15B-032 Special Permit SOLARPlanning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN- 2012 -0018 Date: March 13, 2012
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Intermediate 1 2/17/2012
Applicant's Name:
Owner's Name:
NAME:
NAME:
MELNIK PATRICK J & ALICE E
MELNIK PATRICK J & ALICE E TRUSTEES
ADDRESS:
ADDRESS:
110 KING ST
311 CHESTERFIELD RD
TOWN:
STATE:
ZIP CODE.
TOWN:
STATE:
ZIP CODE.
NORTHAMPTON
MA
01060
LEEDS
MA
01053
PHONE NO.:
FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:
FAX NO.:
413 584 -6750 0
(413) 584 -6750 0
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:
Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:
311 CHESTERFIELD RD
SITE ZONING:
RR(100)1
COMPANY NAME:
TOWN:
LEEDS MA 01063
ACTION TAKEN:
Approved With Conditions
ADDRESS:
MAP:
15B
BLOCK:
032
LOT.
001
MAP DATE.
SECTION OF BYLAW:
Chpt. 350- 5.2 1Attach. 1: Table of Use
Regulations
TOWN:
STATE:
ZIP CODE.
Book:
8065
Page:
1 266
PHONE NO.:
FAX NO.:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Ground Mounted Accessory solar panels
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) If direct electrical power connection to the utility pole on the street is required, the connection must
be trenched underground.
2. A maximum of 30 KW production is approved.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the application for a special permit for ground mounted photovoltaic array based on the information
submitted with the application.
In granting the permit, the Board found that the following required elements had been met:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The portion of the parcel on which this is located
will continue to be used for pasture of horses as the panels will be 7' off the ground.
(2) 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. There will be no additional impact.
(3) 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. Most of the existing trees will remain.
(4) The requested use will not overload, 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. and
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The installation meets the newly adopted
criteria in zoning for allowing accessory solar photovoltaic ground- mounted panels on a parcel with any
building or use, provided that the PV is sized to generate no more than 200% of the annual projected electric use of the non -PV building
or use. This language was adopted to encourage sustainable energy production.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
GeoTMS® 2012 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc.
Planning - Decision
Hearing No.: PLN- 2012 -0018
City of Northampton
Date: March 13, 2012
FILING DEADLINE:
MAILING DATE:
HEARING CONTINUED DATE:
DECISION DRAFT BY:
APPEAL DATE:
211612012
31112012
votes to
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Marilyn Richards
REFERRALS IN DATE:
HEARING DEADLINE DATE:
HEARING CLOSE DATE:
FINAL SIGNING BY:
APPEAL DEADLINE:
212312012
412212012
31812012
312212012
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FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:
HEARING DATE:
VOTING DATE:
DECISION DATE:
Francis Johnson
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31812012
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SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:
HEARING TIME:
VOTING DEADLINE:
DECISION DEADLINE:
31112012
7:25 PM
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
VOTE:
Andrew Weir
votes to
No Action Needed
Debin Bruce
votes to
Grant
Marilyn Richards
votes to
Grant
Katharine G. Baker
votes to
Grant
Stephen Gilson
votes to
Grant
Jennifer Dieringer
votes to
Grant
Mark Sullivan
votes to
Grant
Francis Johnson
votes to
Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Debin Bruce Mark Sullivan 7 -0 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
1, Carolyn Misch, 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.
1 certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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.
GeoTMS® 2012 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc.
Permit Application
Todav's Date- 02/14/2012
Owner
Applicant
Patrick and Alice Melnik, Trustees Melnik Family
Patrick and Alice Melnik
Trust
311 Chesterfield Road
311 Chesterfield Road
Leeds, Massachusetts 01053
Leeds, Massachusetts 01053
413 -584 -6750
patmelnik@gmail.com
City of Northampton department: No
Work Location Information
How many lots involved in the project: 1
Map / Block / Lots of all lots in project: 15B / 032 / 032
Deed Book of all lots in project: Book 8065 Page 266
Project work address: 311 CHESTERFIELD RD
City / State / Zip: Leeds 01053
Zoning District: RR
Application for following Permit Types
Q Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan
❑ Planning Bd. Special Permit w/
MAJOR Site Plan NO Special Permit
❑ Administrative Site Plan Review
❑ Planning Bd. Major Site Plan Approval (No
Special Permit), including 40R projects
❑ Subdivision Preliminary
❑ Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan for flag
lots
❑ Planning Bd. Site Plan (NO Special Permit)
❑ Approval Not Required Plans
❑ Subdivision Definitive with Preliminary Approved
❑ Subdivision Definitive with no Preliminary
Approved
❑ Zoning Board Special Permit
❑ Appeal of Building Commissioner - Zoning
❑ Variance
❑ Historic District Determination of
Non - Applicability
❑ Historic District (Elm St) Determination of
Appropriateness
❑ Subdivision Definitive Amendment
❑ Zoning Board Finding
❑ Comprehensive Permit (40B)
❑ Demolition (Demolition
Delav)
❑ Central Business Architecture
❑ West Street Architecture ❑ Wetlands Notice of Intent IF ONLY local
❑ Wetlands Notice of Intent IF state wetlands wetlands
210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587 -1262
Total Fee Amount: $200.00
Existing Use
Single Family Home -61A Agricultural
Planned Use
Single Family Home -61A Agricultural wtih on the ground solar array- 30KW- 200% of exiting electric
consumption. Solar array to be placed in pasture area with elevated panels to allow continued use of
pasture area for agricultural purposes. Code 350 Section 5 table of use requires special permit with site
plan approval. We have discussed this with some of the neighbors.
Detailed Project Information
Finding Description: 1. No new curb cut proposed.
2. No new vehicular use proposed.
3. No new vehicular use proposed and on site parking is currently adequate.
Onsite Traffic Description: No new vehicular use proposed. No new curb cut.
Offsite Traffic Description: No new vehicular use proposed. No new curb cut. No traffic mitigation
should be required as there is no traffic impact.
Site Plan Description: 11. No refuse removal proposed.
12. No lighting proposed.
5. No change of topography is proposed. Panels to be placed on metal poles driven into ground for
anchor.
Files Uploaded:
Supporting Information: Solarpermitdocs.pdf
Plan Sheets: Solarpermitdocs.pdf
By typing my name in the signature box, I certify that all the information above is accurate to the best of my
knowledge, I am the property owner or have permission from the property owner to apply for this permit. I also
grant permission to the City of Northampton to inspect the proposed work
Signature: Patrick Melnik Alice Melnik Date Signed: 02/14/2012
210 Main St., Rm. 11, City Hall, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587 -1262
Fee Information
Planning Bd. Special Permit w/ Site Plan - $200: $200
File # MP -2012 -0073 - - - -
APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON MELNIK PATRICK J &ALICE E TRUSTEES
ADDRESS/PHONE 311 CHESTERFIELD RD (413) 584 -6750 O
PROPERTY LOCATION 311 CHESTERFIELD RD
MAP 15B PARCEL 032 001 ZONE
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Constriction: ZPA - GROUND PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
New Constriction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Stricture
Buildinc Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRE MED:
Approved 'Additional permits required (see below) LAO
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § a `"' e �'m [- LA S6 J
Intermediate Project : Site Plan AND /OR dam' Special Permit with Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit with Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit
Variance*
Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission
Permit from Elm Street Commission
Signature of Building Official
Permit from CB Aichitecture Committee
Permit DPW Storm Water Management
�2-
Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board Health, Conservation Commission, Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning & Development for more information.
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3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Lessee Other (explain)
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7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan '!� Site Plan Frigineered /Surveyed Plans
8. Has a Special Permit /Variance /Finding ever been issued for /on the situ
NO 1� DON'T KNOW YES IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW
YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and /or Document #
9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water o wetlands? NO A DON'T KNOW YES -�-
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IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs -to -be obtained Obtained ,date issued:
(Form Continues On Other Side)
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Inspector's Office with the $15 filing fee (check or money order) payable to the
10. Do any signs exist on the property?
IF YES, describe size, type and location:_
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) oygr 1 acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES . NO .*C
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
This column reserved
for use by the Building
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is.true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
I
Date: Applicant's Signature ' I
_NOTE: Issuance -of a zoning permit does notrelieve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits firom the Board of Health, Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards, Department of Public Worlcs and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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YES NO X
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13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is.true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
I
Date: Applicant's Signature ' I
_NOTE: Issuance -of a zoning permit does notrelieve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits firom the Board of Health, Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards, Department of Public Worlcs and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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YES NO X
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