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Re: PVTA Parcel 13-C-1: They are required to assure that 50% of the run-
off is carried in a northerly direction to the storm sewer under Industrial
Drive and that the remainder is channelled into the existing drain proceeding
under Bradford Street.
Re: WMBL Parcel 13-C-3: A detailed plan was approved limiting the number of
parking spaces for buses to 51, describing where and how much fill could be
used, etc!
3. A Minor Plan Change was needed to allow PVTA to site its building on a
parcel which is located on the rotary and with a utility easement current
across the lower portion. This change (see Waiver) required approvals of:
NRA, Planning Board, Park tenants, City Solicitor and EOCD. It substituted
the City's Zoning Ordinance set-back requirements for those of the Park on
this Parcel but required, the front set-back to be no less than 45' from
Industrial Drive,
It was understood that in the spirit of compliance with the Redevelopment Plan,
a 50' set-back would exist from the Harlow & Tick property line. However,
with the introduction of a City owned strip of 24' between the two property
lines, the PVTA set-back from that line would meet City zoning requirements.
Nortkaxptom Kedevelomeot Authority f
4 MAR I6
MEMORANDUM '
TO: Ted Tewhill, Building Inspector MA.010GO
FROM: Penny Kim, Economic Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: Parcel 13C Northampton Industrial Park
DATE: March 21, 1986
FILE:
I enclose a copy of the Redevelopment Plan governing the NIP. An updated version,
which will indicate all amendments and waivers for specific parcels, is currently
being prepared.
With regard to Parcel 13C, several actions were undertaken. I will summarize
everything here and will be glad to provide you with all or selected documentation,
if useful, for your files.
1. Parcel 13C was conveyed on ,July 17, 1985 by the Northampton Redevelopment
Authority in three parts:
13-C-1 2.256 acres sold the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
13-C-2 10,687 sq. ft. to the City
13-C-3 2.9 acres to Western MA Bus Lines, Inc.
The strip of land designated 13-C-2 was taken from 13-C-1 to provide access
to the rear parcel, 13-C-3. (If that access road had been conveyed with
13-C-3, a non-conforming parcel would have resulted. ) The owner of Parcel
13-C-3, by deed, is granted easement over 13-C-2 and, in turn, is responsible
for the construction and maintenance of the roadway.
2. A Major Plan Change in the Redevelopment Plan was required to add, to the
permitted uses, that of a bus maintenance and storage facility specifically
on and limited to Parcel 13C. The process for this change required approvals
from: NRA, Planning Board, all tenants in the Park, City Solicitor, City
Council and the Executive Office of Communities and Development.
One tenant withheld approval for one year delaying the process. All approvals
were finally obtained.
Before EOCD could grant approval, the EOEA had to concur. They conducted a
MEPA review that resulted in specifications relative to Parcel 13-C. I
attach copies of the Northampton Conservation Commission's Determination
(Parcel 13-C-3) and of the MEPA Determination on Parcel 13C in general. The
Contracts for Sale of Land specified that both parties would comply with all
requirements.