23B-046 PB Site Plan APPROVAL-12-15-2014
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2015-0029Date: December 15, 2014
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Intermediate Site Plan12/15/2014
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITALCOOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
30 LOCUST ST30 LOCUST ST
Norm
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTONMA011060NORTHAMPTONMA01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 582-2216 ()(413) 582-2955
(413) 582-2311 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
30 LOCUST ST
M(99)/WP(21)/URB(1)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
23B046001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
2485335
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
CONSTRUCT 2,400 SQ FT CANCER CENTER ADDITION & RENOVATION
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Signs shall be posted near the main entry directing cyclists to bicycle storage facility.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the 2,400 square foot addition above the first floor based on the information provided with the
application and statements made during the hearing.
In approving the site plan, the Board found that the criteria in 350-11.6 had been met as follows:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. No site changes are proposed. The addition is
above a first floor footprint.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets. This is a reconfiguration of function that is currently in place at the hospital.
(3) Access by nonmotorized means must be accommodated with facilities such as bike racks, sidewalk connections from the building to
the street, Additional signage to assist cyclist to existing bicycle parking will be installed.
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. No change to the site will occur.
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.
Department of Public Works had no concerns about the change of use at it relates to distribution of services.
(1)Curb cuts onto streets and pedestrian and bicycle movement paths remain unchanged.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2015-0029Date: December 15, 2014
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
11/20/201412/4/201412/25/2014
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/27/20142/18/201512/11/201412/25/20141/4/2015
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
11/27/201412/11/201412/11/201412/15/2014
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
12/4/20149:20 PM3/11/20153/11/2015
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Theresa (Tess) Poevotes toGrant
Alan Versonvotes toNo Action Needed
Dan Feltenvotes toGrant
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Karla YoungbloodJohn Lutz7-0Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available on the City of Northampton website at www.NorthamptonMa.gov
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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