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32C-331 (9) Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2003-0096 Date: January 29, 2004 E. The requested use meets all the special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance including mitigation for incremental traffic impact through$15,000 offered for study and improvements of flow within the area. F.The Planning Board found that the application complied with the following technical performance standards: 1. Curb cuts will be minimized since a single cut will be used to serve the units. 2. Pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle traffic are separated on-site to the extent possible. COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE: FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE: 101212003 1011612003 1211112003 21512004 REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE: 101912003 8/22/2003 112212004 112212004 211812004 FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE: 101912003 1012312003 112212004 112912004 SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE: 1011612003 112112004 112112004 MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE: Paul Voss votes to Ineligible to Vote Francis Johnson votes to Grant George Kohout votes to Grant Keith Wilson votes to Grant Paul Diemand votes to Grant Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant David Wilensky votes to Ineligible to Vote MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION: Keith Wilson Paul Diemand 5-2 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 January 29,2004 1 certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant fl t b GeoTMS®2004 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2003-0096 Date: January 29, 2004 approximately 25'beyond the stop line of the exit. 11. Lighting must not exceed average/minimum ratios of 4:1 and maximum foot candles shall not exceed 4. 12. Lights shall be shielded and must not direct light off-site. Bulbs on light poles must be shielded so that they are not be visible from the abutting property. 13. The four parking lot pole lights, "B"label,along the east side of the parking lot shall have timers tha turn these lights off at 10 p.m. 14.Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must submit a lighting plan,stamped by an engineer showing compliance with conditions 11, 12, and 13 and the approved lighting plan. 15.Prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for the 8th unit,as offered by the applicant, the applicant must pay$15,000 to the City of Northampton for consideration of traffic mitigation for this project.Funds shall be placed in an account for traffic mitigation related to this project as best determined by the Planning Board. 16. Ownership and maintenance of the stormwater facilities is the responsibility of the owner's association. Maintenance must be performed in accordance with the maintenance plan on sheet 10 of 11 of the submitted plans. Reports of conformance must be submitted to the Office of Planning& Development by May 15 and November 15 annually. The report must indicate that a qualified person has performed the inspection and maintenance. 17. The owner's association will be responsible for snow removal along the Hockanum Road sidewalk and all bituminous concrete sidewalks interior to the project. The Planning Board Approved the Site Plan based on the following plans and information submitted with the application: "Proposed Townhouse Plan Located at Hockanum Road"June 2003, Revised November 2003"Sheets 1-4,8,9,10, of 11 prepared by Huntley Associates,P.C.Prepared for William Gruber. "Proposed Townhouse Plan Located at Hockanum Road June 2003,Revised November 2003"Sheets 5,6,7,11 of 11 revised December 24, 2003,prepared by Huntley Associates,P.C.,Prepared for William Gruber, "Proposed Townhouse Plan Located at Hockanum Road June 2003;Sheet 1of 1 Cross Section;prepared by Huntley Associates,P.C., Prepared for William Gruber. Elevations Plan "Proposed Townhouse at Hockanum Road" "Traffic Impact Study Townhouse Deleopment Hockanum Road"Prepared by Fuss& O Neill,Inc. Consulting Engineers, Prepared for Huntley Associates,P.C. September, 2003. "Drainage Report for the Proposed Townhouses at Hockanum Road"Prepared by Huntley Associates,P.C.,Prepared for William Gruber. Letter to Office of Planning&Development dated October 2,2003. Letter to Office of Planning&Development dated October 16,2003,regarding Stormwater Management Compliance. Letter to Office of Planning&Development dated November 20,2003 "Addendum"regarding test pits. Letter to Office of Planning&Development dated December 31,2003 "Addendum 2"regarding plan changes. In granting Site Plan Approval, the Board found A. The requested use, for 14 townhouse units protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses because the layout and design of the two-story units with gabled roofs and porches,as amended in accordance with conditions herein, will fit into the neighborhood. In addition, the applicant has made adequate provisions for surface water drainage,sound and sight buffers,and preservation of views as depicted on plans and information submitted to the Office of Planning&Development. B. 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 because the applicant will provide two(2)5'wide peastone paths to encourage pedestrians to access the neighborhood and downtown,the site will contain a speed hump to slow traffic exiting over the publil sidewalk and onto Hockanum Road, the applicant has offered to pay$15,000 to address vehicular flow and speed issues within the surrounding neighborhood. C. 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 because the units will be clustered into two blocks which will allow a portion of the property to remain vegetated and the applicant will be planting a permanent evergreen screen with Junipers along the eastern property boundary that abuts the neighborhood. D. 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 because the stormwater management system meets requirements. GeoTMS®2004 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc. to Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2003-0096 Date: January 29, 2004 APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE: PB Major Site Plan 611812003 Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name: NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME: WILLIAM GRUBER BOSTON&MAINE RAILROAD HUNTLEY ASSOCIATES PC ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 2 TORREY WAY 402 AMHERST ST,SUITE 300 30 INDUSTRIAL DR EAST TOWN: STATE: i ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: EASTHAMPTON MA 01027 NASHUA NH 03063-1287 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: (413)527-2609 (413)584-7444 EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: Site Information: STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: HOLYOKE ST URC TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW: NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Section 11:Site Plan Approval - MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN: 32C 331 001 Approved With Conditions - Book: Page: NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK: Construction of 14 townhouses with site improvements HARDSHIP: ' j CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1.Prior to submission of a building permit application,a fire protection narrative shall be submitted for review by the Building Department and Fire Department. 2.Prior to submission of a building permit application, the applicant must obtain written sign-off from the Office of Planning&Development and the Department of Public Works,respectively,indicating that the following conditions have been met: a. Submission of final plans showing conformance with the conditions herein and with final Conservation Commission order of conditions. b. Proof of recording of an easement acceptable to the City for the discharge of the storm drainage onto City land. c.New building elevations submitted that as determined by the Board chair and staff,include a design that breaks up the street-facing fagade of the end units in a way that is compatible with residential character within neighborhood. These fagade elevations must also show at least two windows on the first floor and two windows on the second floor facing Hockanum Road and Holyoke Street. d. Water availability from DPW. 3.A third bike rack shall be located at the end unit facing Hockanum Road. 4.A 5'wide stone dust path,built to construction standards of bituminous,shall be created on top of the water line connection that runs to Holyoke Street. 5, The 5'path leading to Katy Street shall be stone dust and not concrete. 6.All sewer line and water line connections must be made in accordance with Department of Public Works standards. 7.A 6"waterline will be required. 8.All work within the public way must be inspected by the Department of Public Works prior to backfilling. 9. Curb cuts for driveway access shall meet ADA requirements. 10.A hatched raised speed hump across the entrance to this project shall be located under light pole GeoTMS®2004 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc.