PB Decision HRYMCA
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 9/27/2022 Owner Name/Address Hampshire
Regional YMCA
286 Prospect St
Northampton
MA 01060
Hearing 12/8/2022 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
Julie Bianco,
CEO
286 Prospect St MA 01060
Extension Applicant Contact Julie Bianco 413-584-7086 Julie.Bianco@hrymca.org
Hearing
Closed
12/8/2022 Site Address 286 Prospect St Northampton MA 01060
Decision 12/8/2022 Site Assessor Map ID 24C-19
B 5441 P39
Zoning District Urban Residential B; Urban Residential A
Filed with
Clerk
12/16/2022 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan
Appeal
Deadline
1/5/2023 Project Description Modify previously approved site plan to add outdoor pavilion,
recreation facilities and outdoor classrooms.
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:
Site Plan for Hampshire Regional YMCA, by The Berkshire Design Group, September 23, 2022, Revised Date Dec 1, 2022
YMCA Section Sheet, showing sound paneling and landscaping proposed.
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair ☐ ☐
Janna White, Vice Chair ☐ ☐
Chris Tait ☐ ☐
David Whitehill ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor ☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler ☐ ☐
, Assoc. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Stacey Dakai, Assoc ☐ ☐ 6-0
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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APPLICABLE
ZONING
APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
350 -11.6 The Planning Board approved the site plan for the new outdoor event/classroom spaces
as an amendment to the previously approved plans in 2014 upon determining the
following within the Site Plan Approval criteria had been met.
A The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The outdoor
space is a component of the function of the YMCA does not change the uses that have been
approved at this site.
B. The requested use will not affect the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian
movement within the site and on adjacent streets. No changes are proposed that trigger re-
evaluation of traffic impacts. The bike rack will be relocated to avoid construction impacts.
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. The applicant will be
replanting new trees removed for the installation of the pavilion structure. The pavilion will abut the
wall of the existing YMCA building. All other site modifications are within the existing areas of
play/recreation facilities.
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. A rain garden has been
designed to accept runoff from the new roof structure.
E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter. The new sound
system and lighting has been designed to meet the standards within 350-12. The orientation of the
speakers toward the proposed sound paneling on the wall and the underside of the pavilion roof
are designed to attenuate sound to meet the maximum allowed decibels. The LED lighting will be
tucked under the pavilion and meet the zoning requirements.
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1)Cub cuts onto streets shall be minimized. No changes are proposed.
(2)Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site is separated and no changes are
proposed.
12.1
CONDITIONS
Prior to Commencing work Prior to issuance of a building permit
1. The applicant shall install tree protection as shown
on site and in accordance with city’s Tree Planting
and Protection Guidelines.
2. At least 15 days prior to requesting a building
permit, the applicant shall submit final revised
plans showing updated plans as discussed in
the hearing including:
a. Notes showing preservation of Arborvitae
around the basketball court.
b. Notes indicating removal and replacement
(instead of removal) of basketball goals.
c. Alternative tree species to Red Maple and
Crabapple from the City’s Tree Planting
Guidelines.
d. Photometric plan showing compliance with
the zoning including glare (lamps shall not
be visible from outside the pavilion).
Prior to Final Sign off from the Building Department Other
3. The applicant shall submit a stamped survey
showing compliance with the minimum 40%
open space.
5. Pavilion lights shall be turned off between
9:00 PM and 5:30 AM.
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4. The applicant shall submit certification from a
sound engineer that the installed sound panels
are attenuating sound as required by zoning.
Specifically, certification shall confirm that sound
from the speakers in the pavilion does not
exceed 65 decibels at any property boundary.
Minutes Available at WWW.NorthamptonMa.Gov
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.