PB Decision 138 N king Big Y Gas
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 2/16/2021 Owner Name/Address Paul H. D’Amour
et.al
POB 7840
Springfield
MA 01102
Hearing 3/25/2021 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
MA
Extension Applicant Contact coppola@bigy.com 413-504-4737
Hearing Closed 4/8/2021 Site Address 138 North King St Northampton MA 01060
Decision 4/8/2021 Site Assessor Map ID 18D-1 B 1301 P 88, 89
Zoning District Highway Business
Filed with Clerk 4/16/2021 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan Review
Appeal
Deadline
5/7/2021 Project Description Demolish auto service /Jiffy Lube and build new fueling
station.
An appeal of this decision by the Planning Board may be made by any person within 20 days after the date of the filing of
this decision with the City Clerk, as shown. Appeals by any aggrieved party must be pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section
17 as amended and 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.
Plan Sheets/Supporting Documents by Map ID:
1) Big Y Express Proposed Fuel Facility, Alfred Benesh & Co. Engineers, Revised Date April 2, 2021, 21 Sheets.
2) Stormwater Management Report by Alred Benesch & Co. Engineers, January 2021
3) Traffic Memorandum by Alfred Benesh & Co. Engineers, January 15, 2021
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair ☐ ☐
Marissa Elkins Vice Chair ☐ ☐
David Whitehill ☐ ☐
Janna White ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Christa Grenat ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor ☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler ☐ ☐
Chris Tait, Assoc. ☐ ☐
, Assoc. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ 6-0 In Favor
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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APPLICABLE
ZONING
APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
The Planning Board granted the Site Plan for the modification of the auto repair with new
fueling station based on the information submitted. The Board voted to approve a waiver of
the lighting standards based on the plans submitted.
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. Gasoline
sales are allowed in the HB district. More pervious area is being created by expanding the tree
belt.
(2) 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. Additional striping will be added to the site to clarify traffic flow. The
applicant has offered to install a bike share station pad connected to electricity as a mitigation
value of $48,000 to offset the increase in trip generated by this use over the previous use.
(3) 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; and
(4) 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; and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter;
(6) Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. Access to this site will be from the existing entry
off of North King St. A connection to the abutting parcel is provided.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site is separated, to the extent
possible, the treebelt along King Street is being brought nearly completely into compliance
with the design standards projects shall include sidewalks and tree belts abutting the street,
except where site topography or other limitations make them infeasible.
7) The applicant has met the stormwater standards.
8) The Planning Board waived the requirement for showing onsite PV compatibility because Big
Y provided evidence that it has a regional array off site that provide a significant percentage of
electricity for this store.
350-11.6
HB Table of
Use/Design
Guidelines
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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CONDITIONS
Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit
1. At least 15 days prior to site work plans shall be
submitted that incorporate modifications based on
conditions including: location and materials for
erosion control, protection of inlet grate just beyond
work limit lines. Plans shall also show
a. consistent arrow striping between detail and
site plan,
b. Compliance with sewer connection
requirements,
c. new extended striping treatment at loading dock
d. Replacement of asphalt polymer in the ‘brick
paver” areas with a contrasting color.
2. The applicant must record an executed Stormwater
Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement
that includes the long-term operation and
maintenance schedule of the proposed stormwater
system to the satisfaction of the DPW. The
Stormwater Management System Long-Term
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Plan that was
included in the Stormwater Management Report
must be revised to the satisfaction of the DPW as
Attachment A to the Agreement described above.
3. The results of the test pits must be submitted to
the DPW for review and approval to show that
the leaching catch basins will meet the
stormwater standards as presumed. Additional
TSS removal to meet the 80% removal standard
must be shown to have been met.
4. The applicant shall sign an easement or license
agreement with the City for a Bike Share
Station pad located onsite. Such agreement
shall be approved by the City upon determining
that it meets the standards of being publicly
accessible for a 50 year term. If such agreement
cannot be met, the applicant shall agree to make
a payment of $48,000 to meet the mitigation
requirement for increased trip generation to the
site.
Prior to final completion/sign- off of permits General Conditions
5. The applicant shall install the bike share station pad
as identified in the agreement to that it is ready for
dock, rail and kiosk or alternatively make a
payment of $48,000 to meet the mitigation
requirement for increased trip generation to the site.
6. The applicant shall submit a stamped as-built
showing light levels no greater than as shown on
the plans approved.
7. An additional EV charger shall be installed on the
property.
8. All pavement markings shown on the plan shall
be striped as needed but at intervals of no
greater than every 2 years.
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I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board certify that this is an accurate and true 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 and that a copy of
this decision has been mailed to the Owner, Applicant.