115 Conz _ Memo to address DPW comments
MEMORANDUM
4 Allen Place • Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 • t 413.582.7000 • f 413.582.7005 • bdg@berkshiredesign.com
To: George Kohout, Chair, Planning Board
From: Jeffrey Squire, Berkshire Design Group
Date: September 12, 2023
Project: 115 Conz Street – Map ID: 39A-33
Re: Major Site Plan, Special Permit DPW comments
Berkshire Design is in receipt of the comment letter provided by Greg Newman, P.E. from the
Northampton DPW in regard to the project above. We offer the following remarks in response to
those comments.
Re: Parcel/House number – The Fairfield has a street address of 115A Conz Street, as far as we
understand, which is different from the adjacent 115 Conz Street. If an alternate address or
number is preferred by the DPW for the 115 Conz Street address, that effort can be pursued
outside the scope of this permitting process.
Re: Traffic Evaluation – While we acknowledge and appreciate the comments, a comprehensive
traffic study of Conz Street is beyond the scope of this project. A Trip Generation Summary was
submitted with the application per § 350-11.5(B)(3), which noted a 4% increase of daily traffic at
the Conz Street/Pleasant Street roundabout, based on the most recent MassDOT traffic counts at
that location. As this site is located within the Central Business District, § 350-11.6(2) does not
require traffic mitigation for any increase.
Re: Emergency Vehicle Access – This site has been designed to include drive aisles which are
between 21’-24’ in width and with turning radii and access conducive to a WB-40 tractor trail
truck, we feel confident fire and emergency access will be sufficient. We have not been made
aware of any Fire Department concerns regarding access.
Re: Hotel Restaurant - The hotel will not have a restraint thus requiring a grease trap. Only a
continental breakfast is being offered.
Re: Peak hour water use – Based on state codes, we estimate a peak hour water use rate of 45
GPM for the combined hotel and residential building.