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Section 1 Tighe&Bond SECTION 1 SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION 003.pdf 1 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING BOARD - SPECIAL PERMIT & SITE PLAN APPROVAL PERMIT 05/2002 A SEPARATE APPLICATION MUST BE FILED FOR EACH PERMIT REQUESTED PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Check off the Type of permit: Information can be obtained from the Zoning Permit Review Form, the Building Department and/or the Office of Planning & Development (OPD). Intermediate Projects: - New construction or additions of between 2,000 and 4,999 square feet of gross floor area (excluding single family homes and agricultural uses). - Projects which require 6 - 9 additional parking spaces. - Projects which require a Special Permit or Site Plan Approval, do not qualify as a Major Project, and are not a sign. - Projects which require Site Plan Approval, and do not require a Special Permit. - Planned Village Projects which require Site Plan Approval and are not a Major Project. Major Projects: - New construction or additions of 5,000 square feet or more of gross floor area. - Commercial Parking lots and parking garages - Except for the CBD, establishments selling foods prepared on the premises where consumption is primarily off the premises and retail establishments selling principally convenience goods. - Automobile service stations - Projects which require 10 or more additional parking spaces. - Rural Residential Incentive and Planned Business Park projects. 2. Fill in the specific section and page of the Zoning Ordinance, that shows why the Special Permit is required. This information can be obtained from the Zoning Permit Review Form, the Building Department or from OPD. 3. List the complete name, address and phone number of the applicant. 4. Fill in the parcel’s Zoning Map & Parcel ID, the zoning district(s), including any overlay districts and the street address, which information can be obtained from the Zoning Permit Review Form, the Building Department or Planning Department. Fill in the book and page that the property is recorded in at the Registry of Deeds. 5. Check off the status of the applicant. 003.pdf 2 6. List the complete name, address and phone number of the property owner or state: “Same as above” if the owner is the applicant. 7. Give a detailed description of the proposed work/project. Use additional sheets, if required. Check-off if a Sketch Plan or Site/Plot Plan and a list of requested waivers has been included with the application. Planning Board reserves the right to postpone or continue any hearing if the Board determines that adequate detail has not been submitted with the application (i.e. location of buildings, signs, parking spaces, etc). Planning Board also reserves the right to decline consideration of any new information submitted for the first time at the public hearing and which was not available for public consideration, prior to the hearing. 8. Answer the questions on how the proposed work/project meets the approval criteria. Use additional sheets, if required. 9. Sign and date the application and complete the following pages as per instructions. STREAMLINING THE PERMIT PROCESS: It is highly recommended that the applicant review the completed application with the Senior Planner, prior to making the required number of copies and filing the application. Doing this will help identify any additional information which should be included, and could prevent the public hearing from being continued for lack of information. An appointment can be scheduled by calling the Office of Planning & Development at : (413) 587-1266. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: All Applications Must Be Collated And Stapled In 16 Complete Packages. (original and 15 copies) The following information must be included in the submittal for Site Plan Approval, a Special Permit, and/or a Site Plan Special Permit: * The completed application and 15 collated copies of all information (including the Zoning Permit Review Form with Building Inspector’s endorsement & Application - “Z-Form” and any additional information the applicant wishes to submit) attached to EACH copy of the application. If there are blueprints, the application must include 7 full sets of blueprints, the remaining 9 copies may be reduced copies of the original prints. Please attach a FOLDED copy of the blueprints to EACH copy of the application. * If the property abuts or is within 300 feet of the City boundary, you must get abutters list from the neighboring Town's Assessor. * The Filing Fee: $150.00 for Intermediate Projects or $300.00 for Major Projects. Note: For fee purposes a flag lot is now included as a Major Project. 003.pdf 3 FILING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Take the original and 15 copies of the application, to the City Clerk's Office. The Clerk will keep the original and date stamp one complete copy of the application. 2. File the remaining 15 copies of the application at the Office of Planning & Development, and pay the filing fee. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU HAVE FILED YOUR APPLICATION? 1. Once a completed application has been filed, we will schedule a Public Hearing for the next available agenda of the Planning Board, notify your abutters and place a legal ad in a local paper to appear a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the hearing date. 2. The public hearing is conducted, applicant must be present, and if all information is complete, the hearing is closed. 3. Once the hearing is closed, the Board has up to 90 days to make a decision on the permit. (Planning Board rarely takes that long) 4. Once a decision is made, then the Board has ninety (90) days from the date that the hearing was closed, to file the decision with the City Clerk's Office. Applicant receives a copy of the decision. 5. After the decision has been filed with the City Clerk's Office, a twenty (20) day appeal period begins. 6. Once the twenty (20) day appeal period passes, (without an appeal being filed) the applicant must pick up a Certified copy of the decision from the City Clerk's Office and record it at the Registry of Deeds. Permit is not valid until recorded at Registry of Deeds. 7. Proof that the decision has been filed at the Registry of Deeds must be brought to the Building Department, before a Building Permit will be issued. The short time frame for issuing a Special Permit or Site Plan Approval, is two (2) to three (3) months. The long time frame is four (4) to six (6) months. 003.pdf 4 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR: Please Note: An omission of information could lead to a delay in processing your application. 1. Check type of project: INTERMEDIATE PROJECT: _____ Site Plan AND/OR _____ Special Permit with Site Plan Or MAJOR PROJECT: _____ Site Plan AND/OR _____ Special Permit with Site Plan 2. Permit is requested under Zoning Ordinance: Section: _____._____ Page:____-____ 3. Applicant's Name: MassDevelopment / The Community Builders Address: 43 Buena Vist Street, Devens, MA 01432 Telephone: (978) 772-6340 4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map # 38A Parcel # Lot 58 Zoning District: PV Street Address: Prince Street (Route 66) Property Recorded in the Registry of Deeds: County: Hampshire Book: 596* Page: 323* 5. Status of Applicant: Owner __X__; Contract Purchaser ______; * - Also Bk 866 p. 531 and Bk. 868 p.357 6. Property Owner: Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) - See agreement in App. G Address: 1 Ashburton Place, 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 Telephone: (617) 727-4030 7. Describe Proposed Work/Project: (Use additional sheets if necessary): See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Has the following information been included in the application? Site/Plot Plan__Y__ List of requested waivers__Y___ Fee__Y___ Signed Zoning Permit Review Form & Application___Y__ 8. Site Plan and Special Permit Approval Criteria. (If any permit criteria does not apply, explain why) Use additional sheets if necessary. Assistance for completing this information is available through the Office of Planning & Development. A. How will the requested use protect adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses? See attached narrative in Section 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________ How will the project provide for: surface water drainage: See attached narrative in Section 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________ sound and sight buffers: See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________ the preservation of views, light and air: See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 003.pdf 5 B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets?: See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________ How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area?___________________ See attached narrative in Section 2 and Appendix C _____________________________________________________________________________________ Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets?_________________ See attached site plans - Appendix A ____________________________________________________________________________________ What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for: access by emergency vehicles:See attached site plans - Appendix A / Master Plan - Appendix F ______________________________________________________________________________ the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces:____________________ See attached site plans - Appendix A / Master Plan - Appendix F provisions for persons with disabilities: See site plans - Appendix A / Master Plan - Appendix F ______________________________________________________________________________ C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to: the natural landscape: See attached narrative in Section 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ to existing buildings: See Design Guidelines - Appendix E ______________________________________________________________________________ other community assets in the area: See attached narrative in Section 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ D. What measures are being taken that show the use will not overload the City's resources, including: water supply and distribution system: See attached narrative in Section 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment systems:______________________ See attached narrative in Section 2 fire protection, streets and schools:_________________________________________________ See attached narrative in Section 2 How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's resources, as listed above? See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________ E. List the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance that states what special regulations are required for the proposed project (flag lot, common drive, lot size averaging, etc.) 10.15 Planned Village District 003.pdf 6 How does the project meet the special requirements? (Use additional sheets if necessary) To be addressed during the development of preliminary subdivision plans F. State how the project meets the following technical performance standards: 1. Curb cuts are minimized:_________________________________________________ To be addressed during the development of preliminary subdivision plans Check off all that apply to the project: _______use of a common driveway for access to more than one business _______use of an existing side street _______use of a looped service road 2. Does the project require more than one driveway cut? _______ NO ___Y___ YES (if yes, explain why) Planned Village, not single development _______________________________________________________________________ 3. Are pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic separated on-site? ___X__ YES _______ NO (if no, explain why)_____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE INTERMEDIATE SITE PLAN APPROVAL, ONLY , SIGN APPLICATION AND END HERE. (Applicant must include waiver form on p. 8 indicating that either all information is included or that waivers are being requested.) 9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The undersigned owner(s) grant Planning Board permission to enter the property to review this application. Date:____________ Applicant’s Signature:_________________________________________________________ Date:____________ Owner’s Signature:___________________________________________________________ (Owners signature or letter from owner authorizing applicant to sign.) FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE A SPECIAL PERMIT OR WHICH ARE A MAJOR PROJECT, applicants MUST also complete the following: F. Explain why the requested use will: not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining zones:___________________ See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________ not be detrimental to the health, morals or general welfare:___________________________________ See attached narrative in Section 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________ be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance:___________________ ______ See attached narrative in Section 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 003.pdf 7 G. Explain how the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those objectives, defined in City master study plans (Open Space and Recreation Plan; Northampton State Hospital Rezoning Plan; and Downtown Northampton: Today, Tomorrow and the Future). _______________________________________________________________________________ See attached narrative in Section 2 _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The undersigned owner(s) grant the Planning Board permission to enter the property to review this application. Date:____________Applicant’s Signature:__________________________________________________________ Date:____________Owner’s Signature:____________________________________________________________ (Owners signature or letter from owner authorizing applicant to sign.) (Applicant must include waiver form on p. 8 indicating that either all information is included or that waivers are being requested.) MAJOR PROJECTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING MAJOR PROJECT APPROVAL CRITERIA: Does the project incorporate 3 foot sumps into the storm water control system? Yes________ No___X___ (IF NO, explain why) Four foot sumps will be used for compliance with DEP Policy ____________________________________________________________________________________ Will the project discharge stormwater into the City’s storm drainage system? Yes__X___ No________ (IF NO, answer the following:) Do the drainage calculations submitted demonstrate that the project has been designed so that there is no increase in peak flows from pre- to post-development conditions during the: 1, 2, or 10 year Soil Conservation Service design storm ? Yes_________ No_________ (IF NO, explain why)___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Will all the runoff from a 4/10 inch rainstorm (first flush) be detained on-site for an average of 6 hours? Yes __X_____ No _________ (IF NO, explain why)___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Is the applicant requesting a reduction in the parking requirements? Yes__X___ No________ If yes, what steps have been taken to reduce the need for parking, and number of trips per day? ______________________________________________________________________________ See narrative in Section 2 and Mitigation Measures in Appendix C _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 003.pdf 8 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS REQUEST FOR WAIVERS APPLICATION This form MUST be included in your application packet. The site plan MUST contain the information listed below. The Planning Board may waive the submission of any of the required information, if the Applicant submits this form with a written explanation on why a waiver would be appropriate. To request a waiver on any required information, circle the item number and fill in the reason for the request. Use additional sheets if necessary. If you are not requesting any waivers, please note that on this form. A. Locus plan See matrix of requested waivers and variances in Appendix D B. Site plan(s) at a scale of 1"=40' or greater__________________________________________________ B-1. Name and address of the owner and the developer, name of project, date and scale plans: _____________________________________________________________________________________ B-2. Plan showing Location and boundaries of: - the lot_________________________________________________________________________ - adjacent streets or ways___________________________________________________________ - all properties and owners within 300 feet_____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ - all zoning districts within 300 feet__________________________________________________ B-3. Existing and proposed: − buildings________________________________________________________________________ − setbacks from property lines________________________________________________________ − -building elevations_______________________________________________________________ − all exterior entrances and exits_______________________________________________________ − (elevation plans for all exterior facades structures are encouraged) B-4. Present & proposed use of : - the land ______________________________________________________________________ - buildings:_____________________________________________________________________ B-5. Existing and proposed topography (for intermediate projects the permit granting authority may accept generalized topography instead of requiring contour lines): - at two foot contour intervals______________________________________________________ - showing wetlands, streams, surface water bodies______________________________________ - showing drainage swales and floodplains:___________________________________________ - showing unique natural land features_________________________________________ B-6. Location of: − parking & loading areas_________________________________________________________ − public & private ways____________________________________________________________ − driveways, walkways____________________________________________________________ − access & egress points___________________________________________________________ − proposed surfacing:_____________________________________________________________ B-7. Location and description of: - all stormwater drainage/detention facilities___________________________________________ - water quality structures___________________________________________________________ - public & private utilities/easements_________________________________________________ 003.pdf 9 - sewage disposal facilities________________________________________________________ - water supply facilities____________________________________________________________ B-8. Existing & proposed: - landscaping, trees and plantings (size & type of plantings)_______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ - stone walls,_____________________________________________________________________ - buffers and/or fencing:___________________________________________________________ B-9. Signs - existing and proposed:____________________________________________________________ - Location______________________________________________________________________ - dimensions/height_______________________________________________________________ - color and illumination___________________________________________________________ B-10. Provisions for refuse removal, with facilities for screening of refuse when appropriate:_______________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ B-11. Lighting: - Location______________________________________________________________________ - Details________________________________________________________________________ - Photometric Plan showing no more than .5 foot candle at property line______________________ FOR MAJOR PROJECTS ONLY: B-12. An erosion control plan and other measures taken to protect natural resources & water supplies: To be addressed during development of preliminary subdivision plans. ____________________________________________________________________________________ C. Estimated daily and peak hour vehicles trips generated by the proposed use, traffic patterns for vehicles and pedestrians showing adequate access to and from the site, and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the site.________________________________________________________________________ See narrative in Section 2 and Mitigation Measures in Appendix C ____________________________________________________________________________________ Site Plans submitted for major projects shall be prepared and stamped by a: Registered Architect, Landscape Architect, or Professional Engineer (At least one plan must have an original stamp, remaining plans must either have an original stamp or copy of original stamp.)