24B-067 Planning Board appoval_293 Northampton Realty LLCPlanning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2012-0045Date: July 24, 2012
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan6/15/2012
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
FORISH CONSTRUCTION CO INC293 NORTHAMPTON REALTY LLC C/O WILLI
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
P O BOX358P O BOX 5789
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
WESTFIELDMA01086ALBANYNY12205-0789
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 568-8624(413) 562-7136
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
263 KING ST
HB(99)/GI(1)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
24B067001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
850084
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Auto dealership
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Conditions below that require plan sheet amendment shall be incorporated to plans prior to
construction. These shall be submitted to Office of Planning and Development for sign off.
1.) Prior to construction, the applicant shall contract with a certified arborist who shall adequately
mark trees for protection and Office of Planning and Development staff shall confirm tree protection
measures are in place. The 3” oak slated for removal shall remain and be noted on revised plans. The
arborist shall determine whether the construction of the parking space next to the driveway entrance
where the existing 3” oak is noted to be saved will impact this tree. If it is determined that the tree will
not survive, the arborist shall assess the viability of moving the tree and if deemed to be the best
solution shall oversee its relocation and determine the best mechanism to do so.
2. Prior to issuance of building permit a revised lighting plan with photometric contours submitted
showing 0 foot-candles at property boundary.
3. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant must submit traffic mitigation to the
city of Northampton that shall used in the King Street corridor for bicycle/pedestrian improvements
including safety improvements at intersections. For any portion of the sidewalk on private property,
the applicant shall grant an easement, acceptable to the city recorded at the registry of deeds, for the
public to pass and repass along this portion.
4. Prior to final certificate of occupancy an as-built of the lighting installed should be submitted
(stamped by an engineer) showing compliance with the lighting approved herein, including 0fc at the
property boundary.
5. All lights other than security building lights shall be turned off at the close of business.
6. Snow storage is not allowed in the buffer along King Street..
7. The Applicant shall provide a single 6-inch water service from a tapping sleeve and valve off the
King Street main. A 6-inch valve shall also be provided at the property line in the grass area just
behind the proposed sidewalk.
8. The proposed 2-inch domestic service shall branch outside the building and valves for both the
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domestic and fire lines shall be provided outside the building. A DCVA (double check valve assembly)
backflow preventer for fire line shall be provided inside the building.
9. The proposed red maple in the tree belt conflicts with the proposed water line location. To the
extent possible, the water and sewer line shall be located outside the drip line of any proposed trees.
10. The existing sewer stub only extends several feet beyond the manhole on King Street and does not
extend into the property as shown on the plans. The applicant shall restore the sidewalk and/or
roadway/curb to DPW standards if disturbance occurs within the right of way to make this proposed
connection. The proposed sewer manhole on the property shall serve as the required clean out and
shall be located as close to the property line as practicable. This may require relocation of the
proposed bench concrete pad.
11. The proposed pylon sign shall have a minimum offset of 5 feet from the sewer line.
12. The concrete sidewalk shall be 6 inches thick at the driveway crossing per the Department of
Public Works standard.
13. Tactile warning strips shall be provided at the ADA ramps crossing the driveway and shall be
added to the ADA Wheelchair Ramp detail.
14. The gravel base material for sidewalks shall be processed gravel (M1.03.1, 2-inch max stone size).
15. A trench detail for sewer pipe shall be added to the plan sheets. Sewer pipe within the right of way
shall be embedded with 3/4-inch crushed stone (M2.0 1.4) with a minimum of 6-inch bedding and 6-
inch cover over the pipe.
16. The sewer manhole detail should be accurately labeled as such and not as a storm manhole.
17. An Amendment to the Stormwater Management Permit has been issued with conditions that must
be met prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the project.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the Site Plan for the new Lia Kia automobile dealership based on the information submitted with the
application and the following plans:
1) Lia Kia Site Plan at 263 King St Prepared by Huntley Associates, PC for Forish Construction revised date June 21 2012 Sheets 1-10.
2) Lia Kia Exterior Architectural Elevations by Forish Construction Sheet A-2
3) Lia Kia Site Plan Drainage Report by Huntley Associates, PC dated June, 2012.
The Board approved the permit upon making the following findings:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The use is allowed in the district and is consistent
with the recently adopted zoning and design guidelines for the Highway Business district.
(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. The use will have a single curb cut and the new building will be
located in an area that is currently used as parking for the Honda dealership. The applicant has offered to make a $92,800 payment-in-lieu
of traffic mitigation to further address the impact of the new use.
(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.
(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
(5) 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 affect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The building and site development is
designed to be consistent with the plan for King Street.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
6/28/20127/12/20128/2/2012
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
7/5/20128/19/20127/19/20128/2/20128/13/2012
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
7/5/20127/19/20127/19/20127/24/2012
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
7/12/20127:00 PM10/17/201210/17/2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Stephen GilsonKarla Youngblood6Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, 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.
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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