38A-107 Village Hill Rd-SITE PLAN APPROVAL-2012Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2013-0006Date: September 20, 2012
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan8/21/2012
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
NEW HARMONY PROPERTIES LLCNEW HARMONY PROPERTIES LLC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
48 Bates St48 Bates St
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPT0NMA01060NORTHAMPT0NMA01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
VILLAGE HILL RD
PV(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
38A107001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Construct two-story mixed commercial building (16,000+ sf)
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to issuance of a building permit revised plans shall be submitted that include modifications as
required by conditions herein
a. Final Plans shall be stamped by qualified design professional (PE, architect)
b. Verify that turning radii are met for the ladder truck and at least a WB-40.
c. A cleanout in the sewer service is required.
d. Sewer line along Prince ST shall be relocated back from the sidewalk so as not to conflict with walk.
e. All downspouts connected to the storm drain shall be accurately shown on all plans
f. Correct references as necessary to all drain line materials to be consistent.
g. Light pole standards should be 16’ unless it is shown through photometric analysis an 18’ high pole
is necessary at the crosswalk on Olander.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit (other than a foundation–only permit) the following shall be
recorded at the registry of deeds: A) Maintenance and access agreements for the shared access and
parking lot. B) Cross Access agreements allowing parties and the public to pass and park throughout
the shared lot.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an executed Stormwater Operation. Maintenance, and
Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent owners of land served by the private
stormwater management facility be recorded in the land records of the Registry of Deeds. This
agreement must be approved by the Northampton DPW prior to final signatures.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the Site Plan for a new two story mixed office/commercial building based on the information
submitted with the application and the following plans:
1) The Gatehouse Lot 18 Site Plan Review Set Sheet L1-L7 By The Berkshire Design Group, Inc dated 8-16-2012. Sheets A2-1 and A2-2 by
Kuhn Riddle Architects dated 8-16-2012.
The Board approved the permit upon making the following findings:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The use are allowed in the district and is
consistent with the recently adopted changes to the Planned Village district zoning.
(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 to serve this lot and a future lot
#19. Traffic mitigation has been addressed by the overall master plan approved for the redevelopment of the Northampton State Hospital.
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Hearing No.:PLN-2013-0006Date: September 20, 2012
(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. The proposed building will add to the architectural styles currently under development at the site
and begin to create the mix of commercial uses envisioned for the core village center.
(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 overall planned village concept adopted for the redevelopment of the state hospital.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
8/23/20129/6/20129/27/2012
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/30/201210/25/20129/13/20129/27/201210/10/2012
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/30/20129/13/20129/13/20129/20/2012
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/6/20127:15 PM12/12/201212/12/2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Jennifer DieringerFrancis Johnson7Approved 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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