Self Storage Facility, Easthampton Rd - Site Plan Approval
R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC
A L AND P L ANNIN G SER VICE S COMPANY
40 School Street, P.O. BOX 640, Westfield, MA 01085
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Planning Board Major Site Plan Approval
Application, Narrative & Supporting Documents
Proposed Self-Storage Facility
Easthampton Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(Assessor’s Parcel ID: 44-031-001)
Applicant:
Platinum Storage Group
2100 Main St, Suite 106
Irvine, CA 92614
Property Owner:
Robert D. Raymond
PO Box 79
Goshen, MA 01032-0079
Project File #:180614
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
EASTHAMPTON ROAD
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
(PARCEL ID #44-031-001)
ITEM SECTION
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER………………………………………………………………………. 1
APPLICATION FOR MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY)……… 2
ZONING PERMIT DETERMINATION…………………………………………………… 3
NARRATIVE ADDENDUM …………………………………………………………….. 4
LOCUS MAP …………………………………………………………………………. 5
DEED.……………………………………………………………………………….. 6
APPENDIX I
SITE PLAN SET FOR PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
BY R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
STORMWATER DRAINAGE REPORT (UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS (UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
LIGHTING DETAILS & PHOTOMETRIC PLAN (UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
SECTION 1
COVER LETTER
SECTION 2
APPLICATION FOR MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
(SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY)
Your Confirmation number is 201809148818375
Date of Confirmation: 9/14/2018
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Your request for payment(s) of $1075.00 has been received and is subject to approval by
your financial institution. A confirmation of this order to pay will be sent to your e-mail.
Account Information
Name: Brice Hemp
Address: 135 Southampton Rd.
City: Westhampton
State: MA
Zip: 01027
Email: hollyneylon@outlook.com
Payment Information
Payment Type: Credit Card
Payer Name: Brice Hemp
Card Number: ***********1141
Transaction Information
Northampton Planning and Sustainability
Planning Permits
Permit: Other
Property Owner Name: Robert D. Raymon
Permit Application Name: Proposed Self Storage Facillity
Assessors Map # for Work Location : 44
Assessors Block # Work Location: 31
Quantity: 1
Amount: $1,075.00
Fee: $0.00
Payment Type: Credit Card
ssessors Lot # for Work Location : 1
Email Address: hollyneylon@outlook.com
Total: $1075.00
SECTION 3
ZONING PERMIT DETERMINATION
SECTION 4
NARRATIVE ADDENDUM
NARRATIVE ADDENDUM TO
MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Proposed Self-Storage Facility
0 Easthampton Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Parcel ID # 44-031-001
RLA Project No. 180614
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, Platinum Storage Group, proposes to construct a self-storage facility with
associated site improvements at the above referenced site. The applicant is submitting this
application to the Planning Board under Chapter 350, Section 11 “Site Plan Approval”.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The project site lies within the Office Industrial zone and is located west of Easthampton Road
(Route 10). The property is referenced as Parcel ID: 44-031-001 and is owned by Robert D.
Raymond. The property is currently vacant and consists of forested land. The total area of the
parcel is approximately 373,353 square feet. The property does not contain, nor is within
jurisdiction to any wetland resource areas or priority habitat mapped by NHESP. The property is
highest in elevation along the western property boundary and slopes to the east towards
Easthampton Road.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Overview
The applicant proposes to construct a self-storage facility which consists of:
1. A 33,600 S.F. one-story building for storage
2. A 29,600 S.F. (per floor) two-story building for storage.
3. A 1,200 S.F. office building.
4. A 400 S.F. shed
5. Paved drive aisles, parking area, and a new curb cut on Easthampton Road.
6. Installation of a stormwater management system which includes collection structures,
conveyance piping, and infiltration basins.
7. Installation of associated site improvements which include, but are not limited to; walkways,
curbing, dumpster pads, and site landscaping.
Please refer to the attached Site Plan set for further detail on existing and proposed conditions.
(Please see attached architectural elevations. Please note architectural drawings are conceptual
and may differ from exact building layout shown on site plan set)
Narrative Addendum
0 Easthampton Rd, Northampton, MA
Traffic & Parking
Access to the site will be via a new curb cut on Easthampton Road. Under proposed conditions,
the parking configuration will provide four (4) parking spaces on the property, one (1) of which is
handicap accessible. Due to the passive nature of a storage facility, the applicant is requesting a
waiver from submitting a traffic study for the proposed project.
Grading & Stormwater Management
There is no existing stormwater management system on site. Under proposed conditions,
stormwater from impervious surfaces will be collected and directed towards stormwater infiltration
basins, which are located in multiple areas of the site due to the topographical constraints of the
site. For additional stormwater management details please refer to the Drainage and Utilities
Plan of the site plan set and the Stormwater Drainage Report (under separate cover).
Site Illumination
The proposed illumination at the site will be provided by LED fixtures mounted atop poles and/or
on building facades. Illumination will be sharply cut off to prevent light scatter and glare toward
traffic and abutting properties. Traditional-looking fixtures will be utilized in lot areas, projecting
light downwards in compliance with “dark sky” ideals. Building lighting will be placed per the
architectural plans and elevations. Please see the photometric plan and lighting cut sheets
included herewith (under separate cover).
Site Landscaping
The site landscaping is designed to enhance aesthetics, provide shade, and meet the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for buffering, screening, and parking lot plantings. The
proposed planting palette includes deciduous plantings, flowering shrubs, and native trees. Site-
specific constraints which affect landscaping include underground utilities, necessary overhead
lighting, and the need to maintain sight lines at the proposed curb cut. Concrete dumpster pads
will also be provided and screened by stockade fencing and/or plantings. Please refer to the Site
Landscaping Plan (Sheet C7) for greater detail.
Signage
The applicant will submit a separate sign application for any project signage.
NORTHAMPTON SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Listed below are the seven (7) site plan/special permit requirements as listed by the Northampton
Site Plan Application and the response of how this subject project meets those requirements:
1. Will protect adjoining premises from seriously detrimental uses
The proposed site improvements will be in conformance will all applicable zoning regulations
and include have provisions for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, along with
preservation of views, light, and air. The proposed use as a self-storage facility is relatively
passive in nature and will not be detrimental to adjoining properties.
2. Will minimize and mitigate traffic impacts
Narrative Addendum
0 Easthampton Rd, Northampton, MA
Due to the nature of the proposed use, significant traffic generation is not expected and the
applicant is also requesting a waiver from the submission of a traffic study with this Site Plan
Approval application.
3. Promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open space.
Under proposed conditions a naturally vegetated buffer will be maintained between adjoining
properties and road frontage. A landscaping plan has been submitted with this application to
mitigate site development impacts and enhance aesthetics.
4. Protect the general welfare
The proposed project has no foreseeable effects that would be detrimental to the public good.
The proposed project will provide a viable business opportunity that will make use of a vacant
site.
5. Avoid overloading and mitigate impacts on City resources
A stormwater management plan and report has been provided to show the details of
stormwater attenuation proposed. Sizing of utilities to service the buildings may require further
coordination with Northampton DPW.
6. Promote city planning objectives
The proposed project will make viable use of a vacant tract of land and provide a business
opportunity and asset to the City. The proposed use will also be a valuable provide a valuable
storage service for members of the community.
7. Meet all zoning requirements.
The proposed project meets all applicable zoning requirements.
Site Plan Criteria
Address how you meet all three of the criteria below to improve circulation and reduce traffic and
parking and any other related mitigation:
1. Minimizing curb cuts, using only one unless traffic safety requires more, and using access from
a common driveway, shared service road, or existing side street when possible.
The proposed project will utilize only one curb-cut on Easthampton Road.
2. Separation on-site of pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles.
Defined paved parking and walkways will be provided within interior developed portions of the
site however sidewalks are not present along this stretch of Easthampton Road.
Narrative Addendum
0 Easthampton Rd, Northampton, MA
3. Reducing parking demand and reducing the number of required parking spaces (provide
detail on any request to reduce the number of parking spaces).
Under proposed conditions, a total of four (4) parking spaces will be provided.
Site Plan – Traffic
Describe in detail how your project will avoid traffic conflicts where traffic accesses your site,
including any traffic mitigation at your curb cut:
The potential for traffic conflicts has been minimized through thoughtful layout of the curb cut
location on Easthampton Road.
Describe in detail how your project mitigates all off-site (beyond your driveway access point)
traffic impacts using one of the following three approaches:
1. Providing off-site traffic improvements or public bicycle and pedestrian improvements that
reduce traffic to mitigate for your projects traffic.
Sidewalks are not present along adjacent frontage on Easthampton Road and therefore sidewalks
are not proposed to connect off-site.
2. Paying payment-in-lieu of traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements in accordance with the
Zoning.
N/A
3. Providing clear documentation as to why your project does not generate any new traffic.
N/A
SECTION 5
LOCUS MAP
SECTION 6
DEED
APPENDIX I
SITE PLAN SET FOR
PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
BY R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC.
DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
STORMWATER DRAINAGE REPORT
(UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS
(UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
LIGHTING INFORMATION & PHOTOMETRIC PLAN
(UNDER SEPARATE COVER)