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DATE (MO.) DATE
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PROJECT ACTIVITY
- 1.
LAND ACQUISITION
NOV, I, 1969 6 MAY I, 1970
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RELOCATION OF SITE
OCCUPANTS
JAN. I, 1970 7 AUG. 1, 1970
3.
DEMOLITION & SITE
CLEARANCE
MAR. I, 1970 7 OCT. 1, 1970
4.
SITE PREPARATION -INCLUDING
INSTALLATION OF PROJECT
iMPROVEMENTS
JUNE 1, 1970 7 JAN. 1, 1971
5.
DISPOSITION OF 'LAND IN
PROJECT AREA
JUNE 1, 1970 11 MAY 1, 1971
J (G)
PROJECT BOUNDARIES
THE PROJECT AREA HEREIN DESCRIBED IS THE IDENTICAL AREA COVERED' BY THE REDEVELOP
AMENT PLAN AS APPROVED BY THE GOVER
NING BODY OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC AG'E:NC.Y.' ON
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~4S AMENDATORY.
(H)
EXECUTION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; THE APPLICANT HAS CAUSED THIS APPLICATION TO BE EXECUTED I,N ITS
NAME, AND ITS SEAL TO BE HEREUNTO F
IXED AND ATTESTED THIS DAY
OF 19
(SEAL)
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CORPORATE NAME OF APPLICANT
BY;
SIGNATURE
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ADDRESS
IT HAS BEEN ASSUMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THESE DATES THAT THERE WILL BE AN
OVERLAP IN ACTIVITY TIME SCHEDULES TO PERMIT, PROJECT TO MOVE TO COMPLETION
AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE.
IA..
COMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS DATA CODE No, 301
1. STATUS OF WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
THE MOST RECENT' WORKABLE PROGRAM APPROVAL ON RECORD FOR THE CITY
OF NORTHAMPTON IS FOR THE YEAR. 1963. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THIS
PROGRAM HAS BEEN RE-CERTIFIED SINCE THAT DATE, HOWEVER, THE CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZED THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A CURRENT APPLI-
CATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF A WORKABLE PROGRAM WHICH WAS SUBMITTED
IN MAY OF 1969 SEE EXHIBIT 1).
11. STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON COMPLETED A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN OCTOBER
OF 1963, WHICH INCLUDED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR URBAN RENEWAL ACTION, A
FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, AND,AN ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT PLAN. FOR COPY OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SEE EXHIBIT 11).
I11. STATUS OF ZONING ORDINANCE
ZONING WAS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON IN 1958 (AND WAS REVISED
IN 1963), AND HAS BEEN ACTIVELY ENFORCED BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR ACTING
AS THE ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THE ACCUMULATION OF AMENDMENTS
TO DATE HAVE MADE IT SUFFICIENTLY UNWIELDY THAT •A FURTHER REVISION TO
THE 1963 ZONING' ORDINANCE IS NOW UNDER STUDY BY THE PLANNING BOARD.
FOR COPY. OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE SEE EXHIBIT 111).
IV. STATUS OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS WERE ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON IN
1954 AND REVISED IN 1963), AND HAVE BEEN ENFORCED BY THE PLANNING BOARD
SINCE THAT DATE. A NUMBER OF RECENT AMENDMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO
KEEP ITS REQUIREMENTS UP-TO-DATE, AND THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT HAS
RECENTLY COMPLETED RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING THE DESIGN AND CON-
STRUCTION STANDARDS. FOR COPY OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS SEE
EXHIBIT IV).
V. PROGRESS OF LOCAL CODE ENFORCEMENT
THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON CURRENTLY ENFORCES THE FOLLOWING CODES WHICH
ARE CONSIDERED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SYSTEM OF STANDARDS FOR HEALTH,
SANITATION AND SAFETY RELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY OF
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 301-1 4
CODE No. 301
BUILDING CODE (ADOPTED 1959)- MASSACHUSETTS STATE CODE
PLUMBING CODE (ADOPTED 1967) - MASSACHUSETTS STATE CODE
ELECTRICAL CODE (ADOPTED 1967) - MASSACHUSETTS STATE CODE
FIRE PROTECTION CODE - NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS
SANITARY CODE (ADOPTED 1962) - MASSACHUSETTS STATE CODE
ZONING ORDINANCE (ADOPTED 1958, REVISED 1963)
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (ADOPTED 1954, REVISED 1963)
BUILDING CODE AND ZONING ORDINANCE
THE BUILDING INSPECTOR'S OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE. FOR ENFORCEMENT.OF
THE BUILDING CODE AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND APPEALS FROM ADMIN-
ISTRATIVE DECISIONS ARE MADE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. THERE
IS CURRENTLY ONE INSPECTOR IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
PLUMBING AND SANITARY CODE
THE BOARD OF HEALTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE PLUMBING
CODE, SANITARY CODE AND THE GAS FITTING CODE FOR WHICH PURPOSES .THIS
OFFICE EMPLOYS TWO INSPECTORS.
ELECTRICAL CODE
THE CITY ELECTRICAL CODE IS ENFORCED BY THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ARE ENFORCED BY THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
EXHIBITS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS CODE INCLUDE: ALL SUBMITTED UNDER
SEPARATE COVER)
EXHIBIT I WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
EXHIBIT 11 THE MASTER PLAN
EXHIBIT III THE ZONING ORDINANCE
EXHIBIT IV SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
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1. PROJECT AREA DATA
A. STATEMENT REGARDING REVISIONS TO PROJECT AREA BOUNDARY,
THE PROJECT AREA BOUNDARY SEE MAP NO, I) HAS BEEN DEFINED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIAL STUDY OF THE=AREA COVERED IN THE INITIAL
APPLICATION AND CONSISTS OF THAT PORTION OF THE INITIAL STUDY AREA
DESIGNATED AS PLAN TTCrr SEE "REPORT ON BOUNDARY LINE DELINEATION",
DATED JUNE 1968), APPROXIMATELY 88 PER CENT (OR 92„98 ACRES) OF THE
10:8„35 ACRES IN THE•PROJECT AREA ARE TO.BE ACQUIRED,
B. EXHIBITS
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1, MAPS'OF THE PROJECT AREA"
BOUNDARIES OF THE PROJECT AREA, TOPOGRAPHY, PROPERTY LINES AND
OUTLINES OF ALL BUILDINGS WITHIN THE STUDY AREA, AS WELL AS EXISTING
LAND USES ARE SHOWN ON MAP NO, 1, SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER,
2. PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
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TWO 811 X 10" GLOSSY PRINTS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS
OF THE PROJECT AREA ARE SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER AS EXHIBIT V.
(A) FIVE REPRESENTATIVE VIEWS OF THE PROJECT AREA AND EXISTING
STRUCTURES.
(B) ONE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE RENDERING OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
OF THE PROJECT AREA.
(C) PHOTOS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA SHOWING
THE LOCATION AND DIRECTION OF EACH PHOTO, IN ADDITION TO WHICH
EACH PHOTO HAS INFORMATION ON THE BACK INDICATING ITS IDENTIFI-
CATION AND LOCATION IN REFERENCE TO THE MAP, ADDITIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL BUILDINGS TO BE ACQUIRED WILL BE FOUND IN
THE ACQUISITON APPRAISAL REPORTS SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE
COVER AS EXHIBIT XV.
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C. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA (CONTINUED)
CODE No. 302
1., IMPROVED LAND AS USEDAN THE PREVIOUS ..TABLES...REFERS TO:
(A) LAND UPON WHICH BUILDINGS ARE SITUATED, NOT INCLUDING
THAT PORTION OF A PARCEL WHICH IS CLEARLY IN EXCESS OF THE
NEEDS OF THE BUILDINGS ON IT AND ITS APPURTENANT USES;
(2) LAND CONTAINING ONLY OLD FOUNDATIONS OR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
OR WHICH IS USED FOR OPEN TYPE USES WITHOUT PERMANENT STRUC-
TURES.
(B) RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF STREETS AND ALLEYS WHICH ARE IMPROVED WITH ALL-
WEATHER SURFACING AND/OR UTILITIES OR WHICH', IF UNSURFACED, ARE
CLEARLY NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LAND INCLUDED IN (1) ABOVE.
THE TOTAL PROJECT AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 20 PER CENT PRESENTLY IMPROVED,
CONSISTING OF BUILDINGS AND STREETS.
THE MAJOR PORTION OF UNIMPROVED LAND (4I PER CENT OF THE PROJECT AREA)
IS LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE PROJECT AREA AND CONSISTS OF SOME 46
ACRES OF LAND USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.
2. EXISTING BUILDINGS
THE PROJECT AREA CONTAINS 22. MAJOR BUILDINGS AND 28 SMALLER
STRUCTURES, SUCH AS GARAGES, SHEDS AND BARNS. NINE OF THESE
MAJOR BUILDINGS ARE LOCATED ON PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED AND WILL
EVENTUALLY BE CLEARED. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE RETENTION OF
BUILDING NO. 2-2 IS SET FORTH IN CODE NO. 308, LAND DISPOSAL
REPORT.
3. EXISTING STREET SYSTEM
BATES STREET, THE ONLY THROUGH STREET WITHIN THE PROJECT BOUNDARIES,
CONNECTS BETWEEN DAMON ROAD THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE PROJECT)
AND BRADFORD STREET IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE PROJECT. PRESENTLY
IT IS OPEN TO THROUGH TRAFFIC, BUT DUE TO A VERY POOR BRIDGE CROSSING
OVER THE RAILROAD TO THE SOUTH, HAS LIMITED USE.
THE ONLY OTHER STREET WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA IS BRADFORD STREET,
A MINOR, DEAD-END STREET COMMENCING AT BATES STREET AND RUNNING
WEST TO THE RAILROAD. AN EXISTING UNDERPASS OF THE RAILROAD AT THE
EXTREME SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROJECT AREA IS SO NARROW AND
PROJECT AREA REPORT CODE No. 302
Cc DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA (CONTINUED)
DIFFICULT THAT. TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES, -THERE IS NO OUT-
LET IN THIS -:DIRECTION.
4. TOPOGRAPHY
THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA-IS FOR THE MOST PART GENTLY SLOPING
TOWARDS THE WEST, ONLY A NEGLIGIBLE PERCENTAGE OF THE LAND
COULD BE CONSIDERED UNDESIRABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION DUE TO GRADE.
H. ELIGIBILITY AS A COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PROJECT
THIS PROJECT AREA CONTAINS MANY OF THE PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH
A "DECADENT AREA" AND A <'BLIGHTED OPEN AREA" AS DEFINED BY SEC. 26J,
CHAP. 121 OF THE GENERAL LAWS.
THE AREA IS ESSENTIALLY AN ISLAND OF UNDEVELOPED RURAL LAND SURROUNDED
BY INTENSE URBAN DEVELOPMENT, BUT CUT-OFF FROM THE OPPORTUNITY OF SIMI-
LAR DEVELOPMENT (AT LEAST BY PRIVATE RESOURCES) BY PHYSICAL BARRIERS IN
THE FORM OF RAILROADS TO THE WEST AND SOUTH AND INTERSTATE 91 TO THE EAST';'."
THESE BARRIERS MAKE IT ECONOMICALLY IMPRACTICAL FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPERS'
TO SERVICE THIS AREA WITH SANITARY SEWERS;. AND THE SOIL CONDITIONS MAKE
PROVISION OF ON-SITE FACILITIES IMPOSSIBLE. IN ADDITION, A HIGH GROUND
/ WATER TABLE LIM ITS CONSTRUCTION UNLESS THE AREA CAN BE DRAINED.
AS A RESULT, THIS AREA IS A DECADENT AREA WHICH IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE
SAFETY, HEALTH, MORALS, WELFARE AND SOUND GROWTH OF THE CITY DUE TO
THE EXISTENCE OF BUILDINGS WHICH ARE OUT OF REPAIR, UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABI-
TATION OR IN NEED OF MAJOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA THERE ARE 22 MAIN BUILDINGS AND 28 ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS. OF THE 22 MAIN BUILDINGS, THERE ARE 12 (OR 55.5 PER CENT) CLAS-
SIFIED AS SUBSTANDARD, D.UE EITHER TO STRUCTURAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDI-
TIONS, OR BOTH, ALL OF WHICH ARE RESIDENTIAL SEE MAP NO. I). ONE OF THE
NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BOTH LOCATED ON DAMON ROAD) IS CLASSIFIED AS
STANDARD, THE OTHER IS SUB-STANDARD. THE LACK OF SANITARY SEWERS HAS RE-
SULTED IN SUCH A SERIOUS HEALTH MENACE THAT THE CITY BOARD OF 'HEALTH SENT
CONDEMNATION NOTICES TO THIRTEEN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA.
ACTION ON THIS NOTICE HAS ONLY BEEN WITHHELD BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY-OF
THIS PROJECT BRINGING A SANITARY SEWER LINE THROUGH THIS AREA.
SITE CONDITIONS, INCLUDING POOR SOILS AND UNDERGROUND CONDITIONS, HIGH GROUND-
WATER TABLE, LACK OF SEWERS AND AN OBSOLETE STREET PATTERN, REQUIRE THAT
Q c~~ THE AREA BE DEVELOPED IN A UNIFIED, INTEGRATED MANNED YET MANY IRREGULARLY
SHAPED LOTS MAKE IT DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, FOR A PRIVATE DEVELOPER TO
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 302-5
PROJECT AREA REPORT CODE No, 302
` ASSEMBLE A SIZEABLE ENOUGH TRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT, CONSIDERING THE
NEED FOR NEW STREETS AND UTILITIES ESSENTIAL TO ADEQUATELY SERVICE
THIS AREA, IN ADDITION, THE BLIGHTING CONDITIONS ARE A SERIOUS DEGENERA_,.:..
TING INFLUENCE ON ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AREAS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE DE--
TERIORATED INTO SUB-STANDARD CONDITIONS OF HOUSING.
THE PROJECT AREA LIES IN THE PATH-OF, AND INTERFERES WITH, THE SOUND
GROWTH OF THE CITY. ALTHOUGH THIS AREA HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS THE MOST-DESIRABLE AND APPROPRIATE AREA FOR
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY, THE CONDITIONS WHICH CONTRIBUTE
TO AND RESULT IN ITS BLIGHTED, CHARACTER ARE NOT BEING, AND IN THE FORE-
SEEABLE FUTURE ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE, REMEDIED BY THE ORDINARY OPERA-
TIONS OF-PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, AND ARE WORSENING, AS A RESULT, NO
SUBSTANTIAL USE OTHER THAN AGRICULTURAL HAS BEEN OR IS BEING MADE OF
THE LARGE, OPEN UNDEVELOPED AREA WHICH MAKES UP 41 PER CENT OF THE
SITE.
THIS AREA IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH, MORALS, WELFARE AND
SOUND GROWTH OF THE CITY BECAUSE IT IS UNDULY COSTLY. TO DEVELOP IT.
SOUNDLY THROUGH THE ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF PRIVATE ENTERPRIISE BY
REASON OF THE EXISTENCE OF UNSUITABLE SOIL CONDITIONS,
SOIL CONDITIONS ARE POOR, WITH INADEQUATE DRAINAGE CHARACTERISTICS,
LIMITING ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES, A CONDITION WHICH IS AG-
GRAVATED BY SMALL,, LOTS AND A LARGE SWAMPY AREA IN THE SOUTH--CENTRAL
PORTION OF THE TRACT_NEAR BRADFORD STREET. IN ADDITION, THE GROUND
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WATER TABLE IN THIS ENTIRE-AREA IS EXCESSIVELY HIGH, AS POINTED OUT IN
A MASTER PLAN STUDY FOR .SANITARY SEWERS MADE BY MORGENROTH ASSOC.
IN 1958.
THE HIGH GROUND-WATER TABLE IMPOSES THE NEED FOR SUB-SURFACE, DRAINAGE
OF THE ENTIRE AREA IN ORDER TO PERMIT ANY SUBSTANTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUC-
TION, AND THIS WAS RECOMMENDED AS PART OF THE ABOVE-NOTED MASTER PLAN7
FOR SANITARY SEWERS (SEE EXCERPT FROM THIS REPORT AS NOTED AS EXHIBIT V1),.
THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO=THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE UNDULY EXPENSIVE MEASURES
FOR WATERPROOFING FOUNDATIONS AND BASEMENT WALLS OR OTHER BELOW GRADE
STRUCTURES. WITHOUT ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THESE MEASURES, WHICH RE-
PRESENT UNDULY EXPENSIVE COSTS TO PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT
THIS AREA COULD BE CONSIDERED POSSIBLE FOR SOUND DEVELOPMENT. THE. BEST
ILLUSTRATION OF THIS FACT IS THAT, ALTHOUGH LAND ALL AROUND THIS AREA IS
BEING AND HAS BEEN ACTIVELY DEVELOPED FOR URBAN USES SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL, NEARLY HALF OF THIS AREA IS STILL HELD IN AGRI-
CULTURAL USE. THUS WE CAN CONSIDER THAT THIS AREA CONSISTS OF BOTH•OBSO-
LETE AND INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT.
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FINALLY, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIVATE ENTERPRISE TO UNDERTAKE ANY .
PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF THIS AREA IS.LIMITED BY THE FACT THAT INTERNAL
ROADS AND UTILITIES ARE INADEQUATE AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES- INVOLVE
EXTENSIVE COSTS,
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEDERAL URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAM IS PREDICATED ON
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CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS SUCH AS PRESENT CHARACTER OF THE AREA, EXTENT
OF PRESENT DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSED RE-USE, BASED ON THE CRITERIA
ESTABLISHED IN RHA 7205, 1, CHAP, 1-2 OFTHE URBAN RE•NEWAL.MANUAL;"HE .
PRESENT CHARACTER OF THE AREA MUST BE CONSIDERED TO BE NON-RESIDENTIAL
SINCE LESS THAN 51 PER CENT OF THE LAND IS IMPROVED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE .
ACTUALLY LESS THAN IS PER CENT OF THE LAND IS IMPROVED FOR. RESIDENTIAL
USE). THE EXTENT OF TOTAL PRESENT DEVELOPMENT (LESS THAN 30 PER CENT
OF THE LAND IS IMPROVED) INDICATES THAT THIS AREA MUST BE DETERMINED TO
BE OPEN LAND, UNDER THE,DEFINITION OF "OPEN LAND" IN THE URBAN RENEWAL
MANUAL.
THE PROPOSED RE-USE IS NON-RESIDENTIAL (SPECIFICALLY INDUSTRIAL) AS
DETERMINED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND AS SUPPORTED BY RECOM-
MENDATIONS IN THE CITY9S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE RECENT MARKETABI-
LITY STUDY. THE ONLY FEDERAL PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE ABOVE CONDITIONS
QUALIFY IS AN "OPEN LAND EXCEPTION PROJECT", FOR WHICH NO CAPITAL GRANTS:
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ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, IN ADDITION, WHILE THERE ARE SOME BUILDINGS THAT. i
ARE RATED AS SUB-STANDARD, THEY ARE SCATTERED RATHER THAN EVENLY DISTRI-
BUTED THROUGHOUT THE AREA, AND THE.BASIC REQUIREMENT OF DISTRIBUTION OF
DEFICIENCIES WOULD RULE THE AREA OUT FOR THIS REASON SEE MAP NO,. 1),
THE PROJECT AREA MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AS. A STATE-ASSISTED
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAC_RENEWAL PROJECT UNDER CHAPTER '121, SECTIONS
26GGG AND 26HHH OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, AS AMENDED, AS.
FOLLOWS:
A. EVIDENCE THAT THE PROJECT QUALIFIES AS A DECADENT AREA, AS
DEFINED UNDER CHAPTER 121, SECTION 26J OF THE GENERAL LAWS,
AS AMENDED, IS SET FORTH IN "RESOLUTION OF THE NORTHAMPTON
~ REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROV!NG FINDING OF DECADENT AREA"
WHICH IS PRESENTED AS EXHIBIT VII AT THE END OF THIS CODE SEC-
TION,
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B. EVIDENCE THAT THE PROJECT QUALIFIES AS A BLIGHTED;, OPEN' AREA
AS DEFINED UNDER CHAPTER 121, SECTION 26J OF THE GENERAL-
LAWS, AS AMENDED, IS SET FORTH IN "RESOLUTION OF THE'•NORTHAMPTON
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROVING FINDING OF BLIGHTED, OPEN
AREA" WHICH IS PRESENTED AS EXHIBIT IX AT THE END OF THIS CODE
SECTION.
Northampton Redevelopment Authority
48 DAMON RD., NORTHAMPTON, MASS. "TEL. (413) 586 -1045
HON. WALLACE W. PUCHALSKI
MAYOR
FRANCIS W. HOGAN, CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH DEYETTE SR. , VICE CHAIRMAN
GEORGE H. HARTLING, TREASURER
STANLEY B. DOWGERT, ASST. TREAS.
GERALD R. WALLACE, CLERK
RESOLUTION OF NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY APPROVING FINDING OF DECADENT AREA
"WHEREAS, THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AUTHORITY")
IS A PUBLIC BODY POLITIC AND CORPORATE DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHA-
PTER 121 OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS (TER, ED.), AS AMENDED (HEREINAFTER CALLED T'THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY LAWTT) AND HAVING A USUAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON,
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MASSACHUSETTS,
WHEREAS, THE AUTHORITY HAS, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMP-
TON AND BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS UNDER; SECTIONS 26GGG AND 26HHH OF THE
SAID HOUSING AUTHORITY LAW, UNDERTAKEN AND CONDUCTED SURVEYS, STUDIES AND INSPECTIONS OF
AN AREA IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON KNOWN AS THE NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA AND
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT VIII, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND MADE A PART OF AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE (HEREINAFTER CALLED ?TTHE PROJECT AREA TT), IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRE-
PARATION OF AIRE'DEVELOPME,NTL PROJECT FOR SUCH AREA, AND
WHEREAS, THE AUTHORITY HAS MADE, REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED DETAILED SURVEYS, STUDIES,
APPRAISALS, INSPECTIONS, STATEMENTS, AND OTHER DATA AND STATISTICS PERTAINING TO THE PRO-
JECT AREA AND PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS THEREIN WHICH
HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF- NORTHAMPTON, MEMBERS OF
THE AUTHORITY'S STAFF, AND CONSULTANTS RETAINED BY THE AUTHORITY, AND HAS VIEWED THE
PROJECT AREA AND IS FAMILIAR WITH CONDITIONS THEREIN:
NOW THEREFORE, UPON CONSIDERATION THEREOF, BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
I, THAT THE AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE THAT `,A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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OUGHT TO BE UNDERTAKEN AND CARRIED OUT IN THE PROJECT AREA AND THAT IT IS NECES-
SARY AND ESSENTIAL TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PROJECT AND OF THE CITY OF NORTH-
AMPTON THAT THE ,'BOUNDARIES OF THE PROJECT AREA BE AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT V ill,
MADE A PART HEREOF, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
2. THAT THIS PROJECT AREA CONTAINS MANY OF THE PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS OF A DECA-
DENT AREA AS DEFINED BY SEC. 26J, CHAP. 121 OF THE GENERAL LAWS, AND AS A RE-
SULT, THIS AREA IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH, MORALS, WELFARE AND
SOUND GROWTH OF THE CITY FOR THE REASONS ENUMERATED BELOW.
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EXHIBIT V II
A, THAT WITHIN THIS PROJECT AREA THERE EXIST BUILDINGS WHICH ARE OUT OF REPAIR,
UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION OR IN NEED OF MAJOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, AND
WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA THERE ARE 22 MAIN BUILDINGS AND 28 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS,
OF THE 22 MAIN BUILDINGS, THERE ARE 12 (OR 55,5 PER CENT) CLASSIFIED AS SUB-
STANDARD, DUE EITHER TO STRUCTURAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, OR BOTH,
ALL OF WHICH ARE RESIDENTIAL,
B. THAT MANY OF THESE BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITA-
TION DUE TO THE LACK OF SANITARY SEWERS WHICH HAS RESULTED IN SUCH A SERIOUS
HEALTH MENACE THAT THE CITY BOARD OF HEALTH SENT CONDEMNATION NOTICES TO
THIRTEEN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA, ACTION ON THIS NOTICE HAS ON-
LY BEEN WITHHELD BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS PROJECT BRINGING A SAN-
ITARY SEWER LINE THROUGH THIS AREA,
C. THAT SITE CONDITIONS, INCLUDING POOR :SOILS AND UNDERGROUND CONDITIONS, HIGH
GROUND WATER TABLE, LACK OF SEWERS AND AN OBSOLETE STREET PATTERN, REQUIRE
THAT THE AREA BE DEVELOPED IN A UNIFIED, INTEGRATED MANNER YET MANY IRREGU-
LARLY SHAPED LOTS MAKE IT DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, FOR A PRIVATE DEVEL-
OPER TO ASSEMBL'E'_A_'S'IZEABLE'ENOUGH.TiRACT. FOR DEVELOPMENT, CONSIDERING THE
NEED FOR NEW STREETS AND UTILITIES ESSENTIAL TO ADEQUATELY SERVICE THIS AREA.
IN ADDITION, THE BLIGHTING CONDITIONS ARE A SERIOUS DEGENERATING INFLUENCE
ON ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AREAS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE DETERIORATED INTO SUB-
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF HOUSING.
D. THAT THE PROJECT AREA IS PRESENTLY SERVED BY ONLY THREE LOCAL STREETS ,
DAMON ROAD, BRADFORD STREET AND BATES STREET, WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE AN
ADEQUATE PATTERN FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - - DAMON ROAD AND BRADFORD
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STREET ARE OF SHORT LENGTH, FULLY DEVELOPED BOTH SIDES, AND LOCATED, IN
THE EXTREME EAST BOUNDARY OF THE PROJECT PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT ON ONLY
ONE SIDE FOR HALF OF ITS LENGTH ( THE OTHER SIDE ABUTTING THE RMAY OF 1-91)
THERE ARE NO SIDEWALKS IN THE PROJECT AREA.
E. THAT THE LAND USE, UTILITY AND TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PROBLEMS ARE TYPICAL OF
THE OBSOLESCENCE WHICH IS AN ALMOST INEVITABLE RESULT OF THE DEVELOPMENT
OF MARGINAL LAND OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS, NOT BY COORDINATION WITH A LOCALLY
CONCEIVED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE SOUND GROWTH OF THE SURROUNDING
COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, BUT RATHER ACCORDING TO CHANCE. THEREFORE, NEITHER
DESIGN NOR OTHER PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL OR ECONOMIC FACILITIES, NEITHER
THE SPACING AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE STRUCTURES NOR THE PATTERNS OF LAND
USE OR TRAFFIC CIRCULATION WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA ARE NOW RESPONSIVE TO
CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY NEEDS OR PROPER COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT.
F. THAT FOR THE FORGOING REASONS THE PROJECT AREA WILL NOT, BY PRIVATE ENTER-
PRISE ALONE, AND WITHOUT THE AID SOUGHT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH, BE MADE
AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT - - WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNATED ITS "HIGH-
EST AND BEST USE" BY A RECENT MARKETABILITY STUDY, AND WHICH BOTH THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE SPECIFY AS THE RECOMMENDED
USE. THE HIGH COST OF LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OCCASIONED BY THE
NEED TO DEMOLISH EXISTING OBSOLETE STRUCTURES AND EXTEND THE SANITARY SEWER
INTO THE AREA MAKE IT UNLIKELY THAT PRIVATE ENTERPRISE COULD AFFORD TO UN-
DERTAKE ITS DEVELOPMENT. LACKING SUCH ACTION, AND WITHOUT ANY ECONOMICAL
l MEANS OF CORRECTING THE SEWAGE PROBLEMS , THE BLIGHTING CONDITION WOULD
WORSEN.
EXHIBIT V II
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3, THAT THE AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT AREA IS A
DECADENT AREA, IN THAT IT IS AN AREA WHICH IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH,
MORALS, WELFARE AND SOUND GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING REASONS AND CONDITIONS: TO WIT, BECAUSE OF THE EXISTENCE OF BUILDINGS
WHICH ARE NOT SERVED BY ADEQUATE UTILITIES, ARE OF ADVANCED AGE, OUT OF REPAIR,
PHYSICALLY DETERIORATED, UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, FUNCTIONALLY OBSOLETE,
AND IN NEED OF MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUCH THAT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN
THE AREA HAVE BEEN CONDEMNED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH, BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND THE LACK OF INTERNAL PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVING THE
PROJECT AREA, AND BECAUSE THE EXISTING FUNCTIONAL OBSOLESCENCE IN BUILDING
USE AND SITE LAYOUT IT IS IMPROBABLE THAT THE PROJECT AREA WOULD BE REDEV-
ELOPED IN TERMS OF ITS HIGHEST AND BEST USE BY THE ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF PRI-
VATE ENTERPRISE,
4, THAT, MORE PARTICULARLY, THE AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY FIND AND.DETERMINE AS
FOLLOWS.
A. MANY OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS IN THIS AREA (60 PERCENT OF THOSE TO BE
ACQUIRED) ARE OBSOLETE IN TERMS OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION OR PRESENT
CONDITION, AND THE PRESENCE OF THE RAILROA D TRACKS AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ALONG DAMON ROAD AND KING STREET PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTORS LEADING TO FURTHER DETERIORATION,
B. NEITHER DESIGN NOR OTHER PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL OR ECONOMIC FACILITIES,
NEITHER THE SPACING AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE STRUCTURES NOR THE LAND USE,
STREET PATTERNS, OR TRAFFIC CIRCULATION WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA ARE RES-
PONSIVE TO CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY NEEDS OR PROPER COMPREHENSIVE COM-
MUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT,
C, THE PROJECT AREA WOULD NOT, BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ALONE, AND WITHOUT
THE AID SOUGHT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH, BE MADE_AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL % DEVELOPMENT - - LACKING SUCH ACTION, AND WITHOUT ANY ECONOMICAL MEANS
OF CORRECTING THE SEWAGE PROBLEMS, THE BLIGHTING CONDITION WOULD WOR-
SEN, AND THE CITY WOULD BE DEPRIVED OF ONE OF ITS FINEST AREAS FOR POTEN-
TIAL INDUSTRIAL GROWTH,
D. THE PROJECT IS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL CAPITAL GRANT ASSISTANCE UNDER
TITLE I OF THE FEDERAL HOUDING ACT OF 1949, AS AMENDED,
THE PROJECT AREA IS NOT PREDOMINANTLY RESIDENTIAL IN CHARACTER, AND IS,
IN FACT, TO BE CONSIDERED "OPEN LAND" BASED ON THE DEFINITION OF SAME
IN THE REDEVELOPMENT MANUAL,
E. THE PROJECT AREA IS TO BE REDEVELOPED FOR PREDOMINANTLY INDUSTRIAL RE-
USE, THE REDEVECORMEN'T PLAN SUBMITTED UNDER CODE NO, 303 PROPOSED
PREDOMINANTLY INDUSTRIAL RE-USE IN THE PROJECT AREA,
EXHIBIT VII
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE No. 303
I. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA.BOUNDARIES
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DAMON
ROAD WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 1-91; THENCE IN A SOUTHEASTERLY
DIRECTION ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 1-91, 3,260 FEET MORE OR
LESS TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF 1-91 WITH THE
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF A BRANCH OF THE BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD;
THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF A BRANCH OF THE BOSTON AND -MAINE RAILROAD 2,916 FEET MORE OR LESS
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE MAIN LINE OF
THE BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD; THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG
THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE MAIN LINE OF THE BOSTON AND MAINE
RAILROAD 3,351 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF DAMON ROAD; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DAMON ROAD 522 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE HUNDRED EIGHT 108. ) ACRES MORE OR
LESS.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
EXHIBIT VIII
303-3
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Northampton Redevelopment Authority
48 DAMON RD., NORTHAMPTON, MASS, TEL. (413) 586 - 1045
HON. WALLACE W. PUCHALSKI
MAYOR
FRANCIS W. HOGAN, CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH DEYETTE SR. , VICE CHAIRMAN
GEORGE H. HARTLING, TREASURER
STANLEY B. DOWGERT, ASST. TREAS.
GERALD R. WALLACE, CLERK
RESOLUTION OF NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY APPROVING FINDING OF BLIGHTED OPEN AREA
"WHEREAS, THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HEREINAFTER CALLED TITHE AUTHORITY")
IS A PUBLIC BODY POLITIC AND CORPORATE DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 121 OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS (TER, ED.), AS AMENDED (HEREINAFTER CALLED
TITHE HOUSING AUTHORITY LAWTT) AND HAVING A USUAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMP-
TON, MASSACHUSETTS,
WHEREAS, THE AUTHORITY HAS, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMP-
TON AND BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS UNDER SECTIONS 26GGG AND 26HHH OF THE
SAID HOUSING AUTHORITY LAW, UNDERTAKEN AND CONDUCTED SURVEYS, STUDIES AND INSPECTIONS OF
AN AREA IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON KNOWN AS THE NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA AND
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT V III, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, AND MADE A PART OF AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE (HEREINAFTER CALLED TT THE PROJECT AREA'T), IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRE-
PARATION OF AN REDEVELOPME,NTPROJECT FOR SUCH AREA, AND
WHEREAS, THE AUTHORITY HAS MADE, REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED DETAILED SURVEYS, STUDIES,
APPRAISALS, INSPECTIONS, STATEMENTS, AND OTHER DATA AND STATISTICS PERTAINING TO THE PRO-
JECT AREA AND PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS THEREIN WHICH
HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND PRESENTED BY OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MEMBERS OF
THE AUTHORITY'S STAFF, AND CONSULTANTS RETAINED BY THE AUTHORITY, AND HAS VIEWED THE
PROJECT AREA AND 1S FAMILIAR WITH CONDITIONS THEREIN:
NOW THEREFORE, UPON CONSIDERATION THEREOF, BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
1, THAT THE AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE THAT Ax REDEV.EL1OPNfE'NT PROJECT
OUGHT TO BE UNDERTAKEN AND CARRIED OUT IN THE PROJECT AREA AND THAT IT IS NECES-
SARY AND ESSENTIAL TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PROJECT AND OF THE CITY OF NORTH-
AMPTON THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROJECT AREA BE AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT V III,
MADE A PART HEREOF, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE,
2, THAT THIS PROJECT AREA CONTAINS MANY OF THE PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS OF A BLIGHTED
OPEN AREA AS DEFINED BY SEC, 26J, CHAP, 121 OF THE GENERAL LAWS, AND AS A RESULT,
THIS AREA IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH, MORALS, WELFARE AND SOUND GROWTH
OF THE CITY,
EXHIBIT IX
THAT IT IS UNDULY COSTLY TO DEVELOP IT SOUNDLY THROUGH THE ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE BY REASON OF.
A. THE EXISTANCE OF UNSUITABLE SOIL AND DRAINAGE CONDITIONS WHICH RENDER IT IM-
POSSIBLE, IN MOST CASES, TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, SAFE AND SANITARY SEWAGE TREAT-
MENT FACILITIES ON SITE, COMBINED WITH THE ISOLATION OF THE SITE BY TWO BRANCHES
OF THE RAILROAD, WHICH MAKE EXTENSION OF EXISTING SANITARY SEWER LINES ECONOM-
ICALLY IMPRACTICAL,
B. THE POOR SOIL CONDITIONS ARE FURTHER AGGRAVATED BY SMALL LOTS, AND A LARGE
SWAMPY AREA IN THE SOUTH-CENTRAL PORTION OF THE TRACT NEAR BRADFORD STREET,
IN ADDITION, THE GROUND WATER TABLE IN THIS ENTIRE AREA IS EXCESSIVELY HIGH, AS
POINTED OUT IN A MASTER PLAN STUDY FOR SANITARY SEWERS MADE BY MORGENROTH
Assoc. IN 1958.
C. THE HIGH GROUND-WATER TABLE IMPOSES THE NEED FOR SUB-SURFACE DRAINAGE OF THE
ENTIRE AREA IN ORDER TO PERMIT ANY SUBSTANTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, AND THIS
WAS RECOMMENDED AS PART OF THE ABOVE-NOTED MASTER PLAN FOR SANITARY SEWERS,
THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE UNDULY EXPENSIVE MEASURES FOR
WATERPROOFING FOUNDATIONS AND BASEMENT WALLS OR OTHER BELOW GRADE STRUCTURES,
D. WITHOUT ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THESE MEASURES, WHICH REPRESENT UNDULY EXPEN-
SIVE COSTS TO PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THIS AREA COULD BE CONSIDER-
ED POSSIBLE FOR SOUND DEVELOPMENT. THE BEST ILLUSTRATION OF THIS FACT IS THAT,
ALTHOUGH LAND ALL AROUND THIS AREA IS BEING AND HAS BEEN ACTIVELY DEVELOPED FOR
URBAN USES SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL, NEARLY HALF OF THIS
AREA IS STILL HELD IN AGRICULTURAL USE,
E. THE PROJECT AREA LIES IN THE PATH OF, AND INTERFERES WITH, THE SOUND GROWTH OF
THE CITY. ALTHOUGH THIS AREA HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS
THE MOST DESIRABLE AND APPROPRIATE AREA FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY.;
THE CONDITIONS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO AND RESULT IN ITS= BLIGHTED CHARACTER ARE NOT
BEING, AND IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE, REMEDIED BY THE OR-
DINARY OPERATIONS OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, AND ARE WORSENING. AS A RESULT, NO
SUBSTANTIAL USE OTHER THAN AGRICULTURAL HAS BEEN OR IS BEING MADE OF THE LARGE,
OPEN UNDEVELOPED AREA WHICH MAKES UP 41 PER CENT OF THE SITE.
4. THAT THE AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT AREA IS A BLIGHTED
OPEN.7AREA,AN,THAT IT IS AN AREA WHICH IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH, MORALS,
WELFARE AND SOUND GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND IS UNDULY COSTLY TO DEVELOP SOUNDLY
THROUGH THE ORDINARY OPERATIONS OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE BECAUSE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING REASONS AND CONDITIONS: TO WIT, BECAUSE OF THE EXISTANCE OF.UNSUITABLE SOIL ,
AND OTHER PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, THE NECESSITY OF UNDULY EXPENSIVE FOUNDATIONS AND
RETAINING WALLS, UDULY EXPENSIVE MEASURES FOR WATERPROOFING STRUCTURES AND/6R FOR
DRAINING THE AREA, AND BY REASON OF OBSOLETE AND INAPPROPRIATE SUBDIVISION, INADE-
QUACY OF SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES, AND INADEQUACY OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
5. THAT, MORE PARTICULARLY, THE AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS-,
A. THAT POOR AND UNSUITABLE SOIL CONDITIONS AND HIGH GROUND WATER TABLE IMPOSE
UNDULY EXPENSIVE COSTS IN ORDER TO INSTALL FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS,
OR TO COMPLETELY UNDERDRAIN THE AREA TO LOWER.THE GROUND WATER LEVEL SO
THAT CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS CAN BE UTILIZED.
EXHIBIT IX
B.
C.
D.
E.
THAT THE LAND USE, UTILITY AND TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PROBLEMS ARE TYPICAL OF
THE OBSOLESCENCE WHICH IS AN ALMOST INEVITABLE RESULT OF THE DEVELOPMENT
OF MARGINAL LAND OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS, NOT BY COORDINATION WITH A LOCALLY
CONCEIVED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE SOUND GROWTH OF THE SURROUNDING COM-
MUNITY AS A WHOLE, BUT RATHER ACCORDING TO CHANCE . THEREFORE, NEITHER
DESIGN NOR OTHER PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL OR ECONOMIC FACILITIES, NOR THE
PATTERNS OF LAND USE OR TRAFFIC CIRCULATION WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA ARE NOW
RESPONSIVE TO CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY NEEDS OR PROPER COMPREHENSIVE COM-
MUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
THE PROJECT AREA WOULD NOT, BY PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ALONE, AND WITHOUT THE
AID SOUGHT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH, BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVEL-
OPMENT - - LACKING SUCH ACTION, AND WITHOUT ANY ECONOMICAL MEANS OF COR-
RECTING THESE PROBLEMS, THE BLIGHTING CONDITIONS WOULD WORSEN, AND THE CITY
WOULD BE DEPRIVED OF ONE OF ITS FINEST AREAS FOR POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL GROWTH.
THE PROJECT IS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL CAPITAL GRANT ASSISTANCE UNDER TITLE
I OF THE FEDERAL HOUSING ACT OF 1949, AS AMENDED.
THE PROJECT AREA IS NOT PREDOMINANTLY RESIDENTIAL IN CHARACTER, AND IS IN
FACT, TO BE CONSIDERED TTOPEN LANDTT BASED ON THE DEFINITION OF SAME IN THE
URBAN RENEWAL MANUAL.
THE PROJECT AREA IS TO BE REDEVELOPED FOR PREDOMINANTLY INDUSTRIAL REUSE.
THE RED.EV,ELOP.ME.NT PLAN SUBMITTED UNDER CODE NO. 303 PROPOSED PREDOM--
INANTLY INDUSTRIAL RE-USE IN THE PROJECT AREA.
EXHIBIT IX
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JOHN C. O'DONNELL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
63 MAIN STREET
FLORENCE, MASSACHUSETTS 01060
TELEPHONE 584-2608
AREA CODE 413
June 3, 1969
E. H. Lord Wood Associates
2 Lincoln Street
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
RE: NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Gentlemen:
In reference to your letter of May 26, 1969, I have examined the
Four Resolutions of the Northampton Redevelopment Authority, which are
as follows:
1. Resolution of Northampton Redevelopment Authority Approving
Finding of Decadent Area.
2. Resolution of the Northampton Redevelopment Authority Approving
Urban Renewal Flan.
3. Resolution of Northampton Redevelopment Authority Finding of
Blighted Open Area.
4. Certificate of Recording Officer of the Northampton
Redevelopment Authority.
I find the above resolutions to be in proper form and order and have
no objections thereto.
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Very truly yours,
fol" C. O' DONNELL
Attorne At Law
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON,, MASSACHUSETTS
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARR
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
CODE NO. 303
PREPARED FOR: NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PREPARED BY: E.H. LORD-WOOD, ASSOCIATES 303-1
Recorded in Hampshire County Registry of Deeds Book 1692, Pages 228-248
a
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES (EXHIBIT VIII)
II. PROJECT PROVISIONS
A. Objectives of the Plan
B. Applicability of Local Codes and By-Laws;
and Proposed Zoning Changes
C. Land Use Proposals
D. Development Controls Applicable to All Parcels
E. Development Controls Applicable to Individual
Reuse Parcels
F. Special Development Controls for Properties
Not to be Acquired
III. PROJECT PROPOSALS
A. Land Acquisition
B. Effective Period of the Plan
C. Priorities to Purchase and/or Lease Project Land
D. Obligations to be Imposed on Redevelopers
IV. Other Provisions Necessary to Meet Commonwealth and
Local Requirements
V. Procedure For Changes in the Approved Plan
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS
EXHIBITS+
Map No. 2+ Land Use Plan
Map No. 3+ Boundary Description and Property Map
Map No. 4+ Disposition Plan
Exhibit VIII - Project Boundary Description
+ Submitted Under Separate Cover
CODE NO. 303
PAGE NO.
303-2
303-3
303-4
303-5
303-6
303-8
303-13
303-15
303-18
303-18
303-18
303-21
303-22
303-23
Note:
The above are the applicable sections of Code 303. Redevelopment Plan, for
development in the Northampton Industrial Park. Please direct all inquiries to
the Northampton Redevelopment Authority.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
I. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES
Beginning at the intersection of the south right-of-way line of Damon Road
with the west right-of-way of I-9I; thence in a southeasterly direction
along the west right-of-way line of I-9I, 3,260 feet more or less to the
intersection of the west right-ow-way line of I-9I with the north right-
of-way line of a branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad; thence in a
southwesterly direction along the north right-of-way line of a branch of
the Boston and Maine Railroad 2,196 feet more or less to its intersection
with the east right-of-way line of the main line of the Boston and Maine
Railroad; thence in a northerly direction along the east right-of-way of
the main line of the Boston and Maine Railroad 3,351 feet more or less.. to
the intersection of the south right-of-way line of Damon Road; thence in
an easterly direction along the south right-of-way line of Damon Road 522
feet more or less to the point of beginning, containing one hundred eight
(108) acres more or less.
EXHIBIT VIII
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II. PROJECT PROVISIONS
A. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
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1. To provide for the elimination of a decadent and blighted open
area existing in the City of Northampton which is injurious
and inimical to the safety, health, morals, and welfare of the
residents of the City.
2. To remove all functionally obsolescent buildings, and to
provide adequate utilities services to those that will remain.
3. To redevelop the area into a long-term stable environment,
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the growth of the
locality as a whole.
4. To enhance the economic climate of the City of Northampton by
providing land within the City limits for industrial
development.
5. To provide land not only to attract new industrial
development, but to meet the needs of existing industries for
expansion within the City.
6. To permit industrial use of one of the few desirable parcels
of any size within the City limits as noted in the
Comprehensive Plan.
7. To extend sanitary sewer mains into the Bradford Street area
offering an opportunity for existing residences on that street
to connect into the line and correct a condition which has for
years been cited as a health hazard by the Board of Health.
8. To utilize State financial assistance in order to assure the
development of this area for its highest and best use, since
all evidence indicates that private initiative and capital
cannot accomplish it.
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B. APPLICABILITY OF LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES
The redevelopment of all parcels will be subject to all codes, by-
laws, and regulations applicable to the City of Northampton and the
provisions herein, and, in case of conflict, the provisions which
are more restrictive shall govern.
I. Zoning
The Present Zoning ordinance, adopted on February 14, 1949,
has had numerous amendments since that date, and currently
indicates all of the project area zoned "Industrial".
(Exhibit III)
2. Subdivision Regulations
The existing Subdivision Regulations were adopted on February
25, 1954 and have been revised several times since that date
(see Exhibit IV). The present regulations are deemed to be
adequate for the purpose of this plan, although in general
they will probably not be applicable, since a provision of the
Plan will prohibit the re-subdivision of any lots shown on the
Plan.
C. LAND USE PROPOSALS
1. Land Uses
Within the project area, proposed land uses are to be
industrial for all property: except those parcels not to be
acquired, consisting of residences on Bradford Street. The
means of preserving these uses will be through appropriate
deed restrictions (see 303-II-F). In addition, provision will
be made to separate these uses by means of an adequately
landscaped buffer strip to be maintained on the industrial
property along the common boundary between the two uses. This
buffer strip will be constructed as part of the Project
Improvements Program so as to provide immediate protection for
adjacent residential properties. (See Map No. 2)
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2. Rights-of-Way
Within the project area the following right-of-way changes are
proposed:
Damon Road - Widen right-of-way to 90' by adding additional
land along south side.
Bates Street - Abandon Bates Street from Damon -Road to
Bradford Street - No change from Bradford Street south.
Bradford Street - No change.
New Street - Damon Road south to a traffic circle - 60' right-
of-way, extension from circle south to intersection of Bates
and Bradford Streets - 50' right-of-way.
Right-of-way for services and utilities - A 50' right-of-way
is proposed along the entire northeastern boundary of the
project from Damon Road southerly adjacent to I-91 for the
purpose of future utilities (especially electric) there is no
cost involved, the right-of-way will appear in the deeds to
appropriate disposition parcels (see Map No. 6).
D. DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS APPLICABLE TO ALL PARCELS
1. The adoption of proposed regulatory controls for properties
within the project area is based on the following
considerations:
(A) The controls must be sufficiently rigid to ensure that
the development and operation of the project properties
will enhance land values in the area and serve to
attract and retain the highest quality of industrial
development while at the same time not adversely
affecting the continued value or use of residential
properties to the south.
(B) The controls must not be so stringent, however, that
they make it impossible to dispose of parcels in the
project area.
(C) The controls must not unduly burden the owners of the
properties as compared to other owners of similar
property in the City.
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2. All property within the boundaries of this Redevelopment
Project shall first of all be subject to the applicable
controls of the Subdivision Regulations, Building Code and
Sanitary Code of the City of Northampton as well as the Zoning
ordinance and such other ordinances and regulations as may be
pertinent to this area and type of development.
3. The Authority will obligate the purchasee(s) or leasee(s) or
parcel(s) in the project, and their successors and assigns, to
the conditions set forth herein for all parcels and will
provide for enforcement of those conditions by the authority
in the event of default. It is the intent of this plan that
such controls wherever possible, will be incorporated as deed
restrictions in the individual deeds for each parcel.
4. The sale of any disposal parcel within this project shall be
contingent upon approval by the authority of a site plan and
preliminary architectural renderings, which shall then be
recorded in the Office of the City Clerk, and application made
for a Building Permit.
5. No parcel shall be used or occupied so as to create a
hazardous, insanitary or objectionable condition affecting
adjacent properties, whether by smoke, fire, explosion, loud
noise, excessive light or otherwise.
6. All permitted uses, functions, and services shall be conducted
entirely within buildings of permanent construction except as
otherwise provided herein. Except for parking, loading, open
space, and minor accessory uses related to the principal use,
which minor accessory use shall be screened as hereinafter
provided.
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E. DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL RE-USE PARCELS
The following controls shall be applied as deed restrictions to
parcels to be disposed of within the Project Area for industrial
use.
1. Permitted Uses
Within the Project Area no land shall be used and no building
or structure shall be designed, erected, used or occupied
except for the following permitted uses:
(A) Research laboratories
(B) Office buildings, professional office center
(C) Heavy commercial or light manufacturing enterprises,
provided that such activities will not be offensive,
injurious or noxious because of sewage and refuse,
smoke, gas or fumes;
(D) Wholesale distribution plants and storage warehouses.
(E) Printing and publishing establishments.
(F) Related accessory uses including cafeterias for use of
employees.
2. Building Requirements, Density Regulations and Dimensional
Requirements
(A) No industrial lot shall be less than two acres in area,
nor less than 200' frontage on a public street.
(B) Irrespective of Paragraph "A" above, no industrial
parcel disposed of in accordance with the Redevelopment
Plan shall be further subdivided, regardless of size.
(C) No building or structure (except approved signs) shall
be less than 75 feet from the right-of-way line of any
street, highway or railroad.
(D) No building or structure (except approved signs) shall
be less than 50' from any other property line where the
abutting property is zoned for industrial use, or 100'
where the abutting property is zoned for residential
use.
* See Amendment attached
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(E) The sum of the ground floor area of all buildings and
structures (including accessory buildings) shall not
exceed 20 percent of the total area of the lot.*
(F) No buildings shall exceed four stories or 45' in height.
(G) All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall
conform to requirements of all applicable building, fire
and safety codes.
(H) The minimum open space, as herein required, shall be
free of all structures, parking and other uses which
might detract from attractive landscaping, and such open
space shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or
plantings, which shall be maintained in a growing,
attractive, and well-kept condition.
3. Other Regulations and Standards
(A) Off-street parking shall be provided as follows:
For Industrial Properties:
One space (10' x 20') for each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof, or one space for every two employees whichever
is greater. If there is more than one shift, one and
one-half times the number of employees on the largest
shift.
For All Other Properties:
One space (10' x 20') for each 350 sq. ft. of gross
ground floor area.
(B) Off-Street Loading Shall be Provided as Follows:
1. Loading berths shall be located in the side or
rear yards only.
2. No off-street loading space shall be a part of an
area used to satisfy the off-street parking
requirements.
3. Loading berths shall not be less than 50 feet in
length.
4. All loading berths shall have a minimum width of
12 feet and a minimum vertical clearance of 14
feet, 3 inches.
* Amended May 1974 ...shall not exceed forty percent of the total area of the
lot.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
(C) Off-street parking and loading spaces shall consist of
an asphaltic concrete paved surface including a minimum
18' wide access drive from a public street.
(D) Each required off-street parking space shall have direct
access to an aisle or driveway having a minimum width of
24 feet in the case of two-way traffic, or the following
widths in the case of one-way traffic.
Minimum Aisle
Angle of Parking
Width, Feet
Parallel '
12
30 Degrees
18
45 Degrees
20
60 Degrees
24
90 Degrees
30
No on-street parking, May 1974
(E) Signs shall be permitted only in accordance with the
following:
1. The size, style, construction and installation of
signs must be approved by the Urban Renewal
Authority.
2. Signs shall not exceed 100 sq. ft. each and no
sign shall be located less than 50' from any
property line.
3. No property shall display more than one sign for
each 200' of frontage on a public street, highway
or railroad.
4. Signs, any part of which moves or flashes, and
all signs with traveling light(s) or of an
animated type are prohibited. Beacons and
flashing lights are prohibited except where such
lighting devices are deemed necessary for the
public safety and welfare by federal, state, and
municipal authorities. A sign or its illuminator
shall not, by reason of its location, shape, or
color, interfere with public traffic or be
confused with, or obstruct the view or
effectiveness of any official traffic sign,
traffic signal, or traffic marking.
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5. One unlighted temporary sign of an owner, lessee,
contractor, subcontractor, architect, or engineer
may be erected during the period of construction
only; and it shall not exceed 40 sq. ft. in
surface area and it shall set back at least one-
half of the required depth of the front yard.
6. All permanent signs shall be integrated into the
architectural design of the building on which
they are placed and/or into the overall layout of
the project in character and quality.
7. No signs shall be painted directed upon the
exterior surface of a building.
(F) Buffer Strips
A 50' wide landscaped buffer strip shall be planted and
maintained by the owners of all industrial lots along
the common property line with any abutting residential
lot. The plan for such buffer strip must be approved by
the Authority as a part of Site Plan Approval- The
buffer strip shall include screening, consisting: of, an
opaque fence or wall, at least 5 feet high (but not to
exceed 7 feet) or a dense evergreen hedge maintained at
a height not to exceed 7 feet, to screen adjacent
residential land as well as parking, loading and storage
areas.
(G) Odor, Dust and Smoke
No such emissions shall be discernible beyond the
property line, or, in the case of an Industrial Park
development, or of multiple use of the property, beyond
one hundred feet (1001) of the building generating the
emission, except that in no case shall the discharge
from any source exceed the following limits:
1. Smoke measured at the point of discharge into the
air shall not exceed a density of No. 1 on the
Ringlemen Smoke Chart as published by the U.S.
Bureau of Mines, except that a smoke of a density
not darker than No. 2 on the Ringlemen Chart may
be emitted for not more than three (3) minutes in
any one (1) hour.
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2. Lime Dust, as CaO, measured at the property line
of any lot on which the activity creates such
dust shall not exceed ten (10) micrograms per
cubic meter of air.
3. Total particulate matter measured at all stacks
or other points of emission to the air shall not
exceed thirty (30) grams per hour per acre of
land included in the lot.
4. All measurements of air pollution shall be by the
procedures, and with equipment, approved by the
Building Inspector, which procedures and
equipment shall be of the latest generally
recognized development and design readily
available.
5. No open burning shall be permitted.
(H) Noise
All noise shall be muffled so as not to be objectionable
due to intermittence, beat, frequency or shrillness, and
as measured at any property line of the lot, shall not
exceed the following intensity in relation to sound
frequency:
j^ Frequency, Maximum Sound Level Above
Cycles per Zero Decibels Permitted
Second (reference .0002 DYNES/CM2)
0
to
74
74
75
to
149
59
150
to
299
52
300
to
599
46
600
to
1199
42
1200
to
2399
39
2400
to
4799
36
4800
to
33
1. Such sound levels shall be measured with a sound
level meter and octave band analyzer approved by
the American Standards Association.
2. Noise making devices which are maintained and are
utilized strictly to serve as warning devices are
excluded from the regulations.
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(I) Heat, Glare, Vibration and Radiation
No heat, glare or vibration shall be discernible without
instruments from the outside of any structure, and no
nuclear radiation shall be discernible from the outside
of the structure with or without instruments.
(J) Exterior Lighting
No exterior lighting shall shine on adjacent properties
or towards any street in such a manner as to create a
nuisance.
(K) Storage
All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored
within the structure in accord with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters or
shall be screened from view from public ways or abutting
properties.
F. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FOR PROPERTIES NOT TO BE ACQUIRED
Properties located within the project but which are designated on
the property map as "Not to be Acquired" shall be permitted to
continue in their present use subject to the following conditions:
1. The owner shall enter into a written agreement with the
Authority binding himself, his heirs and assigns to compliance
with the following controls:
(A) The property shall be continued in the same use as at
present. No change of use shall be permitted;
(B) No lot or parcel of land now under single and separate
ownership shall be subdivided;
(C) The owner shall connect to a proposed sanitary sewer
main to be constructed in the street along the frontage
of his property as part of this project within 90 days
of installation of the aforesaid sewer main.
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CODE NO. 303
(D) The owner shall undertake to complete all improvements
and/or repairs necessary to fully comply with all
applicable provisions of the City's sanitary and
plumbing codes.
(E) The owner shall undertake to complete all improvements
and/or repairs necessary to fully comply with all
applicable provisions of the City's Building Code.
(F) All properties shall be cleared of dilapidated sheds,
buildings or structures as well as junk cars, refuse or
other unsightly materials.
(G) All buildings shall generally be rehabilitated in terms
of exterior appearance as required, including
replacement of broken windows, painting and repair of
siding and woodwork, replacement of loose or broken
shingles, etc.. Each owner shall submit proposals for
rehabilitation action to the Authority for approval.
2. The time limit of these agreements shall coincide with the
time limit of this Redevelopment Plan (40 years).
3. The Authority will assist the owners to obtain all available
State and/or Federal assistance in undertaking these
improvements.
4. In the event that the owners of such parcels consider the sale
of their property, the Redevelopment Authority shall have the
right of first refusal.
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
III. PROJECT PROPOSALS
A. LAND ACQUISITION
1. Identification of Properties to be Acquired:
See Map 3 for location of Properties to be acquired as shown
below:
I~ I
Block
Parcel
No
No
Owner
Use
Acreage
1
1
John & Anna Kubasek
Vacant
1.00
1
2
Stephen S., Henry J. & Chester
Agriculture
20.70
Szawlowski, Jennie Paton &
and Residential
Wanda Carr
1
3
Paul H. & Ethel M. Chartier
Residential
2.50
1
4
Michael J. Murphy
Residential
0.89
1
5
John & Anna Kubasek
Agriculture
1.30
2
1
John I Bak*
.
Agriculture
2.19
2
2
. Bak*
John I
Heavy Commercial
.76
2
3
Henry P. & Rose Kubosiok
Industrial
1.95
2
4
Henry P. & Rose Kubosiok
Vacant
0.99
2
5
Francis J. Chunglo
Residential
1.00
2
6
Stephen S., Henry J. & Chester
Agriculture
40.08
Szawlowski, Jennie Paton &
Wanda Carr
2
7
Walter E. Borowski (deceased)
Residential
3.50
2
8
John J. Skibiski
Vacant
2.36
2
9
Gwendolen M. Carter, James &
Vacant
5.00
Phyllis A. Gardner
2
10
Genevieve F. Belding
Residential
2.00
2
17
Jessie G. & Frederick J. Benoit
Residential
0.56
2
18
Bates Street, North of Bradford
Public Street
6.20
City of Northampton
TOTAL ACREAGE
92.98
* Partial taking only
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2. Identification of properties not to be acquired:
See Map 3 for location of properties not to be acquired as
shown below:
BLOCK
PARCEL
NO.
NO.
OWNER
USE
ACREAGE
1
6
Rheo J. & Aurelia A. Dutilly
Residential
1.40
2
1
John I. Bak
Commercial
.61
2
2
John I. Bak
Commercial
1.26
2
11
Rudolph J. & Mary E. Lastowski
Residential
.30
2
12
Robert G. & Genevieve A. Short
Residential
.20
2
13
Donald J. & Rose M. Forrett
Residential
.60
2
14
Howard C. & Marjorie Hicks
Residential
.30
2
15
Frank B. & Helen W. Lastowski
Residential
.40
2
16
Jessie G. & Frederick J. Benoit
Residential
.60
3
1
Cornelius F. Clifford
Residential
2.80
3
2
Boston & Maine Railroad
Vacant
2.40
3
3
Francis Micholski & Jeanne Hizik
Residential
0.40
3
4
Mary Farrick Kowalski
Residential
0.30
3
5
Stanley Krowczynski
Residential
0.80
3
6
Mitchell & Mary Kraft
Residential
0.20
3
7
Bradford Street, City of
Public
2.80
Northampton
TOTAL ACREAGE
15.37
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3. Special Conditions for Acquisition of Properties Designated
"Not to be Acquired".
Properties designated "Not to be Acquired" Will Only be
Acquired Under the Following Conditions:
(A) If the owners specifically request the Authority to
acquire the property and if the property under such
conditions, can be acquired and developed in accordance
with this Plan.
(B) If the owners fail to comply with all attempts of the
Authority to enforce provisions of this Plan, and give
no indication of willingness to comply.
(C) If the existing buildings are destroyed by fire or other
disaster and the owners must completely rebuild.
4. Special Conditions for Exemption of Properties Designated for
Acquisition
lam)
Properties identified to be acquired in this Plan may be
exempted from acquisition only if the basic objectives and
provisions of the Plan are not adversely affected by such
exemption. In the event that such exemption is determined to
be counter to the basic objectives and provisions of this
Plan, the Redevelopment Authority may conduct negotiations
designed to bind the owners of such properties to conditions
herein set forth, and to thus insure that these properties can
reasonably comply with and will be bound by the controls of
this Plan. Such conditions should include that:
(A) The owners will agree to improve or modify all existing
or proposed buildings to conform to all of the
requirements of this Plan, within a time schedule
acceptable to the Authority.
(B) The owner will agree to take such action relative to
location of buildings or acquisition of additional land
as may be required in order that his property will
conform to the area requirements of this Plan.
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(C) In such agreement the Redevelopment Authority may
recommend and the City Council approve the waiver of
certain requirements if, upon application of the
owner(s) it is demonstrated that such requirements would
be physically impossible, or would impose an undue
hardship. Such modification will be made only to the
extent that will not prejudice the intent and spirit of
this Plan.
(D) All Agreements, controls or conditions imposed on such
parcels shall be in full force and effect for the
effective period of the Plan as noted in section "B"
below.
B. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE PLAN
The provisions and requirements established under this Plan
shall be required and maintained in full force and effect for
a period of forty (40) years. This period shall be considered
to become effective upon local approval of this Plan.
C. PRIORITIES TO PURCHASE AND/OR LEASE PROJECT LAND
It has been determined that local industries, meeting all the
requirements set forth in this Plan for potential
redevelopers, shall be given priority in selection of parcels
in this project on the condition that such interest is
expressed in writing within 6 months of approval of this Plan.
D. OBLIGATIONS TO BE IMPOSED ON REDEVELOPERS
1. Firms interested in participating actively in this
Industrial Redevelopment Program shall signify their
interest by submission to the Redevelopment Authority of
an appropriate Letter of Intent. If the contents of
this letter, setting forth their proposals, as well as
satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility, are
found to conform to the plan for the development of the
project area, then they shall be so advised in writing.
The Authority shall specify time limits during which
negotiations between approved Redevelopers and the
Authority shall take place.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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SOS 'ON 3GOO N`dld 1N3WdO- 333(138
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
7. Prior to beginning construction, Redevelopers shall be
required to submit to the Authority complete plans and
specifications covering all proposed site work and new
construction operations. Such plans and specifications
shall be approved by the Authority as well as
appropriate City officials before issuance of building
permits. Should such approval be unnecessarily
withheld, the Redevelopers shall be entitled to withdraw
and be reimbursed for deposits and purchase moneys paid.
8. All architectural drawings and specifications shall be
prepared by an Architect registered in the State of
Massachusetts and shall carry his seal; all engineering
or landscape architectural plans or specifications shall
be prepared by a Professional Engineer or Landscape
Architect registered in Massachusetts and shall carry
the appropriate seal.
9. Before undertaking any construction the Redeveloper
shall post a bond or other security satisfactory to the
Authority, and in an amount to be approved, covering
public liability and such other coverage as the
Authority may deem necessary.
10.
Where project site improvements relate to buildings or
other structures which are not to be dedicated to the
City, the Redeveloper shall assume responsibility for
expenses incurred due to repair, protection,
replacement, maintenance or operation of the project
improvements.
11.
In general, buildings proposed to be constructed by
Redevelopers shall reasonably conform to the following
architectural standards and the Authority will require
submission of preliminary renderings prior to approval
of design.
(A) No frame building will be permitted. All
construction shall be masonry or other approved
fire resistant materials.
(B) No exterior walls shall be permitted of
unfinished cement or cinder block.
(C) All refuse disposal and materials, storage shall
be in screened areas.
12.
Redevelopers must comply with such other conditions as
are necessary to carry out the purposes of Chapter 121,
Sections 26 GGG- to 26 HHH, of the Massachusetts General
Laws, as amended.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL
PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-20
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
13. Each Redeveloper shall include a covenant or other
appropriate requirement in every deed or lease
prohibiting the execution of any covenant, agreement, or
other instrument restricting the sale, lease, occupancy,
or use of any such parcels upon the basis of race,
creed, color, or national origin.
14. Redevelopers shall not permit any temporary building or
structure to remain after the completion of the
improvements.
IV OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO MEET COMMONWEALTH AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed.), Chapter 121, as amended, requires
that the Plan be sufficiently complete in the following instances:
(A) To indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to
appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation,
public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other
public improvements.
The Comprehensive Plan dated October 1963 stresses the following
definite local objectives, which are implemented in this
Redevelopment Plan:
1. The improvement of deficient public utilities in or adjacent
O to the project area, such as sanitary sewers and drainage
facilities.
2. Utilization of this land for industrial purposes.
(On page 10 of the Comprehensive Plan it states:
"Northampton's Area of Prime Industrial Potential along I-91
lies in the triangle between it and the two B and M rail
lines, served by Damon Road and Bates Street".)
(B) To indicate proposed land uses, maximum densities, and building
requirements in the area.
Proposed land uses are indicated on the Land Use Plan (Map No. 2)
and together with maximum densities and building requirements, are
discussed in various pertinent paragraphs in this Plan, above.
(C) To indicate such land acquisition, demolition and removal of
structures, redevelopment, and improvements as may be proposed to be
carried out in the project area.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-21
n "
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
All of the land within the project area will be acquired, and all of
the structures on the land to be acquired will be demolished, with
the exception of Parcels No. 1-6, 2-11 to 2-16 inclusive, and 3-1 to
3-6 inclusive, and Parcels No. 2-1 and 2-2 which will be a partial
taking.
The proposed improvements will include, as necessary to carry out
the provisions of the Plan, the addition, alteration, abandonment,
expansion, reconstruction, construction, or installation of:
1. Streets, curbs, and sidewalks
2. Traffic control devices.
3. Water and gas distribution lines
4. Sanitary sewers and storm drains
5. Landscaping, including tree plaiting
6. Rough grading
7. Street name signs
V PROCEDURES FOR CHANGES IN THE APPROVED PLAN
The Redevelopment Plan for the "Northampton Industrial Park" as approved
CJ~ may be modified at any time by the Redevelopment Authority provided, if
modified after the lease or sale of real property in the project , area,
that the modification must be consented to, in writing, by the redeveloper
or redevelopers of such real property or his successor or their successors
in interest affected by the proposed modification.
When such modification will change the Plan as previously approved by the
City Council, such modification must be similarly approved by the City
Council.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-22
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
All references are to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Northampton Industrial Park,
a Chapter 121B project of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Said Plan is
recorded at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1692, pp. 228-248
inclusive.
1. Resolution of the Northampton Redevelopment Authority, March 26, 1974.
Not recorded.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2(e) amended to read: "The sum of the ground floor area
of all buildings and structures (including accessory buildings)
shall not exceed 40 percent of the total area of the lot".
2. Resolution of the Northampton Redevelopment Authority, March 26, 1974.
Not recorded.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.3(a) amended to add: "no on-street parking shall be
permitted within the boundaries of the Industrial Park".
3. Amendment to the Plan, March 23, 1977. Recorded in Book 1975, p. 187.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E, paragraph 2(a). Delete: "No industrial lot shall be less
than two acres in area, nor less than 200 feet frontage on a public
street". Substitute in place thereof: "No industrial lot shall be
less than two acres in area, nor less than 200 feet frontage on a
1 public street; provided further, however, the Northampton
Redevelopment Authority shall be authorized and empowered to waive
the above requirements in its discretion but the Northampton
Redevelopment Authority shall not allow more than ten lots to be
established having no less than one (1) acre and not less than 100
feet frontage on a public street. Further, notwithstanding any
other provision contained in the Redevelopment Plan, any lot allowed
by the Northampton Redevelopment Authority to have less than two
acres and less than 200 feet frontage shall comply with the minimum
setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Northampton or any other applicable ordinance or general law in
force at the date of construction".
4. Waiver to Redevelopment Plan, January 11, 1979, Casting. Recorded in Book
2078, p. 5.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E, paragraph 2(a). (Acreage and frontage dimensions)
utilized to add an additional parcel of 16,776 sq. ft. with 30 feet
frontage to the parcel owned by Castine containing 2.0 acres with
165 feet of frontage.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-23
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS CODE NO. 303
5. Amendment to Redevelopment Plan and Major Plan Change, October 1985.
Parcel 13C. Recorded in Book 2636, pp. 9-27 inclusive.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.1. (Permitted Uses) Add: "g. storage, maintenance and
garaging facilities on Parcel 13C".
6. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, December, 1985.
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Recorded in Book 2656, pp. 227-232
inclusive.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) The requirements of paragraph
C are waived and the following requirements substituted: "To
substitute the set-back requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton for the above referenced requirement for the
siting of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Building on Parcel
13C, yet requiring that the building be set back no less than 45'
from Industrial Drive".
7. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, December, 1985.
Parcels 12A, 12B, 12C-1, (Finns). Recorded in Book 2656, pp. 233-238
inclusive.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) The requirements of paragraph
C are waived and the following requirements substituted: "To
substitute the set-back requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton for the above referenced requirement for the
siting of a building on Parcels 12A, 12B, 12C-1 (property owned by
the Finns) to allow for a set-back of 50 feet from Industrial Drive
8. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, January, 1986. J.A.
Wright Company. Recorded in Book 2670, pp. 226-233.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) The requirements of sections
C and D are waived and the following requirements substituted: "To
substitute for the requirements contained in the above referenced
paragraphs the following reductions specifically and exclusively on
the property owned by J.A. Wright, known as Parcel 5:
1. reduce the side set-back requirements from 50' to 301.
2. reduce the rear set-back requirement from 50' to 10' to allow
construction of an addition points of which will come to ten
feet from the property line separating this lot from Parcel
12D.
3. reduce the front set-back requirement of 75' from Industrial
Drive by approximately 11' to allow the corner of a proposed
extension to intrude into the current set back area".
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-24
~I
l
A O
n
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS CODE NO. 303
9. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, February, 1986.
Parcel 12D.
Recorded in Book, 2700, p. 176.
II.
Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) Paragraph "b"
waived "to allow for the subdivision of parcel 12D into
two building lots of approximately 2.3 acres each and to
further allow for the extension of the existing roadway
by approximately 2.3 acres each and to further allow for
the extension of the existing roadway by approximately
2,929 square feet".
The requirements of paragraph "D" are waived and the
following reduction in requirements specifically and
exclusively on Parcels 12D-1 and 12D-2 is substituted:
"that the rear and side set back requirements be reduced
from 50' to 301".
III.
Project Proposals.
Section D.11 (Conformity to architectural standards).
Paragraph "A" is waived "to allow for the construction
of a wood frame building specifically and exclusively on
Parcel 12D-211.
10. Minor Plan
Change. Recorded in Book, 1692, pp. 228-248.
II.
To reduce side and rear setback requirements from 50' to
30' on parcels 12C-2 and 12-A, 12-B and 12-C-1.
11. Minor Plan
Change. Recorded in Book, 3649, p. 0003.
II.
To reduce rear set-backs from 50' to 20', side set-backs
from 50' to 25' with a minimum of 5' buffer of green
between property line and pavement and reduce front set-
back from 75' to 50' with first 20' from City property
line as green space.
Subdivision Plans are on file at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds:
Plan Book 75 p.
68 1970 Park: Not sub-divided
Plan Book 85 p.
24 1973 Park: Original Sub-division Plan Lots A-M
Plan
Book
115
p.
28
1980
Park:
Amendment to Sub-division Plan
showing Utility Easements and
proposed entry street
Plan
Book
115
p.
97
1980
Park:
Plan of Land
Plan
Book
137
p.
19
1986
Park:
Sub_division of Parcel 12D and
extension of entry street
Plan
Book
2691
p.
140
1986
Park:
Sub-division of Parcel 12D and
extension of entry street
order of Taking filed at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1578, p.
559
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
,j NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-25
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS)
n ° 12. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book, 3890, pp. 143=147.
CODE NO. 303
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.1 Development Controls - Permitted Uses. (F)
Voted: To allow for retail sales, provided that not more
than three (3%) percent of the gross floor area, up to a
maximum of twelve hundred (1,200) square feet, and allowing
for minimum of 200 sq. ft. by right, be devoted to sales
and that sales be limited to durable goods manufactured
or assembled on premises or on immediately adjoining lots,
including lots across a road.
13. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book 4251, pp. 48-54
Section E. Development Controls Applicable to-Individual Reuse Parcels
2. Building Requirements
Voted to.reduce.sthe side set-back requirement of 25' from the
abutting property by approximately 10' to allow for a proposed
extension to intrude into the current setback area.
Referenced specifically and exclusively on the property owned
by Oldon Realty Trust/Norton--Company, known as Parcel 2.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK 303-26
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
LAND ACQUISITION REPORT
CODE No. 305
1. EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPRAISER'S ESTIMATES AND
LOCAL PUBLIC AUTHORITY'S ESTIMATES
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACQUISITION FIGURES PREPARED BY THE REAL ESTATE
APPRAISER WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST APPRAISAL AND THE LOCAL PUBLIC AUTHORITY'S
ESTIMATES ARE BASED ON THE FACT THAT THE LPA FIGURE INCLUDES A 15 PERCENT ITEM
ADDED FOR ASSEMBLAGE.
II, IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY HAVING A PUBLIC OR QUASI-PUBLIC
OWNERSHIP OR INTEREST
NONE
III, IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY NOT TO BE ACQUIRED WHICH MAY SUFFER
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ACCORDING TO THE LAND ACQUISITION APPRAISAL CONSULTANT, NONE OF THE PERIPHERAL.
PROPERTY WHICH IS WITHIN THE PROJECT BOUNDARY) WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
IV, IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY IN WHICH LOCAL OFFICIALS HAVE DIRECT
OR INDIRECT PERSONAL INTEREST
NO MEMBER OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OR ANY OTHER LOCAL OFFICIAL HAS ANY
INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IN ANY PROPERTY IN THIS PROJECT AREA.
SEE EXHIBIT XII AT THE END OF THIS CODE).
V. IDENTIFICATION OF PROPERTY IN WHICH A LIMITED INTEREST IS
PROPOSED TO BE ACQUIRED
IT IS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT LIMITED INTERESTS WILL BE ACQUIRED IN ANY PROPERTY
IN THIS PROJECT AREA.
V1, LAND ACQUISITION POLICY STATEMENT
FOR THE LAND ACQUISITION POLICY STATEMENT ADOPTED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY ON NOVEMBER 1, 1968 SEE EXHIBIT XIII SUBMITTED AT THE END OF THIS
CODE.
LAND ACQUISITION POLICY STATEMENT
THE FOLLOWING IS THE LAND ACQUISITION POLICY STATEMENT OF THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AS ADOPTED AT ITS REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMBER I, 1968:
I, "THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATES THAT IT DOES NOT
HAVE THE INTENTION OF TAKING THE PROPERTIES FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
IN THE BRADFORD STREET AREA r',
2. "THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STATES THAT IT INTENDS TO
EXPEND MAXIMUM EFFORT TO ACQUIRE ALL OTHER PROPERTIES BY NEGOTIATIONS,
FAILING IN THIS, THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WILL EMPLOY
THE POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN; WHICH IS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE NORTHAMPTON
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY".
CHAIRMAN
EXHIBIT XIII
LAND ACQUISITION REPORT CODE NO. 305
TABULATION OF PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED
ESTIMATES OF VALUE
NO. OF
LAND AREA
APPRAISER'S
L.P.A. ESTI-
AND ACQUISITION COST
PARCELS
IN SQ. FT.
VALUATION
MATES ACQUIS[-
LAND
TOTAL
TION COST
ONLY
A. TOTAL PURCHASE
AND DONATIONS
17
4,050,,'209
$201„900
$343,800
$'3:95„370;
B. PURCHASES (TOTALS?
16
3,780,137
$201,900,
$343,800
$39,5,,37a
STATE OWNED OR
LEASED
OTHER PUBLICALLY
OWNED
PR IVATELY OWNED
ENTIRE PARCEL
TAKEN
14
3 651635
„
$780„100
$316„960
$3.64„435
PRIVATELY OWNED
PARTIAL TAKING
2
128,,502
$21,800
$26,900
$ 30,935
PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS
DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY NOT TAKEN
,ACQUISITION OF
LIMITED INTERESTS
C. DONATIONS (TOTAL)
1
270,072
VACATION OF STREETS
1
270,072
AND OTHER PUBLIC
R IGHTS-OF-WAY
DONATION OF L.P.A.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS EXHIBIT XIV
E4 0 s
Mr. Everett H. Lord-Wood _ 7
E. H. Lord-Wood Associates
2 Lincoln Street
a",I,i:,
East Hartford, Connecticut
Dear Everett:
Pursuant to your request, please be advised that the Fair Market Value
of the property located at 70 Bradford Street, Northampton, owned by
Frederick J . and Jessie G . Benoit, identified as Block No. 2, Parcel
No. 17, is $3,100.
JRDr
i J
1.W„",:
PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC,
C C 7 N S U L T A N TS 77 MAPLE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
TELEPHONE AREA (413) 788-7364
February 14, 1969
Sincerely,
Jle h R . Dragone
t
APPRAISAL R_E~PORT
PROJECT:
Northampton Redevelopment Authority
Northampton, Massachusetts
PROJECT NO.:
Mass. 1
BLOCK AND PARCELS NO.:
2 - 1 and 2 :I
P ROPERT`.1' ADDRESS :
.
~ and i
~5 Damon Road and s/w side; of Bates Street
LOCATION:
S/e side of Damon Road. and' s/w.side
of Bates St1'ce t,
Northampton, Massachusetts
INDICATED OWNER:
John I. Bah i
.
LOT SIZE.
.
L..8 Acres more or less
IMPROVr LENTS:
Cinder. block commercial building
Frame tobacco shed
_
VALUE OF TOTAL OWNERSHIP:
i
The T ~ • ~c
Fair 'ri^~r~.~ Value o f she property, f
including laid and improvements thereon, ' f
o~med in Fee Simple as of February 14,
,
19
09, is
EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND,, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
,
($85,~°o0.00 )
VALUE OF APPRAISED INTEREST:
(Proposed Acquisition)
Ti°f 1111'Y. SIX THOUSAND,., NIM, IRINDRED DOLLARS
(420,900.00)
VAL"JE OF THE 'RESIDUAL:
FIFTY IN IN1~ THOUSAND ,P DOLLARS ; j
(a,59, 000. oo )
CERTIFICATION:
I certify that I have personally examined f
the subject property, that I have no ; j
:in crest in the property present or con- ;
tc:nPlated, and that the compensation for
M king this appraisal is in no way con- 'j
tingent upon the value reported.
J
t ,
4
9
Pap,e i I
f
Y
'Ait 't+
RELOCATION REPORT
~r
CODE No.306
1. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & BUSINESSCO.NCERN'STDBE DISPLACED.
THE FOLLOWING DATA ON CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE TO BE RELOCATED BY
THIS PROJECT WAS OBTAINED BY A 100 PER CENT SITE OCCUPANT SURVEY CON-
DUCTED ON JUNE 11-IJ, 19bV.
GENERAL CHARACT
ERISTICS
PARCEL
NAME
ADDRESS
No. IN
FAMILY
ELDERLY
HOUSEHOLD
MINORITY
GROUP
OW
INCOME
FAMILY
I-2
STEPHEN S. , HENRY J. & CHESTER
SZAWLOWSKI, JENNIE PATON &
WANDA CARR
103 BATES STREET
5
-
-
-
1-3
PAUL H. & ETHEL M. CHARTIER
87 BATES STREET
3
-
-
-
1-4
MICHAEL J. MURPHY
81 BATES STREET
"3
-
-
-
2-3
HENRY P. & ROSE KUBOSIOK
41 & 47 DAMON RD.
3
-
-
-
2-5
FRANCIS J. CHUNGLO
29 DAMON ROAD
I
-
-
2-10
GENEVIEVE F. BELDING
64 BATES STREET
I
-
-
-
2-10
MR. & MRS. FRANK HESTON
64 BATES STREET
2
-
-
-
2-10
Miss BARBARA WYMAN
64 BATES STREET
I
-
-
-
HOUSEHOLD NEEDS BY INCOME AND BEDROOM SIZES
MONTHLY INCOME
(0 BR)
(I BR)
(2BR)
(3 BR)
(4BR)
(5 BR)
(6 OR MORE)
$
0 - 149
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
150-249
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
250 - 399
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
400- 524
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
525- 639
-
I
-
-
-
-
-
$ 640 - UP
-
2
2
-
I
-
-
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 306-1
RELOCATION REPORT
CODE No. 306
11. NUMBER OF BUSINESS CONCERNS TO BE DISPLACED.
THE FOLLOWING DATA ON CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE TO BE RELOCATED BY THIS
P,.ROJECT' WAS.•OBTAINED BY A 100 PERCENT SITE OCCUPANT SURVEY CONDUCTED
ON JUNE II- 13, 1969.
PARCEL
TYPE OF BUSINESS
NAME
OWNER
MINORITY
GROUP CLASS
SPECIAL
PROBLEMS
1-2
POTATO FARM
NONE
STEPHEN S. , HENRY J.
NO
NEED LARGE
& CHESTER SZAWLOWSKI,
ACREAGE,GOOD
JENNIE PATON & WANDA
LAND
CARR
:2-3
JUNK YARD
NONE
HENRY P. & ROSE
NO
NEED SCREENED
KUBOSIOK
AREA OFF MAIN
ROAD.
III. DATE ON WHICH SUCH DISPLACEMENT WILL BEGIN.
IT IS-ESTIMATED THAT DISPLACEMENT WILL BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 1970.
IV. NEEDS OF OCCUPANTS FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.
IT IS EXPECTED THAT ALL SITE OCCUPANTS WILL REQUIRE AND SHOULD OBTAIN
THE MINIMUM RELOCATION PAYMENTS PLUS THE ASSISTANCE OF THE AGENCY
IN FINDING A SUITABLE RELOCATION.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
306-2
RELOCATION REPORT
CODE No. 306
V. AVAILABILITY OF SAFE, DECENT, SANITARY HOUSING & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
A. AVAILABLE PUBLICALLY ASSISTED HOUSING UNITS
I, RENTAL ASSISTANCE HOUSING
ii
1
2
3
4
5
6 OR MORE
I TOTAL UNITS EXISTING
(192)
(73)
(59)
(4)
2A VACANCIES EXPECTED IN
EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSING
NA
NA
NA
NA
2B VACANCIES EXPECTED IN
EXISTING HOUSING FOR
ELDERLY
NA
NA
NA
NA
2C VACANCIES EXPECTED IN
LEASED UNITS
-
-
-
-
-
-
3 ALL FAMILIES ELIGIBLE
-
-
-
-
-
-
4 UNITS STILL NEEDED
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
UNITS IN CONSTRUCTION, PROPOSED, OR OTHERWISE ESTIMATED
I
2
3
4
5
6
PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS , RENT SUPP.
UNITS
PROJECT NAME EST, DATE OF CO
MPLETION
+ IA
NONE
-
-
-
-
-
-
18
NONE
-
-
-
-
-
IC
NONE
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
REHAB, UNITS ( I LEASED ONLY)
NONE
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
PRIVATE RENTAL (TO BE LEASED)
NONE
-
-
-
-
-
-
4
221 (D)(3) (LEASED ONLY)
NONE
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
OTHER
NA
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
PROPOSED ADDITIONAL TOTAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAPTON , MASSACHUSETTS 306-3
RELOCATION REPORT CODE No. 306
A. AVAILABLE PUBLICALLY ASSISTED HOUSING UNITS (CON'T.)
2. MODERATE INCOME AND PRIVATE RENTAL HOUSING
EXIST.ING'221 (D) (3) UNITS, AND PRIVATE RENTAL NUMBER OF BEDROOMS
I
2
3
4
5
IA TOTAL 221 (D) (3) UNITS EXISTING
B VACANCIES EXPECTED
-
2A PRIVATE RENTAL UNITS UNDER $125
130
36
I5
2
-
B VACANCIES EXPECTED
(15 )
( 4 )
( 2 )
( I )
COMBINED EXPECTED VACANCIES
(I B AND 2 B)
IS
4
2
I
-
3 ALL FAMILIES ELIGIBLE
5
2
I
4 UNITS LACKING
NONE
NONE
NONE
DO NOT INCLUDE UNITS, COMMITTED
TO OTHER DISPLACEES.
UNITS IN CONSTRUCTION, PROPOSED, OR OTHERWISE ESTIMATED
(DO NOT INCLUDE UNITS ALREADY COMMITTED TO DISPLACEES FROM OTHER PROJECTS)
PROJECT NAME
221 (D) (3)
IA NONE=
NONE
IB - - - - - - - -
IC Nowl=
OTHER SOURCES
2A - - - - - - - - -
2B - - - - - - - -
3 PROPOSED ADDITION TOTAL
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SPECIAL PROBLEIVfS
I MINORITY BY RACE OR LANGUAGE 4 PREFER TO REMAIN IN AREA (1. E.
URBAN RENEWAL OR G NR P)
2 OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE
5 SALES HOUSING
3,) WILL NOT ACCEPT PUBLIC HOUSING
POPULATION DESCRIPTION;- IF OF THE TOTAL CASELOAD, MORE THAN 40 HOUSE-
HOLDS OR MORE THAN 20 PER CENT OF CASELOAD ARE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE CATEGORIES
LISTED, FILL OUT A CHART FOR EACH, UNLESS THE CHARACTERISTICS COINCIDE,
I. E. , ALL SPANISH SPEAKING HOUSEHOLDS ARE OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE,
DESCRIPTION; (I. E. , I, 2, 3, 4, 5, PROBABLY MOST OF THE CASELOAD WILL BE IN CATEGORY
(3) AND SEVERAL WILL BE IN CATEGORY (5)
NEEDS BY INCOME AND BEDROOM SIZES
BEDROOMS
0 I 2 3 4 5 6 OR MORE
GROSS MONTHLY INCOME
0-$149
ISO -249 - NOT APPLICABLE
250 -399
400 -524 -
525 -639
640 - up -
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C. AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
THIS DATA NOT APPLICABLE SINCE THERE ARE NO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS BEING
RELOCATED- THE ONLY COMMERCIAL USE INVOLVED IS A POTATO FARM.
D. STANDARDS FOR RELOCATION HOUSING ( GENERAL )
1. THIS RELOCATION PLAN PROVIDES THAT EACH SITE OCCUPANT SHALL BE
OFFERED AT LEAST THREE UNITS FOR RELOCATION HOUSING, EXCEPT IN
THOSE INSTANCES WHERE PUBLICLY ASSISTED HOUSING IS MUTUALLY
AGREED UPON.
2, THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE REFERRED UNITS MUST COMPLY IN EVERY
PARTICULAR WITH THE SANITARY CODE (C. I11, S 1279 ) AND WITH ADDITION-
AL REQUIREMENTS ( SEE SECTION E. FOLLOWING ) TO THE EXTENT THAT
THEY ARE MORE RIGOROUS THAN THE SANITARY CODE.
3. THE LOCATION SHALL NOT BE IN ANY AREA SCHEDULED FOR ACQUISITION
IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
4, THE PATTERN OF LOCATIONS OFFERED SHALL NOT BE SUCH AS TO PROMOTE
SEGRAGATION BY RACE, CREED OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
5. THE LOCATIONS SHALL BE WITHIN REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE OF
EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS.
6, THE LOCATIONS OFFERED SHALL SATISFY, AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE ,000U-
PANT PREFERENCES,
7. FOR RENTAL HOUSING OFFERED, THE GROSS RENT OF THE UNITS SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE FOLLOWING LIMITS o GROSS RENTS SHALL NOT EXCEED 25
PERCENT OF GROSS ANNUAL INCOME FOR ONE-PERSON HOUSEHOLDS,25 PER.-
CENT FOR HOUSEHOLDS OF TWO TO FOUR PERSONS, AND 20 PERCENT FOR
HOUSEHOLDS OF MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS. ( GROSS INCOME IS DEFINED AS
INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, INSURANCE, UNION DUES,
OR OTHER PERSONAL PAYMENTS,LESS $ 300, FOR EACH MINOR,)
8. FAMILIES WHICH INDICATE AN INTEREST OR PREFERENCE IN PURCHASING A
HOME SHALL BE ENCOURAGED AND ASSISTED BY THE RELOCATION STAFF TO
THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.
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9. THE LOCATION SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR THE PARTICULAR OCCUPANTS TO WHOM
IT IS OFFERED,TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ANY SPECIAL NEEDS OF SUCH
OCCUPANTS, AS A MATTER OF POLICY THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY SHALL INSURE THAT RELOCATION HOUSING WILL BE REASONABLY.
ACCESSIBLE TO PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT OF DISPLACEES,AND IN AREAS GENER-
ALLY NOT LESS DESIRABLE IN REGARD TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES THAN AREAS IN WHICH THEY CURRENTLY RESIDE.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION:" REASONABLY ACCESSIBLE " WILL BE
INTERPRETED TO MEAN THAT RELOCATION HOUSING WILL, BE WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF NORTHAMPTON,OR IF OUTSIDE OF SAIID,CI.T.Y'L1,M.ITS„ SHALL BE
SERVED BY ADEQUATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITY. ANY RELOCA-
TION BEYOND THESE LIMITS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY WITH WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF THE DISPLACES WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
E.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR RELOCATION HOUSING
I_ A DWELLING UNIT SHALL HAVE,AS A MINIMUM, A PRIVATE BATH AND TOILET
FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE UNIT, A RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE
AVAILABLE ON TAP- WHERE THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY SEWAGE IS NOT
HANDLED BY A PUBLIC SEWER, ON SITE FACILITIES MUST BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE,
2, EACH DWELLING UNIT SHALL CONTAIN A STOVE OR OTHER APPROVED COOKING
FACILITY IN THE KITCHEN FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE OCCUPANTS.
3. EASH DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE SUPPLIED WITH PERMANENT HEATING FACIL-
ITIES, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF GOOD PRACTICE,
WHICH SHAL'L:PROVIDE,ADEQUATE."REAT'TO.ALL.:HAB.1•TABL;.E-~ROOMS:IN'THE UNIT.
THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH FACILITIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.
4. EACH DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUFFICIENT.NUMBER OF
ELECTRIC OUTLETS IN EACH ROOM CAPABLE OF PROVIDING ADEQUATE ELECTRIC
CIRCUITS.,, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNDERWRITERS STANDARDS, AND
AT LEAST ONE FIXED CEILING OR WALL TYPE LIGHTING FIXTURE.
S. EACH DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE FULLY WEATHERTIGHT. SHALL HAVE ADEQUATE
INSULATION AND VENTILATION, AND SHALL BE FREE FROM ANY STRUCTURAL
DEFICIENCY OF FOUNDATION, FLOORS, WALLS,CEILINGS, STAIRS,ROOFS,AND
OR CHIMNEYS, WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN AN UNHEALTHY OR HAZARDOUS CONDITION
TO ITS OCCUPANTS. THE DWELLING UNIT SHALL CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE
SECTIONS.OF'LOCAL."AND'OR STATE BUILDING AND SANITARY CODES.
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6. FLOOD HAZARDS- NO DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE LOCATED IN AN AREA
CLASSIFIED AS FLOOD PRONE.
7. HABITABLE AREA- EACH DWELLING UNIT SHALL CONTAIN SUFFICIENT
HABITABLE AREA, DIVIDED INTO SEPARATE ROOMS FOR SLEEPING,
COOKING AND LIVING QUARTERS, TO ACCOMODATE ALL MEMBERS OF
THE FAMILY WITHOUT CROWDING. WHERE ZONING OR BUILDING REG-
ULATIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM HABITABLE FLOOR SPACE FOR DWELL-
ING, SUCH UNITS SHALL CONFORM TO THESE STANDARDS.
8. FREEDOM FROM NUISANCE- NO DWELLING SHALL BE LOCATED AS TO
BE ADJACENT TO OR IN AN AREA SUBJECT TO USES WHICH CREATE
UNSIGHTLY, UNHEALTHY OR OBJECTIONABLE CONDITIONS OF NOISE
SMOKE OR ODOR.
9. FREEDOM FROM INFESTATION- DWELLING UNITS SHALL BE FREE FROM
EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION BY RODENTS OR INSECTS THAT WOULD
RENDER THEM UNHEALTHY OR UNSAFE FOR FAMILY OCCUPANCY.
10. NUMBER AND SIZE BEDROOMS-DWELLING UNITS SHALL CONTAIN
SUFFICIENT BEDROOMS SO THAT NO MORE THAN TWO PERSONS OF
THE SAME SEX SHALL OCCUPY THE SAME ROOM. NO BEDROOM
SHALL CONTAIN LESS THAN 70 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR SPACE NOR
LESS THAN 50 SQUARE FEET PER OCCUPANT FOR TWO OR MORE
OCCUPANTS.
F, STANDARDS FOR DISPLACEETS ABILITY TO PAY FOR PURCHASING A HOME-
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT WHICH A DISPLACED INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY SHALL
PAY FOR RELOCATION HOUSING WILL BE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF 25 PER-
CENT OF THE TOTAL FAMILY INCOME. THIS STANDARD IS IN CONFORMITY
WITH SIMILAR STANDARDS IN OTHER URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMS AND WITH
RATIOS' USED BY LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES.THIS SHALL BE THE GROSS
PAYMENT FOR-RURCHASE HOUSING AND SHALL BE THE MAXIMUM MONTHLY
PAYMENT INCLUDING PRINCIPAL, INTEREST AND TAXES.
G. STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
BUSINESS RELOCATION SPACE SHALL BE CONSIDERED SUITABLE WHEN IT
MEETS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ;
IT SHALL BE IN SPACE THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING
BUILDING CODES AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND IS NOT TO BE
ACQUIRED IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE.
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2. THE COST IS REASONABLY CONSISTENT WITH COMPARABLE SPACE
IN THAT AREA.
3, ACCESS, UTILITIES, OTHER SERVICES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BUILDING OR SPACE AREA ARE REASONABLY
CONSISTENT WITH THAT BUSINESS' SPECIFIC RELOCATION REQUIRE-
MENTS AND PREFERENCES.
4. THE COST IS REASONABLY WITHIN THE ABILITY OF THE BUSINESS
TO PAY.
VI. RELOCATION PROGRAM
A. ADMINISTRATIVE,ORGANIZATION
THE RESPONSIBILITYFORtCAR:RY.I.NG OUT RELOCATION OF INDIVIDUALS,
FAMILIES AND BUSINESS CONCERNS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA WILL
BE HANDLED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY UTILIZING ITS OWN
STAFF AND OPERATING OUT OF ITS OFFICE ADJACENT'TO THE RROJECT
AREA AT 48 DAMON ROAD ( SEE EXHIBIT XVI
THE RELOCATION STAFF WILL BE THE STAFF OF. THE AUTHORITY
HEADED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. OTHER OFFICES AND AGENCIES
OF THE CITY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THIS
PROGRAM WHERE APPROPRIATE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL ALSO
BE CHARGED WITH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AS APPROPRIATE'.
SEE TTCTS FOLLOWING
B. INFORMATIONAL" LETTER
FOR COPY OF INFORMATIONAL LETTER TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH
HOUSEHOLD REQUIRED TO BE RELOCATED SEE EXHIBIT XVII.
C. PROPERTY. MANAGEMENT. '
1. ACQUIRED PROPERTY SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN HABITABLE AND SOUND
CONDITION, AND ALL BASIC NECESSITIES AND SERVICES ( ESPECIALLY
PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ) SHALL BE PROVIDED
AS NEEDED, UNTIL ALL THE OCCUPANTS HAVE IN FACT MOVED.
2. RENTAL CHARGES TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY SHOULD BE NOT MORE THAN
25 PERCENT OF THE HOUSEHOLD INCOME,OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE
AND TAX CHARGES, WHICHEVER IS LESS.
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3. USE-AND-OCCUPANCY CHARGES, INCLUDING UTILITIES, TO TENANTS
IN ACQUIRED PROPERTIES, SHALL BE NO HIGHER THAN SUCH TENANTS
WERE PREVIOUSLY PAYING FOR RENT AND UTILITIES. IN ADDITION,
A PROCEDURE SHALL BE OUTLINED FOR LOWERING USE AND OCCUPANCY
CHARGES IN CASES OF HARDSHIP, AND IN EXTREME CASES WAIVING IT
ALTOGETHER. OCCUPANCY CHARGES FOR RENTERS SHOULD NOT IN ANY
CASE EXCEED 25 PERCENT OF THE HOUSEHOLDS INCOME. '
D. TEMPORARY RELOCATION ;
1. THE USE OF TEMPORARY RELOCATIOWWILL:BE AVOIDED-.EXCEPT IN CASES
OF EMERGENCY OR NECESSITY SUCH AS HAZARDOUS BUILDING CONDITIONS.
IT IS NOT. ANTICIP.ATED.T.HAT-TEMPORARY..RELOGAT.IaNI'l1III'L BE'.THE.-SOLUTION
FOR STAGING PROBLEMS IN DEMOLITION, HOWEVER, IF NECESSARY, IN
NO CASE WILL A TENANT BE REQUIRED TO MOVE WITHOUT A MINIMUM
OF 4 MONTHS WRITTEN NOTICE.
2. WHERE TEMPORARY RELOCATION IS APPROVED, THE HOUSING SHALL
CONFORM TO ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT RELOCATION
HOUSING. THE AUTHORITY WILL MAINTAIN THE RESPONSIBII.,ITY OF
EFFECTING PERMANENT RELOCATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WILL
ATTEMPT TO MINIMIZE THE DURATION OF THIS CONDITION.
3. THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHALL PAY BOTH FOR THE INITIAL
MOVE TO TEMPORARY ON-SITE LOCATIONS AND FOR THE MOVE FROM
THE TEMPORARY TO THE PERMANENT LOCATION,AND SHALL NOTIFY
EACH OCCUPANT TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED.
4. THE RELOCATION AGENCY SHALL CERTIFY FOR THE STATE BUREAU OF
RELOCATION THAT EACH UNIT SO UTILIZED SATISFIES THE STANDARDS
OF PHYSICAL CONDITION AND COST ESTABLISHED UNDER B.3.
E. PROPOSALS FOR OBTAINING RELOCATION }-LOUSING
1. THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HAS CONTACTED AND WILL CONTINUE
TO CONTACT ALL LOCAL REALTORS REQUESTING THEIR ASSISTANCE IN
SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF HOUSING FOR FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS
DISPLACED FROM THE PROJECT AREA. ( SEE EXHIBIT XVIII
2. IN ADDITION, THE ASSISTANCE OF INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS WHO
DO NOT ORDINARILY OPERATE THROUGH BROKERS HAS ALSO BEEN SO-
LICITED, AND THE LOCAL PRESS WILL BE FULLY UTILIZED THROUGH
REAL ESTATE SECTIONS. THROUGH THESE JOINT EFFORTS IT IS AN-
TICIPATED THAT THE AGENCY WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ALL VACANCIES
IN PRIVATE RENTAL HOUSING AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AND WILL
RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE SIZE AND RENTAL FIGURES OF AVAIL-
ABLE DWELLING UNITS.
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3. THE AUTHORITY WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES TO ASSURE
THAT ADMISSION PREFERENCES , IF ANY, FOR THE DISPLACED FAMILIES
OR INDIVIDUALS ARE BASED UPON THE FAMILY'S OR INDIVIDUAL'S NEED
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS AND SHALL NOT BE
CONDITIONED BY SUCH CONSIDERATIONS AS RACE, CREED, COLOR OR
NATIONAL ORGIN, OR BECAUSE A FAMILY HAS CHILDREN.
4. IT IS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT THERE WILL BE ANY DEFICIT IN THE
SUPPLY OF EXISTING HOUSING FACILITIES DURING THE DISPLACEMENT
PERIOD. THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
RENTAL HOUSING PLUS PRJVAT_E: HOMES FOR SALE.
5. THE AVAILABILITY OF STANDARD HOUSING WITHIN THE DISPLACEE'S
ABILITY TO PAY IS EXPECTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF~THIS
PROGRAM, ESPECIALLY SINCE SEVERAL OF THE FAMILIES WILL BE
RECEIVING PAYMENT FOR HOMES THEY NOW OWN IN THE PROJECT AREA.
RENT SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED BY THE
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, WHICH HAS DETERMINED THAT SUCH
PROGRAMS SHALL NOT BE APPLICABLE IN THIS PROJECT.
F. RELATIONS WITH SITE OCCUPANTS
1. PROGRAMS FOR INFORMING SITE OCCUPANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
WILL INCLUDE PERSONAL VISITS TO EACH DISPLACEE BY THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OR MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OPENING
OF THE RELOCATION OFFICE,AND DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION LEAF-
LETS AS APPROPRIATE. MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT APPROPRIATE
INTERVALS TO WHICH ALL DISPLACEES.:W..I.LL.BEINVITED TO DISCUSS
MUTUAL PROBLEMS AND AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE.
2. SURVEYS OF OCCUPANTS IN PROPERTIES TO BE ACQUIRED WILL BE
CONDUCTED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON A HOUSE -TO HOUSE
BASIS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN COMPLETE BACKGROUND DATA ON EACH
DISPLACES AND DETERMINE RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS. EACH DISPLACES
IN THE PROJECT AREA WILL BE URGED TO MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF THE
RELOCATION OFFICE IN ORDER TO DISCUSS PROBLEMS OR CHANGES IN
STATUS WHICH MAY EFFECT THEIR MOVE.
3. THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WILL ESTABLISH A 11 RELOCATION
OFFICE 11 WHICH WILL BE THE SAME AS ITS OFFICE, HEADED BY THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS OFFICE SHALL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FROM 9 TO 5 DAILY DURING THE RELOCATION PERIOD FOR THE CON-
VENIENCE OF SITE OCCUPANTS. THIS OFFICE WAS ORGINALLY SELECTED
BECAUSE IT 1S ADJACENT TO THE PROJECT AREA,AND THEREFORE MOST
CONVENIENT FOR SITE OCCUPANTS WHO CAN WALK THERE AND CONFER
WITH RELOCATION PERSONNEL THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, OR AT OTHER
TIMES AS ARRANGED IN ADVANCE TO SUIT THE CONVENIENCE OF SITE
OCCUPANTS.
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CODE No. 306
THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WILL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR USING
RELOCATION AS A MEANS OF WIDENING THE CHOICE OF HOUSING AREAS TO
FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, OR COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN. THIS RELOCATION PLAN PRESENTS AN AFFIRMATIVE PROGRAM TO
COMBAY ANY POSSIBILITY OF DISCRIMINATION.
1. THE AUTHORITY WILJ_ CONSULT THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION
AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AGENCIES
INTERESTED IN PROMOTING OPEN HOUSING TO DETERMINE APPLICABLE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
2. THE AUTHORITY WILL INFORM ALL THOSE TO BE DISPLACED OF.'THEIR
RIGHTS OF FREE CHOICE OF HOUSING UNDER FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAW, THE AVAILABLE REMEDIES FOR CASES OF DISCRIMINATION
AND THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF RELEVANT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH OPEN HOUSING, ESPECIALLY THE
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.,
3. THIS PROGRAM WILL REQUIRE THAT THOSE TO BE DISPLACED WILL
NOT BE REFERRED TO ANY HOUSING WHICH IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL NON-DISCRIMINATORY LAWS.
H. RELOCATION PAYMENTS
PROCEDURES WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE PROMPT:PAYMENT OF RELOCATION
PAYMENTS TO ALL HOUSEHOLD A'ND:BU.SI'NESS C:ON:CERNS.
1. AS A MINIMUM, ACTUAL MOVING COSTS WILL BE PAID, EITHER
DIRECTLY TO THE MOVER OR BY REIMBURSEMENT TO THE HOUSE-
HOLD OR BUSINESS.
2. PAYMENT SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN $25. IN ANY CASE AND NOT MORE
THAN $200. FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY OCCUPYING A DWELLING UNIT,
AND UP TO $3,000 TO A BUSINESS.
1. REFERRALS TO SOCIAL AGENCIES
PROCEDURES WILL BE ESTABLISHED TO ASSURE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE FAMILIES
OR INDIVIDUALS WHICH APPEAR TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHICH MIGHT INTERFERE WITH
THEIR SUCCESSFUL RELOCATION. A SOCIAL CASE WORKER MAY BE HIRED AND/OR
FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS COULD BE REFERRED TO ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY OR
PRIVATE AGENCIES.
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EXHIBITS SUBMITTED UNDER THIS 60DE INCLUDE:
I, EXHIBIT XV I QUALIt7ICATIONS FOR RELOCATION OFFICER
2. EXHIBIT XV II SAMPLE OF INFORMATIONAL LETTER
3. EXHIBIT XVIII LETTER TO LOCAL REALTORS
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CODE No.. 307
IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE REDEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES OF CLEARANCE OF A DECADENT
AREA AND SUBSEQUENT REDEVELOPMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL USES , CERTAIN SITE PREPARATION
ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY SERVE THE
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT AREA.
MODIFICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, STORM DRAINS AND SANITARY SEWERS AND
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, IN ADDITION TO LANDSCAPING, ARE REQUIRED IF THE CON-
TEMPLATED REDEVELOPMENT OF THE:AREA IS TO BE REALJZED. ROUGH, GRADING WILLALSO BE
NECESSARY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA IN ORDER TO MAKE THE LAND MORE SUITABLE FOR
DISPOSITION.
DEMOLITION OF SOME EXISTING BUILDINGS, REMOVAL OF PAVEMENTS; DISCONNECTION AND
SEALING OF UTILITY Ll NES' AND OTHER CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRE-
PARE THE SITE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND INSTALLATION OF PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS..
1. DESIGN STANDARDS
A. DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN STANDARDS USED ( STREETS
THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS, INCORPORATED IN THE NORTHAMPTON SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS, ARE APPLIED TO ALL NEW STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF
NORTHAMPTON AND ARE CONSIDERED ADEQUATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE RE'DEVEL-
OPMENT.7..PLAN' SEE EXHIBIT IV
I . LOCATION AND ALIGNMENT
(A) ALL STREETS IN THE SUBDIVISION SHALL BE DESIGNED SO THAT, IN
THE OPINION OF THE PLANNING BOARD, THEY WILL PROVIDE SAFE
VEHICULAR TRAVEL. DUE CONSIDERATION SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN BY
THE SUBDIVIDER TO THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE STREET LAYOUT IN
ORDER TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM L.i'VABI.LITY AND AMENITY'OF THE.
SUBDIVISION.
(B) THE PROPOSED STREETS SHALL CONFORM TO THE MASTER OR STUDY
PLAN AS ADOPTED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE BOARD.
(C) PROVISION SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD SHALL BE MADE FOR THE
PROPER PROJECTION OF STREETS, OR FOR ACCESS TO ADJOINING
PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT YET SUBDIVIDED.
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(D) RESERVE STRIPS PROHIBITING ACCESS TO STREETS OR ADJOINING
PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED, EXCEPT WHERE, IN THE
OPINION OF THE BOARD, SUCH STRIPS SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST.
(E) STREET JOGS WITH CENTERLINE OFFSETS OF LESS THAN ONE
HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE (125) FEET SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
(F) THE MINIMUM CENTERLINE RADII OF CURVED STREETS SHALL BE
.ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET. GREATER RADII MAY BE REQUIRED FOR
PRINCIPAL STREETS.
(G) STREETS SHALL BE LAID OUT SO AS TO INTERSECT AS NEARLY AS
POSSIBLE AT RIGHT ANGLES. NO STREET SHALL INTERSECT ANY
OTHER STREET AT LESS THAN SIXTY (60) DEGREES.
(H) PROPERTY LINES AT STREET INTERSECTIONS SHALL BE ROUNDED OR
CUT BACK TO PROVIDE FOR A CURB RADIUS OF NOT LESS THAN
TWENTY (20) FEET.
2. WIDTH
(A) THE MINIMUM WIDTH OF STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY SHALL BE SIXTY
(60) FEET, BUT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD MAY BE FIFTY
(50) FEET. GREATER WIDTH SHALL BE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD
WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE VEHICULAR
TRAVEL.
3. GRADE
(A) GRADES OF STREETS SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 0.5 PER CENT.
GRADES SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN 6.0 PER CENT FOR PRINCIPAL
STREETS NOR MORE THAN 12.0 PER CENT FOR SECONDARY STREETS.
4. DEAD-END STREETS
(A) DEAD-END STREETS SHALL NOT BE LONGER THAN FIVE HUNDRED
(500) FEET UNLESS, IN THE OPINION OF THE BOARD, A GREATER
LENGTH IS NECESSITATED BY TOPOGRAPHY OR OTHER LOCAL CONDITIONS.
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(B) DEAD-END STREETS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT THE CLOSED END WITH
A TURN-AROUND HAVING AN OUTSIDE CURB RADIUS OF AT LEAST
FORTY-FIVE (45) FEET, AND A PROPERTY LINE RADIUS OF AT LEAST
SIXTY (60) FEET.
S. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS ( STREETS)
(A) THE ENTIRE AREA OF EACH STREET OR WAY SHALL BE CLEARED-OF ALL
STUMPS, BRUSH, ROOTS, BOULDERS, LIKE MATERIAL AND ALL TREES
NOT INTENDED FOR PRESERVATION.
(B) ALL LOAM AND OTHER YIELDING MATERIAL SHALL BE REMOVED FROM
THE ROADWAY AREA OF EACH STREET OR WAY TO A DEPTH SPECIFIED
BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND REPLACED WITH SUITABLE MATERIAL,
THE QUALITY OF WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ENGINEER.
(C) ALL ROADWAYS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO A FINISHED GRADE AS SHOWN
ON THE PROFILES OF THE DEFINITIVE PLAN WITH AT LEAST THE TOP
TWELVE (I2) INCHES CONSISTING.OF WELL-COMPACTED BINDING GRAVEL,
THE QUALITY OF WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER OR
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS TO A WIDTH OF AT LEAST THIRTY-TWO
(32) FEET. THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE SUB-
BASE IS COMPLETED AND BEFORE ANY GRAVEL HAS BEEN PLACED.
(D) THE COMPLETED GRAVEL BASE SHALL BE SURFACED WITH 2 1/2 INCHES
OF BITUMINOUS CONCRETE TYPE I - I CONFORMING TO THE LATEST
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS, 32 FEET WIDE, AND PLACED IN TWO EQUAL COURSES AND
ROLLED WITH A ROLLER OF AT LEAST TWELVE TONS.
B. CONFORMANCE TO LOCAL STANDARDS
THE ABOVE STANDARDS ARE THOSE DEVELOPED BY THE CITY ENGINEERING DEPART-
MENT AND CURRENTLY APPLICABLE IN THE CITY.
C. JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF HIGHER STANDARDS
NOT APPLICABLE.
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A. DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN STANDARDS USED ( UTILITIES
THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS, INCLUDED IN THE NORTHAMPTON SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS, ARE APPLICABLE TO UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION IN NEW SUB-
DIVISIONS, AND WILL BE FOLLOWED IN THIS PROJECT:
I. EASEMENTS FOR UTILITIES ACROSS LOTS OR CENTERED ON REAR OR
SIDE LOT LINES SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE NECESSARY AND SHALL BE
AT LEAST THIRTY (30) FEET WIDE, BUT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
BOARD, MAY BE TWENTY' (20) FEET WIDE.
.
2. WHERE A SUBDIVISION IS.TRAVERSED BY A WATER COURSE, DRAINAGE
WAY, CHANNEL OR STREAM, THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE THAT THERE BE
PROVIDED A STORM WATER EASEMENT.OR DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
ADEQUATE WIDTH TO CONFORM SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE LINES OF SUCH
WATER COURSE, DRAINAGE WAY, CHANNEL OR STREAM, AND TO PROVIDE
FOR CONSTRUCTION OR OTHER NECESSARY PURPOSES.
3. SEWER PIPES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS MANHOLES AND
CONNECTING YES, SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN CONFORMITY WITH SPECI-
FICATIONS OF THE SEWER DEPARTMENT.
4. ADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF SURFACE WATER SHALL BE PROVIDED. CATCH
BASINS SHALL BE BUILT IN-:CONFORMITY WITH SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
SEWER DEPARTMENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROADWAY ON CONTINUOUS
GRADES AT INTERVALS OF NOT MORE THAN FOUR HUNDRED (400) FEET,
AT LOW POINTS AND SAGS IN THE ROADWAY AND NEAR THE CORNERS OF
THE ROADWAY AT INTERSECTING STREETS.
5. WATER PIPES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS HYDRANTS AND MAIN
SHUT-OFF VALVES, SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED TO SERVE ALL LOTS ON
EACH STREET IN THE SUBDIVISION IN CONFORMITY WITH SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
FOR TYPICAL DETAILS OF UTILITIES STRUCTURES SEE MAP NO. 8 SUBMITTED
UNDER SEPARATE COVER.
B. CONFORMANCE TO LOCAL STANDARDS
THE ABOVE STANDARDS ARE THOSE DEVELOPED BY THE CITY ENGINEERING DEPART-
MENT AND CURRENTLY APPLICABLE IN THE CITY.
C. JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF HIGHER STANDARDS
NOT APPLICABLE.
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A. DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN STANDARDS USED MISCELLANEOUS
1. SIDEWALKS
CODE No. 307
SIDEWALKS OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) FEET IN WIDTH SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET IN CONFORMITY WITH
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS WHEN, IN THE
OPINION OF THE PLANNING BOARD, SUCH SIDEWALKS ARE NECESSARY.
2. MONUMENTS
MONUMENTS (OR BOUNDS) SHALL BE INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT
ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR AT ALL STREET INTERSECTIONS, AT ALL
POINTS OF CHANGE IN DIRECTION OR CURVATURE OF STREETS AND
AT OTHER POINTS'WHERE, IN THE OPINION OF THE BOARD, PERMANENT
MONUMENTS ARE NECESSARY. SUCH MONUMENTS SHALL CONFORM
TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND SHALL
BE SET ACCORDING TO SUCH SPECIFICATIONS. NO PERMANENT MONU-
MENTS SHALL BE INSTALLED UNTIL ALL CONSTRUCTION WHICH WOULD
DESTROY OR DISTURB THE MONUMENTS IS COMPLETED. HOWEVER,
TEMPORARY STAKES OR HUBS OR PIPES, THE MARKED CENTERS OF
WHICH INDICATE THE BOUND POINTS, SHALL BE SET PRIOR TO THE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. THESE STAKES, HUBS OR PIPES SHALL
BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO ANY INSPECTING AUTHORITY OR ABUTTER AND
SHALL BE MARKED OR ABBREVIATED TT BOUND POINT"
3. FINAL CLEANING UP
UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK AND BEFORE RELEASE OF BOND OR
SURETY OR RELEASE OF CONDITIONS, WHICHEVER THE CASE MAY BE,
THE SUBDIVIDER SHALL REMOVE FROM PROPOSED STREETS ALL
SURPLUS MATERIAL AND RUBBISH WHICH MAY HAVE ACCUMULATED
DURING THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK, AND SHALL LEAVE THE WORK
IN A NEAT AND ORDERLY CONDITION.
4. STREET SIGNS
STREET SIGNS SHALL BE ERECTED AT ALL CORNERS DENOTING THE NAME
OF THE STREET. THE TYPE..AND LOCATION OF SIGNS WILL BE SUBJECT
TO THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
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B. CONFORMANCE TO LOCAL STANDARDS
AS NOTED PREVIOUSLY, THE STANDARDS TO BE USED IN THIS REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES
ARE THOSE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON ENGI-
NEERING DEPARTMENT AND IN EFFECT AS OF THIS DATE.
C. JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF HIGHER STANDARDS.
NOT APPLICABLE.
ll. SUMMARY OF,SITE_PREPARATION ACTIVITIES
A. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL SITE PREPARATION PROPOSALS
NOT APPLICABLE.
B. IDENTIFICATION, DESCRIPTION, JUSTIFICATION, ELIGIBILITY AND COST DATA
FOR SITE CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES
IDENTIFICATION OF.:S'ITE CLEARANCE ITEMS
THIS REPORT INCLUDES THE ESTIMATED COST OF DEMOLITION OF ALL
BUILDINGS, TO BE CLEARED TO ONE FOOT BELOW GRADE, PLUS OTHER
STRUCTURES NECESSARY TO CLEAR THE PROJECT AREA. IN ADDITION, : .
IT INCLUDES THE ESTIMATED COST OF REMOVAL OF ROADWAYS AND.
OTHER PAVED SURFACES; SEALING UTILITY LINES; AND FILLING CAV-
ITIES RESULTING FROM BUILDING REMOVAL.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
THE PROJECT AREA CONTAINS NINE MAJOR BUILDINGS, AND FOURTEEN
SMALLER STRUCTURES, SUCH AS GARAGES, SHEDS AND BARNS WHICH
ARE TO BE ACQUIRED. THE MAJOR PERCENTAGE OF BUILDINGS CONSISTS
OF WOOD-FRAME RESIDENCES, GARAGES AND BARNS. MANY OF THE
BUILDINGS ARE MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS OLD.
.-ALL BUILDINGS APPEAR TO BE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR DEMOLITION
EQUIPMENT. SITE SECURITY AND PROPERTY PROTECTION WILL BE
PROVIDED BY A FENCE ENCLOSING THAT PORTION OF THE PROJECT AREA
WHERE DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE WHICH IS TO REMAIN
DURING DEMOLITION.
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4. METHOD OF ESTIMATING BUILDING DEMOLITION
BECAUSE NONE OF THE BUILDINGS TO BE CLEARED CONSISTS OF
DIFFICULT OR UNUSUAL CONSTRUCTION, THE COST OF DEMOLITION
HAS BEEN ESTIMATEDXr $0. 10 PER SQ. FT. FOR MAJOR BUILDINGS
AND $0.08 PER SQ. FT. FOR MINOR BUILDINGS. CONSIDERING THE
RANGE OF BUILDING TYPES IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THIS WILL
PROVIDE AN AMPLE ALLOWANCE FOR THIS WORK.
5. REMOVAL OF ROADWAYS AND PARKING AREAS
ALL THE PAVED SURFACES ARE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE, AND IT IS
ASSUMED THAT AN AVERAGE OF .'SIX, INCHES THICKNESS NOW
EXISTS. THIS REMOVAL WORK COMPRISES A RELATIVELY SMALL
PORTION OF THE TOTAL DEMOLITION COST.
6. UTILITY SYSTEMS
THE UTILITY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDE WATER
LINES, STORM DRAINS, GAS, ELECTRIC, AND TELEPHONE LINES.
THE ELECTRIC COMPANY HAS INDICATED THAT THEY WILL DISCONNECT
THEIR SYSTEM AT NO CHARGE. THE REMAINDER OF THE UTILITIES
CAN BE DISCONNECTED AND SEALED AT A REASONABLE COST.
7. SALVAGE
NO SALVAGE VALUE WAS ESTIMATED IN CONNECTION WITH THE
DEMOLIT ION WORK.
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I. JUSTIFICATION FOR SITE CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES
CODE No. 307
THE PROJECT AREA WAS SELECTED, AT LEAST IN PART, BECAUSE OF THE
FACT THAT THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE AREA CONSISTED OF OPEN LAND
(OVER 40 PER CENT) AND THUS THE SITE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS ARE MIN-
IMAL. THE ITEMS INCLUDED UNDER SITE CLEARANCE ARE THOSE ITEMS
NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE SITE FOR DISPOSITION INCLUDING THE DEM-
OLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND CLEARANCE OF THAT PORTION
OF BATES STREET TO BE ABANDONED. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ESSENTIAL
IF THE PROJECT LAND IS TO BE MADE SUITABLE FOR DISPOSITION.
2. ELIGIBILITY OF SIZE CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES
SITE CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES AS IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPHS I AND 2 ABOVE
ARE CONSIDERED TO BE 100 PER CENT ELIGIBLE BECAUSE-,
(A) THEY ALL OCCUR WITHIN THE PROJECT BOUNDARY LINE
(B) THEY ALL SERVE ONLY.T.HOSE PARCELS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA
(C) THEY ARE ESSENTIAL IF THE PROJECT LAND IS TO BE MARKETABLE
5. COST DATA FOR SITE CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES
(A) BUILDINGS
BECAUSE NONE OF THE BUILDINGS TO BE CLEARED CONSIST OF DIFFICULT
OR UNUSUAL CONSTRUCTION, (MOSTLY I AND A HALF TO 2 STORY FRAME
RESIDENCES) THE COST OF DEMOLITION HAS BEEN ESTIMATED AT $0.10
PER SQUARE FOOT FOR MAJOR BUILDINGS AND $0.08 PER SQUARE FOOT
FOR MINOR BUILDINGS. CONSIDERING THE RANGE OF BUILDING TYPES IT
IS ESTIMATED THAT THIS WILL PROVIDE AN AMPLE ALLOWANCE FOR THIS
WORK.
(B) REMOVAL. OF ROADWAYS AND PARKING AREAS
ALL THE PAVED SURFACES ARE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE, AND IT IS
ASSUMED THAT AN AVERAGE OF LESS THAN 6 INCHES THICKNESS NOW
EXISTS. THIS REMOVAL WORK COMPRISES A RELATIVELY SMALL
PORTION OF THE TOTAL DEMOLITION COST.
(c) UTILITY SYSTEMS
THE UTILITY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA INCLUDE GAS AND WATER
LINES, STORM DRAINS, AND ELECTRIC, AND TELEPHONE LINES. THE GAS
AND WATER MAINS IN THAT SECTION OF BATES STREET FROM BRADF0ft6,TO
THE BEND AT I-91 WILL BE REMOVED WITH THE ROAD PAVEMENT. THE
ELECTRIC COMPANY HAS INDICATED THAT THEY WILL DISCONNECT THEIR SYSTEM
AT NO CHARGE. THE REMAINDER OF THE UTILITIES CAN BE DISCONNECTED AND
SEALED AT A REASONABLE COST.
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(D) SALVAGE
NO SALVAGE VALUE WAS ESTIMATED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEMOLITION
WORK.
(E) FOR TABULATION OF COST DATA FOR SITE CLEARANCE ACTIVITIES, SEE
EXHIBIT XIX,
111. SUMMARY OF PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITIES
A. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS, IF ANY,
THE ONLY SPECIAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENT IS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PUMPING STATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANITARY SEWER LINE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECCOMMENDATION CONTAINED IN THE "MASTER
PLAN FOR SANITARY SEWERS FOR THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTONII BY
MORGENROTH ASSOCIATION IN 1958, AS FOLLOWS: SEE ALSO EXHIBIT VI)
IIIF ANY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IS CONSIDERED IN THE MILL YARD
AREA, THAN ALL SEWERS SHOULD BE LAID AT A SLOPE SUFFICIENT FOR
PROPER SCOURING VELOCITIES, THIS WOULD NECESSITATE THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF' A PUMPING STATION TO BE LOCATEU•NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF
MILL YARD ROAD WITH THE BROOK WHICH DRAINS THE MILL YARD, THE
SEWAGE WOULD BE PUMPED TO THE PARSON STREET OR THE NORTH STREET
SEWER,"
AS PART OF THE PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS SECTION IT IS RECOMMENDED
(WITH THE CONOURRENCE OF THE CITY ENGINEER) THAT A DETAILED STUDY
OF THIS SANITARY SEWER LINE AND PUMPING STATION BE MADE BY A QUAL-
IFIED SANITARY ENGINEER TO INCLUDE CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTING
A SUB-SURFACE DRAIN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SEWER LINE TO LOWER
THE GROUND WATER TABLE, THIS ALSO WAS RECOMMENDED IN THE MOR-
GENROTH REPORT:
II THE GROUND WATER TABLE IN THE MILL YARD AREA IS EXTREMELY HIGH,
WE PROPOSE, THEREFORE, TO LAY AN UNDERDRAIN WITH OPEN JOINTS, GRA-
VEL ENCASED, IN THE SAME TRENCH WITH THE SEWER LINE AND TO ALLOW
THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO INSTALL DRAINS FROM THEIR PROPERTY TO THIS
UNDERDRAIN. THIS WAY THE GROUND WATER TABLE CAN BE LOWERED PER-
MANENTLY TO A DEPTH OF AT LEAST 3 FEET TO 4 FEET BELOW THE FINISHED
GROUND, THUS ELIMINATING THE SWAMPY CONDITIONS AND INCREASING THE
PROPERTY VALUES,
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LOCATION OF THIS LINE AND PUMPING STATION IS SHOWN ON MAP NO. 7,
AND COST ESTIMATES ARE INCLUDED IN EXHIBIT XX -**PROJECT IMPROVE-
MENTS COST DATA SHEET". IT IS CONSIDERED THAT THIS ACTIVITY Z
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO THE INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT, AND THAT THE
COST WILL BE 100 PER CENT ELIGIBLE.
B. IDENTIFICATION, DESCRIPTION, JUSTIFICATION, ELIGIBILITY AND COST DATA
FOR PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITIES
1. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
(A) IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OFSTREETIMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
THE PRESENT CONDITION OF DAMON ROAD IS GOOD AND ITS PAVEMENT
WIDTH CONSIDERED ADEQUATE TO CARRY BOTH THE EXISTING HEAVY TRAF-
FIC VOLUME AND THAT EXPECTED TO BE GENERATED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT
OF THE PROJECT AREA. THEREFORE, THE ONLY PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT IS
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A S* WIDE CONCRETE SIDEWALK ALONG THE SOUTH
SIDE OF DAMON ROAD.
BATES STREET
BATES STREET BETWEEN DAMON ROAD AND BRADFORD STREET IS NOT
CONSIDERED ADEQUATE TO SERVE THIS PROJECT. IT IS NARROW (181-
20, WIDTH) AND FOR MUCH OF ITS LENGTH RUNS ALONG THE EASTERN
BOUNDARY OF THE PROJECT, OFFERING THE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DEV-
ELOPMENT ALONG ONLY ONE SIDE. IT IS THEREFOR PROPOSED TO A-
BANDON THIS SECTION OF BATES STREET TO BE REPLACED WITH A
NEW STREET. FROM BRADFORD STREET SOUTH, BATES STREET IS
NOT CONSIDERED PART OF THE PROJECTS ROAD NET (FOR INDUSTRIAL
USE) AND NO CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROPOSED FOR THIS
SECTION.
BRADFORD STREET
BRADFORD STREET SERVICES THOSE PROPERTIES IN THE EXTREME SOUTH
WEST CORNER OF THE PROJECT AREA DESIGNATED ITNOT TO BE ACQUIRED"
WHICH CONSIST OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES. THE STREET IS CON-
SIDERED ADEQUATE FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND SINCE IT WILL CARRY NO IN-
DUSTRIAL TRAFFIC, NO IMPROVEMENTS ARE PROPOSED.
NEW STREET (INDUSTRIAL DRIVE)
A NEW STREET TO REPLACE BATES WILL RUN THROUGH THE CENTER OF
THE PROJECT FROM DAMON ROAD SOUTH TO A NEW CIRCLE JUST NORTH
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
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OF BRADFORD. THIS ROAD WILL PROVIDE PRIMARY ACCESS TO THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND IS PROPOSED TO HAVE A 60' RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND 301 PAVING WITH CURB, AND Sr CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ON BOTH
SIDES. FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THIS NEW CIRCLE WILL BE CON-
CONSTRUCTED A 50' ROAD WITH 24, PAVING BUT NO SIDEWALKS)
EXTENDING SOUTH TO BATES STREET AT BRADFORD. THIS RELO-
CATED PORTION OF BATES STREET WILL SERVE TO PROVIDE ACCESS INTO
THE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR WORKERS WHO MIGHT LIVE IN RESIDEN-
TIAL AREAS SOUTH dF THE PROJECT AREA. IT WILL BE RESTRICTED
TO RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ONLY.
(B) JUSTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ACTIVITIES
DAMON ROAD
DAMON ROAD IS A BOUNDARY STREET, AND THE ONLY IMPROVEMENT
PROPOSED IS A SIDEWALK ON THE PROJECT SIDE OF THE STREET.
ALTHOUGH THE SIDEWALK ITSELF'WOULD BE WHOLLY WITHIN THE
PROJECT, AND WOULD,PROBABLY SERVE PREDOMINENTLY THE PRO-
JECT AREA, BECAUSE'THIS IS A BOUNDARY STREET THE COST IS
50 PER CENT ELIGIBLE.
BATES STREET
SEE SITE CLEARANCE SECTION
BRADFORD STREET
NOT APPLICABLE
NEW STREET (INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
THIS NEW STREET IS WHOLLY WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA, AND IS
DESIGNED TO SERVE THE INDUSTRIAL LAND EXCLUSIVELY' EXCEPT
FOR LIMITED USE BY RESIDEN15ON BRADFORD STREET FOR ACCESS
OUT TO KING STREET AND NORTH). FOR THESE REASONS, IT IS
CONSIDERED THAT THIS NEW STREET AND THE SIDEWALKS ON BOTH
SIDES WILL BE 100 PER CENT ELIGIBLE.
(C) COSTS OF STREET IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
FOR COST DATA ON STREET IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES SEE EXHIBIT XX
"rPROJECT IMPROVEMENTS COST DATA SHEET'' AT THE END OF THIS CODE.'
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2. SANITARY SEWERS
CODE No. 307
(A) IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IMPROVEMENT
ACTIVITIES.
AS PART OF THIS PROJECT IT IS PROPOSED TO CONSTRUCT A SANITARY
SEWER LINE ALONG THE NEW STREET PROVIDING SEWER SERVICES TO
EVERY INDUSTRIAL PARCEL, WITH BRANCH LINES ALONG BRADFORD
STREET TO PERMIT CONNECTION OF ALL RESIDENCES DESIGNATED "NOT
TO BE ACQUIRED". CONNECTION TO THIS LINE WILL BE A CONDITION
TO BE IMPOSED ON PROPERTIES TO REMAIN (SEE CODE NO. 303-II-F).
FOR SIZE OF SEWER LINES AND LOCATION OF LINES AND MANHOLES,
SEE MAP NO. 7,FOR DETAILS OF SEWER AND MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION,
SEE MAP No. 9.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF A "MASTER PLAN OF SAN-
ITARY SEWERS-FOR THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON" BY MORGENROTH AS-
SOCIATES: IN 1958, '_'HE SEWER LINE WILL INCLUDE PROVISION FOR A
PARALLEL UNDERDRAIN TO LOWER THE GROUND WATER TABLE IN THIS
AREA, AND FOR A PUMPING STATION LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE
INTERSECTION OF MILL YARD ROAD WITH THE SMALL BROOK THAT DRAINS
THIS AREA. THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF FLOW WILL BE SOUTH, TO TIE
INTO EXISTING TRUNK SEWERS IN PARSON STREET OR NORTH STREET.
(B) JUSTIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
ACTIVITIES.
WITHOUT THIS SANITARY SEWER LINE NO DEVELOPMENT OF THIS AREA
WOULD BE POSSIBLE, SINCE THE SOIL CONDITION PR.ECLUD99_O:N=SITE
DISPOSAL (WHICH WOULD BE UNSUITABLE IN ANY CASE FOR AN INDUST +IAL
PARK_ IN ADDITION, THE UNDERDRAIN PROVISION OF THE SEWER DE-
SIGN WILL IMPROVE SOIL CONDITIONS BY LOWERING THE GROUND WATER
TABLE, AND REDUCE FOUNDATION COSTS. SINCE THESE SEWER LINES
SERVE ONLY THE PROJECT AREA, EVEN THOUGH THEY MUST BE CAR-
RIED BEYOND THE PROJECT BOUNDARY APPROXIMATELY 1800' TO TIE
INTO AN EXISTING MAIN IN NORTH STREET, THEY ARE CONSIDERED TO
BE 100 PER CENT ELIGIBLE.
(C) COSTS OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
FOR COST DATA ON SEWER IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES SEE EXHIBIT XX'.._ .
T'PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS COST DATA SHEET" AT THE END OF THIS CODE.
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LAND DISPOSAL REPORT CODE.No. 308
1. EXPLANATION OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPRAISERS ESTIMATES
AND L.P.A. ESTIMATES.
THE ORIGINAL L. P.A. ESTIMATES WERE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT 75
ACRES OF LAND WOULD BE SOLD AT AN AVERAGE PRICE OF $6,600jACRE OR $500,000.
THE DISPOSITION APPRAISAL IS BASED UPON A PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL STUDY
AND EVALUATES THE DISPOSAL PARCELS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS CONSIDERING
FACTORS LIKELY TO INFLUENCE THE PRICE, AND ESTABLISHING PRICES OF $4,000
AND $5,000 PER ACRE BASED ON COMPARABLE SALES,
11. PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS BY DEVELOPER (S)
THERE ARE NO PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE
DEVELOPER (S). HOWEVER, DEVELOPER (S) WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONSTRUCT
ALL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL DISPOSITION PARCELS WHICH ARE
NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER FUNCTIONING AND SOUND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROJECT AREA INCLUDING: INTERNAL ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING AREAS; SE-
WER AND WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS FROM BUILDINGS TO THE MAIN LINES
LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC STREET; INTERNAL DRAINAGE FACILITIES AS REQUIRED
TO PROPERLY DRAIN PARKING AREAS AND OTHER,,PARTS OF THE SITE; LANDSCAPING
AND FINE GRADING, ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PARKING AND LOADING AREAS AND
OTHER PARTS OF THE SITE, AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN
THE DISPOSITION PARCELS,
IT IS EXPECTED THAT ANY REDEVELOPER (S) WHO PROPOSES TO TEMPORARILY
USE ANY, EXISTING BUILDING (S) WHILE NEW CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY, WILL
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBSEQUENT DEMOLITION OF THE USED BUILDING (S),
III. LAND DISPOSAL POLICY STATEMENT
FOR LAND DISPOSAL POLICY STATEMENT SEE EXHIBIT XXIII AT THE END OF
THIS CODE,
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IV. JUSTIFICATION FOR RETENTION OF BUILDING ON PARCEL 2-2
AS SHOWN ON.THE DISPOSITION PLAN, PLAN NO. 4, THE BUILDING ON PARCEL
2-2 IS PROPOSED AS PART OF PARCEL'.17 FOR RETENTION BY THE PRESENT OWNER
IN ITS PRESENT USE AS AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND TIRE SALES AND SERVICE
CENTER. IT IS NOT PROPOSED FOR DEMOLITION BECAUSE IT CONFORMS TO THE
USES PROVIDED FOR IN THE PROJECT, AND APPARENTLY HAS BEEN WELL MAIN-
TAINED.
IN DETERMINING THAT THIS BUILDING SHOULD NOT BE CLEARED, MANY FACTORS
WERE CONSIDERED. IT IS ONE OF THE NEWEST STRUCTURES IN THE PROJECT
AREA, AND IS LOCATED WITH EXCELLENT ACCESS AT THE INTERSECTION OF
DAMON ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL DRIVE. IN ADDITION, IT IS THE ONLY ALL-
MASO RY BUILDING IN THE PROJECT AREA, ITS. PRESENT USE IS NOT INCON-
SISTgT WITH THE TYPE OF USES PROPOSED, AND FINALLY, THE PROPERTY
IS LARGE ENOUGH THAT THE PARCEL CAN GENERALLY CONFORM TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PROJECT.
THIS PROJECT PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF PARCEL 2-1 AND 2-2
LEAVING TO THE OWNER OF PARCEL 2-2 APPROXIMATELY I. J8 ACRES OF LAND
PLUS THE EXISTING BUILDING VALUED AT $59,000 SEE ACQUISITION APPRAISALS
EXHIBIT XV).
THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITS ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS CODE:
EXHIBIT XXII - TABULATION OF LAND DISPOSAL ESTIMATES
EXHIBIT XXIII - LAND DISPOSAL POLICY STATEMENT
PLAN 4 - DISPOSITION PLAN
EXHIBIT XXIV - LAND USE AND MARKETABILITY STUDY
EXHIBIT XXV - DISPOSITION APPRAISALS
EXHIBIT XXV-A LETTER O'DONNELL RE: PARTIAL ACQUISITION, BAK PROPERTY
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APPRAISER'S
LPA ESTIMATES
DISPOSITION
ESTIMATES OF VALUE
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PARCELS
IN SQ• FT.
VALUATION
OF LAND DISPOSITION
LAND TOTAL
9$
9.2
$391,260
500,000
0
TOTAL DISPOSITION
19
,
TOTAL DISPOSITION
.84
86
$391 ,260
500,000
FOR INDUSTRIAL USES
I4
0
DISPOSITION TO
_
STATE
-
_F._.. .W .
I DISPOSITION TO
OTHER PUBLIC
-
_
.
AUTHORITIES
_
W,,.~
.W. r
W - .
TOTAL DISPOSITION
TO PRIVATE OWNERS
84
60
$389,960
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
13
.
PARTIAL DISPOSITION
TO PRIVATE OWNER
I
e6
l y00
FOR. INDUSTRIAL USE
TOTAL DISPOSITION TO
PRIVATE OWNERS FOR
:94
RESIDENTIAL USE
2
.
u
-
PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
_
NOT DISPOSED OF
DISPOSAL OF STREETS
AND OTHER PUBLIC
7
18
RIGHT .-OF-WAYS
3
.
-
'
00
RES AT $5
0 (PRELIMINARY ES
TIMATE ONLY)
.AC
1ASED':.O.K,100
- 3
,
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK EXHIBIT XXII
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
'r
LAND DISPOSAL POLICY STATEMENT
THE NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ENSURES THAT THE PROVISIONS
OF CHAPTER 1518 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS AS AMENDED WILL
BE ADHERED TO IN THE SALE OR DISPOSITION OF THE PROJECT LAND.
TO THESE ENDS THE AUTHORITY WILL INCLUDE A;COVENANT OR OTHER APPROPRIATE
REQUIREMENT IN EVERY DEED OR LEASE PROHIBITING THE EXECUTION OF ANY COVE-
NANT AGREEMENT, OR OTHER INSTRUMENT RESTRICTING THE SALE, LEASE, OC-
CUPANCY, OR USE OF ANY SUCH PARCELS UPON THE BASIS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR
OR NATIONAL ORIGIN,
THE AUTHORITY WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT
FOR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THE
AUTHORITY WILL TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE THAT APPLICANTS HOAR REGARD
PLOYED, AND THAT EMPLOYEES ARE TREATED DURING EMPLOYMENT,
A TION SHALL INCLUDE
TO THEIR RACE, COLOR, CREED OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. SUCH BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: EMPLOYMENT, UPGRADING, DEMOTION,
OR TRANSFER, RECRUITMENT OR RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING, LAYOFF OR TERMINA-
TION; RATES OF PAY OR OTHER FORMS OF
THE AUTHORITY WILL sPOAND S7 [NLCONSPICUOUS RAIN-
ING, INCLUDING APPRENTICESHIP.
PLACES, AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, NOTICES TO
BE PROVIDED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION SETTING
FORTH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES tAW OF THE COMMON-
WEALTH.
THE AUTHORITY WILL, IN ALL SOLICITATIONS OR ADVERTISEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES
PLACED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE AUTHORITY, STATE THAT ALL QUALIFIED APPLI-
CANTS WILL I RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,'
CREED, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
THE AUTHORITY WILL CAUSE THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS TO BE INSERTED IN ALL
SUBCONTRACTS FOR ANY WORK COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT SO THAT SUCH PROVI-
SIONS WILL BE BINDING UPON EACH SUBCONTRACTOR, PROVIDED THAT THE FORE-
GOING PROVISIONS SHALL NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTS OR SUBCONTRACTS FOR STAN-
DARD COMMERCIAL SUPPLIES OR RAW MATERIAL.
THESE AND ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS RELATING TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
WILL BE ADHERED TO.
CHAIRMAN
NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EXHIBIT XXIII
FRED R. O'DONNELL ASSOCIATES, INC.
72 MILL STREET. WESTFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS 01085. TEL. 413-568-1234
20 E STREET, N.W•. SUITE 650, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20001, TEL. 202-628-5757
REAL ESTATE Appraisals
CONSULTANTS Market analysis
June 26, 1969 Urban renewal
Northampton Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Francis Hogan, Chairman
48 Damon Road
Northampton, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Subsequent to the submission of our reuse appraisal
to your office under date of May 21, 1969 we were advised
that Disposition Site A shown on the proposed subdivision
plan contained within the report consists of property that,
will not be acquired in the acquisition phase of the pro-
gram and thus will not be available for disposition. This
site will remain as the property of the Bak Tire Company.
It is our opinion that the retention of this site
and its continued operation by the tire company will not
constitute an adverse effect upon the marketability of
the remaining sites within the Northampton Industrial Park.
Respectfully submitted,
ZreLdR. O'Donnell Associates, Inc.
J roes O'Connor, SRA
Vice President
JFOC/ma
l ,
TTEXHIBIT XXV-A'T
`
Project Locality
I
Tdortharnpton, Massachusetts
Project Expenditure Budget
Project Name
APPENDIX III
1,illyard Industrial. Park
Project.Number
121-B-1
Tnstrur_tions: Tnitial Revised Budget - Submit
original
and 4 copies
'
gates of
Budget Approvals (complete fo'r revision only)
Sopternber 15, 1969
Sept' 15 19 69
Latest Approved Budget No. same
19
Budg
et No -1
Latest Appro-
Adjustment Budget Request
To be com-
Activity Classification ved
Budget
for Months
or
pleted by
DCA
ne No.
l
Buddpe APPro% 'r-
A.
Survey and Planning; Expenditures 56,471
~1on.
1
y Planning Expend-
. .
.56,~7~.....
ecution Expenditure
'
E
699305
ative Costs
dn
..10, 800
ices
4
Planning
1.8-000..
5
Acquisition E xpenses
11,600
f.,
Temporary operation of acquired
0
property
7
Relocation (excluding Re. Payment)
U
R
Site Clearance
63,925
l'
9
Project Improvements
332,600
10
Supporting Facilities
54,300
11
Disposal Lease retention cost
17,000
1?
Rehabilitation excluding rehabil-
0
itation grants
11
Other Income
I, 14
,ub total
577,530 '
Contingencies (not to exceed 1586
57,753
of Line 14)
-
395,370
+5LP5, 630 941,()00
1.6
Real Estate Purchases
.
Relocation_.-P;-yments_-.___
-,-_._4 600
637
3
0 1
'
~q
I
Total Prolec xpen ne -
,
,
5, 3
1,091,724 +5
_ _ r
Project LocaliLy
Northampton, Massachusetts
FINANCING PLAN
Project Name
Millyard Industrial Park
Project Number
121B-1
Submission Revises P roject Cost Est. & Fin. Plan
Accompanies Final Project Report CJ Submitted by LPA on 19
L 1 Accepted by DCA on Sept, 15 19 69
Estimate of Gross and Net Project Cost
Line
To be completed by LPA
To be completed by DCA
N
Item
o.
Initial Estim.
Revised
Estimate accepted by
or latest accept-
Estimate
DCA
ed estmiates
Total Project Cost (line 18)
1,091,724-
1,637,3'
Cash value of land dona-
3 0 '
0
tions
Tax Credits o reim urs
0
0
-
ross ojec os
1,091,724-
1,637,35'
V
-
a e price o prod ec an
260
391
26o
391
to be sold.
,
,
Capital value imputed to lan
0 f
0
to be leased by LPA
api a 5a ue o an to be
{
0
0
retained
Total proceeds from project
391,260
391,260
land
Net Project Cost
700,464
10246,094
Local Grant (100% by commun.
not includ. land donation,
tax credits, or rehab. grant
State Grant (50% of all cost
includ. land donation value
350,232
623,04'7
4
and tax credit).
Rehabilitation Grant
To tat
350, 232
623, 04.7
Acceptance of the estimates submitted is hereby requested.
March a, 1975
Date Signature of Authorized Officer
Northampton Redovolopment Authority
Local Public Agency Title
CODE No. 309
FINANCING PLAN
D.U.R. -S.A. FORM 121.9
j COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF URBAN RENEWAL
COMMUNITY CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS,
NO. DATE
PROJECT NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
TO BE PILLED IN
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET _
TO AUGUST 30 , 197e BY D . U . R . -
FOR PERIOD SEPTEMBER I, 1969
ADJUSTMENT BUDGET RE- BUDGET APPROVED
ITEM LATEST
PPROVED (t) OR QUESTED FOR FOR S MOS.
_24 MONTHS
A.
SURVEY AND PLANNING
56,471
_
EXPENDITURES
B.
-
PROJECT rXPENDITURES
6055
'0
1.
ADMINISTRATION
12 9000
_
2',
LEGAL SERVICES
27 , 000
3.
SURVEY AND PLANNING'
4.
ACQUISITION
I_I, .600
.
yL.
EXPENSES
.
5.
TEMPORARY OPERA-
TION
OF ACQUIRED PRO-
PERTY (PROFIT
Loss
2,000
600 `
6.
RELOCATION COSTS
63,925
7
SITE CLEARANCE
.
8.
PROJECT OR SITE
332
+
IMPROVEMENTS
-
g,
DISPOSAL, LEASE,
22100
Dd17
RETENTION COSTS -
10.
REHABILITATION
-
11.
INTEREST
- _0-
I2.
OTHER INCOME
X35
880
13
SUB-TOTAL (ITEMS I-12)
X
_ 80; 82'
611
4
of I3
)
CONTINGENCIES(15
_
1
IS.
~REAL ESTATE Puri-
3,g5 x37:0
CHASES -
1 ,;p l 1 1,632
16
16
. TOTAL(ITEMS G-I TO B-15)
-
$I „068 „I
08'
63-"
TOTAL(ITEMS A AND B)
-
INDUSTRIAL PARK
309-2
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
FINANCING PLAN CODE No. 309
FORM 121-11 (D . U . R 67)
-PARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCALITY CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASS.
DIVISION OF URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECT NAME NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE AND FINANCING PLAN
PROJECT NO.
SUBMISSION (CHECK AND COMPLETE THE DESCRIPTION WHICH APPLIES)
I XIACCOMPANIES FINAL PROJECT REPORT REVISES PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AND
([7 FINANCING PLAN
I XI SUBMITTED BY L.P.A. ON
19
ACCEPTED BY D.U.R. ON
19
SECTION A ESTIMATE OF GROSS AND NET PROJECT COST
LINE
ITEM INITIAL
REVISED
TO BE FILLED IN
NO.
ESTIMATE OR
ESTIMATE
BY D . U . R .
LATEST ACCEPTED
ESTIMATE ACCEPTED
ESTIMATE
-
BY D. U. R.
ITEM I OF GROSS PROJECT COST
A-I
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
1,06.8,103
;,Z ~~^y
",-2
CASH VALUE OF LAND DONATIONS
-
DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL WORK
A-4
PROJECT OR SITE IMPROVEMENTS
A-5
PUBLIC AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES
A-6
OTHER NON-CASH LOCAL GRANTS-IN-AID
A-7
TOTAL NON-CASH LOCAL GRANTS-IN-AID
A-8
TOTAL (A-I To A-7)
1,122,403,
I i D Ph, ~sN _
INSPECTION FEE (I PER CENT OF ABOVE)
1 I ,224
GROSS PROJECT COST ~
1,133,627
PROCEEDS FROM PROJECT LAND
SALE PRICE OF PROJECT AND LAND TO
A-9
BE SOLD
391,260
CAPITAL VALUE IMPUTED TO PROJECT
A-IO
LAND TO BE LEASED
CAPITAL VALUE OF PROJECT LAND TO
A-I I
BE RETAINED BY L. P.A.
TOTAL - PROCEEDS FROM PROJECT
A-12
LAND
391,260
A-I3
NET PROJECT COST
742,367
p
A-14
TOTAL LOCAL GRANT-IN-AID
A-15
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT FROM
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
371,183
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
309-3
^ FINANCING REPORT
IV. NARRATIVE STATEMENT SUPPORTING D. U. R. FORM 121-9, PROJECT COST ESTIMATE AND
EXPENDITURES BUDGET
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF ITEM
S LISTED ON D. U. R.
FORM 121-9, "PROJECT COST ESTIMATE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET".
D. U. R. 121-9
LINE NO. EXPLANATION
A. SURVEY AND PLANNING EXPENDITURES
$ 56,471
SURVEY AND PLANNING COSTS, EXISTING BUDGET
TOTAL, LINE A
B. PROJECT EXECUTION EXPENDITURES
I. ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES SEE FORM D•. U. R. 121-5)
$40, 400
SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS APPROX. 5 PERCENT
2,020
OFFICE RENTAL - $150 X 24 MONTHS
3,600
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
(2) DESKS WITH CHAIRS $ 400
(2) FOUR-DRAWER FILE CABINETS 300
(1) TYPEWRITER 300
• (1) DRAWING BOARD (59 150
(1) STOOL 25
(1) MAP FILE ISO
(1) CONFERENCE TABLE 200
(8) CHAIRS 400.
(2) WORK TABLES (3' X 51) 100
(1) ADDING MACHINE 250
(1) PHOTOCOPY MACHINE 250
$ 2,525
ELECTRICITY $15 X 24 MONTHS
, 360
TELEPHONE $30 X 24 MONTHS
720
OFFICE SUPPLIES $100 X 24 MONTHS
2,`,400
POSTAGE AND SHIPPING CHARGES $30 X 24 MONTHS
, 720
JANITORIAL SERVICE $60 X 24 MONTHS
1,440
PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS AND MAPS
, 5OO -
PROJECT SIGNS
SOO•
PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION
500
INSURANCE
1,500
PUBLICATION OF REPORT ON PROJECT
1,000 .
ADVERTISING INCLUDING LEGAL ADS., INVITATIONS
_5500
TO BID, BOND BUYER, ETC.
NAHRO AGENCY MEMBERSHIP, 2 YEARS
800
PUBLICATION OF PAMPHLETS, BROCHURES
2,000
ACCOUNTING SERVICES $50 x 24 MONTHS
1,200
,62,685
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
309-4
FINANCING PLAN
CODE No. 309
CARRY OVER FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
$62,685
TRAVEL
LOCAL TRAVEL, PRIVATE AUTO
$30 X 24 MONTHS
$720
AUTHORIZED CONFERENCES
NAHRO REGIONALS, I PERSON, 2 AT $75
150
NAHRO NATIONAL AND WORKSHOP, I PERSON,
2 AT $250 EACH
500
TOTAL TRAVEL
_
$1,370•
TOTAL, LINE B. I
$~5
r
2. LEGAL SERVICES`
(A) GENERAL LEGAL $250 X 24 MONTHS
INCLUDES ALL LEGAL SERVICES NECESSARY
FOR CARRYING OUT PROJECT NOT COVERED
ELSEWHERE, BUT EXCLUDING TITLE EXAMI-
NATIONS, OPINION OF BOND COUNSEL, ANY
SERVICES INVOLVING LITIGATION OTHER
THAN THOSE SET FORTH BELOW,
$6,000'
(B) ACQUISITION, DIRECT PURCHASE
INCLUDES PREPARATION OF CURATIVE
DOCUMENTS AND ATTENDANCE AT THE
CLOSING OF PARCEL AND OTHER SERVICES
SUCH AS RECORDING OF NECESSARY DOCU-
MENTS, ETC.
$2,000
(C) DISPOSITION
PREPARATION OF ALL BASIC DISPOSITION
DOCUMENTS, CONTRACTS OF SALE, DEED,
CLOSING FEES, ETC.
$4,000
TOTAL, LINE B.2
$12,000
3. SURVEY AND PLANNING
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, SURVEYING
AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN CONCEPTS; AND
PREPARATION OF RENDERINGS.
PLANNING SERVICES FOR REVIEW OF
REDEVELOPERS PLANS & EFFECT.OF ANY
MODIFICATIONS ON REDEVELOPMENT PLAN;
GENERAL CONSULTATION AND ADVICE TO L. P. A.
;
ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR` MO.NTRLY,MEETINGS OF
d
I f !9 Q tl
L. P, A. FOR-'TWO YEAR PROJECT PERIOD.
TOTAL LINE B-3
$27,000
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
309-5
FINANCING PLAN
CODE No, 309
4, ACQUISITION EXPENSES
SECOND ACQUISITION APPRAISAL 4,500
FINAL TITLE INFORMATION (16 PARCELS AT $100) 1,600
BOUNDARY SURVEY OF PROJECT AREA AND ADJACENT t;,
J
ROADS , PARCEL MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION 5,000
RECORDING FEES, MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 500
TOTAL, LINE B.4
$1I„-600
5, TEMPORARY OPERATION OF ACQUIRED PROPERTY
IT IS NOT COMTEMPLATED THAT THERE WILL BE ANY COSTS
CHARGEABLE TO THIS BUDGET ITEM, .'THERE ARE NO APART-
MENT BUILDINGS OR COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES WHICH WOULD
NEED THIS TYPE OF CONSIDERATION WITHIN THIS PROJECT,
TOTAL, LINE B,5
- 0-
6. RELOCATION COSTS
ASSUMING EIGHT (8) FAMILIES AT A MAXIMUM PAYMENT
OF $200 PLUS TWO NON-RESIDENTIAL USES AT $200, EQUALS
A TOTAL OF $2, 000
TOTAL, LINE B,6
$2,000`44.600
7, SITE CLEARANCE
FOR DETAILS OF SITE CLEARANCE COST DATA SEE EXHIBIT XIX
"SITE CLEARANCE COST DATA SHEET".
TOTAL, LINE B,7 $6,925
i
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK o
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 309-6
FINANCING PLAN
8. PROJECT OR SITE IMPROVEMENTS
A. STREETS (32' WIDE, ASPHALTIC CONCRETE SURFACE,
CONCRETE CURB BOTH SIDES) 4,000 LIN. FT. AT $25
B. SIDEWALKS (4' WIDE, CONCRETE WALKS,BOTH SIDES C
STREET) 8,000 LIN. FT. AT $2 ,
C. SANITARY SEWERS (INCLUDING MANHOLES)
5, 400 LIN. FT. (ON SITE) PLUS I, 800 LIN. FT. (OFF-
SITE) AT $10
D. STORM SEWERS (INCLUDING CATCH BASINS)
3,800 LIN FT. AT $10
E. 'CLEARING, GRADING AND EXCAVATION LUMP SUM ,
H. LANDSCAPING - STREET SHADE TREES AND BUFFER
AREA (L.'S.)
"
1. SANITARY SEWER PUMPING STATION (COMPLETE)
LUMP SUM -
J. COST INCREASES - ADD 8 PERCENT FOR INCREASES
IN CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR I YEAR
K. ENGINEERING
DESIGN DRAWINGS &SP.ECIFICATIONS FOR ALL
ABOVE WORK (ON-SITE $24,600,OFF-SITE $4,000)
SOIL TEST BORINGS &EVALUATION 5,000
SPECIAL STUDY OF SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM 5,000
TOTA L,S
LESS CREDIT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
STUDIES DURING PLANNING STAGE
ROUND To $
TOTAL, LINE B.8
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CODE No. 309
ON-SITE
OFF-SITE
100,000
-
1.6,000
-
54,000
$18,000
"
38,000
-
22,500
-
24,000
-
-
28,600
22,800
3,700
34,600
4,000
'342,300
$54,,30.0 ,
9,720
-
332,580
$54,300
332,600
$54,300
$386,900
FINANCING PLAN CODE No. 309
9. DISPOSAL, LEASE, RETENTION COSTS
ENGINEER[ G-S RVEYS AND PREPARATION-OF LEGAL
DE. R.1,PTIONS OBI ALL DdSPOSIITION PARCELS, EASE-/
D S.-/
F FINA~
PREPARATION
A\
SO
SO
`
%
\
,
,
POSITION MAPS, A.ED ON DISPOSITION AS PRESENTLY
PROPOSED,
$5,700-
FEES - REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT - ADVICE ON
DISPOSITION PROCEDURES, EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS,
00:0` SP'
'.7
ETC.
0
ADVERTISING, SALES & PROMOTION.-
$10,00
,
TOTAL LINE B,9
$22,700 I-I~o00
10, REHABILITATION
NOT APPLICABLE.
TOTAL, LINE B. 10
-0-
11. INTEREST -
NOT APPLICABLE.
TOTAL, LINE B,11 _
-0-
12, OTHER INCOME.
NOT APPLICABLE.
-0-
15. REAL ESTATE PURCHASES
BASED UPON FIRST ACQUISITION APPRAISALS
BY .,JOSEPH R. DRAGONE SEE EXHIBIT XV) WITH
A 15 PERCENT ASSEMBLAGE FACTOR ADDED SEE
CODE No, 305)
TOTAL LINE B,15
$395,370
3 ,,a
I
FINANCING PLAN CODE No. 309
D.U.R. -S.A. FORM 121 5
PROJECT NAME NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
PROJECT LOCALITY CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS
I
I
LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY STAFFING AND SALARY SCHEDULE
DATE
NAME OF LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY THIS FORM SUPPORTS
NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT BUDGET REQUEST NO. 2
AUTHORITY
POSITION
TITLE
PROPOSED
SALARY
CHARGED
70
THIS PROs.
NO. OF
MONTHS
AMOUNT THIS
BUDGET
REMARKS
-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$15,000
1J
100 X70
24
$30,000
SECRETARY-BOOKKEE
PER 5,200
100 0
24
10,400
$40,400
P7
r- INAHCING PLAN CODE No. 309
D.U.R. - S.A. POR(v1 12 1. 9
" COMMONWEAL TI-1 OF' MASSACHUSETTS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OP URDAN RENEWAL
__CHUSrI"'r5
CON1t/IUNITY C1'IY or NorcrIiAMProN M.`,SSA
.n-
PROJECT t\k312'rHAMPTON IhIDUST'RIAL. PARK DATE
f"RO.Ir?CT C< 1T (;3'(tM,,\-riy ANI`~_f",l~f i";N ~l`I'i.J(_C I'1.1r7Cil `l P(~ Ill_ { I! i,G!) If
- -F'OR F'r1 tOD Sr_i'TE Mr1, 1969 -R To AUGU -t' 30, 1971 W G 1 { -
-I - -
D
'
ITEM
LATEST
ADJUSTMENT
C3UDG[T RE-
T APPROVE
I3UDGE
PPROVED
:O f3' +
QUES"T"ED FOR
FOR MOS.
UDGF-T
24 MONTHS '
s, .
A', SURVEY AND PLANNING
EXPENDITURES
_ -
56,471
-
_
PROJf_:C:-f- r ` PEI"1D ITURI 5
L3
I
I
-
,
- - .
_ z.._.,
Q', LL?:c.A1 SfhViC ,
17,00U
C)e
SUf_V17.Y AND PF-ANN16IG
3!,
-
4 , ACQU1 I I"IOra
600
1
1
ExP rlSI S -
- -
-
^
)
Tr--MPORAR,f bPr-RA-
TION
OF ACQUIRED PRO-
PERTY (.PROFIT
r..
Loss
_O-
-
6 RELOCATION COSTS
2,000
~r /..sic p 0
SITE CLEARANCE
7,
63 , 9 `J
8. PROJECT OR SSITE
332 , 600
r ~ !
IMPROVE.WE:NTS
-1 1 -
9. 1 I O:AI 1 If4Sl:
D
~I00
22
?n
f
Rr;iLf,lTIora COSTS
1
c•
, -
_
10, RuIA13IL.ITATLON
I1.
Suss-To1AL(ITEMS 1-12)
13
80
S~?c~0
.
- CONTINGENCIE.S(I5 /OF 73)
14
_80~•~f32
C0
_
.
I-9 REM ESTATE"
cllsEs..
195,370
h ~e
-
16. TOTAL(ITEMS to-I To B-15)
I'gQ t•1 s,632.• _
7 `7„j : y o
C , f Ci i A L (tTETtS A AND n)
-
t OfiB "103'.
'ht✓tj `4i.✓ 1'.J 5atia ~fW~ Y~i/ IV'nl
FINANCING PLAN CODE No, 30
FOR. M 121-11 (D, 0. R.- 67)'
DEPAI~'''MENT OF COMMERCE. AND DF;VELOPMENT PRoJC•.CT LOCALITY C1'r-Y OF NORTHAMPTON, MASS,
DtvisloN OI- LIRLIAN M.NEWAL..
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ITEM I OF GROSS PROJECT COST
A-1 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES r . 1,068,103 A-2 CASH VALUE OF LAND DONATIONS J-
A-3 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL WORK -
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A-S PIJIII_•IC AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES
A--6 O"rllErt NOM--CASH LOCAL. GRANT'S-IN--AID
A-7 TOTAL NON-CASH LOCAL. GRANTS-IN-AID -
A--£3- `In t AI (A ! ro A--7) - s122 4u';
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Gross PROJECT COST 'T c 1,133,62'
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BE SOLD_ 391,260 tic.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
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x{ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTHAMPTON APPROVING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 121 of
Massachusetts General Laws (Ter.Ed.), as amended (hereinafter called
"the Housing Authority Law"), the Division of Urban Renewal of the
Department of Commerce and Development is authorized to provide
financial assistance to local public agencies for undertaking and
carrying out commercial or industrial urban renewal and redevelopment
projects;
` WHEREAS, the City of Northampton is desirous of having
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the Northampton Redevelopment Authority (hereinafter called "the
Authority"), acting for and on behalf of the City, enter into a
contract for financial assistance under the Housing Authority Law
with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through the
' Division of Urban Renewal, pursuant to which further State funds
will be provided for the redevelopment project (hereinafter called
"the Project") identified as the Northampton Industrial Park," and
encompassing an area in the City of Northampton, bounded generally
as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (hereinafter called
"the Project Area"); and
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In City Council, September 25, 1969
No action was taken on this resolution. Councillor Ames requested
the City Clerk to inquire of the City Solicitor if the acceptance of the
plans of the Redevelopment Authority by the Council would constitute a
r-.public hearing. Would it be legal to pass the Bond issue on Sept. 29!b
and hold a public hearing October 16%? Councillor Newman asked the City
Clerk to advertise for a public hearing of the Northampton Redevelopment
Plan to be held on Oct. 16, 1969, a regular council meeting night.
Attest:. City Clerk
In City Council, October 16, 196
After a lengthy debate the City 6ouncil continued the hearing
until the November 6, 1969 meeting
Attest:
City Clerk
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IN CITY COUNCIL . .......................................r...R......`.....~....e......
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Rules suspended and passed two readings . Attest,
City Clerk.
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Enrolled,
Attest . 4A . City Clerk.
IN CITY COUNCIL, examined and found to be corr&9ly enrolled.
WHEREAS, the Authority has applied for additional finan-
cial assistance under the Housing Authority Law and proposes to
enter into a contract or contracts with the Division of Urban'
Renewal for the undertaking of, and for making available additional
financial assistance for, the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project Area is a decadent area, in that it
is an area which is detrimental to the safety, health, morals,
welfare and the sound growth of the community because of one or
more of the following reasons and "conditions: to wit, because of
the existence of buildings which are of advanced age, out of
repair, physically deteriorated, unfit for human habitation,
functionally obsolete, and in need of major maintenance and repair;
because of site conditions, including poor soils and underground
conditions,high ground-water table, lack of sewers and an obsolete
street pattern, with the result that the Project Area does not con-
tinue to serve the best interests of the community and. the State or,
indeed, to be suitable for productive use,-because of continued
deterioration in the structures; because of inadequate traffic cir-
culation and the lack of internal public rights-of-way serving the
Project Area; and because the existing functional obsolescence in
building use and site layout make it improbable that the Project Area
will be redeveloped by the ordinary operations of private enterprise;
and
WHEREAS, the Project Area is a blighted open area, in that
it is an area which is detrimental to the safety, health, morals,
welfare and sound growth of the community because of one or more of
the following reasons and conditions: to wit, because of poor and
unsuitable soil conditions and high ground water table which impose
unduly expensive costs in order to install foundations, or to
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underdrain the area to lower the ground water table so that convention'.
al construction methods can be utilized; because of the previous con-
ditions and of inadequate street pattern and utility services it is
unlikely that this area could be improved through the action of pri-
vate enterprise; because of these conditions the area is not likely to
be made available for industrial development as provided in the Com-
prehensive Plan by private enterprise alone, and because of its open
area characteristics the area does not qualify for Federal Urban Re-
newal Assistance.
WHEREAS, the members of this City Council have been fully
apprised by the Authority and are aware of these facts and conditions;
and
WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to this City
Council for review and approval a redevelopment plan for the Project
Area, entitled "Redevelopment Plan, Northampton Industrial Park
Project"; and
WHEREAS, the Project Area, which`is non-residential in
character, is to be redeveloped for predominantly non-residential uses
under the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan has been approved by the
Authority on June 129 1969, as evidenced by the copy of the Authority's
duly certified resolution approving the Redevelopment Plan submitted
to this City Council; and
WHEREAS, a general plan has been prepared and is recognized
and used as the comprehensive plan and a guide for the general develop-
ment of the locality as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board for the City of Northampton
City, has found that the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area is
based upon a local survey and conforms to said comprehensive plan for
the City of Northampton as a whole, and this City Council has duly
considered said findings; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area pre-
scribes certain land uses for the Project Area and will require, among
other things, changes in zoning, the establishment of new patterns
ofstreets and other public ways, and other public action; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan has
been held, after due notice thereof, by this City Council; and
WHEREAS, it,is necessary that this City Council take
appropriate official action respecting the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the members of this City Council have carefully j
considered and reviewed the Redevelopment Plan in the light of (1)
the proceedings at the public hearing and (2) the general knowledge
of the members of this City Council with respect to conditions pre
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vailing in the Project Area and in City of,Northampton as a whole; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is cognizant of the conditions
that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal
projects pursuant to the Housing Authority Law, including those
requiring redevelopment for predominantly commercial or industrial re-
use:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON:
1. That there exists in the City of Northampton the need
for a redevelopment project or projects.
2. That it is hereby found and determined that the Project
Area is a decadent area and a blighted open area, and qualified as an
eligible Project Area, under the Housing Authority Law, as amended.
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3. That the Redevelopment Plan for the Project, having
been duly reviewed and considered,*is hereby approved, and the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to file a copy of the Redevelopment
Plan with the minutes of this meeting.
4. That it is hereby found and determined that the objec-
tives of the Redevelopment Plan cannot be achieved through rehabilita-
tion of the Project Area.
5. That it is hereby found and determined that the Redeveloi
ment Plan conforms to the general,. plan of the City of Northampton,
which is a comprehensive plan for the locality as a whole.
6. That it is hereby found and determined that the f inanc i a: -
aid provided and to be provided pursuant to the contracts for State
financial assistance pertaining to the Project is necessary to enable
the Project to be undertaken in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan
} for the Project Area.
7. That it is hereby found and determined that, in addition..
to the elimination of slums, blight and decay from the Northampton
Industrial Park Project Area, the undertaking of the Project in such
area will further promote the public welfare and public development
of the community by providing, through the redevelopment of the Project. j
Area in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan therefor, an industrial
park area conducive to and compatible with the satisfaction of the
optimum physical, aesthetic, economic and social needs of the community.
by providing a.source for necessary non-residential tax revenues; and
by improving substantially the tax and employment bases of the commun-
ity; and it is hereby further found and determined that the redevelop-
ment of the Urban Renewal Area for predominantly non-residential uses
is necessary for the sound and proper development of the community.,
8. That it is hereby found and determined that the Redevelot I
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ment Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound
needs of the City as a whole, for the renewal and redevelopment of
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the Project Area by private enterprise.
9. That, in order to implement and to-facilitate the
effecutation of the Redevelopment Plan hereby approved, it is hereby
found and determined that certain official action must be taken by
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this City Council with reference among other things, to changes in
zoning, the establishment of new patterns, of streets-and other public
ways, the location and relocation:of other public facilities, the
borrowing of money, and other public action; and, accordingly, this
City Council hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry
out and otherwise implement the Redevelopment Plan; (b) requests the
various officials, departments, boards, and other public agencies of
the City which have or will have administrative responsibilities in
the premises similarly to cooperate to such end and to exercise their
respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the
Redevelopment Plan; (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate
action upon proposals; and
10. That additional financial assistance under the pro-
visions of the Housing Authority Law, as amended, is necessary to
enable the renewal and redevelopment of the land in. the Project Area
in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan therefor and, accordingly,
the filing by the Authority of an application or applications for
such financial assistance.under said Housing Authority Law is hereby
approved.
11. That the Department of Commerce and Development of The
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts by, and hereby is, assured of full
compliance by the City of Northampton with the rules and regulations
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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, We, the City
Council of the City of Northampton
have hereunto set our hands and
caused the Great Seal of the City
of Northampton to be affixed at
Northampton, Massachusetts this
day of