25C-084 (7) � i PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
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WaNneFeiaen,Director•email:planning@ cite.northampton.ma.us•internet:wwwnorthamptonplanning.org
November 13, 2000
Patricia Nowak
37 Old Ferry Road
Northampton, MA 01060 NOV 1 4
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Dear Ms. Nowak: EPT OF$UILMNG INSPE CTIONS
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Thank you very much for your October 31, 2000 letter. I agree with you that consistency
is critical if floodplain regulations are going to be credible and fair. We have looked into
your questions and have determined that all of the projects you are discussing are or will
be following the regulations:
1. Sheldon Field Shed: This shed has been in Sheldon Field in the floodplain for many
years. The Recreation Commission/Division recently moved the shelter from one
portion of the floodplain to another. They will be removing the shed out of the
floodplain this fall, which will reduce the amount of material in the floodplain.
2. Sheldon Field soil pile: This material was brought to the Sheldon Field for temporary
storage during the construction of the new Bridge Street School Community
Playground. The Recreation Commission indicated that they know they cannot keep
this soil in the floodplain without a permit and they will remove it this week.
3. Northampton Airport runway: The airport did obtain all necessary permits for this
project. They built swales along the runway to obtain compensatory storage, and
trucked this material out of the floodplain before building up the runway.
Thank you very much for your concerns. The Conservation Commission works very
hard to maintain consistency and prevent projects that will make flooding worse in the
future. We can always use help, however, tracking projects that may not be aware of the
requirements for permits.
Sincerely,
Wayne Feiden, AICP
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Director of Planning and Development
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