31C-018 (2) Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN -2012 -0022 Date. April 19, 2012
6. Draft Declaration of Open Space /Conservation Area restrictions.
In approving the site plan, the Board determined that all the criteria in section 11 and criteria for the special permit originally adopted for
the Planned Village, including design guidelines had been met.
1. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The new lots are part of the build -out of the state
hospital and are consistent with those plans.
2. The requested use will not have an effect on convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on
adjacent streets, roads in the area. As part of the overall redevelopment of the state hospital, traffic mitigation will be made as previously
required in the special permit for the village.
3. The requested use will have no effect on the relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets in the area.
4. The requested use will not have an impact on city resources.
5. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance in section 350 -11
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE
IFILING DEADLINE MAILING DATE HEARING CONTINUED DATE DECISION DRAFT BY APPEAL DATE
1 3/1/2012 3/15/2012 4/12/2012 4/26/2012
REFERRALS IN DATE HEARING DEADLINE DATE HEARING CLOSE DATE FINAL SIGNING BY APPEAL DEADLINE
3/8/2012 5/3/2012 4/12/2012 4/26/2012 5/9/2012
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE HEARING DATE VOTING DATE DECISION DATE
3/8/2012 3/22/2012 4 /12/2012 4/19/2012
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE HEARING TIME VOTING DEADLINE DECISION DEADLINE
3/15/2012 7/11/2012 7/11/2012
MEMBERS PRESENT VOTE
Andrew Weir votes to Grant
Debin Bruce votes to Grant
Marilyn Richards votes to Grant
Katharine G. Baker votes to Grant
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Ineligible to Vote
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY SECONDED BY VOTE COUNT DECISION
Debin Bruce Marilyn Richards 7 -0 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
1, 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.
Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as
amended within twenty (20) days 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.
May 10, 2012
T, Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of the City of Northampton,hereby certify that the above Decision
of the Northampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 19. 2012
that twenty days have elapsed since such filing and that no appeal has been filed in this
matter.
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APPLICATION TYPE SUBMISSION DATE 10900P ' '271 Page: 1 01 —
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Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME NAME
WRIGHT BUILDERS HOSPITAL HILL DEVELOPMENT LLC C/O MA
ADDRESS ADDRESS
1 48 Bates St 1350 Main St, Suite 1110
TOWN STATE ZIP CODE TOWN STATE ZIP CODE
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 SPRINGFIELD MA 01103
PHONE NO FAX NO PHONE NO FAX NO
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(413) 586 -8287 (116) (413) 587 -9276
EMAIL ADDRESS. EMAIL ADDRESS
Site Information: Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO SITE ZONING COMPANY NAME
PRINCE ST PV(69) /RR(35) /FFR(35)/WP(24) /SG b(1) /SG a
I TOWN. ACTION TAKEN ADDRESS
NORTHAMTPON MA 01060 Approved With Conditions
MAP BLOCK LOT MAP DATE SECTION OF BYLAW
31C _ 017 001 Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval TOWN STATE ZIP CODE
Book Page
I 6925 302 PHONE NO FAX NO
EMAIL ADDRESS
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK
Construction of six single family homes. Site located at Ford Crossing 8 Olander.
HARDSHIP
CONDITION OF APPROVAL
1) 1. The 8' wide bike/ped walk from Ford Crossing to Moser Street shall be constructed prior to the
issuance of the 5th building permit for the site. Or escrow in the amount of the cost for construction
be posted in form suitable to Office of Planning and Development.
2. Prior to completion of the 6 house lots a Conservation Restriction shall be recorded for Beech Tree
Park as defined by MGL 184-31( and further specified in the submission by MassDevelopment with
this project.)
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any lot, a public access sign should be posted at the
sidewalk entrance south of the site at the Olander Sidewalk and at Ford Crossing to indicate entrance
to the proposed park.
4. All sidewalk and trail links abutting this property shall have a public access easement recorded and
held by the city on terms acceptable by the city. The easement shall be recorded prior to issuance of
the 5th building permit.
5. Sidewalks and bike/ped connections shall be of cement concrete.
FINDINGS
The Planning Board approved the site plan for the six new single family homes based on the following plans and items submitted.
Completion of conditions 1 and 2 herein shall constitute compliance with any site plan requirements for the Beech Tree Park as specified
under the Planned Village Special Permit condition #27 amended in 2009 (for construction /build -out of lots).
1. "Beechwood at Village Hill" Dated February 24, 2012, Revisions April 11, 2012 by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc, Sheets L1, L2, L3,
L4, L5.
2. Village Hill Beechwood Exterior Elevations, by Wright Builders. Dated 2/27 /2012, Sheets Montague Farmhouse Parkside A3 8 A4.
Sheets Artisan Cottage Parkside A3 & A4.
3. Nyoplast Drain Detail 8 L5, Sanitary Cleanout Detail 9 L5. Dated 4/5/2012.
4. Lighting Detail
5. "Beech Tree Park ", Prepared by Beals and Thomas, Inc. for MassDevelopment, Dated 4/4/2012.
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APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON WRIGHT BUILDERS
ADDRESS/PHONE 48 Bates St (413) 586 -8287 (116)
PROPERTY LOCATION FORD XING
MAP 31C PARCEL 018 001 ZONE PV(100) /SG b(100)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT c} J
Fee Paid T l
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ZPA - 6 LOTS, 6 SFH
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existint
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License
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3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INF 5RMATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required (see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER : §
Intermediate Project : Site Plan AND /OR Special Peiuut with Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit with Site Plan
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
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Peanut from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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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.