25A-182 (39) REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS) CODE NO. 303
12. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book, 3890, pp. 143-147.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.1 Development Controls - Permitted Uses. (F)
Voted: To allow for retail sales, provided that not more
than three (3%) percent of the gross floor area, up to a
maximum of twelve hundred (1,200) square feet, and allowing
for minimum of 200 sq. ft. by right, be devoted to sales
and that sales be limited to durable goods manufactured
or assembled on premises or on immediately adjoining lots,
including lots across a road.
13. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book 4251, pp. 48-54
Section E. Development Controls Applicable to .Individual Reuse Parcels
2. Building Requirements
Voted to reduce the side set-back requirement of 25' from the
abutting property by approximately 10' to allow for a proposed
extension to intrude into the current setback area.
Referenced specifically and exclusively on the property owned
by Oldon Realty Trust/Norton",Company, known as Parcel 2.
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12. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book, 3890, pp. 143-147.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.1 Development Controls - Permitted Uses. (F)
Voted: To allow for retail sales, provided that not more
than three (3Z) percent of the gross floor area, up to a
maximum of twelve hundred (1,200) square feet, and allowing
for minimum of 200 sq. ft. by right, be devoted to sales
and that sales be limited to durable goods manufactured
or assembled on premises or on immediately adjoining lots,
including lots across a road.
13,z�::Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book, 4106, pp.0217-0222
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2 Development Controls - Building Requirements
Voted to reduce the front set-back requirement of 50' from
Industrial Drive by approximately 5' to allow the corner
of a proposed extension to intrude into the current setback
area, specifically and exclusively on the property owned
by Yankee Wood Industries, known as Parcel 1.
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9. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, February, 1986.
Parcel 12D. Recorded in Book, 2700, p. 176.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) Paragraph "b"
waived "to allow for the subdivision of parcel 12D into
two building lots of approximately 2.3 acres each and to
further allow for the extension of the existing roadway
by approximately 2.3 acres each and to further allow for
the extension of the existing roadway by approximately
2,929 square feet".
The requirements of paragraph "D" are waived and the
following reduction in requirements specifically and
exclusively on Parcels 12D-1 and 12D-2 is substituted:
"that the rear and side set back requirements be reduced
from 50' to 30'".
III. Project Proposals.
Section D.11 (Conformity to architectural standards) .
Paragraph "A" is waived "to allow for the construction
of a wood frame building specifically and exclusively on
Parcel 12D-2".
10. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book, 1692, pp. 228-248.
II. To reduce side and rear setback requirements from 50' to
30' on parcels 12C-2 and 12-A, 12-B and 12-C-1.
11. Minor Plan Change. Recorded in Book, 3649, p. 0003.
II. To reduce rear set-backs from 50' to 201 , side set-backs
from 50' to 25' with a minimum of 5' buffer of green
between property line and pavement and reduce front set-
back from 75' to 50' with first 20' from City property
line as green space.
Subdivision Plans are on file at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds:
Plan Book 75 p. 68 1970 Park: Not sub-divided
Plan Book 85 p. 24 1973 Park: Original Sub-division Plan Lots A-M
Plan Book 115 P. 28 1980 Park: Amendment to Sub-division Plan
showing Utility Easements and
proposed entry street
Plan Book 115 P. 97 1980 Park: Plan of Land
Plan Book 137 P. 19 1986 Park: Sub-division of Parcel 12D and
extension of entry street
Plan,Book 2691 p. 140 1986 Park: Sub-division of Parcel 12D and
extension of entry street
Order of Taking filed at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1578, p.
559
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S. Amendment to Redevelopment Plan and Major Plan Change, October 1985.
Parcel 13C. Recorded in Book 2636, pp. 9-27 inclusive.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.I. (Permitted Uses) Add: "g. storage, maintenance and
garaging facilities on Parcel 13C".
6. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, December, 1985.
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Recorded in Book 2656, pp. 227-232
inclusive.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) The requirements of paragraph
C are waived and the following requirements substituted: "To
substitute the set-back requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton for the above referenced requirement for the
siting of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Building on Parcel
13C, yet requiring that the building be set back no less than 45'
from Industrial Drive".
7. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, December, 1985.
Parcels 12A, 12B, 12C-1, (Finns) . Recorded in Book 2656, pp. 233-238
inclusive.
Ii. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) The requirements of paragraph
C are waived and the following requirements substituted: "To
substitute the set-back requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Northampton for the above referenced requirement for the
siting of a building on Parcels 12A, 12B, 12C-1 (property owned by
the Finns) to allow for a set-back of 50 feet from Industrial Drive
8. Waiver of Redevelopment Plan and Minor Plan Change, January, 1986. J.A.
Wright Company. Recorded in Book 2670, pp. 226-233.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2. (Building Requirements) The requirements of sections
C and D are waived and the following requirements substituted: "To
substitute for the requirements contained in the above referenced
paragraphs the following reductions specifically and exclusively on
the property owned by J.A. Wright, known as Parcel 5:
1. reduce the side set-back requirements from 50' to 301 .
2. reduce the rear set-back requirement from 50' to 10' to allow
construction of an addition points of which will come to ten
feet from the property line separating this lot from Parcel
12D.
3. reduce the front set-back requirement of 75' from Industrial
Drive by approximately 11' to allow the corner of a proposed
extension to intrude into the current set back area".
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-24
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
All references are to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Northampton Industrial Park,
a Chapter 121B project of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Said Plan is
recorded at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Book 1692, pp. 228-248
inclusive.
1. Resolution of the Northampton Redevelopment Authority, March 26, 1974.
Not recorded.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.2(e) amended to read: "The sum of the ground floor area
of all buildings and structures (including accessory buildings)
shall not exceed 40 percent of the total area of the lot".
2. Resolution of the Northampton Redevelopment Authority, March 26, 1974.
Not recorded.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E.3(a) amended to add: "no on-street parking shall be
permitted within the boundaries of the Industrial Park".
3. Amendment to the Plan, March 23, 1977. Recorded in Book 1975, p. 187.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E, paragraph 2(a) . Delete: "No industrial lot shall be less
than two acres in area, nor less than 200 feet frontage on a public
street". Substitute in place thereof: "No industrial lot shall be
less than two acres in area, nor less than 200 feet frontage on a
public street; provided further, however, the Northampton
Redevelopment Authority shall be authorized and empowered to waive
the above requirements in its discretion but the Northampton
Redevelopment Authority shall not allow more than ten lots to be
established having no less than one (1) acre and not less than 100
feet frontage on a public street. Further, notwithstanding any
other provision contained in the Redevelopment Plan, any lot allowed
by the Northampton Redevelopment Authority to have less than two
acres and less than 200 feet frontage shall comply with the minimum
setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Northampton or any other applicable ordinance or general law in
force at the date of construction".
4. Waiver to Redevelopment Plan, January 11, 1979, Castine. Recorded in Book
2078, p. 5.
II. Project Provisions.
Section E, paragraph 2(a) . (Acreage and frontage dimensions)
utilized to add an additional parcel of 16,776 sq. ft. with 30 feet
frontage to the parcel owned by Castine containing 2.0 acres with
165 feet of frontage.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-23
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All of the land within the project area will be acquired, and all of
the structures on the land to be acquired will be demolished, with
the exception of Parcels No. 1-6, 2-11 to 2-16 inclusive, and 3-1 to
3-6 inclusive, and Parcels No. 2-1 and 2-2 which will be a partial
taking.
The proposed improvements will include, as necessary to carry out
the provisions of the Plan, the addition, alteration, abandonment,
expansion, reconstruction, construction, or installation of:
1. Streets, curbs, and sidewalks
2. Traffic control devices.
3. Water and gas distribution lines
4. Sanitary sewers and storm drains
5. Landscaping, including tree plaiting
6. Rough grading
7. Street name signs
V PROCEDURES FOR CHANGES IN THE APPROVED PLAN
The Redevelopment Plan for the "Northampton Industrial Park" as approved
may be modified at any time by the Redevelopment Authority provided, if
modified after the lease or sale of real property in the project area,
that the modification must be consented to, in writing, by the redeveloper
or redevelopers of such real property or his successor or their successors
in interest affected by the proposed modification.
When such modification will change the Plan as previously approved by the
City Council, such modification must be similarly approved by the City
Council.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-22
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13. Each Redeveloper shall include a covenant or other
appropriate requirement in every deed or lease
prohibiting the execution of any covenant, agreement, or
other instrument restricting the sale, lease, occupancy,
or use of any such parcels upon the basis of race,
creed, color, or national origin.
14. Redevelopers shall not permit any temporary building or
structure to remain after the completion of the
improvements.
IV OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO MEET COMMONWEALTH AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Massachusetts General Laws (Ter. Ed. ) , Chapter 121, as amended, requires
that the Plan be sufficiently complete in the following instances:
(A) To indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to
appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation,
public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other
public improvements.
The Comprehensive Plan dated October 1963 stresses the following
definite local objectives, which are implemented in this
Redevelopment Plan:
1. The improvement of deficient public utilities in or adjacent
to the project area, such as sanitary sewers and drainage
facilities.
2. Utilization of this land for industrial purposes.
(On page 10 of the Comprehensive Plan it states:
"Northampton's Area of Prime Industrial Potential along I-91
lies in the triangle between it and the two B and M rail
lines, served by Damon Road and Bates Street". )
(B) To indicate proposed land uses, maximum densities, and building
requirements in the area.
Proposed land uses are indicated on the Land Use Plan (Map No. 2)
and together with maximum densities and building requirements, are
discussed in various pertinent paragraphs in this Plan, above.
(C) To indicate such land acquisition, demolition and removal of
structures, redevelopment, and improvements as may be proposed to be
parried out in the project area.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-21
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7. Prior to beginning construction, Redevelopers shall be
required to submit to the Authority complete plans and
specifications covering all proposed site work and new
construction operations. Such plans and specifications
shall be approved by the Authority as well as
appropriate City officials before issuance of building
permits. Should such approval be unnecessarily
withheld, the Redevelopers shall be entitled to withdraw
and be reimbursed for deposits and purchase moneys paid.
8. All architectural drawings and specifications shall be
prepared by an Architect registered in the State of
Massachusetts and shall carry his seal; all engineering
or landscape architectural plans or specifications shall
be prepared by a Professional Engineer or Landscape
Architect registered in Massachusetts and shall carry
the appropriate seal.
9. Before undertaking any construction the Redeveloper
shall post a bond or other security satisfactory to the
Authority, and in an amount to be approved, covering
public liability and such other coverage as the
Authority may deem necessary.
10. Where project site improvements relate to buildings or
other structures which are not to be dedicated to the
City, the Redeveloper shall assume responsibility for
expenses incurred due to repair, protection,
replacement, maintenance or operation of the project
improvements.
11. In general, buildings proposed to be constructed by
Redevelopers shall reasonably conform to the following
architectural standards and the Authority will require
submission of preliminary renderings prior to approval
of design.
(A) No frame building will be permitted. All
construction shall be masonry or other approved
fire resistant materials.
(B) No exterior walls shall be permitted of
unfinished cement or cinder block.
(C) All refuse disposal and materials, storage shall
be in screened areas.
12. Redevelopers must comply with such other conditions as
are necessary to carry out the purposes of Chapter 121,
Sections 26 GGG- to 26 HHH, of the Massachusetts General
Laws, as amended.
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2. Redevelopers shall be advised, during periods of
negotiations that specific controls outlined herein will
be imposed upon them and that such control measures will
be imposed as appropriate covenants in the instruments
of land disposal. Time limit of controls in this
Redevelopment Plan will be 40 years. These controls
shall be applicable, in addition to provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance, and all other regulatory measures now
in force by the City of Northampton.
3. Selection of Redevelopers for each parcel (or
combination thereof) will be made by the Redevelopment
Authority including consideration of the previously
noted Letters of Intent, price to be paid, evidence of
financial responsibility and type and extent of
construction as indicated in submission of site plans
and architectural renderings. All decisions by the
Authority shall be final.
4. The Redevelopers shall be advised that they and their
successors and assigns shall be required to devote
project land only to the uses as specified for that
specific area in the Redevelopment Plan. In addition,
all proposed construction shall conform to applicable
provisions of the Redevelopment Plan, Zoning Ordinance
and related ordinances.
5. Redevelopers, as finally selected, shall be obligated to
commence upon an agreed date, and conditioned upon the
City completing its obligations, they shall complete
their construction responsibilities within a time to be
specified within the Land Disposal Instrument (generally
not over 1 year) .
6. Redevelopers, under terms of the Land Disposal
Instruments, will be required to execute certain
specific improvements in accordance with the
Redevelopment Plan. As a security measure, therefore,
the Redevelopers will not be permitted to lease or to
dispose of property conveyed to them until they have
made the specified minimum improvements, or until they
have obtained the written consent of the Authority.
Such improvements include extension of utilities into
the building site, construction of drives and off street
parking areas, grading and seeding of site area, and
installation of all required landscaping including
buffer strip. The consent, if granted, will permit such
lease or disposition only under conditions which will
prevent speculation, and protect the full interest of
the City of Northampton.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-19
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(C) In such agreement the Redevelopment Authority may
recommend and the City Council approve the waiver of
certain requirements if, upon application of the
owners) it is demonstrated that such requirements would
be physically impossible, or would impose an undue
hardship. Such modification will be made only to the
extent that will not prejudice the intent and spirit of
this Plan.
(D) All Agreements, controls or conditions imposed on such
parcels shall be in full force and effect for the
effective period of the Plan as noted in section "B"
' below.
B. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE PLAN
The provisions and requirements established under this Plan
shall be required and maintained in full force and effect for
a period of forty (40) years. This period shall be considered
to become effective upon local approval of this Plan.
C. PRIORITIES TO PURCHASE AND/OR LEASE PROJECT LAND
It has been determined that local industries, meeting all the
requirements set forth in this Plan for potential
redevelopers, shall be coven priority in selection of parcels
in this project on the condition that such interest is
expressed in writing within 6 months of approval of this Plan.
D. OBLIGATIONS TO BE IMPOSED ON REDEVELOPERS
1. Firms interested in participating actively in this
Industrial Redevelopment Program shall signify their
interest by submission to the Redevelopment Authority of
an appropriate Letter of Intent. If the contents of
this letter, setting forth their proposals, as well as
satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility, are
found to conform to the plan for the development of the
project area, then they shall be so advised in writing.
The Authority shall specify time limits during which
negotiations between approved Redevelopers and the
Authority shall take place.
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303-18
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3. Special Conditions for Acquisition of Properties Designated
"Not to be Acquired".
Properties designated "Not to be Acquired" Will only be
Acquired Under the Following Conditions:
(A) If the owners specifically request the Authority to
acquire the property and if the property under such
conditions, can be acquired and developed in accordance
with this Plan.
(B) If the owners fail to comply with all attempts of the
• Authority to enforce provisions of this Plan, and give
no indication of willingness to comply.
(C) If the existing buildings are destroyed by fire or other
disaster and the owners must completely rebuild.
4. Special Conditions for Exemption of Properties Designated for
Acquisition
Properties identified to be acquired in this Plan may be
exempted from acquisition only if the basic objectives and
provisions of the Plan are not adversely affected by such
exemption. In the event that such exemption is determined to
be counter to the basic objectives and provisions of this
Plan, the Redevelopment Authority may conduct negotiations
designed to bind the owners of such properties to conditions
herein set forth, and to thus insure that these properties can
reasonably comply with and will be bound by the controls of
this Plan. Such conditions should include that:
(A) The owners will agree to improve or modify all existing
or proposed buildings to conform to all of the
requirements of this Plan, within a time schedule
acceptable to the Authority.
(B) The owner will agree to take such action relative to
location of buildings or acquisition of additional land
as may be required in order that his property will
conform to the area requirements of this Plan.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-17
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN CODE NO. 303
2. Identification of properties not to be acquired:
See Map 3 for location of properties not to be acquired as
shown below:
BLOCK PARCEL
NO. NO. OWNER USE ACREAGE
1 6 Rheo J. & Aurelia A. Dutilly Residential 1.40
2 1 John I. Bak Commercial X61
2 2 John I. Bak Commercial 1.26
2 11 Rudolph J. & Mary E. Lastowski Residential .30
2 12 Robert G. & Genevieve A. Short Residential .20
2 13 Donald J. & Rose M. Forrett Residential .60
2 14 Howard C. & Marjorie Hicks Residential .30
2 15 Frank B. & Helen W. Lastowski Residential .40
2 16 Jessie G. & Frederick J. Benoit Residential .60
3 1 Cornelius F. Clifford Residential 2.80
3 2 Boston & Maine Railroad Vacant 2.40
3 3 Francis Micholski & Jeanne Hizik Residential 0.40
3 4 Mary Farrick Kowalski Residential 0.30
3 5 Stanley Krowczynski Residential 0.80
3 6 Mitchell & Mary Kraft Residential 0.20
3 7 Bradford Street, City of Public 2.80
Northampton
TOTAL ACREAGE 15.37
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-16
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III. PROJECT PROPOSALS
A. LAND ACQUISITION
1. Identification of Properties to be Acquired:
See Map 3 for location of Properties to be acquired as shown
below:
Block Parcel
No No Owner Use Acreage _
1 1 John & Anna Kubasek Vacant 1.00
1 2 Stephen S. , Henry J. & Chester Agriculture 20.70
Szawlowski, Jennie Paton & and Residential
Wanda Carr
1 3 Paul H. & Ethel M. Chartier Residential 2.50
1 4 Michael J. Murphy Residential 0.89
1 5 John & Anna Kubasek Agriculture 1.30
2 1 John I. Bak* Agriculture 2.19
2 2 John I. Bak* Heavy Commercial .76
2 3 Henry P. & Rose Kubosiok Industrial 1.95
2 4 Henry P. & Rose Kubosiok Vacant 0.99
2 5 Francis J. Chunglo Residential 1.00
2 6 Stephen S., Henry J. & Chester Agriculture 40.08
Szawlowski, Jennie Paton &
Wanda Carr
2 7 Walter E. Borowski (deceased) Residential 3.50
2 8 John J. Skibiski Vacant 2.36
2 9 Gwendolen M. Carter, James & Vacant 5.00
Phyllis A. Gardner
2 10 Genevieve F. Belding Residential 2.00
2 17 Jessie G. & Frederick J. Benoit Residential 0.56
2 18 Bates Street, North of Bradford Public Street 6.20
City of Northampton
TOTAL ACREAGE 92.98
* Partial taking only
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-15
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(D) The owner shall undertake to complete all improvements
and/or repairs necessary to fully comply with all
applicable provisions of the City's sanitary and
plumbing codes.
(E) The owner shall undertake to complete all improvements
and/or repairs necessary to fully comply with all
applicable provisions of the City's Building Code.
(F) All properties shall be cleared of dilapidated sheds,
buildings or structures as well as junk cars, refuse or
other unsightly materials.
(G) All buildings shall generally be rehabilitated in terms
of exterior appearance as required, including
replacement of broken windows, painting and repair of
siding and woodwork, replacement of loose or broken
shingles, etc. . Each owner shall submit proposals for
rehabilitation action to the Authority for approval.
2. The time limit of these agreements shall coincide with the
time limit of this Redevelopment Plan (40 years) .
3. The Authority will assist the owners to obtain all available
State and/or Federal assistance in undertaking these
improvements.
4. In the event that the owners of such parcels consider the sale
of their property, the Redevelopment Authority shall have the
right of first refusal.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-14
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(I) Beat, Glare, Vibration and Radiation
No heat, glare or vibration shall be discernible without
instruments from the outside of any structure, and no
nuclear radiation shall be discernible from the outside
of the structure with or without instruments.
(J) Exterior Lighting
No exterior lighting shall shine on adjacent properties
or towards any street in such a manner as to create a
nuisance.
(K) Storage
All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored
within the structure in accord with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters or
shall be screened from view from public ways or abutting
properties.
F. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FOR PROPERTIES NOT TO BE ACQUIRED
Properties located within the project but which are designated on
the property map as "Not to be Acquired" shall be permitted to
continue in their present use subject to the following conditions:
1. The owner shall enter into a written agreement with the
Authority binding himself, his heirs and assigns to compliance
with the following controls:
(A) The property shall be continued in the same use as at
present. No change of use shall be permitted;
(B) No lot or parcel of land now under single and separate
ownership shall be subdivided;
(C) The owner shall connect to a proposed sanitary sewer
main to be constructed in the street along the frontage
of his property as part of this project within 90 days
of installation of the aforesaid sewer main.
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2. Lime Dust, as CaO, measured at the property line
of any lot on which the activity creates such
dust shall not exceed ten (10) micrograms per
cubic meter of air.
3. Total particulate matter measured at all stacks
or other points of emission to the air shall not
exceed thirty (30) grams per hour per acre of
land included in the lot.
4. All measurements of air pollution shall be by the
procedures, and with equipment, approved by the
Building Inspector, which procedures and
equipment shall be of the latest generally
recognized development and design readily
available.
5. No open burning shall be permitted.
(H) Noise
All noise shall be muffled so as not to be objectionable
due to intermittence, beat, frequency or shrillness, and
as measured at any property line of the lot, shall not
exceed the following intensity in relation to sound
frequency:
Frequency, Maximum Sound Level Above
Cycles per Zero Decibels Permitted
Second (reference .0002 DYNES/CMZ)
0 to 74 74
75 to 149 59
150 to 299 52
300 to 599 46
600 to 1199 42
1200 to 2399 39
2400 to 4799 36 -
4800 to . . . . 33
1. Such sound levels shall be measured with a sound
level meter and octave band analyzer approved by
the American Standards Association.
2. Noise making devices which are maintained and are
utilized strictly to serve as warning devices are
excluded from the regulations.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-12
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5. One unlighted temporary sign of an owner, lessee,
contractor, subcontractor, architect, or engineer
may be erected during the period of construction
only; and it shall not exceed 40 sq. ft. in
surface area and it shall set back at least one-
half of the required depth of the front yard.
6. All permanent signs shall be integrated into the
architectural design of the building on which
they are placed and/or into the overall layout of
the project in character and quality.
7. No signs shall be painted directed upon the
exterior surface of a building.
(F) Buffer Strips
A 50' wide landscaped buffer strip shall be planted and
maintained by the owners of all industrial lots along
the common property line with any abutting residential
lot. The plan for such buffer strip must be approved by
the Authority as a part of Site Plan Approval. The
buffer strip shall include screening, consisting of an
opaque fence or wall, at least 5 feet high (but not to
exceed 7 feet) or a dense evergreen hedge maintained at
a height not to exceed 7 feet, to screen adjacent
residential land as well as parking, loading and storage
areas.
(G) Odor, Dust and Smoke
No such emissions shall be discernible beyond the
property line, or, in the case of an Industrial Park
development, or of multiple use of the property, beyond
one hundred feet (100' ) of the building generating the
emission, except that in no case shall the discharge
from any source exceed the following limits:
1. Smoke measured at the point of discharge into the
air shall not exceed a density of No. 1 on the
Ringlemen Smoke Chart as published by the U.S.
Bureau of Mines, except that a smoke of a density
not darker than No. 2 on the Ringlemen Chart may
be emitted for not more than three (3) minutes in
any one (1) hour.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-11
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(C) Off-street parking and loading spaces shall consist of
an asphaltic concrete paved surface including a minimum
18' wide access drive from a public street.
(D) Each required off-street parking space shall have direct
access to an aisle or driveway having a minimum width of
24 feet in the case of two-way traffic, or the following
widths in the case of one-way traffic.
Minimum Aisle
Angle of Parking Width, Feet
Parallel 12
30 Degrees 18
45 Degrees 20
60 Degrees 24
90 Degrees 30
No on-street parking, May 1974
(E) Signs shall be permitted only in accordance with the
following:
1. The size, style, construction and installation of
signs must be approved by the Urban Renewal
Authority.
2. Signs shall not exceed 100 sq. ft. each and no
sign shall be located less than 50' from any
property line.
3. No property shall display more than one sign for
each 200' of frontage on a public street, highway
or railroad.
4. Signs, any part of which moves or flashes, and
all signs with traveling light(s) or of an
animated type are prohibited. Beacons and
flashing lights are prohibited except where such -
lighting devices are deemed necessary for the
public safety and welfare by federal, state, and
municipal authorities. A sign or its illuminator
shall not, by reason of its location, shape, or
color, interfere with public traffic or be
confused with, or obstruct the view or
effectiveness of any official traffic sign,
traffic signal, or traffic marking.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-10
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(E) The sum of the ground floor area of all buildings and
structures (including accessory buildings) shall not
exceed 20 percent of the total area of the lot.
(F) No buildings shall exceed four stories or 45' in height.
(G) All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall
conform to requirements of all applicable building, fire
and safety codes.
(H) The minimum open space, as herein required, shall be
free of all structures, parking and other uses which
might detract from attractive landscaping, and such open
space shall be landscaped with lawn, trees, shrubs, or
plantings, which shall be maintained in a growing,
attractive, and well-kept condition.
3. Other Regulations and Standards
(A) Off-street parking shall be provided as follows:
For Industrial Properties:
One space (10' x 20' ) for each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof, or one space for every two employees whichever
is greater. If there is more than one shift, one and
one-half times the number of employees on the largest
shift.
For All Other Properties:
One space (10' x 20' ) for each 350 sq. ft. of gross
ground floor area.
(B) Off-Street Loading Shall be Provided as Follows:
1. Loading berths shall be located in the side or
rear yards only.
2. No off-street loading space shall be a part of an
area used to satisfy the off-street parking
requirements.
3. Loading berths shall not be less than 50 feet in
length.
4. All loading berths shall have a minimum width of
12 feet and a minimum vertical clearance of 14
feet, 3 inches.
* Amended May 1974 . . .shall not exceed forty percent of the total area of the
lot.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-9
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E. DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL RE-USE PARCELS
The following controls shall be applied as deed restrictions to
parcels to be disposed of within the Project Area for industrial
use.
1. Permitted Uses
Within the Project Area no land shall be used and no building
_ or structure shall be designed, erected, used or occupied
except for the following permitted uses:
(A) Research laboratories
_ (B) Office buildings, professional office center
(C) Heavy commercial or light manufacturing enterprises,
provided that such activities will not be offensive,
injurious or noxious because of sewage and refuse,
smoke, gas or fumes;
(D) Wholesale distribution plants and storage warehouses.
(E) Printing and publishing establishments.
(F) Related accessory uses including cafeterias for use of
employees.
2. Building Requirements, Density Regulations and Dimensional
Requirements
(A) No industrial lot shall be less than two acres in area,
nor less than 200' frontage on a public street.
(B) Irrespective of Paragraph "A" above, no industrial
parcel disposed of in accordance with the Redevelopment
Plan shall be further subdivided, regardless of size.
(C) No building or structure (except approved signs) shall
be less than 75 feet from the right-of-way line of any
street, highway or railroad."
(D) No building or structure (except approved signs) shall
be less than 50' from any other property line where the
abutting property is zoned for industrial use, or 100'
where the abutting property is zoned for residential
use.
See Amendment attached
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-8
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2. All property within the boundaries of this Redevelopment
Project shall first of all be subject to the applicable
controls of the Subdivision Regulations, Building Code and
Sanitary Code of the City of Northampton as well as the Zoning
Ordinance and such other ordinances and regulations as may be
pertinent to this area and type of development.
3. The Authority will obligate the purchasee(s) or leasee(s) or
parcel(s) in the project, and their successors and assigns, to
the conditions set forth herein for all parcels and will
provide for enforcement of those conditions by the authority
in the event of default. It is the intent of this plan that
such controls wherever possible, will be incorporated as deed
restrictions in the individual deeds for each parcel.
4. The sale of any disposal parcel within this project shall be
contingent upon approval by the authority of a site plan and
preliminary architectural renderings, which shall then be
recorded in the Office of the City Clerk, and application made
for a Building Permit.
5. No parcel shall be used or occupied so as to create a
hazardous, insanitary or objectionable condition affecting
adjacent properties, whether by smoke, fire, explosion, loud
noise, excessive light or otherwise.
6. All permitted uses, functions, and services shall be conducted
entirely within buildings of permanent construction except as
otherwise provided herein. Except for parking, loading, open
space, and minor accessory uses related to the principal use,
which minor accessory use shall be screened as hereinafter
provided.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-7
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2. Rights-of-Way
Within the project area the following right-of-way changes are
proposed:
Damon Road - Widen right-of-way to 90' by adding additional
land along south side.
Bates Street - Abandon Bates Street from Damon - Road to
Bradford Street - No change from Bradford Street south.
Bradford Street - No change.
New Street - Damon Road south to a traffic circle - 60' right-
' of-way, extension from circle south to intersection of Bates
and Bradford Streets - 50' right-of-way.
Right-of-way for services and utilities - A 50' right-of-way
is proposed along the entire northeastern boundary of the
project from Damon Road southerly adjacent to I-91 for the
purpose of future utilities (especially electric) there is no
cost involved, the right-of-way will appear in the deeds to
appropriate disposition parcels (see Map No. 6) .
D. DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS APPLICABLE TO ALL PARCELS
1. The adoption of proposed regulatory controls for properties
within the project area is based on the following
considerations:
(A) The controls must be sufficiently rigid to ensure that
the development and operation of the project properties
will enhance land values in the area and serve to
attract and retain the highest quality of industrial
development while at the same time not adversely
affecting the continued value or use of residential
properties to the south.
(B) The controls must not be so stringent, however, that
they make it impossible to dispose of parcels in the
project area.
(C) The controls must not unduly burden the owners of the
properties as compared to other owners of similar
property in the City.
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-6
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B. APPLICABILITY OF LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES
The redevelopment of all parcels will be subject to all codes, by-
laws, and regulations applicable to the City of Northampton and the
provisions herein, and, in case of conflict, the provisions which
are more restrictive shall govern.
I. Zoning
The Present Zoning Ordinance, adopted on February 14, 1949,
has had numerous amendments since that date, and currently
indicates all of the project area zoned "Industrial".
(Exhibit III)
2. Subdivision Regulations
The existing Subdivision Regulations were adopted on February
25, 1954 and have been revised several times since that date
(see Exhibit IV) . The present regulations are deemed to be
adequate for the purpose of this plan, although in general
they will probably not be applicable, since a provision of the
Plan will prohibit the re-subdivision of any lots shown on the
Plan.
C. LAND USE PROPOSALS
1. Land Uses
Within the project area, proposed land uses are to be
industrial for all property except those parcels not to be
acquired, consisting of residences on Bradford Street. The
means of preserving these uses will be through appropriate
deed restrictions (see 303-II-F) . In addition, provision will
be made to separate these uses by means of an adequately
landscaped buffer strip to be maintained on the industrial
property along the common boundary between the two uses. This
buffer strip will be constructed as part of the Project
Improvements Program so as to provide immediate protection for
adjacent residential properties. (See Map No. 2)
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-5
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II. PROJECT PROVISIONS
A. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
1. To provide for the elimination of a decadent and blighted open
area existing in the City of Northampton which is injurious
and inimical to the safety, health, morals, and welfare of the
residents of the City.
2. To remove all functionally obsolescent buildings, and to
provide adequate utilities services to those that will remain.
3. To redevelop the area into a long-term stable environment,
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the growth of the
locality as a whole.
4. To enhance the economic climate of the City of Northampton by
providing land within the City limits for industrial
development.
5. To provide land not only to attract new industrial
development, but to meet the needs of existing industries for
expansion within the City.
6. To permit industrial use of one of the few desirable parcels
of any size within the City limits as noted in the
Comprehensive Plan.
7. To extend sanitary sewer mains into the Bradford Street area
offering an opportunity for existing residences on that street
to connect into the line and correct a condition which has for
years been cited as a health hazard by the Board of Health.
8. To utilize State financial assistance in order to assure the
development of this area for its highest and best use, since
all evidence indicates that private initiative and capital
cannot accomplish it.
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 303-4
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I. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES
Beginning at the intersection of the south right-of-way line of Damon Road
with the west right-of-way of I-9I; thence in a southeasterly direction
along the west right-of-way line of I-9I, 3,260 feet more or less to the
intersection of the west right-ow-way line of I-9I with the north right-
of-way line of a branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad; thence in a
southwesterly direction along the north right-of-way line of a branch of
the Boston and Maine Railroad 2,196 feet more or less to its intersection
with the east right-of-way line of the main line of the Boston and Maine
Railroad; thence in a northerly direction along the east right-of-way of
the main line of the Boston and Maine Railroad 3,351 feet more or less to
the intersection of the south right-of-way line of Damon Road; thence in
an easterly direction along the south right-of-way line of Damon Road 522
feet more or less to the point of beginning, containing one hundred eight
(108) acres more or less.
EXHIBIT VIII
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
I. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES (EXHIBIT VIII) 303-2
II. PROJECT PROVISIONS
A. Objectives of the Plan 303-3
B. Applicability of Local Codes and By-Laws;
and Proposed Zoning Changes 303-4
C. Land Use Proposals 303-5
D. Development Controls Applicable to All Parcels 303-6
E. Development Controls Applicable to Individual
Reuse Parcels 303-8
F. Special Development Controls for Properties
Not to be Acquired 303-13
III. PROJECT PROPOSALS
A. Land Acquisition 303-15
B. Effective Period of the Plan 303-18
C. Priorities to Purchase and/or Lease Project Land 303-18
D. Obligations to be Imposed on Redevelopers 303-18
IV. Other Provisions Necessary to Meet Commonwealth and
Local Requirements 303-21
V. Procedure For Changes in the Approved Plan 303-22
AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS 303-23
EXHIBITS+
Map No. 2+ Land Use Plan
Map No. 3+ Boundary Description and Property Map
Map No. 4+ Disposition Plan
Exhibit VIII - Project Boundary Description
+ Submitted Under Separate Cover
Note:
The above are the applicable sections of Code 303. Redevelopment Plan, for
development in the Northampton Industrial Park. Please direct all inquiries to
the Northampton Redevelopment Authority.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
NORTHAMPTON INDUSTRIAL PARR
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
CODE NO. 303
PREPARED FOR: NORTHAMPTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PREPARED BY: E.H. LORD-WOOD, ASSOCIATES
303-1
Recorded in Hampshire County Registry of Deeds Book 1692, Pages 228-248