25A-181 (11) Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2008-0011 Date: December 20, 2007
supply and distribution system,sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools. The
applicant has received a stormwa ter permit from DPW based upon revised design and calculations from that originally submitted with the
application.
E. The requested use meets other special regulations set forth in this chapter. For curb cut widths and lighting. The Board did approve
a small waiver of lighting at one point on the site for levels to be approximately.1 foot candle at the property boundary. The 42'wide curb
cut with concrete rumble strips was approved based on the need for tractor trailer turning movements along Industrial Drive East and
should improve safety of vehiclular entry at that location.
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. One of the curb cuts
along Industrial Drive will be closed and a new curb cut on the less traveled Industrial Drive East will be created to separate truck traffic
from other vehicular and pedestrian traffic on site. (2)Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site must be separated, to
the extent possible,and sidewalks will be provided between businesses within a development. (3)No increase in peak flows from the
one-or two-and ten-year Soil Conservation Service design storm from predevelopment conditions and must obtain a permit stating as
such by the Department of Public Works.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Paul Voss votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
Keith Wilson votes to Grant
Kenneth Jodrie votes to Ineligible to Vote
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Paul Voss Keith Wilson 4 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 December 20, 2007.
1 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.
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Hearing No.: PLN-2008-0011 Date: December 20, 2007
APPLICAl1014 TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan 9/12/2007
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME COMPANY NAME "`
Walter Price Walter Price
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
115 Industrial Drive 115 Industrial Drive
TOWN: STATE ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE, ZIP CODE TOWN: STATC--: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.. PHO14E NO.. FAX NO.'.
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS.
Site Information:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING:
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NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Chpt.350- 11: Site Plan Approval
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NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Demolition &removal of 2 sheds, construction of 12,800+- sf addition for office and warehouse with;parking lot
landscape.impro vemen ts and curb cut relocation.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall provide an as-built of the lighting plan indicating
conformance with the submitted plan.
2) As offered by the applicant,and prior to issuance of a CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, the applicant
shall show proof of the agreement, in the form of change order with Microcal's contractor, that traffic
mitigation payment of$4,000 has been made to Microcal's contractor. This payment change order is
for the purpose of continuing the construction of a sidewalk extension along Industrial Drive from the
point at which Microcal's obligation terminates at Bradford Street as part of its project.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the request for site plan for the 12,800 sf additions with 42'wide curb cut relocation based on the following
plans submitted with the application:
1. Wright Architectural Millwork Site Plan, Prepared by Huntley Associates, PC, dated September 2007 with final revised date of
November 2007,sheets Sheets 1-9,Attachment 1(Elevation Rendering),Attachment 2, (Luminary Plan)
2. Wright Architectural Millwork, Tractor Trailer Simulation, Prepared by Huntley Associates, PC, dated 10/11/07, sheets 1-4.
3. Drainage Report, dated September 11, 2007 Prepared by Huntley Associates, PC.
In approving the Plan, the Board found that--(lighting)
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses, which could include surface water drainage, and
other quality of life impacts;Industrial uses are allowed and this expansion is consistent with the goal of allowing growth of businesses
on existing infrastructure.
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. The project will not decrease the level of service(LOS)of all area
roads or intersections affected by the project below the existing conditions. As offered by the applicant, sidewalk improvements along
industrial drive will be made up to$4,000 worth of linear feet of design/construction.
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;and
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
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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS
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Northampton,MA 01060
Building 413-587-1240
Commissioner
October 4, 2007
Brian Birmingham
RE: Fire Damaged structure 67 Hawley Street Amy Semerijari,
Dear Mr. Birmingham,
The structure at 67 Hawley Street where a major fire occurred was damaged beyond repair and must
be taken down immediately.
The fire was last January. The remaining structure is a blight on the community and must be removed.
Sincerels
Anthony Patillo v��
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
6. The proposed pavement in the southeast portion of the site adjacent to the loading dock
must be graded so that the majority of the pavement drains toward the paved waterway
and only a small area drains to CB#1 according to the approved drainage calculations.
7. The proposed forebay and detention pond must not be used for snow storage.
Signature of C ' Enginee' Date
cc. Planning Board c/o Office of Planning and Development
Building Department
Conservation Commission c/o Office of Planning and Development
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the City Engineer, submission of"As-built" plans, and certification of completion by the
Department of Public Works of the stormwater management facilities being in
compliance with the approved plan and the provisions of this Ordinance.
Specific Permit Conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall record an executed Stormwater
Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent
owners of land served by the private stormwater management facility by recording it in
the land records of the Registry of Deeds. This agreement shall be approved by the
Northampton DPW,signed by the owner, and signed by the Mayor of Northampton.
Section 22-85 of the Northampton Stormwater Management Ordinance provides
additional guidance for the requirements of this agreement. The applicant shall amend the
submitted Annual Maintenance and Inspection schedule to the satisfaction of the DPW
and submit 3 original signature copies of the Agreement to the DPW.
2. This project will be required to submit one or more Notice of Intent (NOI) to the U.S.
EPA for coverage under the NPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit. A
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be finalized and implemented.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, copies of both the NOI and the final SWPPP shall
be submitted to the Northampton DPW for review and may need to be amended to the
satisfaction of the Northampton DPW prior to the start of construction.
3. The applicant shall be required to apply for separate permits from the DPW for all
proposed connections to the municipal storm drain system.
4. The elevation of the rim of the proposed Catch Basin#1 (CB#1) is approximately the
same elevation as the top of the existing 36" storm drain main located in Industrial Drive
East, which will connect the proposed drain system via the proposed Manhole #2. If
during a storm event, the 36" storm drain line in Industrial Drive East reaches capacity,
the proposed CB#1, proposed MH#l, and the outlet of the detention pond (AD#1)may
not drain effectively and may surcharge stormwater into the proposed drainage structures
on the site due to the elevation of these proposed structures. The city is not responsible
for problems and/or damage to private or public property resulting from the inadequate
functioning of the proposed drain system or surcharge of drainage flows onto the site.
The DPW recommends that the applicant review other possible drainage designs that will
not surcharge during certain rain events.
5. The drainage calculations specify Area 2 of the roof draining to existing DMH#1 located
in Industrial Drive. Sheet 7 of the Site Plans specifies a drain line connecting to DMH #1
in Industrial Drive and heading in the direction of the existing building, but no
connection to roof leaders is indicated. Prior to a certificate of occupancy, the applicant
must confirm with written documentation that this portion of the roof is connected to the
municipal drain system and not to the sanitary sewer system. If any portion of the
existing stormwater system for the site is found to be connected to the sanitary sewer
system, the applicant must reconstruct the system so that all offsite stormwater flows
discharge to waterways or to the municipal drainage system in the roadways.
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a. Site Plan for Wright Architectural Millwork, Northampton, MA, November 2007
(REV.), Sheets 1-9 stamped and dated 11/28/2007 by Mark A. McClusky, P.E.,
Huntley Associates, P.C.
b. Wright Architectural Millwork, Drainage Report, dated 11/28/2007, stamped by
Mark A. McClusky, Huntley Associates, P.C.
c. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for Wright Architectural Millwork, dated
October 12, 2007, stamped by Mark A. McClusky, P.E., Huntley Associates, P.C.
d. Stormwater Management Maintenance Plan, Annual Maintenance and Inspection,
dated October 11, 2007 by Huntley Associates, P.C.
e. Soil Test Pit Field Sheets and Percolation Test Results, completed 10/5/2007 by
Tupac Branche, Soil Evaluator, Huntley Associates, P.C.
2. The Northampton Department of Public Works (DPW) or its authorized representative
shall be provided access to the property to conduct inspections before, during, and after
construction activities as necessary. The applicant shall arrange with the DPW to
schedule the following inspections: Initial Inspection, Erosion Control Inspection, Bury
Inspection, and Final Inspection. The DPW may also conduct random inspections to
ensure effective control of erosion and sedimentation during all phases of construction.
3. At the completion of the work, including construction of stormwater management
facilities and landscaping, the applicant shall submit a statement to the DPW from a
professional engineer of record in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certifying that
the materials and construction of the stormwater management system was constructed in
accordance with the approved plans and will function as designed. All changes to the
approved stormwater facilities shall be documented by a professional engineer of record
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and approved by the DPW prior to submission of
the certification statement described above. It is recommended that the applicant retain
the engineer during construction of stormwater facilities to ensure that they are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
4. Annual Reports that are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer documenting the
actions completed as required by the Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement
shall be submitted to the Northampton Department of Public Works by October ls` of
each year.
5. If construction of the proposed stormwater system has not started within five years of the
issue date of this permit, then the permit will expire and a new permit will be required.
Construction is defined as clearing, grading, excavation, filling, and installation of
drainage structures on the lots specified in this permit.
6. The DPW shall require from the developer a cash escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, or
other means of security acceptable to the DPW prior to the issuance of any building
permit for the construction of a development requiring a stormwater management facility.
The amount of the security shall not be less than the total estimated construction cost of
the stormwater management facility. The guarantee so required in this section shall
include provisions relative to forfeiture for failure to complete work specified in the
approved stormwater management plan, compliance with all of the provisions of this
Ordinance and other applicable laws and regulations, and any time limitations. The
guarantee shall not be fully released without a final inspection of the completed work by
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
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APPLICATION DECISION
City of Northampton
Department of Public Works
Project/Site Name: Wright Architectural Millwork i
Project Street or Location/Assessor ID: 115 Industrial Drive, Northampton,
Applicant Name: Huntley Associates, P.C.
Applicant Address/Phone: 30 Industrial Dr. East, Northampton, MA/413-584-7444
Owner Name: Walter Price
Owner Address/Phone: 115 Industrial Drive, Northampton MA/413-586-3528
Application Submission Date: 10/12/2007
THE FOLLOWING ACTION BY THE NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION
PRESENTED:
Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based on a
determination within seven days of the receipt of the application that the
application is administratively incomplete (see attached documentation).
Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application.
X Approval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application subject to any
conditions, modifications or restrictions required by the Department of
Public Works (see below)
Disapproval of the Stormwater Management Permit Application based upon
a determination that the proposed plan, as submitted, does not meet the
purposes set forth in the Northampton Stormwater Management.
Standard Permit Conditions:
1. All clearing, grading, drainage, construction, and development shall be conducted in
strict accordance with the following plans and information submitted with the application
and as amended by any conditions attached to this permit:
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