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_ _ _ _ 179.0' GENERAL NOTES:
5.0' F_ _ _ 1. THE TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL SHOWN HEREON IS A RESULT OF AN ON-THE-GROUND
55.0 PROPOSED 6' STOCKADE FIELD SURVEY PREFORMED BY ENGINEERING do LAND SOLUTIONS, Inc.
— — — — — — — — — — —1 FENCE(TYP.) 2. PROPERTY LINES SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS NOTED
IN THE REFERENCE DEED AND NOT THE RESULT OF A SURVEY. NO STRUCTURES ARE
TO BE ERECTED BY THIS PLAN, NO PROPERTY SURVEY WAS PERFORMED.
25,695 SF 3. UTILITY INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON WAS COMPILED USING PHYSICAL FEATURES
FOUND IN THE FIELD. THE ENGINEER MAKES NO GUARANTEE AS TO THE ACCURACY OF
0.59 ACRES COMPLETEMESS OF THE EXISTING UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE PLAN. CONTRACTORS
SHOULD CONTACT DIGSAFE (888) DIG-SAFE AND FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS OF ALL UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
'/ 4. ALL WORK AND MATERIALS FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITHT HE
MA DRAWINGS. ACCOMPANYING SPECIFICATIONS, MASS. D.P.W. STANDINGS, ALL PERTINENT
REQUIREMENTS OF 310 CMR 15,000, "TITLE 5", THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CODE AND
I I AS REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER AND THE LOCAL HEALTH AGENT.
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RETENTION 80 (b� 5. ALL TOPSOIL, SUBSOIL, ORGANIC OR DELETERIOUS MATERIAL, IF ANY, MUST BE
BASINS EXCAVATED AND REMOVED BELOW THE LEACHING AREA TO A DISTANCE OF FIVE (5) FEET
FROM ALL SIDES FROM ALL SIDES OF THE LEACH FIELD. PREVIOUS BACKFILL MATERIAL
In SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 310 CMR 15.255 (3) AND SHALL BE APPROVED BY
yk' PROPOSED PLANTINGS THE ENGINEER AND THE LOCAL HEALTH AGENT.
6. THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED UTILIZING APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE
o ❑❑� I (TYP') MASSACHUSETTS STATE STORMWATER CODE AND LOCAL ENGINEERING STANDARDS ON FILE
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GARAGE - �I �_ AT THIS OFFICE AT THE TIME OF PLAN PREPARATION. THE OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
rl0 D 1.,.__.- SIT a!�T,�.� SHALL CONFIRM THE REGULATIONS ARE APPLICABLE AT TIME OF CONSTRUCTION. NO
tJLi u /_/ Io GUARANTEE IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT THE SYSTEM WILL FUNCTION CORRECTLY.
�N 7. ANY VARIANCES OR DEVIATIONS IN DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION FROM THIS PLAN OR
ANY OF THE CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM SHALL BE
NOTE: DEEMED TO VOID ANY CERTIFICATIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE RELATIVE TO THIS
1 (1) MAIN PERIMETER INFORMATION SHOWN SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
�LJ TAKEN FROM PLAN RECORDED IN H.C.R.D. 8. THE DESIGN ENGINEER AND FIRM SHALL BE NOTIFIED PROMPTLY, IN WRITING, OF ANY
EXISTING PLAN DEFICIENCIES FOUND DUE TO UNFORESEEN SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS OR OTHER
GktAGE OSED Bk. 8, Pg. 40 (LOT-7&8); AND IS NOT THE RESULT REASONS.
1 OF A FIELD SURVEY. 9. APPLICABLE ZONING REGULATIONS SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY OWNER OR CONTRACTOR
i 'N 90 PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
EXISTING
.1 / ° (2) THE EXISTING SECONDARY DRIVEWAY SYSTEM RE ARE NO EXISTING WETLANDS WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE
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DRI ENTRANCEJEXIT IS PROPOSEDTO BE DISCONTINUED
r✓E pgppOS1D 241' 11. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW ALL OF THE DRAWINGS
/ UNIT IN USE AND CURBING INSTALLED, AND SPECIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. IF THE
EXISTING CONTRACTOR DISCOVERS A CONFLICT WITH THE DRAWINGS RELATIVE TO THE
STONE PROPOSED, {lr I SPECIFICATIONS OR APPLICABLE CODES, IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
RETAINLNG UNIT NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE
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(3)ANY AREA WITHOUT TRAFFIC ACCESS WILL BE ENGINEER SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY BY THE CONTRACTOR TO
PORTIONS I PLANTINGS, FIELD GRASSES AND/OR LANSCAPED COMPLETE SCOPE OFAND AS DEFINED BY THE DRAWINGS AND IN CONFORMANCE
TO BE WITH
REMOVED J LAWN.
EXISTING _ 12. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN IS FOR THE DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED
HOUSE > J CONSTRUCTION. NO OTHER USE IS TO BE EXPRESSED, ASSUMED OR IMPLIED.
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ROPOSED PLOT PLAN
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10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO 1�
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES NO Is
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling)over .acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES 1,
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
De artment
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY
ZONING
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Building Height r
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#of Parking Spaces ILA` (Oep
#of Loading Docks
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(volume Fz location) (ASS ihRr� 100 '`��
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
Date: `4 30 OT Applicant's Signature
NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an appl can s urden to comply,,vith all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department of Public NVorks and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
DoCUnlentS PCRNIS'or ginaF Build Ing-tnsoector Zonin_-Permit-Application-passive.doc &4,2004
' File No.
APH .3
NAG PERMIT (§!0* 0
ease. : ri t all information and return this form to the Building
I ctor's Offte u ith the $15 filing fee (check or money order)payable to the
,,,�� City�ofNorthampton
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1. Name of Applicant: EI �� I- ' 'C4441t-
Address: 1 - 664pce fZ> -506-is of0111 Telephone:
2. Owner of Property:
Address: / Telephone:
3. Status of Applicant: Owner V Contract Purchaser Lessee Other (explain)
4. Job Location:
Parcel Id: Zoning Map#' Parcel# District(s):.
In Elm Street District An,Central Business District
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)'
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property:IJ�C-C— r—A-MI s; VA C 4r ��-
b. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
E S 1 A N C 'L- Aofz1U N;-c C O N S V N +I S
mu- me-i-
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan V Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Find-inng ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DONT KNOW v 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)
VV Documents\FOR.vIS'ori�!inal'Buii ding-Inspector,Zoning-Permit-Application-passive.doc 841-004-00-I
File#MP-2008-0073
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON FICARRA ROBERT
ADDRESS/PHONE 15 BRACE RD (860) 778-3328 Q
PROPERTY 1 a
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ONING FORM LED OUT
ee N�1
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ZPA-ADD 2 CONDO UNITS
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accesso1y Structure
Buildinc Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTI HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRES TED:
Approved VAdditional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § 3S6—1��
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan J
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR 4✓ 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 Co `ssion Permit DPW Storm Water Mana ment
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Signature of Building Offic al 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.
Planning - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2008-0047 Date: Sepieml>er 9, 2008
proximity of the site to the Northampton bike path will enable bike access to other parts of the city.
(3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings
and other community assets(including design compatibility)in the area,- Though, the elevations show a solid garage door, the applicant
will be adding glazing as shown in tine renderings along the top of the garage doors. and
(4) The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, 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;and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter(none in particular);and
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of Inc,district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance;and
(7)If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those
objectives; as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGIL c.41, §81 C and 81D.
COULD No DEROGATE.BECAUS.-
I=ILING DEADLINE MAILING DATE. HHEARING CON!INUED DATE. (DECISION DRAT.' BY. APPEAL DATE:
5/1;2008 511512008 6/2612008 1 9/1112008
REFERRALS 114 DAT_: HEARING DEADLINE DATE. 'HEARING CLOSE DATE FINAL SIGNING BY APPEA'_DEADLINE.
51812008 711612008 8/2812008 ----��911112008 9./29/2008
lFIRST ADVERTISING DAIS (HEARING DATE. VOTING DATE_ �ECISION DATE.
51812008 5!2212008 8/28/2008 91912008
iSECOND ADVERTISING DA rE. JHEARING TIME. VOTING DEADLINE DECISION DEADLINE:
511512008 7:30 PM 11126/2008 11126/2008
IAEMBEP.S PRESENT VOTE.
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant
IMOTION NiADE BY !SECONDED BY. IV!OTE COUNT: iDECISION:
Kenneth Jodrie Stephen Gilson 5 j 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 the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
Notice of Appeal
An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 as
amended within twenty(20)days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such
appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton.
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Planning ' Decision City of Northampton
hearing No.: PLN-2008'0047 ---am ` 200-1
P-P Special Permit with Intermediate I 5/12/20E__j
Applicant's N Owner's N
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' FICARRA ROBERT PIETRES MICHAEL E
/ 15 BRACE RD
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Site Information: Sury r' Name:
SITE ZONINC,
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ACTION-1 AKEN ADDREK
FLORENCE M A 01062 1 Aporoved With Conditions
MA"DATE SECTION O�BYLAIA
Use STATE zi-CODE
001 Chpt. 350-5.21Attach. 1: Table olr TOWN
Regulations
FMAIL ADDRESS
NATURE O�PROPOSED WORK
Add two townhouse units to me exisitog single family structure.
HARDSHIP
CONDITION o-APPROVAL.
I Two shade trees of 3"caliper upor. planting shall be planted along the frontage between the new
driveway and the southern pmpexrboundary, The species shall he selected by the applicant m,mthe
wo,mampton Tree Committee approved xotofntrnettrees, These trees shall ue maintained/n
perpetuity and//necessary replaced/rdamaged.
z The existing shade tree along the street frontage/n front or the existing house shall bemaintained.
3. The sidewalk along the street frontage shall be repaired and if it is necessary be replaced witr
cement concrete/n accordance with DPW sidewalk construction standards,
4. As offered by the applicant anc(prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a paymen, of
$z'voo($1.nooper unit)shall ue made/o mitigate traffic impacts for the two new units.
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The Planning Board granted the Special Permit m,the muuxuon of two units based on the following plans svum/uod with the application
materials:
1."Proposed Plot Plan 1/rStraw Ave"prepared vv Engineering &Land Solutions, Inc, dated a°omx revised o,1221oo stamped 8/28108.
z. Figure 1:Infiltration neouv Detail 117 Straw Ave, P,q,or:d by Engineering&Land Solutions, Inc.
z, Figure z: Sedimentation u Erosion Control Detail Sheet 1n Straw Ave. Prepared oy Engineering^Land Solutions. Inc.
4, Elevations Pages 1'r submitted uy Engineering u Land Solutions, Inc. dated mzumo.
In granting the permit, the Board found the following special permit criteria in section 350-10 and 1/had been met.
1)The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. Surface water drainage is contained on site, sound
and sight buffers and preservation or views, light,arid air; will ue achieved through the additional plantings along the side/v/lines and
with the uuutii^nor two shade trees along the frontage.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site arid on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. If applicable, this shall include considering the location n,driveway
openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by emergency vehicles, the arrangement Dfparking and loading spaces, and
provisions for persons with disabilities. The applicant has offered to pay a total of 2,000 for traffic mitigation for the two units and the
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