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28 MORNINGSIDE DR P 0 BOX 4052 P 0 BOX 4052
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10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over 1-acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES NO -�
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
This column reserved
for use by the Building
Department
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY
ZONING
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Setbacks Front 3 3 0
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(volume EL location)
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
Date: /t/a / Y Applicant's Signature
NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to complj',"ath all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health, Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION (§10.2)
Please type or print all information and return this form to the Building
Inspector's Office with the $15 filing fee (check or money order)payable to the
City of Northampton
1. Name of Applicant:
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Address: I i 1 a. NH s iZ f� /U � Telephone: S i a 6
2. Owner of Property:
Address: o j3 0 ;� �- o S �— D JS ✓� Qi ��Lessee elephone:
3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Other (explain)
4. Job Location: ✓Vl a< Ai n 's
Parcel Id: Zoning Map# Parcel# 7 District(s):
In Elm Street District In Central Business District
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: 4t° -> 5, e
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DON'T KNOW YES IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DON'T KNOW YES ✓
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Obtained date issued:
(Form Continues On Other Side)
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APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON City of Northampton-Office of Planning&Development
ADDRESS/PHONE 210 Main Street ( ) 587-1265 ()
PROPERTY LOCATION MORNINGSIDE DR
MAP 12C PARCEL 096 001 ZONE SR(100)//WP/WSP
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ONING FORM F LED OUT
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Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Constriction: ZPA -SFH W/REDUCED LOT SIZE
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRES�fiTED:
Approved 1, Additional permits required(see below) -
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Intermediate Project : Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan �rfl '""` �'E"'9
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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Signature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
Except as otherwise provided above, any notice required to be given in this Agreement shall be
in writing and sent by first class mail, postage prepaid and shall be deemed to be duly given on
the date of the postmark and shall be sent to the address set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement.
11. SEPARABILITY.
If any provisions of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstances
shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the
application of such provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is
invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision shall be valid and be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12. RECORDING.
The parties agree that this Agreement may be recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of
Deeds by either party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Purchase and Sale Agreement
as of the date first-above written.
SULLIVAN
Witness David A, Sullivan
THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Acting by a throw avor
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Approving epartme6t Head: Wayne Feiden, AICP, Director of Planning and Development
Approved as to appropri, t4 n: ,ctoyce Karpi i, City Auditor
in)yraper-form and properly exq'odfjed: Janet Sheppard, City Solicitor
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4. RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
If Sullivan cannot convey the Map ID 11-9 and Map ID 12C-95 to 97 free of encumbrances as
provided for herein, the City may still elect to purchase one or both parcels. If the City elects to
acquire the parcels by eminent domain to clear title, in accordance with the terms of this option,
Sullivan shall agree to waive any rights to contest the taking or the award,provided the price paid
is not less than the option price contained herein and the parcels are taken prior to the expiration
of this option or any extensions which may be agreed upon.
5. ADJUSTMENTS.
In the event of conveyance of one or both parcels to the City pursuant to the option granted in
this Agreement, real property taxes and related tax abatements shall be apportioned as of the day
of delivery of the deed for such parcel to such party. If the amount of said taxes is not known at
the time of the delivery of the deed; they shall be apportioned on the basis of the taxes assessed
for the preceding year with a reapportionment as soon as the new tax rate and valuation can be
ascertained, which latter provision shall survive the delivery of the deed.
6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Sullivan states that to the best of its knowledge and belief, that there are no underground storage
tanks on the parcels, nor is it aware of any release or threat of release of oil or hazardous
materials on the parcels, as these terms are defined by M.G.L. c.21E. This clause shall survive
closing.
7. NO BROKER.
Sullivan and the City each represent and warrant to the other that it has not been represented by,
nor did it engage, a real estate broker or any other person who could be entitled to a real estate
commission with respect to the transactions contemplated'herein. Each party shall indemnify the
other for any liability arising from a breach of the representation made herein.
8. TERMINATION, OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of:
(a) Closing of the sales of land as provided in this Agreement; or
(b) Expiration of the options described in this Agreement; or
(c) The written agreement of all of the parties to this Agreement.
9. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement has been executed in one or more counterparts and each executed copy shall be
deemed to be an original, is to be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, is to take effect as a sealed instrument, sets forth the entire agreement between
the parties, is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
heirs, devisees, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and may be canceled, modified
or amended only by a written instrument executed by the parties hereto or their legal
representatives.
10. NOTICE.
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shall be considered the sale for the agreed upon consideration and the remainder of Map ID 12C-
95 to 97 to be conveyed shall be donated. The City shall be responsible for obtaining the
necessary Special Permit to allow the remaining 1.13 acres of land to be retained by Sullivan to
qualify as a building lot for zoning purposes and may not exercise this Option until and unless it
is able to obtain this permit.
Sullivan agrees not to cut timber or remove any minerals or subdivide the property in anyway on
Map ID 12C-95 to 97 during the term of this Option without the prior written approval of the
City. Purchase price shall be reduced by twice the sum received by Sullivan for any timber or
minerals removed from Map ID 12C-95 to 97 by Sullivan, or its agents or licensees.
The option shall be exercisable until midnight of December 31, 2008, time being of the essence.
The Option shall be exercised by mailing, certified mail, or hand delivering written notice of the
City's intent to exercise this Option to Sullivan's address listed above, said mailing to occur on or
before said date. The City may assign the right to purchase all or a portion of the land upon
giving written notice of such assignment.
The closing shall take place within seven (7) days after the date of the City's notice of exercise of
this Option at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds unless some other time and place shall be
mutually agreed upon in writing.
In the event that the Option granted herein in not exercised by the City during the option period,
the option shall expire without the need for any further action by any party.
In the event that the Option is exercised, Map ID 12C-95 to 97 shall be conveyed to the City by a
good and sufficient quitclaim deed, conveying a good, clear record, and marketable title, free of
any and all occupants and tenants, and free from all mortgages, liens and encumbrances, except:
a. Usual public utilities servicing the premises, if any;
b. Such taxes for the current year as are not due and payable on the date of
delivery of the deed;
C. Any liens for municipal assessments and/or orders for which assessments
may be made;
d. Restrictions and easements of record; and
e. Provisions of existing building and zoning laws.
3. RIGHT OF EN TRY.
During the term of this Option, the City and its authorized agents shall have the right to enter
upon the parcels for any and all purposes consistent with surveying, inspection,testing
measurement or other considerations of the City relating to the use of the parcels, including such
limited cutting of trees and brush as are needed to allow measurements. The City agrees to
indemnify and hold the owner harmless for any claims or damages to person or property arising
from such entiN, onto the parcels, and City further agrees to restore the parcels to their condition
prior to such surveying, inspection, testing, or measurement.
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minerals or subdivide the property in anyway on Map ID 11-9 during the term of this Option
without the prior written approval of the City. Purchase price shall be reduced by twice the sum
received by Sullivan for any timber or minerals removed from Map ID 11-9 by Sullivan, or its
agents or licensees.
The option shall be exercisable until midnight of April 15, 2008, time being of the essence. The
Option shall be exercised by mailing, certified mail, or hand delivering written notice of the
City's intent to exercise this Option to Sullivan's address listed above, said mailing to occur on or
before said date. The City may assign the right to purchase all or a portion of the land upon
giving written notice of such assignment.
The closing shall take place within seven (7) days after the date of the City's notice of exercise of
this Option at the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds unless some other time and place shall be
mutually agreed upon in writing.
In the event that the Option granted herein in not exercised by the City during the option period,
the option shall expire without the need for any further action by any party.
In the event that the Option is exercised, Map ID 11-9 shall be conveyed to the City by a good
and sufficient quitclaim deed, conveying a good, clear record, and marketable title, free of any
and all occupants and tenants. and free from all mortgages, liens and encumbrances, except:
a. Usual public utilities servicing the premises, if any;
b. Such taxes for the current year as are not due and payable on the date of
delivery of the deed;
C. Any liens for municipal assessments and/or orders for which assessments
may be made;
d. Restrictions and easements of record; and
e. Provisions of existing building and zoning laws.
2. GRANT OF OPTION.
Sullivan hereby grants to the City an option V
to purchase the 1.1 acre Map ID 12C-95 to
97 for a purchase price of Thirty One
Thousand Dollars ($31,000.00), said funds
which shall be used exclusively for paying
back taxes, interest, and penalties to the City
of Northampton on Map ID 12C-95 to 97 and
other land owned by Sullivan within the City
of Northampton. The exact boundaries of the
1.1 acre boundary shall be worked out by
mutual agreement but shall be roughly as
shown on the sketch incorporated into this document.
In accordance with zoning requirements, 17,138 square feet, more or less, of this acquisition
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OPTION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made this 3/ day of October, 2007 by and between DAVID A.
SULLIVAN, PO Boa 4052, East Otis, MA 01029 (hereinafter "Sullivan"), and the CITY OF
NORTHAMPTON, a municipal corporation acting by and through its Office of Planning and
Development, having a business address at City Hall, 210 Main Street, Northampton,
Massachusetts 01060 (hereinafter the "City").
Recitals
Sullivan is the owner of 3.91± acres of land located on Morningside Drive in
Northampton, Massachusetts, said property being a portion of the property more particularly
described in the deed dated April 14, 1975 and recorded at the Hampshire County Registry of
Deeds at Book 1823, Page 260 and granted by a divorce decree to David A. Sullivan; and is
further shown as Parcel 9 on the Northampton Assessors' Map 11 (hereafter "Map ID 11-9").
The City desires to obtain an Option to purchase Map ID 11-9 and Sullivan is willing to grant
such option in accordance with provisions of this Agreement.
Sullivan is the owner of 2,23-- acres of land located on Morningside Drive in
Northampton, Massachusetts, said property being a portion of the property more particularly
described in the deed dated April 14, 1975 and recorded at the Hampshire County Registry of
Deeds at Book 1823, Page 260 and granted by a divorce decree to David A. Sullivan; and is
further shown as the southerly '/2 of parcels 95, 96 and 97 on the Northampton Assessors' map
12C (hereafter"Map ID 12C-95 to 97"). The City desires to obtain an Option to purchase a
portion of Map ID 12C-95 to 97, being the southerly 1.1 acres of the property and Sullivan is
willing to Grant such option in accordance with provisions of this Agreement.
It is the City's intention, to which Sullivan concurs, to acquire Map ID 11-9 parcel with
all due speed and to acquire Map ID 12C-95 to 97 when funding is available.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. GRANT OF OPTION.
Sullivan hereby grants to the City an option to
purchase Map ID 11-9 for a purchase price of One
Hundred and Three Thousand Dollars ';
($103,000.00), said funds which shall be used
exclusively for paying back taxes, interest, and
penalties to the City of Northampton on Map ID
11-9 and other land owned bv_ Sullivan within the
City of Northampton.
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Address:P0 Bus 4052,06s,i%Iassachusctts 111026, p for
Owner Signature-I authurizc the City tr>>nspcct this Property:
Applicant:c/o Fc-iden/City of Northampton/c/u City of Northampton
Address:210\lain Strect Rm 11,Northampton,MLassachuscas 01060
4015871265,wfciduh(&liorthamptonnha;goc
Applicant Si naatwe-I represent that under the pains and penalties of perjury:
7.Two topics of the application(FXC1?P 1'for ANR plans)have already been delivered to DPW.
2.The rcquiretl sign has \lAFADY been posted on the property.
3.The information included herein is accurate
Work Location:Morningside Drive,Florence 01062
Map ID:12c-097-001,12c-096-011,Deed:Book 1823,Page 260,Zoning:SR,WSP,WSPII
Permit(s)Requested:PLANNING Special Permit w/INTERMEDIATE Site Plan($200,except flag lots
$1,000)
Regulations:350-6.3
Project:Create a single family residential home on one acre and preserve remaining land as permanently
protected open space.
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Special Permit and Site Plan Criteria:
P1,01V,CT adjoining premises from seriously detrimental uses:Preserve the majority of the site to protect
gnnuhdwatcr as well as valuable eeologdcal habitat
M11TIGXI and MIINIMI%1_:traffic impacts:Reduces opportunity to develop more single family homes.
I)W MIOTF,a harmonious relationship of structures and open space:Position of home and drive on lot visually and
physical!,conserves open space relative to surrounding conservation lands.
PIZO T?Cp the general welfare:I?xpands conservation areas and also reduces chance of;ANR or subdivision type
d cccl opmcnt.
\V'Oil)OVERLOADING and M11TIGiA1'l:City resources:Project will have no more impact than an r1NR unit
allowed by right
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with both Sustainable Northampton and Open Space Plans.
Mlcct all zoning requirements:,Analysis of regulations shows this development is in compliance.
project only uses one curb cut,Project uses an existing side street
project reduces future dca°clopmcnt of single family units that otherwise could have occurred.
I am providing justification that there will be no increase in traffic from the project;OR,Project has same impacts
as a single family home allowed by right as an ,\Nl2 lot.
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5.kNisting and proposed topography using 2'contours,9.l Sxisting and proposed landscaping,trees,plantings,stone
walls,buffers,and fencing,11.Provisions for refuse removal and screening,12.Lighting/Photomctrie Plan
(masimutn 0.5 foot candles at property boundary),Project is fora single family home only and simply replaces the
one]ionic that would be allowed by right with an:ANR plan
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all prior relevant zoning requirements and all of the requirements of the current zoning except for
the 80,000 square foot minimum lot size.
The reduction of the lots conforms to subsection C,Land donations; reduction of dimensional
density requirements. The land is contiguous and in common ownership, and will be used for
open space and conservation purposes. The project was reviewed by the Conservation
Commission, which confirmed the value and adequacy of protection and public use of the new
resource area. The consideration the city is paying is being used strictly to pay off back taxes,
which is equal to the value of the 0.33 acres that is not being donated.
We look forward to closing on this property as soon as the Planning Board acts on this
application.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Wayne A Feiden, FAICP
Director of Planning and Development
City Hall •210 Main Street,Room 11 • Northampton,MA 01060•www.NorthamptonMa.gov • Fax 413-587-1264
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November 5, 2008:'
Northampton Planning Board
c/o Office of Planning and Development NOV
210 Main Street, Room 11
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: Application for Reduction in Lot Size to Allow Donation of Open Space
Dear Members of the Planning Board,
On behalf of the City of Northampton, I am pleased to present the attached Special Permit and
Site Plan lot size reduction to allow the donation of land for open space. This project will give
us the opportunity to expand the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area and, eventually,restore a
wetland that was filled three decades ago.
The project will ! J2C-,A�7.C Sugivan parcels") into two
lots:
Lot 1--A one-acre building lot for a single family home with reduced lot size. (Minimum
lot size in WSP is 1.84 acres, or 80,000 sq. ft. The remaining 0.84 acres will be added to
Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area rather than be included in this single family home lot.)
Lot 45-1.169 acres for an expansion of Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. (0.84 acres is
being donated to the City and 0.33 acres is being purchased by the City). This land will be
permanently protected open space and conservation land. When funds are available,we hope to
eventually reclaim the historic wetlands on this site.
The project is several years in the making, and it has support of the Conservation Commission,
which sponsored the project. The Conservation Commission found that the Sullivan parcels have
very high conservation and public access value. The Open Space and Recreation Plan: 2005-
2010 recommends expanding the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area. And on April 2, 2008 the
Community Preservation Committee found that its funds could be used to expand the Fitzgerald
Lake Conservation Area. The Broad Brook Coalition supports the project and is paying for the
survey. The Community Preservation Committee supports the project and is paying for the 0.33
acres being purchase, which will be used to pay off back taxes.
The project meets all applicable zoning:
350-6.3 Reduction of dimensional density regulations and 350-10.1 Special permits. 350-6.3
authorizes the Planning Board to issue a special permit to change frontage, lot depths, setbacks,
building coverage and open space for a residential lot in a residential district. Lot 1 conforms to
City Hall •210 Main Street,Room 11 •Northampton,MA 01060 •www.NorthamptonMa.gov • Fax 413-587-1264
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