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18-005 (5) Planning Board -Decision City of Northampton File No.: PLN —2003-0063 Date: March 12, 2003 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws(MGL),Chapter 40A,Section 11,no Site Plan, 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. (Please call the City Clerk prior to picking up the decision.) The Northampton Planning Board hereby certifies that a 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 tiled 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: John L.Hunter DECISION DATE: February 27,2003 DECISION FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: March 12, 2003 y r' Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2003-0063 Date: March 12, 2003 seriously detrimental uses because the proposed project will significantly improve the appearance and safety of the area. The applicant proposes to add trees along the front of the site and upgrade the existing structures,enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the property. B. 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 because the proposed project will bring the parking and curb cuts into compliance with zoning. The project will reduce the number of curb cuts from two to one thereby allowing traffic to enter/exit the site at a specified point creating a more predictable traffic flow. 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 the dilapidated barn will be removed thus creating additional green space at the site. Additional trees will be planted along the front of the site and the existing vegetated area to the north will remain. 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 collection and treatment systems,fire protection,streets and schools because surface water drainage will be directed to stormwater treatment chambers and will be treated on-site. E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in Section 11 of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance. F. 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 because the proposed project will be in keeping with the surrounding business environment and will be an improvement to the site. The use shall be 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 effect 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, the Planning Board determined that the application complied with the following technical performance standards: 1. The proposed project will decrease the number of curb cuts on site. 2. Pedestrian,bicycle and vehicular traffic are separated on site to the extent possible. The Planning Planning Board voted 6:0 to grant the waivers as requested in the application. COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE: FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE: 21612003 2/20/2003 311312003 REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE: 211312003 411312003 212712003 2/27/2003 41112003 FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE: 2/1312003 212712003 2 12712003 311212003 SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE: 212012003 7:00 PM 7/12/2003 711212003 MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE: Paul Voss votes to Grant Frandy Johnson votes to Grant George Kohout votes to Grant Keith Wilson votes to Grant Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant David Wilensky votes to Grant MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION: Keith Wilson Paul Voss 6 Approved with Conditions MINUTES OF MEETING: Minutes are available in the Office of Planning&Development. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, I, Angela Dion, Board Secretary, hereby certify that I caused copies of this decision to be mailed, postage—pre aid, to the Applicant & Owner on March 12, 2003. GeoTMS®2003 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. M Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Hearin No.: PLN-2003-0063 9 Date: March 12; 2003 APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE: PB Intermediate Site Plan 21712003 s Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: " Urveyor's Name: NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME: John L.Hunter RAUCH FRANCIS B&PHYLLIS H ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 17 Long Plain Road 930 WESTHAMPTON RD TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: AMHERST MA 01002 FLORENCE MA 01062 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: Site Information: STREET SITE ZONING: HB TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW: Section 11 ` 1060 MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN: 's Approved With Conditions ook: Page: 2574 158 NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK: Convert existing used car lot to transmission repair center. Renovate to create 4-5 bay facility by adding 1,800 sq. feet of space to the existing garage. HARDSHIP: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. Ten trees,minimum 2.5 inch caliper,shall be planted on the applicant's property within 15 feet of the front property boundary along the 370 feet of fontage being developed prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy. At least half of the trees shall be native deciduous shade trees that are expected to reach a minimum of 30 feet in height at maturity. 2. Such trees shall be maintained indefinitely and be replaced within one year if they die or are severely diseased or damaged. 3. Prior to obtaining a building permit the applicant shall file an amended plan showing: a. The street trees referenced in the above condition b. All of the drainage going into a single stormwater treatment chamber(stormcepter), with the chamber and chamber outfall located consistent with any requirements established by the Conservation Commission in the issuance of their permit. 4. The lighting shall be limited to that shown on the plan. The lamps/light filaments shall not extend below the fixture of said lights. FINDINGS: The Planning Board GRANTED the Site Plan Approval(major project)based on the following plans and information submitted with the application,as amended by any conditions attached to this permit: 1. "Property and Zoning Plan"Sheet No.L1,prepared by The Berkshire Design Group,Inc.,dated February 3,2003. 2. "Site Plan"Sheet No.L2,prepared by The Berkshire Design Group,Inc., dated February 3,2003. 3. "Grading, Utility and Planting Plan"Sheet No.L3,prepared by The Berkshire Design Group,Inc.,dated February 3, 2003. 4. "Site Details"Sheet No.L4,prepared by The Berkshire Design Group,Inc.,dated February 3, 2003. In Granting the Site Plan Approval(major project), the Planning Board found that. A. The request,to convert and expand an existing automobile use to a transmission repair shop,protects adjoining premises against GeoTMS®2003 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc.