23A-281 (4) Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN- 2009 -0016 Date: January 28, 2009
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Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40,4, Section 17 as
amended within twenty (20) clays after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such
appeal 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.
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Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN- 2009 -0016 Date: January 28, 2009
square feet of live -work space based on the following plans submitted with the application:
1. Site Plan for David Ruggles Center MuseumShops "; prepared by Stantec, Dated October, 2008, revised as herein required, pages 1 -7 of
7.
2. Elevations by Metcalfe Associates. Undated South, East, West, North.
3. Lighting spec sheets.
In granting approval the Board found the following criteria in Chapter 350- 11.1 had been met.
1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The existing non - conforming residential use will be
converted to allowed uses.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. If applicable, this shall include considering the location of driveway
openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by emergency vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and
provisions for persons with disabilities. The redevelopment of the site will bicycle racks and the applicant has offered a payment of
$1, 900 in lieu of traffic mitigation;
(3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets in the area. The new units will be setback from the wetland and a new wetland planting plan will be installed
in this buffer zone. There is more than a 30' buffer to the rear of the lot abutting the residential district; and
(4) 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. Improvements to the stormwater drainage
system will be made for this site; and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter including section lighting, stormwater management.
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. This represents a conversion of a non - conforming residential use to a conforming
office /industrial use; and
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The redevelopment of this site near
Florence Center provides valuable new work space within the SI district and enables reduction of trips based on the live -work component,
consistent with the Sustainable Northampton plan including increasing the density of office uses close to the center of town.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
12/18/2008 1/1/2009 2/5/2009
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
12/25/2008 2/24/2009 1/22/2009 2/5/2009 2/17/2009
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
12/25/2008 1/8/2009 1/22/2009 1/28/2009
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
1/1/2009 7:30 AM 2/24/2009 4/22/2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Marilyn Richards votes to Grant
Katharine G. Baker votes to Grant
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Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant
!MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION
8 Approved with Conditions
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Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate 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 on the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2009-0016 Date January 28, 2009
APPL IChHOPI I YPI SuNMISSIOPJ DA I L
PB Major Site Plan 10/22/2008
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME NAME:
EBD Corp. EBD Corp.
ADDRESS: ADDRESS
515 Kennedy Rd. 515 Kennedy Rd.
T OWN STATE ZIP CODE' TOWN: STATE. ZIP CODE
LEEDS MA 01053 LEEDS MA 01053
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EWIAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS.
Site Information: Surveyor's Name:
STREET NQ SITE ZONING: COMPANY NAME:
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TOWN: ACTION TAKEN: ADDRESS.
FLORENCE MA 01062 Approved With Conditions
MAP: ' BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE. SECTION OF BYLAW:
23A A< 001 Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
Book: Page:
9038 297 PHONE NO. FAX NO..
EMAIL ADDRESS
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK
CONVERT SFH TO EDUCTIONAL CTR & 3 LIVE WORK SPACES BEHIND EXISTING STRUCTURE fora total of 6,000 square feet of new live -
work.
HARDSHIP
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit the following items must be completed:
a. final recorded survey of lot boundaries submitted.
b. final revised plans shall be submitted that show the accurate parking proposed on site (10) with 3
garage spaces meeting all standards in site plan and zoning for parking and layout.
2.Applicant shall contact the Department of Public Works for inspection during the excavation for the
stormwater system to verify that no groundwater is being intercepted. If groundwater is encountered,
applicant must revise stormwater system in accordance with city standards for TSS removal and
mitigate up to the 10 year storm event without draining groundwater.
3. A stormwater connection permit is required from the Department of Public Works.
4. Adequate separation of water and sewer lines on sites should be met in accordance with
Department of Public Works standards.
5. Sidewalk construction shall meet Department of Public Works standards.
6. Water service lines shall meet Department of Public Works standards.
7. No dumpster shall be located on site.
8. Snow removal shall be the responsibility of the owners' association. Snow shall be removed as
necessary to maintain all parking spaces shown and approved on this plan.
9. As stated in the plan and at the hearing, no back yard lighting is allowed.
10. At least 2 bike loops or equivalent shall be installed.
11. Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the following must be completed:
a. the applicant shall as offered make a $1,900 payment in lieu of traffic mitigation.
b. the applicant must show that the lights installed are those approved by the Board.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the site plan for the conversion of the single family house to a museum and the addition of 6,000
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8. Has a Special Permit /Variance /Finding ever been issued for /on the site?
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IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW YES
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9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
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APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON EQUITY BUILDERS REALTY TRUST
ADDRESS/PHONE 515 KENNEDY RD (413) 585 -8025 0 Al l1 / 4 " 6:j°
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THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM _ LED OUT _
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Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ZPA - CONVERT SFH TO EDUCTIONAL CTR & 3 LIVE WORK SPACES BEHIND
EXISTING STRUCTURE
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License
3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRENTED:
Approved Additional permits required (see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER : § 1/. / ',
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ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
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Septi Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Signature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
* Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning & Development for more information.