31D-007 College Ln-Neilson Library SITE PLAN APPROVAL-2017
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2018-0019Date: October 2, 2017
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan10/2/2017
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Charlie ConantTRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
Facilities ManagementCOLLEGE HALL
126 West St
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTONMA01063NORTHAMPTONMA01063
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
cconant@smith.edu
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
COLLEGE LN
EU(100)/URC(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
31D007001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
0286165
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Renovation and new construction for Neilson Library.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to construction Smith shall submit the final calculation for tree replacement for the one tree
removed to accommodate utilities.
2). Smith College shall be responsible for restoration and repair of any damage caused to City
infrastructure above or below ground that may occur or be necessary as a result of project
construction activities.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the site plan for the renovations and additions to the Neilson Library at Smith College based upon the
following plans and information submitted with the application:
1. Stormwater Calculations
2. Parking Analysis Plan
3. Plan Sheets by Maya Lin Studio with Shepley Bulfinch dated August 14, 2017 A101.1, 101.2, A300, 301, A100 G1, G2, L 200, 300, 400,
500; C300, 600.
The Board approved the site plan based upon finding that the criteria in 350-11.6 had been met:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. If applicable, this shall include provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air; The plan is for renovation and modernization to the
existing library on site.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets. The additions and renovations will result in greater cross-campus connectivity.
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. Rear and/or side wall facades within 50 feet of a completed or planned section of a cycle track or bike path shall have features
that invite pedestrian access from that side of the building; and
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. The
construction materials and methods for water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, fire protection, sidewalks, private roads, and other
infrastructure shall be those set forth in the Northampton Subdivision Regulations.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2018-0019Date: October 2, 2017
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
9/7/20179/21/201710/12/2017
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
9/14/201712/6/20179/28/201710/12/201710/22/2017
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
9/14/20179/28/20179/28/201710/2/2017
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/21/20177:10 PM12/27/201712/27/2017
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Samuel Taylorvotes toGrant
Euripedes DeOliveiravotes toGrant
Theresa (Tess) Poevotes toGrant
Alan Versonvotes toGrant
Dan Feltenvotes toGrant
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Theresa (Tess) PoeAnn DeWitt Brooks7Approved 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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