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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0033 Date: February 10, 2005
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
February 10, 2005.
1 certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant
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' Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0033 Date: February 10, 2005
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Major Site PI 1012612004
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME:
Trustees of Lilly Library NORTHAMPTON CITY OF
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
19 Meadow Street 210 MAIN STREET
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING:
19 MEADOW ST URB
TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Section 10:Special Permit
MAP: BLOCK: I LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN:
17C 278 001 Allow withdrawal without prejudice
Book: Page:
993 190
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Addition of approximately 6,400 square feet,with associated parking and site work to the rear of the existing library.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board granted the request for withdrawal based upon the fact that the applicant had submitted substantially changed plans
with new data that had been advertised in accordance with the MGL Chpt 40A
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
1012811998 11/11/1998 211012005
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
111411998 12/3012004 1/27/2005 2/10/2005 31212005
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
111411998 11/18/1998 112712005 211012005
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
11/11/1998 7:00 PM 412712005 412712005
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
Paul Voss votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Keith Wilson votes to Grant
Paul Diemand votes to Grant
David Wilensky votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Francis.Johnson I David Wilensky 7 Allow withdrawal without Prejudi
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning&Development.
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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0050 Date: February 10, 2005
this expansion, will encourage activity within Florence Center to support surrounding businesses and enhance residential values.
G. The requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those objectives,as
defined in "A Plan For Florence.Center". This plan specifically calls for encouraging infill development and reuse of buildings with a goal
of preserving and enhancing the character and the amenities that draw people to Florence Center.Further this goal specifies that
Florence Center shall be pedestrian friendly and that cultural events and activities be encouraged and that the community should work to
insure that space is available for community and cultural gatherings.
H. The following technical standards have been met.curb cuts onto streets have been minimized and pedestrian,bicycle and vehicular
traffic movement on site must be separated,to the extent feasible.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
11612005 112012005 211012005
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
111312005 31412005 112712005 211012005 31212005
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
111312005 112712005 1/27/2005 211012005
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: 1412712005 OTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
112012005 9:10 PM 412712005
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Jennifer Dieringer votes to
Paul Voss votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Keith Wilson votes to Grant
Paul Diemand votes to Grant
David Wilensky votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Francis Johnson Jennifer Dieringer 6 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
February 10,2005.
1 certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant
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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0050 Date: February 10, 2005
1. "Site Plan Approval Plans for Lilly Library Renovations."Prepared by Doucet&Associates,Inc.,dated 12127104.
Sheets C1-C8.
3. "Plan of Land The Trustees of Lilly Library,Prepared by Killam Associates New England,Dated 7124101'.
4. "Lilly Library First and Second Floor Plans",Prepared by Caolo&Bieniek Associates,Inc.Dated 12127104, Sheet A101.
5. "Lilly Library Building Elevations",Prepared by Caolo&Bieniek Associates,Inc.Dated 12127104,Sheet A401.
6. "Lilly Library Photometric Plan",Prepared by Caolo&Bieniek Associates,Inc.Dated 12/27/04,Sheet L109.
7. Memorandum from Doucet&Associates,Inc to Mr. Wayne Feiden Re:Updated Zoning Summary Chart Dated January 24,2005.
8. Summary of Permit Application and Revisions,Prepared by Caolo&Bieniek Associates,Inc.Dated 12127104.
9. Letter from Fuss&O'Neill Inc. to Martine Hargereaves"Re:Lilly Library Renovation Parking and Traffic Review"dated December 2Z,
2004.
10. Memo regarding Lilly Library Sound evaluation.
11. Geotechnical Report prepared by O'Reilly, Talbot&Okun Associates,dated November 11,2004.
12. "Lilly Library Renovation Project Stormwater Management Report" Prepared by Doucet&Associates,Inc. Dated December 27,2004.
In considering and granting the site plan approval and the special permit for the reduction in the required parking, the Planning Board
discussed setback,massing,height issues. The Board acknowledged that there would be a change to the building, though inside the
buildable envelope and within height limits established in the Zoning Ordinance. The Board further acknowledged that the orientation of
the existing building,with its side and rear to the residences and front entrances dictated the configuration of the addition, with the
largest portion of the massing being maintained on the rear and the one story entry vestibule facing the historic front and side and
parking lot with handicap accessible spaces.
The Board made the following Findings:
A. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The expansion of the existing library will provide
better service to the surrounding community and will serve as a catalyst for strengthening the abutting residential and commercial areas.
Much of the expansion is necessary to accommodate handicap access. Surface water drainage will not affect adjoining properties as
roof runoff will be captured and infiltrated on the commercial side of the site,sound and sight buffers have been incorporated through
the addition of evergreen trees on the residential side of the property. The applicant has incorporated modern HVAC systems on the roof
with sound walls that will buffer noise levels below the maximum levels allowed in the zoning ordinance.Building setback heights and
massing are within the allowed building envelope. Though the Board aknowledged the change in the size of the building, the heights do
not exceed the existing building nor the zoning allowances. The Board found that the applicant had reduced the size and scale of the
project to accommodate concerns of the abutting residences.
B. The requested use will not affect the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets. The applicant has separated pedestrian and bicycle flows from vehicular traffic and is reconfiguring internal sidewalks to connect
to the sidewalks on Meadow Street. The traffic analysis submitted by the applicant indicates that a large percentage of the clientele
accesses the site by non-motorized means,given the proximity to Florence Center. Traffic impacts from this expansion on the streets
and roads in the area will be negligable since the expansion is necessary to accommodate existing services and demands. In promoting
necessary library services within the village center,vehicular traffic will be reduced as compared to other library service location options.
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. The Board found that the orientation of the existing building,with its side and rear to the
abutting residential neighborhood and front entrances toward Florence Center and Meadow Street dictated the configuration of the
addition. This resulted in the largest portion of the massing being maintained on the rear and the one story entry vestibule facing the
historic front and side.Such an orientation was also necessary because of the configuration of the existing and planned parking lot with
its planned handicap accessible spaces. The design of the building is sensitive to the context of the existing library and the historic
residential neighborhood.
D. The requested use will not overload, the City's resources including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system,
sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection,streets and schools.
E. The requested use meets the special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance Sections 5.2, 6.2,8.6. The Board determined that
more than a 20 percent reduction in required parking was appropriate based on a detailed traffic study of the users of the library. This
study indicates that more than 30%of the library patrons arrive by other than motor vehicle. The pedestrian and bicycle accommodation
on site would continue to encourage people to arrive on foot or bicycle, the size of the expansion would not result in a comparable
increase in number of patrons/demand for parking,and that the library,by design,generates peak demand at substantially different time
periods from the surrounding institutional and commercial uses. The addition of parking spaces at the library will be available for the
publics'use of surrounding properties.
F. The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of the district or adjoining zones,nor be detrimental to'the health,morals,or general welfare. The improved services, through
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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0050 Date: February 10, 2005
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Major Site PI 1212912004
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME:
Trustees of Lilly Library NORTHAMPTON CITY OF
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
19 Meadow Street 210 MAIN STREET
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
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STREET NO.: SITE ZONING:
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19 MEADOW ST URB
TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Section 8.6:Shared Parking/Reduction in Parking '
MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN:
17C 278 001 Approved With Conditions
Book: Page:
993 190
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Construct a 5,324 square foot building addition with site improvements and a request for reduction in parking. Other applicable sections
of the Zoning Ordinance include 6.2, 10, 11.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. "The driveway entrance to the parking lot shall be graded to maintain a high point elevation of
280.6, to keep storm flows on site.
2."One water line should enter the building and shall be sized appropriately. The division of the
domestic and the fire line should take place inside the building.
3.Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant must revise the submitted document:
"StormwateriWater Quality Management Plan and Procedures to be Followed for the Lilly Library",
and this document shall be recorded as the Operation and Maintenance Plan for the site at the
Registry of Deeds.
4. The Operation and Maintenance Plan shall also include the following information:
The applicant must provide documentation that the subsurface infiltration trench continues to
function as designed.Ponded(standing water inside the infiltration trench(as visible in the perforated
pipe from the drain manhole)after 48 hours or several days can indicate that the bottom of the trench
is clogged. The owner is required to repair,replace,or reconstruct the infiltration trench if it fails#o
operate as designed.A system fails to operate as designed when water is standing 48 hours or longer
following a storm event greater than 1 inch over 24 hours.
5. Inspection and maintenance reports that are certified by a Professional Engineer must be
submitted to the Northampton Department of Public Works annually by May 15.Maintenance must
include removal of sediments from the swa/e,catch basin and infiltrator as necessary.
6. The water line connection shall be redirected to avoid damage to the 18"Maple noted on Meadow
Street side of the plans.
7.Prior to construction, the three 3"caliper Maples on Meadow Street shall be re located within 10'of
Meadow Street or these shall be replaced(located within 10'of the street).
8.All utilities extending to the site shall be placed underground.
The Planning Board granted the Site Plan for the 5,324 square foot addition with the Special Permit for more than a 20%reduction in the
required off-street parking based on the following plans and infotmation submitted with the application:
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