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Apr 25 1 STAFF REPORT PERMIT TYPE PUBLIC HEARING DATE PROPERTY ADDRESS/ ZONE/LOT SIZE CONTINUED SITE PLAN PORTION FROM 3-28 SITE PLAN ADDITIONAL DETACHED UNITS SPECIAL PERMIT 2 CURB CUT MAR 24, 2024 7:00 PM 39 Day Ave/URB/CLICK FOR PERMIT FILE 25A-132 OWNER EXISTING USE PIONEER DEVELOPMENT TWO- FAMILY Summary of Request: The owners seek approval to add 7 additional units with 4 being half-scale less than 800 sf thus counting as 2. The second curb cut is sought from Glenwood Ave to create a one-way loop to Day Ave Compliance with Sustainable Northampton: The addition of small units walkable to the bike path, schools, parks and bikeable/walkable to downtown meets multiple objectives in the Plan. In addition, this type of units provide opportunities for those who might not be eligible for subsidized housing, but cannot afford other homes on individual lots that are coming on the market. Compliance with Zoning:  Here are the applicable code sections: 350-11.6 (Site Plan Criteria) 350-Attachment 7; 8.8(site plan 2nd curb cut) 2 The second curb cut allows a distribution of traffic in a one-way loop. Staff supports this as a way to minimize traffic impacts and distribute them and thus improve safety. The Board voted to continue the hearing for the applicant to reevaluate issues highlighted during the hearing:  Tight Site and open space- ensure accurate calculations  Tight site and snow storage- possibly remove overhang separating smaller units in favor of creating a shared party wall.  Ensure adequate width for parallel parking relative to fence.  Ensure detached structures meet the 4’ setback  Address Fire Dept access questions and mountable curb at Day Ave  Modify location of access from Glenwood. Seek evaluation from Tree Warden relative to status of public shade tree at that location.  Better define snow storage so that it does not impact proposed trees.  Confirm tree protection is adequate to protect trees on abutting parcels including along fence and retaining walls. Other  The applicant has offered to make a payment into traffic mitigation for the 7 additional units. This would be a one-time payment of $7,000 dollars prior to CO.  Fence detail does not include the fence material. Applicant should confirm.  It is not clear that the light specs from the Amazon sheet submitted meet the 2700K maximum output. Applicant should provide as-builts prior to CO showing compliance. If the issues can be addressed at the hearing and with conditions, staff recommends closing the hearing and issuing a permit. Given that the site is so tight, it may be appropriate to either eliminate a unit or attach more units to create a more compact footprint. In general, this project provides a great opportunity for new energy efficient units that would be market-rate accessible. When ready, staff would recommend approval with conditions as noted plus any others that may arise. Staff Recommendation: From the perspective of the Plan, this is an appropriate location to add a second unit. Approve Approve with Conditions Deny Potential conditions: Prior to any site work and request for a building permit: 1. , tree protection in accordance with arborist’s recommendation shall be installed and certification of such shall be submitted to OPS. 2. The applicant shall comply with all stormwater connection permitting under DPW jurisdiction. 3. The applicant shall submit revised final construction plans, signed and sealed by a Massachusetts registered P.E., to the DPW for review and approval at least 15 days prior to the issuance of any City building or construction permits. 4. 3 Prior to CO; 1. The applicant shall submit a lighting as-built indicating that the lights installed meet the standards for full cut off, 2700K or warmer and no offsite glare. 2. The applicant shall make a payment into the tree replacement fund based on the ordinance for any replacement trees that are not planted on site. 3. The applicant shall make a one-time payment in lieu of traffic mitigation of $7000 to the City of Northampton to address incremental impacts of traffic for the seven additional units proposed. 4. The applicant shall submit a stamped surveyed plan showing that as constructed, the site meets the minimum 40% open space. PERMIT TYPE PUBLIC HEARING DATE PROPERTY ADDRESS/ ZONE/LOT SIZE SITE PLAN TWO FAMILY APR 25, 2024 7:30 PM 963 Ryan Rd/WSP /CLICK FOR PERMIT FILE Record #LU-24-8 OWNER EXISTING USE VERED MEIR SINGLE FAMILY HOME Summary of Request: The owners seek approval to add a second attached to the side and rear of the existing home. Compliance with Zoning: This is a small unit (<800 sf). The standards in 6.11 appear to be met. The existing house does not have a covered entry other than the eve. The new garage will be attached to both units . The Planning Board could waive the traffic mitigation requirement as this size is well under the previous by right ADU standard for a 1 bedroom unit.(11.6 B2). Staff Recommendation: Staff has no concerns with the project. The applicant appears to have met the site plan standards. Staff recommends approval with conditions as described. In addition, the Board may determine other conditions are appropriate based on the hearing. APRPROVE 4 PERMIT TYPE PUBLIC HEARING DATE PROPERTY ADDRESS/ ZONE/LOT SIZE SITE PLAN ADDITION PLUS 20% REDUCTION IN PARKING APR 25, 2024 7:50 PM 60 Maple St/FVg /CLICK FOR PERMIT FILE Record #LU-24-6 OWNER EXISTING USE JONES WHITSETT ARCHITECTS OFFICE USE Summary of Request: Rebuild rear addition and add 2 story addition Compliance with Zoning: The standards in 11.6 for Site Plan Approval and 22.5 for Design criteria for Florence Village General are applicable. Additionally, the standards 8.6 for reduction of parking of spaces. Staff recommendation: NOTE JWA is under contract with the City on various projects and is under contract through OPS. Therefore, it would be appropriate for the Board to make its own determination about how the JWA is meeting the standards for Florence Village Center and determine appropriate conditions. No traffic mitigation is required by zoning, no setbacks are infringed upon. From FVG: Intent. The intent of this district is to facilitate continued utilization and selected redevelopment of this area to accommodate a wide range of commercial, industrial, residential, and live/work uses within walking distance of Florence Village-Center and adjacent moderate-density residential neighborhoods. The district is intended to continue 5 to provide space for employment opportunities and other commercial uses, while also providing opportunities for compatible higher-density residential use, including ground-floor residential use, to support those commercial uses. The applicant is filling in more of the site with building than the existing historic structure occupies.