18D-051 347 King Street COSENZI Site Plan Approval 12-18-2012Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2013-0024Date: December 18, 2012
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan11/13/2012
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
COSENZI AUTOMOTIVE REALTY LIMITED PCOSENZI AUTOMOTIVE REALTY LIMITED PA
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
40 RUSSELL ST40 RUSSELL ST
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
HADLEYMA01035HADLEYMA01035
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 570-1302
(413) 570-1302
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
347 KING ST
HB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
18D051001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
1108423
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of building and construction of two automobile dealerships (VW, HYUNDAI) of 18,421 &
17,821 SQ FT and associated site development.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to issuance of a building permit, proof of recording cross access easements with the Colvest
property to the south shall be provided.
2. As offered by the prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or occupancy of the building, the
owner will deed the strip of land as shown in the mitigation spreadsheet and map detail to the city of
Northampton.
3. As offered by the applicant, prior to issuance of a final co, the applicant shall make a payment in the
amount of $79, 230 for the remaining traffic mitigation requirement to the City of Northampton
4. The Demolition Plan should be revised to reflect the 12/11/12 revisions to the Grading and Utilities
Plan.
5. Drain lines to be abandoned shall be plugged with bricks and mortar in the receiving manhole.
Please note this on the plans.
6. The 6-inch drain line and the 4-inch sewer line at the north end of the site should be called out as
being cut and capped.
7. An additional R3-2 (No Left Turn graphic) sign may be warranted for cars exiting the site.
8. For clarity and ease of understanding, all details should be numbered and the location of all
numbered details should be called out and referenced on the appropriate plan sheets.
9. The Curb Ramp detail should include a detectable warning strip. Please revise.
10. The minimum thickness and reinforcement requirements for manhole and catch basin sections
and bases should be called out.
11. The size of the Doghouse Drain Manhole should be identified. A diameter larger than the minimum
4 feet will likely be required to accommodate the three 21-inch lines.
12. Sign posts within the right of way shall be DPW standard green channel posts with channel posts
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and break away hardware, not the U-post shown on the detail.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the project for construction of 36,000 +- square feet of buildings (18,000 sf each) for two automobile
dealerships based on the following information and plans submitted with the application.
1. Northampton Volkswagen and Country Hyundai Redevelopment, 347 King Street, Prepared by Associated Builders, Inc. for Consenzi
Automotive Realty Limited Partnership, Dated November, 9, 2012 Pages T1.1, Existing Survey Plan, L1.1, L1.2, L2.1, L2.2,
L3.1(photometric), L4.1 (landscaping), L5.1-5.4 (details), A1.5, A3.1 (Architectural Elevations and fixtures) A1.4, A2.1.
2. Stormwater Report and Pollution Prevention Plan
3. Traffic Analysis, by Fuss & O'Neill
4. Traffic Mitigation letter and commitment letter
5. Zoning Compliance letter
In approving the major project for the construction of two automobile dealerships at the site, the Board found that all the criteria in
section 11.6 for Site Plan Approval had been met in accordance with:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The use is allowed and is consistent with
surrounding commercial uses. Lighting, stormwater have been addressed.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, cycle tracks and bike paths, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. The project contains one right-in, right-
out entry with alternative access by easement through the abutting parcel where there is a full traffic signal. Safe pedestrian and bicycle
access has been designed from the sidewalk/street to the property. The applicant has addressed required traffic incremental impacts
over and above Kollmorgen’s impact value of $282,000 in mitigation through offer of land dedication of the sidewalk and buffer along
King Street for a value of $69,630. In addition, $79,230 payment-in-lieu of remaining mitigation will be made to the City
(3) Access by nonmotorized means has been accommodated.
C. The site will function harmoniously in relation to other structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings and
other community assets in the area as it relates to landscaping, drainage, sight lines, building orientation, massing, egress, and
setbacks.
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.
E. The requested use meets all the special regulations set forth in this chapter as they relate to design standards for the Highway
Business District.
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. Access to the businesses shall uses common driveway through the abutting parcel to the
south.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site is separated,
(3) The project has received a separate stormwater permit.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
11/22/201212/6/201212/27/2012
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/29/20121/17/201312/13/201212/27/20121/7/2013
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
11/29/201212/13/201212/13/201212/18/2012
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
12/6/201210:00 PM3/13/20133/13/2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toNo Action Needed
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Karla YoungbloodJohn Lutz7-0Approved with Conditions
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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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