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''�: J t,j � �� � 1' ,.'t.t �n b¢x,R' ,� cr+ ������L .�a�pY��.�y x , �0�?iem`F34"� �j�� �..:.: �: �a�tu= .._ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ �! � ��� I�I'� � II� r � ?� u..I"�trr y ��ri�y 'II — .. 1 Y :.. !�•� j�:'-. ill .. e+ � �. _►i T.� _ _ ,Iy�F , .�,,. �� .�.<� .:,::-_r — -�5..���•••--may' x `' �� i .'� ` �:�,i�''!:-+ate a If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 587-1240. Sincerely , Anthony Patillo Building Commissioner City of Northampton CC: D. Guisto-Northampton Airport , Councilor Tymoczko , Planning Department n �g1{/UypT Crit� of Xart4aiuptan � 7. � B �11assAq�tgtts = DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS INSPECTOR 212 Main Street • Municipal Building o Nordiampton,MA 01060 March 22, 2001 David Strickland 109 Plain Rd. South Deerfield, MA 01373-9737 Subject: Erection of permanent structures in Flood Plain— Special Conservatory District Dear Mr. Strickland, I made a site visit to Northampton Airport on March 19, 2001 to view the possible impact from spring flooding. I found there are several violations of Northampton Zoning for erecting permanent structures within SC district without proper permits. The structures are being used for your business Airborne Skydiving I reviewed the files in the Office of Planning and Development as well as the Building Department and found no permits for the permanent structures that you have erected. The structures are as follows: a. Three trailers no plates that have been placed on blocks. b. Deck approx 10 x 10 built and attached to one of trailers. c. Two decks approx 6x6 built and attached to remaining two trailers. Northampton Zoning ordinances table of use 5.2 states that in a Special Conservatory District a permit from the Conservation Commission and a building permit is required for the erection of a permanent structure. I have reviewed the files in the Planning Department as well as the Building Department and found no permits for the structures (copies of photos attached). You have 30 days in which to remove the structures trailers and decks. If you wish to place trailers on the site for classes the trailers must be registered and mobile otherwise building permits and permit from the Conservation Commission are required. You could face fines of up to $100 per day for each day violation continues and or court action if you fail to act. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF NORTHAMPTON \ CitN Hall• 21 o Main Street,Room ii • Nortljampton,MA o z o60-3198 • (413)587-1266 • Fax:587-1264 W« wapne Feiden,Di rector•email:plan ning @citN.northampton.ma.Ns•internet:wwwnortbamptonplanming.org 5+t� November 13, 2000 Patricia Nowak . ` 37 Old Ferry Road Northampton, MA 01060 WV 1 4 2000 W Dear Ms. Nowak: DEPT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS iw0ititH(ts''f W.MAOIG60 Thank you very much for your October 31, 2000 letter. I agree with you that consistency is critical if floodplain regulations are going to be credible and fair. We have looked into your questions and have determined that all of the projects you are discussing are or will be following the regulations: 1. Sheldon Field Shed: This shed has been in Sheldon Field in the floodplain for many years. The Recreation Commission/Division recently moved the shelter from one portion of the floodplain to another. They will be removing the shed out of the floodplain this fall, which will reduce the amount of material in the floodplain. 2. Sheldon Field soil pile: This material was brought to the Sheldon Field for temporary storage during the construction of the new Bridge Street School Community Playground. The Recreation Commission indicated that they know they cannot keep this soil in the floodplain without a permit and they will remove it this week. 3. Northampton Airport runway: The airport did obtain all necessary permits for this project. They built swales along the runway to obtain compensatory storage, and trucked this material out of the floodplain before building up the runway. Thank you very much for your concerns. The Conservation Commission works very hard to maintain consistency and prevent projects that will make flooding worse in the future. We can always use help, however, tracking projects that may not be aware of the requirements for permits. Sincerely, Wayne Feiden, AICP Cc: Buildin / Director of Planning and Development g Commissioner(/ planning board -conservation commission •zoning boardo(appeals •housing partnership - redevelopmentauthoritvq • northampton GIS economic development •community development - bistoricdistrictconmmission -historicalcommission-central businessarcbitecture originalprintedon recycleapaper s Planning Board -Decision City of Northampton File No.: PL-1999- Date:April 22, 1999 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws(MGL),Chapter 40A,Section 11,no Special Permit,or any extension,modification or renewal thereof,shall take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have elapsed after the decision has been filed,or if such an appeal has been filed that it has been dismissed or denied,is recorded in the Hampshire County registry of Deeds or Land Court,as applicable and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title.The fee for such recording or registering shall be paid by the owner or applicant.It is the owner or applicant's responsibility to pick up the certified decision from the City Clerk and record it at the Registry of Deeds. The Northampton Planning Board hereby certifies that a Special Permit with Site Plan Approval has been GRANTED and that copies of this decision and all plans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning Board and the City Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40A,Section 15,notice is hereby given that this decision is filed with the Northampton City Clerk on the date below. If anyone wishes to appeal this action,an appeal must be filed pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A,Section 17,with the Hampshire County Superior Court or the Northampton District Court and notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk within twenty days(20)of the date of that this decision was filed with the City Clerk. Applicant: Richard Guisto-Northampton Airport DECISION DATE: June 10, 1999 DECISION FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: July 15, 1999 6 f The applicant shall provide notice to the Northampton Police Department, Northampton Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services forty-five days in advance for Major Events and fifteen days in advance for Small Events. Notice to the Police Department shall include a request for the development, review and approval of a traffic management plan, and prior approval of the Fire Department will be required for events with anticipated attendance over four thousand. License Responsibility: It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all other necessary permits for the Entertainment Events are in place, including but not limited to the securing of appropriate permits from the Building and Health Departments by/for all participants and vendors. Traffic (and Parking) Management/Event Security: The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Northampton police with regard to traffic. The applicant shall submit a security and traffic control plan which has been approved by the Northampton Police Department to the Zoning Enforcement Officer-the Building Commissioner- in advance of each event. For Major Events, the applicant shall cause signage to be posted on Bridge Street indicating that the event is sold out and that there are no ticket sales the day of the event or at the event. All public roads are to remain unobstructed at all times to residents and farmers. Noise: Noise levels from entertainment events shall comply with the environmental standards in the Northampton Zoning Ordinance, to be measured at the property line and lowered if too loud. This shall be self-monitored by the applicant with enforcement by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Trash: All trash must be picked up within twenty-four hours. Coordination of Events to Avoid Conflicts: The applicant shall make all efforts to avoid conflicts [with events taking place at the fairgrounds or activities at Sheldon Field] in the scheduling of events. The Northampton Police Department shall make the final decision when there is a conflict in the scheduling of events. 4 The following conditions were imposed on this per Northampton Airport, Inc., Special Permit for Outdoor Entertainment Events Special Permit Conditions The Special Permit application and the applicant's narrative are hereby incorporated by reference. As conditions of granting a Special Permit for Outdoor Entertainment Use the Planning Board hereby establishes the following requirements: Enforceability: All conditions specified herein must be complied with at all times. If the conditions of this permit are violated, the Special Permit shall become null and void. Enforcement, if necessary, shall be through complaint filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Building Commissioner. Review period or renewal date: This Special Permit shall lapse if, after two years from the date of issuance, the applicant has not submitted a renewal application and received the Planning Board approval for another two-year term. The renewal procedure shall follow the Special Permit application process. Specific concerns to be reviewed include all issues related to the instant conditions. Number of Events: As the applicant has represented in the application, there shall be no more than eight events per calendar year, of which no more than two ("Major Events") shall have attendance of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) maximum. All remaining"Small Events" shall have attendance of three thousand(3,000) maximum. No combination of events shall ever exceed attendance of seven thousand five hundred, and no combination of"Small Events"shall exceed attendance of three thousand. Attendance/Crowd Control: There shall be advance ticket sales only for Major Events. The audience shall be restricted to the fenced/secured area for Major events. There shall be one time entry,no re-entry allowed, for large events (Attendees shall not be allowed to re-enter the event grounds after leaving.). Ticket prices shall include any parking fees. For Major Events, event publicity shall include notice that ticket sales will not be available the day of the event. The applicant shall take measures to keep the audience out of the fields for all events. Alcohol: The applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the Northampton Police Department and the License Commission with regard to alcohol. Notification: The applicant shall provide notice of upcoming events to residents of Riverbank Road, Cross Path Road, Fair Street and Old Ferry Road by mailing notice/a printed schedule of events by May 1 t of each year, said notice to include the date of the events, day of the week, time (e.g., 11 AM-7PM), expected attendance, and contact numbers for complaints or concerns. 3 B. The requested use will promote-tlnvereice and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets and minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area because the applicant will be required to submit a traffic management plan which has been approved by the Northampton Police Department to the Building Inspector in advance of each event. Also, conditions attached to this permit prohibit the obstruction of public roads or parking on public roads or unaffiliated private property. 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 because none of the proposed events will permanently alter the natural landscape or existing buildings. D. The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's resources, including 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 any special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance under Section 10.11. F. The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare by providing an additional venue for outdoor commercial recreation such as craft fairs, musical entertainment, etc. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of character of the district or adjoining zones, and the use will not be detrimental to the health,morals, or general welfare. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance. G. 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 M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 81-C and D. In addition, in reviewing the Site Plan submitted with the Special Permit, the Planning Board found that the site plan complied with the following technical performance standards: 1. No new curb cuts are requested. 2. Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement have been separated on site to the extent possible. 2 r► Office of Planning and Development f City of Northampton City Hall ■ 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 413 587-12 R�., P ( ) of sure° FAX(413)587-1264•EMAIL planning@city.no Xi% ia:ac�` � ■ 1E -Conservation Commission -Historical Commission R -Planning Board • Housing Partnership •Zoning Board of Appeals DECISION OF NORTHAMPTON PLANNING BOARD APPLICANT: Richard Guisto Northampton Airport, Inc. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 221 Northampton,MA 01061 OWNER: Northampton Airport, Inc. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 221 Northampton,MA 01061 RE LAND OR BUILDINGS IN NORTHAMPTON Air`!g Ferry Road MAP AND PARCEL NUMBERS: ,-, At a meeting conducted on June 10, 1999, the Northampton Planning Board unanimously voted 5:0 to grant the request of Richard Guisto for a SPECIAL PERMIT WITH SITE PLAN APPROVAL under the provisions of Sections 5.2, 10.10 and 10.11 in the Northampton Zoning Ordinance to allow outdoor commercial recreation at the Northampton Airport. Planning Board Members present were: Vice Chair Daniel J. Yacuzzo, Kenneth Jodrie, Anne Romano, M. Sanford Weil, Jr. and Associate Member Alton Neal. In Granting the Special Permit, the Planning Board found: A. The requested use for outdoor commercial recreation protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses because the number and size of events allowed under this permit will be limited to no more than eight events per calendar year, of which no more than two shall have attendance of up to seven thousand five hundred people. The remaining events shall have less than three thousand people. The applicant has made provisions for crowd control,traffic management, notification of abutters and compliance with the noise regulations in the Zoning Ordinance as outlined in the Special Permit application and in information presented during the public hearing. 1 ORIGINAL PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER