37-065 (71) ='i'& cohiMONti4sE BP-2009-0385
GIS#: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
!pate a1 - CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Lot:-001 PERSONS CONTRAL ZING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS
Permit: Building DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A)
Category: BUILDING PERMIT
Permit# BP-2009-0385
Project# JS-2009-000519
Est.Cost:$19231.00
Fee: S115.00 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO:
Const.Class: Contractor: License:
Use Group: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC
Lot Size(so H,): 371566.80 Owner: ROCKY HILL COHOUSING LLC
Zoning: SR Applicant: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC
AT: 100 BLACK BIRCH TRAIL - COMMON HOUSE
Applicant Address: Phone: Insurance:
65 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD (413) 259-3750 ()
Workers Compensation
AMHERSTMA01002 ISSUED ON:10114/2008 0:00:00
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:INSTALL SOLAR ELECTRIC ARRAY
POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET
Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector
Underground: Service: Meter:
Footings:
Rough: Rough: Rouse# Foundation:
Driveway Final:
Final: Final:
Rough Frame:
Gas: Fire Department Fireplace/Chimney:
Rough: Oil: Insulation:
Final: Smoke: Final:
THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF
ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Certificate of Occupancy Signature:
FeeTvpe: Date Paid: Amount:
Building 10/14'20080:00:00 $115-001060
212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax:(413)587-1272
Building Commissioner-Anthony Patillo
File#BP-2009-0385
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOCIATES LLC
ADDRESS/PHONE 65 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD AMHERST (413) 259-3750 0
PROPERTY LOCATION 100 BLACK BIRCH TRAIL-COMMON HOUSE
MAP 37 PARCEL 065 001 ZONE SR
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out O I
Fee Paidf� —
Paid
Typeof Construction: INSTALL SOLAR ELECTRIC ARRAY
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 PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
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
Demolition Delay
/e eel
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 Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
Department use only
City of Northampton Status of Permit:
Building Department Curb Cut/Driveway Permit
212 Main Street Sewer/Septic Availability
Room 100 WaterANell Availability
Northampton, MA 01060 Two Sets of Structural Plans
phone 413-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272 Plot/Site Plans
Other SpeC+fyr : ^
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT,ALTER, REPAIR,RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH A-ONE ORIWO FAMILY DWELLING
SECTION 1 -SITE INFORMATION /^� `-(/ OCT - f
1.1 Property Address: �� 4 `41-4e This section to be completed by office
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For , MA Ol O 2 Zone S Je Overlay District
O Elm St.District CB District
SECTION 2-PROPERTY OWNERSHIP/AUTHORIZED AGENT
2.1 Owner of Record:
Ro y N,t\ Assoc:wkio✓y 1o'Ik Finn..ce.Zr) Flort cc .MA , o
Name(Print) Current Mailing Address:
4(1- 3f'1 - &4eb
Telephone
Signature
2.2 Authorized Aoent:
1Anrlhtc tte,C31 LLC., bS Sin001%6rS 12d. A .4w-cGy, M) r of oat
Name(Print '//I Current Mailing Address:
Sign/attrte
gnaTelephone
SECTION 3-ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Cost(Dollars)to be Official Use Only
completed by permit applicant
1. Building 4 n 70y. SO (a)Building Permit Fee
2. Electrical �( t-�f 1ySr� �� �j (b)Estimated Total Cost of
-{{' Construction from(6)
3. Plumbing Building Permit Fee
4. Mechanical(HVAC)
5. Fire Protection
6. Total=(1 +2+3+4+5) Check Number 1060
This Section For Official Use Only
Issued:
Building Permit Number: Date
Signature:
Building Commissioner/Inspector of Buildings Date
Section 4. ZONING All Information Must Be Completed. Permit Can Be Denied Due To Incomplete Information
Existing Proposed Required by Zoning
This column to be filled in by
Building Depanment
Lot Size
Frontage
Setbacks Front
Side L: R: L: R:
Rear
Building Height
Bldg.Square Footage °o
Open Space Footage °o
(lot area minus bldg&paved
Parking)
a of Parking Spaces
Fill:
(volume&Location)
A. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO O DONT KNOW 0 YES 0
IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO O DONT KNOW Q YES Q
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document
B. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO O DONT KNOW Q YES Q
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained Q Obtained Q , Date Issued:
C. Do any signs exist on the property? YES Q NO O
IF YES, describe size, type and Location:
0. Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES Q NO O
IF YES, describe size, type and Location:
E. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing,grading,excavation,or filling)over 1 acre or is it part of a common plan
that will disturb over l acre? YES NO O
IF YES,then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
SECTION 5-DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK(check all applicable)
New House ❑ Addition ❑ Replacement Windows Alteration(s) n Roofing n
Or Doors D
Accessory Bldg. ❑ Demolition ❑ New Signs [Di Decks [q Siding[0] Other OK
Sol&=r tlerAr;c..
Brief Description of Proposed
Work: tn4,1-41,t Sml cur? e 1rskr.r, A rr.i to S0,1On Qoc r
Alteration of existing bedroom Yes K No Adding new bedroom Yes K No
Attached Narrative Renovating unfinished basement Yes l No
Plans Attached Roll -Sheet
6a. If New house and or addition to existing housing, complete the following:
a. Use of building :One Family Two Family Other
b. Number of rooms in each family unit: Number of Bathrooms
c. Is there a garage attached?
d. Proposed Square footage of new construction. Dimensions
e. Number of stories?
f. Method of heating? Fireplaces or Woodstoves Number of each
g. Energy Conservation Compliance, Masscheck Energy Compliance form attached?
h. Type of construction
i. Is construction within 100 ft.of wetlands? Yes No. Is construction within 100 yr. floodplain Yes No
j. Depth of basement or cellar floor below finished grade
k. Will building conform to the Building and Zoning regulations? Yes No.
I. Septic Tank City Sewer Private well City water Supply
SECTION 7a-OWNER AUTHORIZATION-.TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNERS AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I, ,as Owner of the subject
property
hereby authorize
to act on my behalf, in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Signature of Owner Date
l as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereby declare that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate,to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Signed under the pains andenalties of perjury.
iulthem. �C3/t�1Wy/,1JLt/B�
Print Name
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Signature of Owner/Agent Date
SECTION 8-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
8.1 Licensed Construction``Supervisor: Not Applicable 0
Name of License Holden W, .11M Y".c. C^. cSk-o-t-1K Cs p1
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\ � �h1 License Number
p
12 L>cctr R.R . o cS\oor1 MA O\017 \ 0I tl ) 200^I
Address - Expiration Date
A 4t1-25M - 3150
Signatures // Telephone S9 T
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9.Registered Home Improvement Contractor: Not Applicable ❑
\. lo 03903
Company Name Registration Number
Ntr k-\nt.xtk- St,`c.r" VLS,gtn A5.40Li.SS ILL. 9I to 1 2c10
Address cl Expiration Date
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SECTION 10-WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152,§25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application.Failure to provide this affidavit will result
in the denial of the issuance of the buildin permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached Yes GI No...... ❑
11. - Home Owner Exemption
The current exemption for"homeowners"was extended to include Owner-occupied Dwellings of one(I) or two(2)families
and to allow such homeowner to engage an individual for hire who does not possess a license,provided that the owner acts
as supervisor.CMR 780. Sixth Edition Section 108.3.5.1.
Definition of Homeowner:Person(s)who own a parcel of land on which he/she resides or intends to reside,on which there
is,or is intended to be,a one or two family dwelling,attached or detached structures accessory to such use and/or farm
structures.A person who constructs more than one home in a two-year period shall not be considered a homeowner.
Such"homeowner"shall submit to the Building Official,on a form acceptable to the Building Official that he/she shall be
responsible for all such work performed under the building permit.
As acting Construction Supervisor your presence on the job site will be required from time to time,during and upon
completion of the work for which this permit is issued.
Also be advised that with reference to Chapter 152(Workers'Compensation) and Chapter 153(Liability of Employers to
Employees for injuries not resulting in Death)of the Massachusetts General Laws Annotated,you may be liable for person(s)
you hire to perform work for you under this permit.
The undersigned"homeowner"certifies and assumes responsibility for compliance with the State Building Code,City of
Northampton Ordinances,State and Local Zoning Laws and State of Massachusetts General Laws Annotated.
Homeowner Signature
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Liberty Mutual Group
4, Liberty P.O.Box 9090
f' Mutual. Dover,NH 03821-9090
Telephone(800)653-7893
Fax(601).4'45-5410
September 4,2008
MASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIVE
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74 NORTH DRIVE V
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581-
RE: Certificate of Workers Compensation Insurance
Insured: NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOC LLC
65 SCHOOLHOUSE RD
AMHERST, MA 01002
Policy Number. WC1-31S-367288-018 Effective: 6 /21/2008 Expiration: 6 /21/2009
Coverage afforded under Workers Compensation Law of the following state(s): MA
Employers I iability(Limits). Sole Pronrietor/Partner Coverage Election:
Bodily Injury By Accident: $100,000 Each Accident
Bodily Injury by Disease: $ 100,000 Each Person
Bodily Injury by Disease: $ 500,000 Policy Limits
As of this date,the above-referenced policyholder is insured by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company under the
policy listed above.
The insurance afforded by the listed policy is subject to all the terms, exclusions and conditions,and is not
altered by any requirement,term or condition of any or other documents with respect to which this
certificate may be issued.
This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no right upon you,the certificate
holder. This certificate is not an insurance policy and does not amend,extend,or alter the coverage
afforded by the policy listed above.
If this policy is cancelled before the stated expiration date,Liberty Mutual will endeavor to notify you of
such cancellation. ?e.4 FSc.Lt4
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP
The Cem(te is executed by LIBERTY MU UAL INSURANCE GROUP as respects such insurance as is afforded by those companies.
cc: Insured: Producer of Record:
NORTHEAST SOLAR DESIGN ASSOC LLC ENCHARTER INSURANCE LLC
65 SCHOOLHOUSE RD C/O BLAIR CUTTING&SMITH
25 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
AMHERST, MA 01002 AMHERST, MA 01002
413-259-3750
N ` i ii _ 65 Schoolhouse Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
i.i � 4 1 ".. � . . . ; www.villagePower.com
A s ti u ci n r r s . L 1. C: gosolar@vitlagepower.com
Solar Array Racking Specifications for:
Common House
Rocky Hill Cohousing
678 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Arrayl:
Array Area 483.0 ft'
Total Array Weight 1203.0 lbs
Distributed Array Weight 2.5 PSF
For Northampton MA:
Ground snow load 50 PSF
Applied roof snow load 35 PSF
Distributed snow load over array 1638.9 lbs
Total Array Weight + Snow Load 2841.9 lbs
Number of connection points 52
Average point load 347.0 lbs
Maximum point load 416.4 lbs
Array2:
Array Area 241.5 ft2
Total Array Weight 601.5 lbs
Distributed Array Weight 2.5 PSF
For Amherst MA:
Ground snow load 35 PSF
Applied roof snow load 24.5 PSF
Distributed snow load over array 8449.3 lbs
Total Array + Snow Load 9050.8 lbs
Number of connection points 30
Average point load 301.7 lbs
Maximum point load 362.0 lbs
Roofing construction uses 2 x 12 Rafters @ 16" O.C.
Array connection method are standoffs attached with 5/16" x 4" lag bolts
Upload Data:
Wind loading 3-sec. gust (90 MPH)
Wind loading windward roof- interior zone -13.1 PSF
Wind loading windward roof- end zone -18.9.1 PSF
Wind loading leeward roof- interior zone -9.8 PSF
Wind loading leeward roof- end zone -12.9 PSF
877-765-2784
NORTHEAST SOLAR 65 Schoolhouse Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
www.nesMardesign.com
DESIGN ASSOCIATE S , L LC gosolar@nesolardesign.com
Solar Array Racking Specifications for:
Common House
Rocky Hill Cohousing
678 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Northampton MA:
Ground snow load 50 PSF
Applied roof snow load 35 PSF
Array 1
Distributed snow load over array 16838.9 lbs
Total Array Weight 1203 lbs
Number of connection points 52
Average point load 347.0 lbs
Maximum point load 416.4 lbs
Roofing construction uses 2 x 12 Rafters @ 24" O.C.
Array 2
Distributed snow load over array 8449.3 lbs
Total Array Weight 601.5 lbs
Number of connection points 30
Average point load 301.7 lbs
Maximum point load 362.0 lbs
Roofing construction uses 2 x 12 Rafters @ 16"O.C.
Wind loading 3-sec. gust (90 MPH)
Wind loading windward roof- interior zone -13.1 PSF
Wind loading windward roof- end zone -18.9.1 PSF
Wind loading leeward roof- interior zone -9.8 PSF
Wind loading windward roof- end zone -12.9 PSF
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)Appendix A to Contract
Rocky Hill Cohousing
Black Birch Trail
Florence,MA 01060
Confidential Pricing Information
Common House Solar Electric System
Wattage:8100 Watts
Configuration: 45 Evergreen 180 Watt Modules On a SMA SB 7KW Inverter l
Array Size: 8.100 KW
Solar Module Evergreen ES-180.9L 180 Watt Module I
Module Watts(STC): 180
Module Wath(PTC) 159
Inverter Model: 1 SMA 587000 Watt Inverters
SIC DC Watts: 8,100
FTC AC Watts: 6,869
Solar Factor 84.0% Par Watt Economics
KWNn/MOmn 699 Pre-Rebate Cost
KWMrs/Year 8,390 ELOVWaR __. 7.20
Net Annual Capacity Factor 11.8% CSI Rebate
If ueage.(KWhs) 9,075 J/pCWatt F 3.50.
Then Solar Percentage c 85% Poet Rebate Cost -..
Turns neater backwards-No Backug-Needs arid to operate 0/PCP/ad $ 3.70
Line
a QW Componentn'tTotal
4 Evergreen ES-IBD-SL 180 Watt Module 796.5035,842,50
Custom Racking System with Flashed Standoffs4 12.00 4,212.00
Rooftop Combiner Boxes 325.00 mom
SMA 5870007 KW Inverters 4,477.20 4,477.20
Option.l Data Acquisition System
Balance M System Components imam L600.00
Sblppna&Freight 700.00 700.00'
Permit Fees 200.00 200.00
Despn&Engineering 1,800.00 1,800.00
Complete Rebate&Utility lntertie Pacenwork
Project Management,Turnkey Installation,Tr3ming,Warranty 9,31500 9,31500
ADDITIONAL MULTIPLE SYSTEMS DISCOUNT W.06/Watt 1486.00)
I Note: •.24/Watt Discount has already bean applied to this quote.
1 for multiple systems being installed at RNC by NorthEast Solar.
PV System Installed Price $ 58,310.70
MA State Sales Tax at 5% $ -
n State Sales Tax Exempt $ -
Total Installed Cost $ 58,310.70
Commonwealth Solar Rebate=$3.50/Watt $ (28,350.00)
TOTAL INSTALLED SYSTEM COST $ 29,960.70 l
Savings on Electricity/Yr 0 224/KW Ave. $ 1,845.80
RE45ellable per Year 0.04/KWH $ 335.60
Total Revenues/Yr $ 2,181.40
NOTE:Installation of this system Is contloent uponYaaq Payback 13.7
availabilityherme of t is OS.,,
Thothe 2Wn190 45 es will
modules or rotto wattage
by 98 time of this order,
$5,4 e6.00 Modules wetbe27,9 0.atrot nomasdr p900 Watts.me price per Watt will remain the same.
or ent.Sc ed a rebate m 8n.930.00 for an installed price or$29,526.00
Payment Schedule I
Payment* Payment Signing Date Writ
2 05 o of C t myon .Upon Centred $ Am 2,915.54
2 50%e/Comlltenb Ut•15%Orderingoft, 37,024.76
3 50%of VOOn6M Cole ins%er Component COSI upon start 7,024.76
4 Balance VPon Inspector 518 n-orI $ 310..0
Total $ 58,310.70
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