BOUND_Site Plan Approval App Packet_14 Garfield St
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1. COVER LETTER
2. ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS
2.1 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON – ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (EXECUTED)
2.2 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON – PLANNING BD. SITE PLAN (NO SPECIAL PERMIT) – ELECTRONIC
3. PROJECT NARRATIVE
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVERS LETTER
5. DEED REFERENCE
6. LOCUS MAP
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: SITE PLAN SET
APPENDIX B: STORMWATER REPORT
APPENDIX C: ARCHITECTURALS
1. COVER LETTER
2. ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS
2.1 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON – ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (EXECUTED)
2.2 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON – PLANNING BD. SITE PLAN (NO SPECIAL PERMIT) –
ELECTRONIC
City of Northampton Permit ApplicaƟon ePortal
Owner InformaƟon
Nu-Way Homes, Inc. c/o Mr. John Handzel
10 White Avenue
East Longmeadow
MassachuseƩs
01028
Applicant’s InformaƟon
Check off Box “Same as Property Owner”
No
Nu-Way Homes, Inc. c/o Mr. John Handzel
10 White Avenue
East Longmeadow
MassachuseƩs
01028
413-563-0085
nuwayhomes60@gmail.com
General InformaƟon
1
14
Garfield Street
Northampton 01060
Book 13023 Page 277
Urban Residence B (URB) District
17D
064
001
Check off Box “Planning Bd. Major Site Plan or 40R Approval (No Special Permit) - $1,075 plus
$0.05/sq. Ō new building”
AddiƟonal InformaƟon
New Building Square Feet = 8,346 sq. Ō.
ExisƟng use of your structure
The project site has been historically developed with several site improvements including a
residenƟal building and a gravel access drive. In general, the topography of the site can be
described as fairly level with grade mainly at 253 feet. The project site is bounded to the north by
Garfield Street and to the east, west and south by residenƟal properƟes. Please refer to the
associated site plan set for greater detail regarding exisƟng condiƟons at the site.
Describe planned use, your proposed project and your request in DETAIL.
The applicant is requesƟng for Site Plan Approval for Major Projects from the City of Northampton
Planning Board under the URB – Table of Uses in the City of Northampton Zoning Ordinance for
the proposed construcƟon of two (2) three-family dwellings with associated site improvements to
be located at 14 Garfield Street in Northampton, MassachuseƩs. The applicant proposes to
construct two (2) three-family residenƟal buildings with associated site improvements. Associated
site improvements include, but are not limited to, a paved parking area, the installaƟon of
underground uƟliƟes including, water, sanitary sewer, and electric connecƟons, stormwater
management improvements, curbing, walkways, and associated site grading.
The proposed project work will proceed in the following general sequence:
1. Clearing, grubbing, and excavation of the project site within the permitted limit of work,
as shown on the associated site plan set;
2. Associated site grading for the proposed buildings and stormwater management system;
3. Installation of underground utilities to the proposed building including water, sanitary
sewer, and electric services;
4. Construction of two (2) new three-family dwellings;
5. Construction of associated site improvements including one new curb cut, a paved access
drive aisle, and vehicular parking areas;
6. Construction of a new stormwater management system including yard drains, a
proprietary sedimentation device with grate inlet, and a subsurface infiltration system
with overflow to city infrastructure; and
7. Final site grading and installation of curbing, landscaping, and walkways.
Please refer to the associated site plan set for greater detail regarding the exact locaƟons of
proposed work.
Fee Amount = $1492.30
Special Permit and/or Site Plan. Describe in detail how you meet ALL SEVEN requirements:
1. Will protect adjoining premises from seriously detrimental uses.
RLA Response: The proposed project protects adjoining premises from seriously
detrimental uses. A proposed 6ft high privacy fence surrounds the parking area and all
surrounding areas consist of additional residential developments.
2. Will minimize and mitigate traffic impacts.
RLA Response: The proposed project promotes the convenience and safety of vehicular
and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets. The location of the
driveway opening has been designed in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by
emergency vehicles, and the arrangement of parking spaces. The proposed residential
development will minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area to the
greatest extent possible as it is a relatively low intensity use.
3. Promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open space.
RLA Response: The proposed project will promote a harmonious relationship of structures
and open spaces to the natural landscape, and other community assets in the area.
4. Protect the general welfare.
RLA Response: The proposed use bears a positive impact to the general welfare. The use
will not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district, nor be detrimental to the
health or morals of the community. The proposed use has been designed in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the City of Northampton Zoning Ordinance. The
proposed residential development will remain consistent with the surrounding area within
the district. The proposed development is intended to enhance the general character and
the quality of the surrounding neighborhood in which it lies. The project will overall be an
economic gain for the community, as it will provide additional revenue to the tax base.
5. Avoid overloading and mitigate impacts on City resources.
RLA Response: The proposed project has been designed to avoid overloading and
mitigating impacts on City resources. Only what is required for the operation and full build-
out of the proposed use has been provided.
6. Promote city planning objectives (see Sustainable Northampton, Open Space Plan, and
Transportation Plan).
RLA Response: The intent of this proposal is to promote city planning objectives as they
relate to the proposed project.
7. Meet all zoning requirements.
RLA Response: The proposed project has been designed to meet any/all applicable
requirements/regulations set forth in the City of Northampton Zoning Ordinance as they
relate to the proposed project.
Site Plan Criteria
Address how you meet ALL THREE of the criteria below to improve circulaƟon and reduce traffic
and parking and any other related miƟgaƟon:
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.
RLA Response: The proposed project has been designed to minimize curb cuts, as only one
curb cut along Garfield Street is proposed. A twelve (12) space, paved parking area is
proposed within the development, utilizing Garfield Street, with entrance and egress to
and from the site.
2. Separation on-site of pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles.
RLA Response: The site has been designed for separation on-site of pedestrians, bicycles,
and vehicles. A bike locker, walkways, and a paved parking area are proposed on site.
Please refer to the associated site plan set for the exact locations of these areas.
3. Reducing parking demand and reducing the number of required parking spaces (provide
detail on any request to reduce the number of parking spaces).
RLA Response: A reduction in proposed parking is NOT being requested as part of this
submission. The proposal meets the required number of parking spaces at no more than
two (2) spaces per unit, with a total of six (6) units on the property, a twelve (12) space,
paved parking area is proposed within the development.
Site Plan - Onsite Traffic
Describe in detail how your project will avoid traffic conflicts where traffic accesses your site,
including any traffic miƟgaƟon at your curb cut:
The proposed residential development is a relatively low intensity use and will have access to
and from the site via Garfield Street which provides greater than the minimum site distance
from both directions. Additionally, a total of twelve (12) parking spaces are proposed. The paved
access drive has a width of 13ft and has been arranged in a north south direction to allow for
patrons to navigate back and forth between the development and Garfield Street. Please refer
to the Materials and Site Layout Plan (Sheet C-3), which is included as part of the associated site
plan set, for greater detail regarding the configuration of parking/drive aisle areas at the project
site.
Site Plan - Offsite Traffic
Describe in detail how your project miƟgates 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.
2. Paying payment-in-lieu of traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements in accordance
with the Zoning.
3. Providing clear documentation as to why your project does not generate any new
traffic.
RLA Response: The proposed project is for the construction of two (2) three-family
dwellings with associated site improvements. The proposed project will not decrease the
Level of Service (LOS) of any area roads or intersections below the existing conditions and
has been designed to consider the incremental nature of development on the LOS. The site
has been designed to minimize any potential visual intrusion to the surrounding area and
to preserve and enhance the existing layout. The site will be screened and buffered from
the public ways and abutting areas as to not provide a visual or noise nuisance. All feasible
measures to mitigate on-site and off-site traffic impacts have been taken.
Site Plan - Request Waivers
List any requested waivers from the requirements that the plans include the following, along
with the reasons for those waivers:
1. Site plan at 1"=40' or greater.
2. Name and address of the owner and developer, name of project, and date.
3. ExisƟng and proposed buildings, property line setbacks, building elevaƟons, exterior
entrances/exits.
4. Present and proposed use of the land and buildings.
5. ExisƟng and proposed topography using two-foot contours.
6. Wetlands, streams, water bodies, drainage swales, wetlands, unique land features.
7. LocaƟon of parking, loading, public/private ways, driveways, walkways, access and
egress, surfacing.
8. LocaƟon and details of all storm water drainage, detenƟon and water quality faciliƟes,
public and private uƟliƟes and easements, sewage disposal faciliƟes, water supply
faciliƟes.
9. ExisƟng and proposed landscaping, trees, planƟngs, stone walls, buffers, and fencing.
10. ExisƟng and proposed sign locaƟons, dimensions and details.
11. Provisions for refuse removal and screening.
12. LighƟng/photometric plan (with a maximum of 0.5-foot candles at property boundary).
13. Erosion control plan (MAJOR projects only).
14. Traffic study (MAJOR projects only).
15. Stormwater Management Plan with Drainage CalculaƟons (MAJOR projects only).
16. Plans stamped by Professional Engineer (MAJOR projects only).
§ 350-11.5 Procedures. D. states the following: “Upon written request, the Planning Board may,
at its discretion, waive the submission by the applicant of any of the required information,
provided that the applicant provides some written information on each of the items in Subsections
B(3)(a), (b) and (c) above and explains why a waiver is appropriate.”.
Waiver of § 350-11.5 Procedures B. (3)
Estimated daily and peak hour vehicle 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. In addition, major
projects, as defined above, shall prepare a traffic impact statement including the
following information:
a) Traffic flow patterns at the site including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within 100 feet of the site.
b) A plan to minimize traffic safety impacts of the proposed project through such
means as physical design and layout concepts, staggered employee work
schedules, promoting use of public transit or van- or carpooling, or other
appropriate means. For new commercial, office, and industrial buildings or
uses over 10,000 square feet, this plan shall evaluate alternative mitigation
methods to reduce traffic by 35%, including:
1) Public transit, van- and car-pool incentive programs, including
parking facilities and weather-protected transit shelters;
2) Encouraging flexible hours and workweeks;
3) Encouraging pedestrian and bicycle access to the site;
4) Provision of integrated land uses, including on-site services,
retail, and housing.
c) A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts of the proposed project or
use on the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road, including the
projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site for
daily-hour and peak-hour traffic levels, road capacities, and impacts on
intersections. Said assessment may be based on the proposed mitigation [in
the plan required by Subsection B(2)above].
d) An interior traffic and pedestrian circulation plan designed to minimize
conflicts and safety problems.
e) Safe and adequate pedestrian access, including provisions for sidewalks and/or
bike paths to provide access to adjacent properties and adjacent residential
neighborhoods, as applicable, and between individual businesses within a
development.
RLA Response: A waiver is being requested for a traffic study at this site. The
proposed residential development is a relatively low intensity use and will have
access to and from the site via Garfield Street which provides greater than the
minimum site distance from both directions.
3. PROJECT NARRATIVE
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVERS LETTER
5. DEED REFERENCE
6. LOCUS MAP
1"=100'
Locus Map
The information depicted on this map is for planning purposes only.
It is not adequate for legal boundary definition, regulatory
interpretation, or parcel-level analyses.
12/13/2023 5:06:18 PM
Scale is approximate
Scale:
APPENDIX A: SITE PLAN SET
SITE PLAN SET ENTITLED “PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT”
PREPARED FOR NU-WAY HOMES, INC.
PREPARED BY R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC.
DATED DECEMBER 22, 2023
APPENDIX B: STORMWATER REPORT
STORMWATER DRAINAGE REPORT
PREPARED FOR NU-WAY HOMES, INC.
PREPARED BY R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC.
DATED DECEMBER 22, 2023
APPENDIX C: ARCHITECTURALS
ARCHITECTURALS
PREPARED FOR NU-WAY HOMES, INC.
PREPARED BY BOND WORTHINGTON ARCHITECTURE
DATED DECEMBER 22, 2023