32A-178 82 Bridge St-PB 40R Smart Growth PLAN APPROVAL
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2018-0003Date: August 31, 2017
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB 40R Review7/19/2017
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
VALLEY CDCVALLEY CDC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
30 Market St30 Market St
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTONMA01060NORTHAMPTONMA01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 586-5855 ()
(413) 586-5855 ()
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
82 BRIDGE ST
URC(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
32A178001
350-20: Smart Growth Overlay District
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
3585003
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
RENOVATE HISTORICAL RESTORATION OF MAIN HOUSE, DEMOLISH BACK ADDITION AND GARAGES, BUILD NEW ADDITION. END
USE WILL BE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING, 31 ENHANCED SRO UNITS
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)1.The applicant shall submit revised final construction plans, signed and sealed by
a Massachusetts registered P.E., to the DPW for review and approval prior to the issuance
of any City construction permits or at least 30 days prior to the start of construction
whichever is greater.
2. Prior to site disturbance, tree protection measures shall be inspected by the Tree Warden
3. Prior to issuance of building permit,
a. a maintenance plan for the stormwater system shall be finalized, approved by staff and recorded at
the Register of Deeds.
b. the applicant shall provide final documentation of tree removal and means of addressing
replacement.
c. Plans should be revised incorporating all changes and details for tree protection, stormwater, bike
shelters, water and sewer connections, yard drainage connections. At a minimum, the plan shall
include tree protection details conforming to ANSI 300 Standards, Part 5. Protection of the 40" Elm
and 24" Apple along the western property are of particular concern given their proximity
to the driveway and construction access. The Alternate Tree Protection Plan shall be included in the
contract documents and important graphic details shall be represented on the final construction
drawings.
4. If the applicant intends to build before the end of the moratorium, the limits of mill and overlay shall
be shown on the plans
5. The concrete sidewalk across and to the next panel beyond the driveway opening shall be 6 inches
thick. This detail shall be identified on Sheets L-200 and L-201.
6. Prior to issuance of final certificate of occupancy the applicant shall submit proof of purchase of
transit (either bus or bikeshare) passes for residents equaling the required traffic mitigation amount.
The applicant could opt to create a phased payout with annual (from the initial co) reporting to the
Office of Planning and Sustainability showing pass purchases up to the final value 8,000 until fund is
exhausted.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board in its capacity as Plan Approval Authority for Smart Growth Overlay / 40R projects determined that the following
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2018-0003Date: August 31, 2017
items in 20.14 had been met or would be met with conditions herein.
The Board based its decision on the following information and plans submitted along with the application/narrative:
1. The Seargent House New Construction/Renovation by Dietz & Company Architects, The Berkshire Design Group, Barry Engineers and
Constructors, dated 7/1/2016, revised 8/1/16. Sheets L101 -302, EX 100-201, A100-400.
2. Stormwater Management Plan by The Berkshire Design Group.
3. Traffic Statement
4 Photometric plan
5. Renderings.
In approving the 40R project to allow construction of 16 new units for a total of 31 units, the Board determined that the following had
been met:
(1) All materials have been submitted in accordance with 350-20.12
2). Design criteria in 350-20.19 had been met.
3). The applicant has submitted the required fees and information as set forth in the PAA regulations; and
4). The Project and site plan meet the requirements and standards set forth in this § 350-20.
5). Extraordinary adverse potential impacts of the Project on nearby properties have been adequately mitigated. The project requires
removal of 63” DBH worth of trees. The applicant is proposing payment to the city for replacement of 32 2” trees with a value of $500
each for a total replacement to value to the City of $16,000 for tree planting.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
7/25/20178/17/201711/16/2017
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/10/201711/6/20178/24/201711/16/20179/19/2017
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/10/20178/24/20178/24/20178/30/2017
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
8/17/20177:30 PM11/16/201711/16/2017
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Samuel Taylorvotes toGrant
Euripedes DeOliveiravotes toGrant
Theresa (Tess) Poevotes toGrant
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Theresa (Tess) PoeAnn DeWitt Brooks6Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
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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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