24B-038 Mass DOT This consent is granted by means of two original letters, one to the City of Northampton
Building Commissioner and the other to the applicant.
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Louis Hasbrouck OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Request for Consent to the issuance of Buiiaing Permits
Property Located at 327 King Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
File Reference # 11A -19
Dear Mr. Hasbrouck:
I am writing with respect to your request for my consent to the issuance of a building
permit for the construction of a 4,400 square foot commercial building that will be used as a
bank at 327 King Street in Northampton, MA. The total parcel area is 6.77 acres. It is adjacent
to the active Boston and Maine Railroad /Pan Am Systems.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 54A, provides that no city or town in
the Commonwealth shall issue a permit to build a structure of any kind on land "formerly used as
a railroad right -of -way or any property appurtenant thereto formerly used by any railroad
company in the Commonwealth," without the written consent of the Secretary of the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Pursuant to the intent of this statute, I have the
responsibility to preserve former railroad property in the Commonwealth for present or future
transportation- related use where appropriate.
After reviewing information on file at our office, canvassing interested agencies and
conducting a public hearing on October 26, 2011, it has been determined that the proposed
construction will not adversely impact any potential transportation use. Accordingly, I give my
consent to the issuance of a building permit for the above - referenced construction as detailed by
the application material.
Please note, MassDOT limits this consent to the building permit for the proposed
commercial structure abovementioned. The applicant must go through the Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40 section 54A process if there is any further construction on this parcel.
Furthermore, the proponent should report and document to MassDOT any significant changes to
the currently envisioned site plans or the proposed development scenario.
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