25A-182 94 Industrial Drive Site Plan Approval PB-12-13-2011Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2012-0006Date: December 13, 2011
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan10/3/2011
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
94 Industrial Drive, LLC c/o Robert T. Foote,FOOTE ROBERT T JR
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 177-94 Industrial DriveP.O. BOX 177
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPT0NMA01060NORTHAMPTONMA01061-0177
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 584-3379 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
94 INDUSTRIAL DR
GI(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
25A182001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
2034007
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
2 ADDITIONAL STORAGE BLDGS ( 15 X 200 & 65 X 115)
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant must show that stormwater standards for TSS removal and
detention of a 10 year storm are adequately met as determined by Office of Planning and Development
and Department of Public Works staff.
2. Prior to start of the construction or issuance of a building permit, the applicant must complete a
stormwater management operation, inspection and maintenance agreement that defines and ensures
long term maintenance of the proposed stormwater system to the satisfaction of the DPW.
3. Lighting on Building 10 only shall not exceed 3 foot-candles. Bulb wattage shall be reduced to
attain this level. The project shall meet all other lighting standards in the zoning.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board based its decision to grant the site plan on the request for site plan approval based on the following information
submitted and as revised at the hearing:
1. 94 Industrial Drive Spaces for Rent New Storage Buildings 9 and 10, prepared by Heritage Surveys, Inc. Dated September 29, 2011 with
final revision date of December 7, 2011. Sheets 1-5.
2. Revised Drainage Calculations New Storage Buildings 9 and 10 Spaces For Rent, Prepared by Heritage Surveys, Inc. dated September
29, 2011 with final revision date of December 7, 2011.
3. Supplemental Information and Memo from Heritage Surveys to City of Northampton Conservation Commission dated November 18,
2011.
In granting the major site plan, the Board found that:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses and
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. If applicable, this shall include considering the location of driveway
openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by public safety vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and
provisions for persons with disabilities; and:
(2) The project, including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service (LOS) of all area City and state roads
or intersections affected by the project below the existing conditions when the project is proposed.
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C. The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets in the area; and
D. The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources, including the effect on the City's water
supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools. The
construction materials and methods for water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, fire protection, sidewalks, private roads, and other
infrastructure shall be those set forth in the Northampton Subdivision Regulations
E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter.
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. Access to businesses shall use common driveways, existing side streets, or loop service
roads shared by adjacent lots when possible. More than one curb cut shall be permitted only when necessary to minimize traffic and
safety impacts.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site must be separated, to the extent possible, and sidewalks must be provided
between businesses within a development.
(3) Major projects, except in the Central Business District, must be designed so there is no increase in peak flows from the one- or two-
and ten-year Soil Conservation Service design storm from predevelopment conditions (the condition at the time a site plan approval is
requested) and so that the runoff from a four- to ten-inch rain storm (first flush) is detained on site for an average of six hours. These
requirements shall not apply if the project will discharge into a City storm drain system that the Planning Board finds can accommodate
the expected discharge with no adverse impacts. In addition, catch basins shall incorporate sumps of a minimum of three feet and, if they
will remain privately owned, a gas trap.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
11/17/201112/1/201112/22/2011
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/24/20112/5/201212/8/201112/22/20111/2/2012
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
11/24/201112/8/201112/8/201112/13/2011
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
12/1/20119:00 PM3/7/20123/7/2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Andrew Weirvotes toNo Action Needed
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Marilyn Richardsvotes toGrant
Katharine G. Bakervotes toGrant
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Katharine G. BakerJennifer Dieringer7-0Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, Wayne Feiden, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify
that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as
amended within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such
appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton.
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