC: Noth DPW 413 587 1583 MEMORANDUM Francis Johnson, Chair, Planning Board Ned Huntley, P.L Director of Public Works, City Engineer I)ecen lbei 14, 200o File; 171 187 King Street, Shopping/Office Center- Berkshire-Noho, LLC. Map ID: 24D 80, 81, 338 file The Department of Public Works has reviewed the above referrneed application for the following ileum Traffic: x Volume Impact on City Street x Roadway Capacity „„,,,x Adequacy of City Road Construction x Site Distance` x Parking x Driveway Openings Utilities: x Sanitary Sewer x Water x Drainage Into City Stormwatcr System x„ Capacity of Stormwatcr Line x Northampton Stormwater Permit x NPDES Phase 11 Compliance Other: The Department of Public Works has the following comments: No Concerns, project will not have an impact on any items reviewed X Traffic Study: DPW has concerns regarding findings and proposed changes to the signulizution of the intersection of King and Finn Streets. Specifically: locution of proposed crosswalks; proposed LOS of the intersection; turning lane locations and signalizativn. Additional study and discussions need to occur with the DPW prior to approval of this proposed plan. See memo from J Laurila and F,. Huntley for specific details. Roadway does not have adequate capacity to handle the additional traffic Roadway is not adequately constructed to handle proposed increase in traffic Site Distances are not adequate for proposed project Parking spaces do not meet minimum requirements Parking spaces are too close to driveway opening Driveway openings are not adequate for proposed use Sanitary Sewer line is not adequately sized for proposed use X Sewer line connections: Where a sewer line is proposed to he connected and/or disconnected from a main line, the applicant must consult with the DPW regarding proper procedures to he follrnveiL Water line is not adequately sized for proposed use X Water line connection: Where a water line is proposed to be connected and/or disconnected from a main line, the applicant must consult with the DPW regarding proper procedures to be followed City stormwater system is not adequate to handle increase in drainage Stormwater system does not meet minimum requirements for reduction of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Comments continue onto next page p. 2 Scanned Digitized Checked Nothampton DPW 413 587 1583 p•3 Northampton Stormwater Management Permit has not been approved or conditions for approved permit have not been met X_ Other Comments: 'There are many conflicts that exist between the water line and proposed drain and sewer lines. These issues need to he addressed. Below is a listing of some of the conflicts: Drain Zinc from DMH 1 to DMI'1 2 appears to conflict with the proposed water line, where they will cross. Sanitary line from SMUT 1 to SMH 2 is shown as a PVC pipe that will be installed above the water line. The water line should be a minimum of 18" above the sewer line and if this is not feasible, it most be cast iron with joints spaced as far as possible from the center of the water line. Sanitary line from SMH 2 to SMH 4 and from SMH 4 to SMH 5 is shown as a PVC pipe that will be installed above the water line (to the hydrants). The water line should be a minimum of 18" above the sewer line and if this is not feasible, it must be cast iron with joints spaced as far as possible from the center of the water line. There is a possible conflict between the piping running from CB2 to DMH 3 and both the proposed the water line. '[here is a possible conflict between the drain line running from DMH 3 to DMH in street with both the water service connection and the hydrant line. Scanned 1 Doucet Associates, Inc. tin 1 To: Office of Planning Development Date: 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Attn: Ms. Carolyn Misch, AICP FEDERAL EXPRESS COURIER U. S. MAIL OTHER AS REQUESTED FOR YOUR INFORMATION FOR YOUR COMMENTS FOR YOUR APPROVAL FOR YOUR REVIEW FOR DISCUSSION FOR SIGNATURES PRINTS INVOICES COST ESTIMATES QUANTITY LIST FINAL MAP/PLAT PARCEL MAP /PLAT SPECIFICATIONS ORIGINAL TRACINGS REPRODUCIBLES BOUNDARY SURVEY TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY ALTA SURVEY CUT SHEETS LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS STAKING PLAN HARD COPY RETURN TO OUR OFFICE REMARKS: Ms. Misch Enclosed you will (13) copies of a document with attachments providing supplemental information for the King Street Redevelopment Project according to the list of comments received from the Northampton Office of Planning and Development. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Sincerely, Doucet Associates, Inc. Daren M. Gray, P.E. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Job No: Project: VIA: December 6, 2006 751 -002B King St Redevelopment Project Scanned Digitized 136 West Street, Suite 103 0 Northampton, MA 01060 0 Phone: 413 -517 -0133 0 Fac;14WR-10].36 11,101'. doucetandassoc fates. cons 171 to 187 Kin Created by Doucet Associates December 6, 2006 Supplemental Infoiination for the l;a u Y cs wan�aPa�1M ia,11 n„ Street Redevelo.ment Pro'ect Plannin Board A..lieairon Applicant: Berkshire -Noho, LLC The following is a listing of the comments received via email on Tuesday November 28, 2006 from the City of Northampton's Office of Planning Development regarding the Planning Board Application that was submitted by Berkshire -Noho, LLC for the Site Redevelopment Project at 171 to 187 King Street. Following each City comment is supplemental information being provided by Berkshire -Noho, LLC (Berkshire). Supporting Exhibits Details are attached to this document. Traffic Mitigation& Bike /Pedestrian Access 1 CITY: It is not clear that you have addressed the criteria 11.5 (3B) for trip reduction. Clearly the provisions for access to the bike path and bike racks are a start in that direction. However, the bike rack locations don't seem to be logically placed near or at the main front entries for the shops. 1 APPLICANT: The provisions of section 11.5.3.B were considered in the development of the site design: o The site layout design has been centered on encouraging pedestrian and bicycle access to the site according to the Zoning Requirements for the Highway Business District. There are sidewalk to crosswalk connections to allow for safe pedestrian access throughout the site, the buildings directly link to the City sidewalk, bike path access has been proposed, bike racks and benches are designed throughout the site, and a landscape design has been proposed that embraces the concept of a "lifestyle center" where patrons are encouraged to enjoy the outdoor resources proposed in the site design. o Due to the mixed use (integrated) nature of the proposed development (retail, office, coffee, banks) it is expected that a staggered work schedule will naturally result between the various businesses on site. o la) CITY: To really encourage reduction in trips these locations should be in places where bikers feel safe leaving their bikes such as along the main facades of the 2 -story buildings and not by the loading areas. You also might consider one or more bike lockers for employees to have an opportunity to keep their bikes covered while at work in addition to standard bike racks/loops. o la) APPLICANT: Please find the attached exhibit showing draft alternate locations for bike racks. The locations have been proposed based on the City's comments, convenience of cyclists and overall site circulation and safety. o 1 b) CITY: We need a detail sheet of the type of bike rack/loops that are proposed. o lb) APPLICANT: Attached are details of (2) bike rack/loops. Two of the larger bike rack/loops are proposed along the front of each of Buildings "A" `B" (four Scanned Digitized Checked w Created by Doucet Associates December 6, 2006 Page 2 of 7 Berkshire -Noho, LLC King Street Redevelopment Project Northampton. Office of. Planning and Development Additional Information total). Also, one smaller bike rack/loop is proposed behind Bank "D" and another is proposed adjacent to the coffee shop (two total). o 1 c) CITY: The actual connection to the bike path should be made by the applicant. We are in line for construction of the bike path next year which should coincide nicely with the construction of this site. This can improvement will also work in Berkshire's favor to meet the off-site traffic mitigation as described in the next bullet. o lc) APPLICANT: Please see the attached letter from the Applicant stating their intent to provide the requested physical connection to the proposed, bike path. 2) CITY: It is not clear that the value of mitigation being proposed meets the criteria in section 11.6(2). The changes in traffic signal timing that are recommended in the traffic report for North /Summer /King and timing changes for Finn /King certainly count toward that value. Typically, we have required the value of $1,000 per peak trip or $200 per ADT (not codified yet) for incremental increases in trips. Based on the numbers given on p. 5 for new trips this could be either $364,000 or $657,000. Clearly improvements to the two intersections plus actual connection to the bike path would be valuable to City beyond a payment -in -lieu. 2) APPLICANT: The proposed project includes fully funding and constructing significant off -site roadway /traffic improvements at both the Finn Street Summer/North Street intersections and also pedestrian and bicycle path improvements to promote access to and through the proposed site from the proposed bike path and King Street. These improvements include a complete new traffic signal installation at Finn Street to incorporate the site driveway into the signal control, signal timing improvements at Summer Street, and coordination of the two signals for through traffic progression. This program will completely mitigate the expected impacts of this project plus provide additional capacity that will enhance the quality of intersection operations for all current and future users of King Street, which could include the incremental traffic generated by other past development projects in the vicinity. With the proposed mitigation measures in place, Level of Service at Summer Street will actually be improved over the existing condition. As a result, and also in consideration of the pedestrian orientation of the project to King Street and the proposed direct connection to the bike trail, it appears that the project will have contributed more than its share to mitigation of incremental impacts and the provisions of Section 11.6.2 would appear to be met without consideration of impact fees. Further, as is presented by the site design drawings and architectural renderings, the Applicant is also undertaking significant expense in an effort to not only confoim to the character of the surrounding area, but in hopes of improving upon the character and appearance of the King Street Corridor by redeveloping this otherwise vacant lot into a modern mixed use site that will provide amenities for the public's enjoyment. Scanned Digitized Checked Created by Doucet Associates December 6, 2006 Scanned Digitized Checked Page 3 of 7 Berkshire -Noho, LLC King Street Redevelopment Project Northampton. Office of Planning and Development Additional Information 0 2a) CITY: Thus, I would like Berkshire to agree on clarification about just what signal and intersection improvements will be made in accordance with the following: Since timing will be done at the North /Summer /King intersection in accordance with the recommendation, a ped- activated phase at the crosswalk should be installed there. The timing should be tied into the new ped -phase light at Finn /King. The bike path connection should also be constructed and we'd like an easement for the public to access the property along these connections. The easement language could be crafted generically so that if in the future the location of access to the path changes for whatever circumstance, the easement would go with the relocated path. The intersection improvements should ultimately be reviewed by Office of Planning and Development and Department of Public Works prior to installation. o 2a) APPLICANT: Intersection Improvements are proposed as follows: King St/Finn St Intersection: Adjust signal timing and coordinate signal timing with the intersection to the south: King St /Summer St/North St. Add a tactile pedestrian phase Add a fourth leg to the intersection for the proposed main site driveway Add crosswalks for pedestrians crossing King Street on both the north and south sides of the intersection as well as at the main entrance to the site. King St /Summer St/North St Adjust signal timing of the intersection Coordinate signal timing adjustments with the Finn St intersection signal timing 3) CITY: The crosswalks across King should be of durable material and not paint. This would preferably be DuraTherm but thermoplastic may also be considered. 3) APPLICANT: A detail is attached that provides the layout and materials for the crosswalks across King St according to this comment. 4) CITY: Full ADA compliant curb cuts are required at the Finn /King crosswalks (not currently shown on plan sheets) 4) APPLICANT: The requirement for crosswallcs with ADA compliant curb cuts are referenced in the newly provided detail sheet "C -10" (attached). It is expected that these crosswalks and curb cuts will be designed and located as part of the off -site improvements that will be required at the Finn Street intersection. Also, it is understood that any such improvements will require the review and approval of the Northampton DPW to assure compliance with all applicable standards, including ADA. 5) CITY: Given that you are requesting multiple curb cuts, the Board will not likely grant more than one expansion of the standard 24' wide cut. Thus the cut Parking Berkshire -Noho, LLC King Street Redevelopment Project Northampton Office of Planning. and Development Additional Information that is shared with Foster Farrar should be reduced from 35' to 24'. You can certainly work with Foster Farrar on which end should be closed, but maintain greater distance from the signal is preferred. (8.5 x 11 detail sheet for now) 5) APPLICANT: Berkshire is reviewing their obligations at this time and cannot offer additional information at this time regarding this item. 6) CITY: The right in /out lanes should be accentuated to a greater degree to ensure southbound traffic does not turn left into any of these entrances. (This can be included in an 8.5x11 detail sheet for now) 6) APPLICANT: See the newly provided Detail Sheet "C -10 This detail sheet provides grading and layout data for the property frontage areas at a 1:10 scale to allow for further notes and clearer call -outs. The grading of all (3) entrance /exits has been revisited and further clarified with additional spot grades. The central entrance was adjusted as requested. The northerly entrance is proposed. to provide truck access to Building "A" and there is not flexibility in the truck -turn analysis to allow for adjustment to this entrance. 7) CITY: We need a detail sheet of the sidewalk materials and colors where it crosses the multiple curb cuts. This should be elevated so that the sidewalk is at a continuous elevation and entering cars go up to the site. 7) APPLICANT: As requested, a detail has been provided that specifies sidewalk materials and colors where they cross the curb cuts. The sidewalks are designed so that the slopes /grades are continuous and do not dip down to accommodate the entrances /exits, but instead the entrances /exits are "graded up" to the sidewalks. This will allow greater visibility of the sidewallcs crosswalks and encourage slower vehicle movements approaching the crosswallcs The spot grades on Sheet "C -10" represent the "grading up" of the entrances. 8) CITY: I also didn't see a detail of the interior x- walks. If not there, please submit. 8) APPLICANT: A detail is attached that provides layout, color, and materials specifications for the interior crosswalks. 9) CITY: Parking counts relative to proposed office and restaurant uses are not clear. I don' think the Board would have a problem granting a 20% reduction in required parking given the mixed use on the site and the fact that you will have bike and ped access. This allows you flexibility to go up to a required 362 parking spaces and provide only 291. This gives you flexibility to have medical uses. I could not accurately calculate the required restaurant spaces because don' t know if it is primarily take out and don't know the seating capacity. So I just counted it as retail. A special permit is required for reduction in parking beyond 20 You all should be prepared to quantify how much of a reduction you want and whether or not you intend to seek a mix of office /medical users. Created by Doucet Associates December 6, 2006 Scanned Digitized Created by Doucet Associates December 6, 2006 Page 5 of 7 Berkshire -Noho, LLC King Street Redevelopment Project Northampton Office. of Planning and Development Additional Information 9) APPLICANT: As a result of modifications to the central entrance, one parking space has been lost. The project now proposes 290 parking spaces total, including ADA spaces. A breakdown of required parking is as follows: Retail: 1 space /300 s.f. gross Subtotal: 39,950 s.f Office: 1 space /300 s.f. gross Subtotal: 37,650 s.f. Bank 1 space /300 s.f. gross Subtotal: 7,500 s.f. Coffee Shop (fast food restaurant): 1 space /1.3 seats lspace /100 kitchen waiting areas 35 seats 879 s.f. kitchen waiting areas Parking Calculations: Retail /Office /Bank: (39,950 37,650 7,500)s.f. (1 space /300 s.f.) 283.67 spaces Coffee Shop: 1 space /1.3 seats 35 seats 26.92 spaces 1 space /100 s.f. 879 s.f. 8.79 spaces TOTAL REQUIRED PARKING: 319 spaces SUMMARY: 290 spaces are proposed and 319 are required by the Ordinance. Therefore the Applicant is requesting a reduction of 29 parking spaces which equates to 9.1%. It is understood regarding the additional parking required by the City for medical offices (5.0 spaces /1,000 s.f.). At this point, the proposed reduction in parking will be according to the above. If this should change prior to the December 14 hearing, we will notify the OPD immediately. Other: 10) CITY: Several Street trees along the street frontage (three in front of the northerly bank are pear) and PCTs do not count as street shade trees. These will have to be substituted with one of the others in your list (Maple /Sweetgum /Ash) 10) APPLICANT: Please find attached a revised Landscaping Plan that addresses this comment. 11) CITY: By ordinance, 15 shade street trees are required along your frontage. You are about 6 shy. I see that in front of Bank 01, there are no trees but sufficient area to maintain trees. You could widen the landscape belt here by eliminating the right -angle in the paved area to the south of the sign. This pavement is superfluous to that required for the bank queue. I calculate that you could add 5 in this vicinity. Alternatively you could distribute 5 more evenly across the frontage if you get permission from Department of Public Works to Scanned Digitized Checked Berkshire -Noho, LLC King Street Redevelopment Project Page 6 of 7 Northampton Office ofPlanning and Development Additional Information plant in the right -of -way (allowed in the ordinance). Yo u would likely still be required to maintain them there. 11) APPLICANT: Please find attached a revised Landscaping Plan that addresses this comment. 12) CITY: You have more shade trees than required within your parking lot. This may buy you points with reducing the total number by one or two along the frontage. 12) APPLICANT: Please find attached a revised Landscaping Plan that addresses this comment. The quantity layout of the parking lot plantings has been adjusted in conjunction with the addition of further trees along the property frontage. Per preliminary meetings on this project, additional plantings have been provided in order to offset the above referenced "frontage tree" requirement while still allowing for a clear "window shopping" view from King Street. 13) CITY: We'll need a detail of the benches proposed in the lot. It would be great if they are metal similar to the new ones installed downtown. 13) APPLICANT: A bench detail is attached to this document. The "metal strap" type bench was specified to match the benches in the downtown area. 14) CITY: I don't see site lighting averages or maximums shown on the photometric plan. I'll need those. 14) APPLICANT: A revised site lighting /photometrics plan has been provided that provides further information to facilitate the review. Created by Doucet Associates December 6, 2006 Scanned Dig C Attachments: Bike Rack Bench Locations Exhibit Bike Rack /Loop Details Letter from Berkshire -Noho Re: Bike Path Connection King Street Frontage Crosswalk Detail DRAFT Drawing C -10 Frontage Detail Interior Crosswalk Detail Revised Landscaping Plan Site Lighting /Photometrics Drawing Scanned Digitized Checked SCALE: NOT TO SCALE 5 BIKES8" Loop Style Bike Rack THICK •n6 BASE PLATE 5/8" /HOLE FOR/ CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLTS d 6 "R 30" SCH 40 PIPE POWDER COATED BLACK A 5/8" THICK 6 "0 BASE PLATE r 000 5/8" HOLES FOR CONCRETE ANCHOR BOLTS Scanned SCALE: NOT TO SCALE U -Shape Bike Rack Checked City of Northampton Office of Planning and Development 210 Main Street, Rzn. 11, City :Hall Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Sir /Madarn: BERJ(SHIRE D V_ .L..<- w u N T, 1 r December 6, 2006 RE: 171 -187 King Street Redevelopment Project "Property This letter is to advise you that Berkshire -Noho, LLC (the "Applicant under that .certain Planning Board Application for the above referenced Property, hereby agrees to construct physical connection from the Property to the proposed bike path to be constructed by the City of Northampton based upon the following conditions: Appropriate:easements /right of ways are in place.on.all properties; o The bike .path construction by the City of Northampton is underway to a sufficient point to allow for successful construction of a tie -in while the proposed site construction on the Property is still underway; and W Appropriate specifications are _provided by the City of Northampton regarding the bike path cross section /design. Naturally, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or comments Very truly yours, BERKSHIRE -NOHO, LLC .By. Berkshire Devel i-rnent, LLC, Its Manager Robert P. Cuniiinghai Executive vice President General. Counsel B E KS1 tt.:? DE V1 LOi'ME T t.,Le 41 Taylor Street Springfield, M i,sachusei.ts 011031 Thleplione: (413) 781-2800 1 =a siiaaile: Q 78148888 www.BerkshireUSA.co m Scanned Digitized Checked 12" WHITE STRIPE THERMOPLASTIC SCALE: NOT TO SCALE 12" WHITE STRIP THERMOPLASTIC SEE SITE PLAN TO EXTENTS OF BITUMINOUS PAVEM T DRIVEWAY Notes: FLUSH TO SIDEWALK 1. MARKINGS FOR STREET SHALL BE ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 3B OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. 2. THESE MARKINGS ARE TO BE REFLECTIVE WHTIE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL. SITE FRONTAGE CROSSWALK DETAILPcked'' SCALE: NOT TD SCALE SIGN(REFERENCE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATION) (UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE ON SITE PLAN) TYPICAL CONCRETE CURB 8" WHITE STRIPE SEE SITE PLAN 6" WHITE STRIPES 24" CENTERS (UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE ON SITE PLAN) Notes: 8" WHITE STRIPE J SIGN(REFERENCE SITE PLAN FOR LOCATION) 1. MARKINGS FOR STREET SHALL BE ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 3B OF THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. 2. MARKINGS IN PRIVATE PARKING LOTS SHALL BE PER THIS DETAIL 3. THESE MARKINGS ARE TO BE PAINTED REFLECTIVE WHITE. 4. SEE SITE FRONTAGE CROSSWALK DETAIL FOR CROSSWALKS SITE ENTRANCES /EXITS. SCat'i c 1 INTERNAL CROSSWALK DETAIL Checked STRP -10 Berkshire Developrnerat, LLC INVOICE NO 'DESCRIPTION B ksl it e DevelopO erat,' =11 Taylor• Sheet 4fJi Floor pr ur eld MA 01103 12'5 413 7 2 THE- ORDER OF .s' NOHOC? pF City of Northampton DATE 11/09/06 11/09/06 Noho Planning Board CHECK 11/09/06 DATE CHECK NUMBER 12767 ACCOUNT 0100 -00 .INVOICE AMOUNT 5038.00 TOTAL 5038.00 PLEASE DETACH AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS WARNING -THIS CHECK ISPRDTECTED BY SPECIALSECURITY'FEATURES DATE CHECK NO No ember 9, 2006 127G7 ousand t hirty-eight dollars a nd no cents I D I F NOTOAS I'D I THIft.90 DAYS SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDE.MICROPRINTING VOIDiPANTOGRAPH. ENDNRSEMENT- BACKER +BROWNSTAIN CHEMICALBEACTANT 11'0000127,67 1:211370545 Scanned Digitized Checked P J L r L City ofNorfharrypton., Massachusetts November 6, 2006 Re: 171 -187 King Street (Rt. 5) Northampton, MA former Lia Honda site (the "Property") To Whom. It May Concern: This correspondence is to advise you that the undersigned, as owner of the above referenced property, hereby consents to Berkshire-Nobo, LLC "Berkshire and its agents and consultants to represent owner and execute and submit any and all permit and application forms required by the City of Northarnptou or other municipal agencies to allow Berkshire to develop a proposed retail or offieeretail project at the Property. Scanned Digitized Checked File MP- 2007 -0054 ZONING FORM FILbED OUT Permit .from .Elm Street Commission Signature .of Building .Official APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON BERKSHIRE- NOHO<I:IC ADDRESS /PHONE 41 TAYLOR ST (413) 781.2800 :(j PROPERTY. LOCATION 171 KING ST MAP 24D PARCEL 081 001 'ZONE HB THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL `USE <ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION. CHECKLIST ENCLOSED -REQUIRED DATE Fee Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid Typeof Construction: ZPA DEMO EXISTING CONSTRUCT 5 RETAIL BLDGS .90,760 SO FT New Construction Non Structural interior renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: Owner/ Statement or License 3 sets of Plans Plot Plan THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN'TAKEN ON'THIS:APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION:PRESE ED: _Approved dditional permits required (see below) PLANNING BOARD' PERMITREQUIRED'UNDER l g Intermediate'Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special :Permit with Site Plan Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR ,o'Speciai'Permit with Site Plan ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: Variance* Finding Spedial Permit Received &.Recorded at Registrtof Deeds :ProofEndlosed Other Permits Required: Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability Septic Approval Board ofHealth Permit from Conservation Commission Well Water: Potability Board of Health Permit.frorn CB Architecture Committee. Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation: Commission, Department of public works and other applicable permit granting: authorities. Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact the Qf fice of Planning &Development for more information. Digitized Checked d t7G/5: 'cots f :c:S 0 906cs. 6 easS i ee. 0 0 60164 /1,044./ t' 4 1© Atti 2M Pe.p i is Requested L NL aY y f T Z_1. k v...�.. ,.,,d Section(s) and Pag From Building Inspector's Review Form �of05 9r iida L... iL n.,'x1',3_ui'1.^ w'2y..,,...���t+.,Nu..' G" X 5_2 5 =1 11 -1 10 10 -1 x S 3 8 8 r Section/Page� Section/Page Section/Page Section/Page Section/Page ..L_. mo Address: 171 -187 King Street Assessor Identification: Map Parcel 241-080.081.338 2nd Map applicable) Parcel Zoning District: 113 Recorded in Hampshire Registry of Deeds or Land Court Book: 6196, 6243, 2511, 2730 Page: 106, 079, 333, 190 i xAppl I P�: �'`:1'a� fa�. �3x Name L. >'r r;uu. s 4t f t.1 r trYt�. r cant�lnfo 4 4 =�I kF Lt'r iF� t f t 7Y {I, f�' 9 ,.M1 1~ Berkshire -Noho, LLC r x xwc" '011 1, tiv 5r Ov, ne l�tf t� eOa �mAP t i�3 }"i�x <a�:r -iri 'sF riz,ix,� s, r4.. ux }Z,n,. 17 vsn.:2$I Rii,�1, n]�. la .a Don Lia Address 41 Taylor Street, Springfield, MA 01103 1055 Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY Telephone (413) 781 -2800 (917) 826 -2000 Email tcofske @berkshireusa.com N/A Fax (413) 781 8888 N/A Status of Applicant El r Owner r Contract Purchaser Lessee [R 0 Ground Lease Applicant's Signature c 0 o C See attached authorization letter Owner's Signature* Date F3e f�/°_ e Date f' 8 I certify: the abovesigned application; intemet; I understand Board will continue Owner's signature info ation contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge; the own s) grant the Board and its agents permission to enter the property to review this I understand all documents will be entered into the public record and will be available on the that if neighboring issues have not been addressed/ resolved prior to the hearing, the the hearing. or Letter from owner authorizing applicant /representative to sign on behalf of owner. All of the following information is required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you wish to review application materials with the Senior Planner prior to submission, please call 413 587 1287, focmatFcn 4/1/2005 1:2I PM gel cI CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PLANNING BOARD APPLICA Intermediate Proj ($200.00) New construction or additions of 2,000 4,999 gross square footage (excluding single family homes and agricultural uses) Projects requiring 6 -9 additional parking spaces Planned Village Projects that are not a Major Project Flag lots (additional fee required) fl Site Plan (complete 1 -8F) r Special Permit with Site Plan (complete 1 -8H) or r l�! N 4: 2006 NOR'11 /,i)ii_ MA 0 Site Plan (complete 1 -13) a5J Special Permit with Site Plan (complete 1 -13) erequ Major Projects ($500.00) plus $0,05/per square foot of proposed new building square footage New construction or additions of 5,000+ gross sq. ft, Commercial Parking lots and parking garages Take -out restaurants and convenience stores (Except in the Central Business District) Automobile service stations Projects that require 10+ additional parking spaces Residential Incentive and Business Park projects L. 6. Check boxes below indicating that you have ,provided the following documentation: E Site Vicinity Map/Plan Site or Plot Plan at.1 40' or greater Filing Fee made Payable to the City of Northampton ($200 or for Maj or and Flag Lots $500.00 plus $0.05 /per sq. foot of proposed new building sq. footage. Amount Enclosed: Stamped, Self Addressed Envelope(s) to Owner and Applicant. 16 complete packages (original and 15 copies). Each packet must include all application: material and be collated, stapled and banded together. Two separate rubberbanded sets of stamped envelopes addressed to each,of the abutters within 300' and planning boards in adjacent towns. The abutters hst can be found at www.northam tonma.gov /o d/. If within 300' of a nei hborin to P P g g wn, the envelopes must include the abutters within said town. The return address of all the envelopes should be labeled as: Planning and Development, City of Northampton, City Hall, 210 Main Street, Room 11, Northampton, MA 01060- 3198. E A printed list of all abutters (from above section). Number of Abutters on the list is: 77 Zoning Permit Review Form with Building Inspector's endorsement and application. Site Plans for major projects prepared and stamped by a Registered Architect, Landscape Architect, or Professional Ed Engineer (At least 1 plan must have an original stamp; remaining plans must either have an original stamp or copy of original stamp) Folded Plans- all plans 11' x 17' or larger must be folded and collated with each appplication. (If 24" x 36" plan sheets are included, they may contain 7 full sets with the remaining 9 at 11" x 17' size) Traffic Study (Applicable to major projects) Y( PP� j P J Stormwater Management Plan, including projects) Building Elevations Lighting, if applicable WAIVER REQUEST. All items below are required unless a waiver is requested. To requesta waiver for an item, check the item and provide your reason for requesting a waiver. Site plan(s):at a scale of 1 "=40' or.larger 4/1/2005 1:21 PM b. building Name and address of the owner and the developer, name of project, date and scale plans: Plan showing Location and boundaries of: a. the lot, with adjacent streets or ways b. all properties and owners within 3 D0 feet c. all zoning districts within 300 feet 0 Existing and proposed: a. buildings b. setbacks from property lines c. building elevations d. all exterior entrances and exits 0 .Present and proposed use of: a, the land elevation :plans for all exterior facades strictures are encouraged) 4/1/2005. 1:21 PM Existing and proposed topography (for intermediate projects the permit granting authority may accept -i:generalized topography. instead of requiring contour lines) showing: a. two foot contour intervals b. wetlands, streams, surface water bodies c. drainage swales and floodplains d. unique natural land features Location of: a. parldng and. loading areas b. public and private ways c. driveways and walkways d. access and egress points e. proposed surfacing ,•Location and description of: a. all stormwater drainage /detention facilities b. water quality structure c. public and private utilities /easements d. sewage .disposal facilities e. water supply facilities Existing and proposed: a.. landscaping, trees and plantings (size and type of plantings) b.: stone walls c. buffers and/or fencing N Signs: existing and proposed: Proposed ground sign location is shown on plans at the Finn St entrance.' Ground sign details are not yet available. Generic wall mounted signs are a. Location shown on the architectural building elevations a. Location b. Details c: Photometric. Plan showing no more than 0.5 foot candle at f Provisions for refuse removal, with facilities for screening of refuse when appropriate j. Lighting: b.: dimensions/height c.. color and illumination'. property line An erosion control plan and other measures taken to protect natural resources water supplies (major projects only) Estimated daily and peak hour vehicles trips generated by the proposed use, traffic patterns for vehicles an E pedestrians showing adequate access to and from the site, and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the site (major projects only) I understand that it is required that I take this application to get date stamped at the City Clerk's Office first, prior to filing it with the Northampton. Planning and Development Office Scanned Digitized Checked 003.pdf 7. ;!Describe proposed project /work below: The proposal is to construct six mixed use buildings (office, retail, bank, coffee) with.a total gross building area of 90,760 sq.ft.( A total of 291 parking spaces are proposed, 8 of which are handicap accessible. The primary access to the site would be at the intersection of King and Finn Streets, which is proposed to become a 4 -way signalized intersection. The existing building on site (former Honda dealership) will be demolished. Landscaping, pedestrian crossings and future bike path access will be provided. 8. Site Plan and Special Permit Approval Criteria. (If any permit criteria does not apply, explain why.) Section 11.6 (Condition 6A), Page 11 -5 Three entrance /exits are proposed and one existing curb cut (shared with southerly abutter) will remain. The site has 756 feet of frontage and numerous retail/office uses. The additional curb cuts will assist with traffic movements within and accessing the site. Because two of the proposed curb cuts only provide for right -turn movements, it is expected that there will be.no associated risks. Feedback from meetings with the City indicated that additional curb cuts as proposed would most likely be acceptable due to site layout constraints and other conditions. A. How the requested use protect adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses? How will the project provide for: i. surface water drainage: The project is designed to collect runoff in catchbasins and pipe it to treatment chambers prior to draining to the City drainage system. Peak flows are mitigated and greater than 80% average annual TSS removal is achieved. ii. sound and sight buffers: King Street is a busy commercial roadway and the proposed redevelopment should not present a significant increase in noise. The redevelopment will result in an overall "streetscape" appearance that an improvement over existing conditions. the preservation of views, light and air: The proposed redevelopment will not diminish air quality. The buildings meet setback and height requirements for the BB Zone. Landscaping has been designed by a registered Landscape Architect to comply with the intent of the Highway Business Zone. regulations. B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets? 4/1/2005 1:21 PM What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for::, How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area? Atraffic study has been submitted for the project that outlines the expected impacts and associated mitigation related to the proposed project. It is proposed to improve the King/Finn St intersection to include a:four way signal with a tactile pedestrian cycle. The two right in/out curb cuts to the north of Finn St are also expected to alleviate some of the stress placed on the. Finn St intersection, Finn North traffic lights to be coordinated. u Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets? The main driveway will be located at the intersection of King St. and. Finn St. Two additional entrance /exits to the site are proposed to the north. However, the additional entrance /exits will be right turn only The existing curb cut shared with the southerly abutter is expected to remain open a. access by emergency vehicles: The site design has been coordinated with the Fire Department to insure sufficient access. Also truck turn exhibits have been submitted showing the adequacy of the site layout for the largest expected emergency vehicles (fire truck) to access the site (see attached truck turn exhibits). b. the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces: The parking lot has been designed with 9 foot wide spaces and 24 foot wide drive aisles according to zoning. Loading areas are provided in the rear /side of Buildings A and B (shown on plans). c. provisions for persons with disabilities: v ADA parking spaces are provided and designed to meet all. Federal ADA re4 itreinents. e6 e C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to: i. the natural landscape: Currently, the site is entirely paved and contains almost no vegetation. Our proposal includes a considerable amount of new landscaping. The proposed open space for the redevelopment project is 21 which exceeds the City's 15% minimum requirement. ii. to existing buildings: The existing building on the property will be demolished. The proposed buildings will be designed to be in harmony with other buildings in the area and promote an overall "streetscape" appearance along King Street. Building elevations have been provided. iii. other community assets in the area: The proposed mixed use redevelopment of the currently abandoned site will bring the site into harmony with the surrounding area and the City's future plans for the King St corridor. Also, the redevelopment project will promote pedestrian accessibility in the area. Areas are set aside for connection to the proposed bike path behind the subject site. Whatmeasures are being taken that show the use will not overload the City's resources, including: i. water supply and distribution. system: The project was reviewed with DPW representatives at the Technical Review Meeting and subsequent comments were incorporated into the design. The primary uses (retail, bank, office do not create high demand for water. ii. sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment systems: There is one coffee shop use, aside from that all uses create a low demand on water /sewer. The coffee shop shall have a small portable" under counter grease trap. The peak drainage flows have been mitigated and the drainage is being treated for greater than 80% TSS removal. fire protection, streets and schools: The uses (retail and office) are common in the site vicinity. City schools are not expected to be impacted, and potential impacts to streets and fire protection have been addressed with the pertinent City officials via the Technical Review Meeting subsequent conversations. How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's resources, as listed above? The project has been carefully •designed with consideration to tie -ins to the City infrastructure. Due to careful design, it is not expected that this project will place any adverse impacts on the above listed City resources. Also, The project went through the Technical Review process to allow for the City's input during the initial design phase. use of a common driveway for access to more than one business Ell use of an existing side street E use of a looped service road 4/1/2005 1:21 PM, 5 E. List the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance that states what special regulations are required for the proposed project (flag lot, common drive, lot size averaging, etc:) Section 5.2, Page 5 -11 Misc. professional/business offices (i.e. banks, finance, etc.); Special Permit -HB Zone... Section 6.2, Page 6 -8 Parking in rear /side of principal building 15% minimum open space, etc. Section 8.6.1, Page 8-4 Reduction in Parking Requirement How does the project meet the special requirements? (Use additional sheets if necessary) Section 5.2, Page 5 -11 —The regulations provide for professional/business offices with a Special Permit. These uses are common in the site vicinity. Section 6.2, Page 6 -8 This section of the regulations allows for flexibility of dimensional and open space requirements if all parking is located in the rear /side of the principal building 21% open space is provided. Section 8.6.1, Page 8-4 The project provides 2 -story buildings within the HB Zone a situation specifically called out as a condition that would justify a parking reduction.. F. State how the project meets the following technical performance standards:. L Curb cuts are minimized. Three new curb cuts are proposed, two of which provide for right -turn movements only. It is expected that the additional curb cuts will reduce trips going through the Finn St Intersection while also providing additional vehicular egress points that will allowing for better site circulation. Check off all that apply to the project: Scann D igitized Checked 4/1/2005 1:21 PM ii. Does the project require more than one driveway cut? fl NO YES (if "yes explain why) Three curb cuts are proposed, two of which provide for right -turn movements only. The existing curb cut shared with the southerly abutter is expected to remain. The additional curb cuts will assist with traffic movements within and entering /exiting the site. Multiple businesses uses will share the multiple access points. The right turn in/out driveways will be graded up to a high point to assist with control of vehicle speeds. iii. Are pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic separated on -site? EN YES fl NO (if "no explain why) Applicants for Intermediate Site Plan Approval ONLY, stop here. �Pf�l �I�R�11ltf Applita��nns�nd�l�A� K„ .9,0 T apP:laca9ona �1150aCpttta9)1'' 'e_'ficl#Qwii Explain why the requested use will: i. Not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining. zones: The proposed. uses are the same as those commonly found along King Street in the HB Zone. The buildings and site work will be hi harmony with development in the area and conform with the City's Zoning Ordinance and future vision for the HB zone King St corridor. ii. not be detrimental to the health, morals or general welfare: The redevelopment project will benefit the community by providing valuable services which are also appropriate for the area including retail shops and banking. Also the site design includes provisions specifically for the purpose of promoting pedestrian and bicycle access. The proposed site layout and architectural elements have been carefully designed to provide a streetscape appearance and to promote patrons using the site to fulfill business and recreational needs:: m be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance: The proposed uses are the same as those commonly found along King Street in the HB Zone. The redevelopment project addresses the City's long range planning goals and will improve a highly visible site that is presently vacant and deteriorating in appearance. Explain how the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those objectives, defined in City master study plans (Open Space and Recreation. Plan; Northampton State Hospital Rezoning Plan; and Downtown Northampton: Today, Tomorrow and the Future). The proposed buildings and site modifications are designed to compliment and improve the King Street corridor and conform to the City's streetscape vision for this corridor. The buildings elevations have been designed with a "streetscape" character as a primary consideration. The site design includes features to promote pedestrian access and for patrons to enjoy the outdoor common areas. The applicant has had multiple meetings with the Planning Department to obtain preliminary feedback on design concepts and the design incorporates this constructive feedback. Applicants for. intermediate Special Permit Approval ONLY, s€�dpp annc here. Checked 003.pdf P ;IJTR' I !17a.!v,t_ S4 MI NMF 9. i oes t e project incorporate 4 NI YES E NO (explain wiry) WL r7i oot sumps into t e storm water contro system? 10. Will the project discharge stormwater into the City's storm drainage system? YES 4/1/2005 1:21 PM NO (answer the following) Do the drainage calculations submitted demonstrate that the project has been designed so that there' is no increase in peak flows from pre- to post development conditions during the: 1, 2., or 10 year Soil Conservation Service design storm? E YES f NO (if "no explain why) 11. Will all the runoff from a 0.4 inch rainstorm (first flush) be detained on -site for an average of 6 hours? El YES I NO (if ''no", explain why) Stormwater treatment chambers have been provided to treat the first flush and to attain greater than an average annual 80% TSS removal. 12, Is the applicant requesting a reduction in the parking requirements? YES If "yes what steps have been taken to reduce the need for parking and number of trips per day? 2 -Story buildings; mixed use /internal capture; :pedestrian access; bike racks; areas for future connections to rail trail What mitigation is proposed for incremental impact? Adjustments to intersections as follows. North Street King Street Intersection: Adjust signal tuning to allow for improved coordination with the Finn Street intersection. Finn Street King Street Intersection: Rework the intersection and light to include the main drive aisle of the proposed project as a fourth leg on the signal phase. The signal timing will be adjusted for better coordination with the North Street intersection. NO 13. Traffic Study: Estimated daily and peak hour vehicles trips generated by the proposed use, traffic patterns for vehicles and pedestrians showing adequate :access to and from the site and surrounding intersections, and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the site. A traffic study has been provided as a, part of this application that addresses these items. Scanned DigifiZe f Checked OD3,p'- r ATTACHMENTS: Copy of Application Fee Payment Authorization Letter from Don Lia dated November 6, 2006 Original Building Department Response to the Zoning Permit Application Truck Turn Exhibits for the King Street Redevelopment Project List of abutters within 300 Feet of the King Street Redevelopment Project Abutters List Key Sheet and Map Scanned D igitized Checked LLD (ta 1111 200 Name of Applicant: Berkshire -Noho, LLC Please type or all information and return this form to the Building Inspector's Office with the $z5;Iing fee (check or money order) payable to the City of Northampton 1. Address: 41_ Taylor Street, Springfield, MA 01.103 Telephone: (413) 781 -2800 2. Owner of Property: Don Lia Address: 1055 Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743 Telephone: (917) 826 -2000 3. Status of Applicant: Owner :Contract Purchaser .Lessee Other (explain )(Ground Lessee) 4. Job Location: 171 -187 King Street,. Northampton, MA arcet Zoning Map# Parcel# Districts) Street District in Central Business District (TO BE`FILLED 1 'BY THE BUILDING` DEPARTMENT) Existing Use of Structure/Property: The: structure /property: are currently vacant. The site is the former Lia Honda: automobile dealership, which has since relocated; to a.. new facility to the north on..King Street. 5. Description. of Proposed Use/ Work /Project /Occupation:.(Use additional sheets if .necessary): The proposal.: is to construct five retail buildings with a total gross building area of 9.0 760 sq,ft.( A total of.291 parking spaces are proposed, 8 of which are handicap accessible. The primary access to the site would be at the intersection of King: and Finn.Streets,which is .proposed to become :a 4-way signalized intersection. The existing buildingon site (former Honda :dealership) will be °demolished. Landscaping will be provided, as will. sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and future bike path access. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan X :.Engineered /Surveyed Plans X 5. 8 Has aSpecial Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for /on'the site? NO DONT KNOW X YES :IF YES, date issued- IF YES: Was.the permit recorded at the .Registry of Deeds? NO DON'T KNOW X YES IF YES: enter Book Page :and7, Document if 9 :Does the site :contain a brook,' body of water or wetlands? NO X_ DON'T KNOW YES IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation' Commission? Needs to be obtained W:\Dacaments\ FORMS \original\B nil ding- lnspectot'aming- Permit Application- passive.doc Obtained date issued: (Form Continues On Other Side) eearlil Digiti sf4 /21)04`` Ch P L 10. Do any signs exist on the property? IF YES, describe size, type and location: YES NO X (cild.signage was removed) Are there any proposed changes to or additions: of signs intended for the property? YES X NO IF YES, describe size, type and location:.Signage details TBD. Wall andpylon signage will be proposed. 11. Will the construction activity disturb .(clearing,;,grading, excavation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES X NO IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water.Management Permit from the DPW is required. 12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO :LACK OF INFORMATION This column. reserved for use by the Building Department Lot Size Frontage Setbacks Front Side Rear Buildings Height Building Square Footage Open :Space: (lot :area minus :binding Et paved parking :of Parking:_Spaces of Loading Docks EXISTING 5.35 acres 756 feet 10 feet* L: N/A R: 25 feet* 97 feet* Unknown* :20,575:SF* 0 136 striped spaces on survey Unknown* N/ PROPOSED 5.35 acres 756 feet 6 feet (bldgs over 1 SF) Varies (bldgs under 1 OK: -SF) Lt 20 feet R :20 feet 88 feet TBD (will not. exceed: 35 feet) Footprint +1- 49,,273. SF Gross Bldgs t/- 90,;700 SF Leasable 85,318 SF" 2.1% 291 2 dedicated loading areas Will .be a `!cut" site REQQUIRED. BY .ZONING Fill: (volume a. location) Note The existing bmldirng.will.be demolished: as part of this redevelopment project." 13. Certification: I hereby certify that the contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge: .l tln., LL C Date: Applicant's Signature c fi -Eec. nPe4 7-f o {'1 ='CetrC NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's bur to comply with all zoning requirements .and .Obtain .all :requued.permits from the Board eaIth, Conservation Commission, Historic and Architectural Boards, Department of Public Works and_ other applicable permitgranting. authorities.. Scanned W:1DocurrentMORMSIoriginallSui !ding- lnspeclofiZoning Permit Application passive.doe Digitized Checked S /4/2004