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Hearing No.: PLN-2013-0027 Date: December 18, 2012
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Mark Sullivan Debin Bruce 7 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
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 decis)on has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrrered 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.
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I, 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 December 17, 2012, that twenty days have el psed since such filing and that no
appeal has been filed in this matter.
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accordance with DPW standards.
10.Cement concrete sidewalk and granite curbing on Conz Street that is disturbed by construction
shall be replaced in kind to DPW standards. Concrete sidewalk shall be replaced to the nearest
undisturbed panel.
11. Two trees are proposed in the vicinity of the proposed utility connections. To prevent long term
utility maintenance issues,the DPW requests that the trees be located so that the utility centerlines
are outside the mature drip line.
12.Bike storage for 12 bicycles under the front canopy.
13.In lieu of concrete material along driveway,a raised crosswalk from the building to the Conz •
'sidewalk shall be installed on that side of the building. •
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14.Site sidewalks shall be kept clear of snow. •
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the site plan with special permit for the development of a new 108 room hotel on Conz Street based on the
following information and plans submitted with the application:
1. Fairfield Inn&Suites by Marriott,by The Berkshire Design Group,Inc.dated November 1,2012 Sheets L1-L7(sheet L2 revision date of
November 20,2012).
2. Lighting Cut Sheets
' 3. Fairfield Inn&Suites by Marriott Design Guideline Drawings Sheet B200
4. Stormwater Drainage Report for Fairfield inn by The Berkshire Design Group,Inc.dated November 27,2012.
In approving the Special Permit for the hotel,the Board found that all aspects of the approval criteria in section 10.6 could be met with
conditions including a revised landscape plan to be approved:
(1)The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses.Hotel use Is appropriate at this location and abuts
an existing hotel within the GB district.
(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 access from Conz Street will be a shared driveway that currently exists as secondary access
to the Gazette building..Parking is distributed to the sides and rear of the building.
(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;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,fire protection,streets and schools. A
stormwater permit has been issued for the site.
(5)No special regulations are applicable for hotels in the GB district;and
(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;and
(7)The hotel use represents infill on a previously undeveloped portion of an existing parcel,allowing more economic development within
walking distance to downtown Northampton which is consistent with Sustainable Northampton Plan adopted under MGL c.41,§81C and
81D.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE
FILING DEADUNE MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
11/22/2012 12/6/2012 12127/2012
REFERRALS IN DATE HEARING DEADLINE DATE HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/29/2012 1/18/2013 12113/2012 12/27/2012 1/712013
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE
12/13/2012 12/1312012 12/18/2012
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE DECISION DEADLINE:
8:50 PM 3113/2013 3/13/2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE
John Lutz votes to Grant
Karla Youngblood votes to Grant
Debin Bruce votes to Grant
Ann DeWitt Brooks votes to
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
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Hearing No.: PLN-2013-0027 Date: December 18, 2012 Recorded: 04/03/2013 10:40 AM
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Major Site Plait 11/14/2012
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Monsour Ghallbaf Gazette Realty
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
The Hotel Northampton 115 Conz St
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36 King St. • •
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 • NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: • FAX NO.: - PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
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EMAIL ADDRESS:. EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information: - Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: COMPANY NAME:
CONZ ST GB(100)NRC(0)/
TOWN: ACTION TAKEN: ADDRESS: •
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 • Aanroved With Conditions
• MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW:
39A 034 001 Chpt.350-10.1:Special Permit TOWN:. STATE: I ZIP CODE:
Book: Page:
2080 009 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK
Construction of 108 room FAIRFIELD INN HOTEL
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL.:
1) 1.Prior to issuance of a building permit,the following shall be done:
a.the applicant shall submit a planting plan for final approval that enhances landscaping along the
Conz St frontage. Street tree planting shall meet the 1 tree per 30'of frontage.
b.the applicant shall submit to Office of Planning and Development for final review easement and
maintenance language of the shared driveway and parking. This shall be recorded at the registry of
deeds prior to construction.
c.Plans shall be revised and resubmitted with signature and stamp by a registered Massachusetts
P.E Revisions shall Include applicable conditions as noted below.
d.Revised,construction plans,stamped and signed by a Massachusetts registered P.E.,shall be
submitted to the DPW for final review at least 2 weeks prior to bidding.
e.Sheet L3 shall be revised to show all existing utilities including those in Conz St as well as rim and
invert elevations of structures to which utility tie-ins are proposed.
2.The tactile warning strip location and orientation for the Curb Ramp Type 2 shall be revised to meet
Department of Public Works and ADA standards.
3.Light levels shall comply with zoning.
4.All Pear trees along frontage shall be swapped for a selection from the city's street tree list and 1
per 30'of frontage.
5.A water shutoff valve and sewer cleanout shall be provided at the property line.It should be located
in the grass area just behind the sidewalk.
6.The branch off the fire line for the domestic service line with its own water shutoff shall occur just
outside the entrance to the building.Please revise and indicate the size of the domestic water line.
7.The fire line requires a double check valve assembly(DCVA). The applicant shall contact the Water
Department regarding a required Cross-Connection Permit for the DCVA.
8.Trenches cut in Conz St within the moratorium period require milling and overlay 20 feet wide on
either side of the trench centerline for the full width of the roadway.
9.Utility trenches In Conz Street are required to be backflled with Controlled Density Fill In
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Hearing No.: PLN-2013-0035 Date: February 15, 2013
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Francis Johnson Ann DeWitt Brooks 5 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
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 h 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.
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I, 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
February 15, 2013, that twenty days hav elapsed since such filing and that no appeal has
been filed in this matter.
Attest:
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City Clerk
City of Northampton
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Recorded: 04/03/2013 10:40 AM
APPLICATION TYPE SUBMISSION DATE
Amendment to Permit 1/28/2013
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME NAME
Mansour Ghallbaf Gazette Realty
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
36!Ong St. 115 Conz St
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE TOWN: STATE ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
• PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
• . EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
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Site Information: Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: COMPANY NAME:
CONZ ST GB(100)/IJRC(O1/
TOWN: ACTION TAKEN: ADDRESS:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Approved With Conditions
MAP: BLOCK LOT: MAP DATE SECTION OF BYLAW:
39A 034 001 • Chpt 350-11:Site Plan Approval TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE
Book: Page:
2080 009 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK
FAIRFIELD INN HOTEL Amendment to comply with condition 1a of the original decision dated 12/18/12 and request to amend location of
covered bike rack.
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"HARDSHIP:
CONOmON OF APPROVAL:
1) In addition to the 6 sheltered loops in the rear,2 additional bike loops shall be located at front
(uncovered)entry of the hotel.
2). The sheltered bike racks at rear of the building can be moved to another location at the rear as
applicant sees fit
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This satisfies condition#la of the decision dated 12/18/12 and amends condition#12 of this same
decision dated 12/18/12.All other conditions of the previously issued decision of 12/18/12 stand.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the amendment to the original plan based on the Landscape plan submitted with the application:
Fairfield in&Suites Marriott Planting Plan Revision Date 1/17/13 Final Planning Board Conditions. Sheet L4.
The Board approved the revised planting that was required as a condition of the original permit issued Dec, 2012 after determining that
the landscape berm and plantings along Conz Street would sufficiently address this side of the property and hotel.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADUNE MAILING DATE HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE
1/24/2013 2/712013, 2/14/2013
REFERRALS IN DATE HEARING DEADUNE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE
1/31/2013 4/3/2013 211417013 2/28/2013 317/2013
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE DECISION DATE
1/31/2013 2/14/2013 2/14/2013 2/15/2013
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE HEARING TIME VOTING DEADLINE DECISION DEADLINE:
2/7/2013 7:00 PM 5/15/2013 _ 2/18/2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE
Debin Bruce votes to Grant
Ann DeWitt Brooks votes to Grant
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
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File#MP-2013-0056
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON Berkshire Design Group
ADDRESS/PHONE 4 Allen Place (413)582-7000
PROPERTY LOCATION CONZ ST(ADJACENT TO 115 CONZ)
MAP 39A PARCEL 034 001 ZONE GB(100)/URC(0)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out / a )
Fee Paid D
Typeof Construction: ZPA-FAIRFIELD INN HOTEL
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 PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit 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
Permit 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.