31B-282 NPD SPR 2008-09-08Date: February 1, 2013Hearing No.:PLN-2009-0008
City of NorthamptonPlanning - Decision
APPLICATION TYPE:
PB Special Permit with Major Site Pla
SUBMISSION DATE:
9/8/2008
NAME:
NORTHAMPTON CITY OF
Applicant's Name:
ADDRESS:
Police Department
210 MAIN STREET
TOWN:
NORTHAMPTON
STATE:
MA
ZIP CODE:
01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
STREET NO.:
CENTER ST
Site Information:
TOWN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
MAP:
31B
BLOCK:
271
LOT:
001
SITE ZONING:
CB(100)/
MAP DATE:
NAME:
NORTHAMPTON CITY OF
Owner's Name:
ADDRESS:
210 Main Street
TOWN:
NORTHAMPT0N
STATE:
MA
ZIP CODE:
01060
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Surveyor's Name:
ADDRESS:
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
COMPANY NAME:
ACTION TAKEN:
Approved With Conditions
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Demolish existing building & parking lot; construct 3 story police dept. and 2 level parking deck (less than 30'). Includes 31B-272 and 282.
HARDSHIP:
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the site plan for the Police Department with waivers for traffic study based on the following plans
submitted with the application:
1. "Northampton Police Headquarters" Existing Conditions Sheet L-1 Prepared by Caolo & Bieniek Associates, Inc Dated 12-07 & 10-08.2. "Northampton Police Headquarters" Sheets L-2 &3 Proposed Site Plan. Prepared by Caolo & Bieniek Associates, Inc Dated 12-07 & 10-08.3. "Northampton Police Headquarters" Existing & Proposed Conditions Parking Sheets C-1 to C-6 Prepared by Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers Dated 10-08.
4. "Exterior Renderings by Caolo & Bieniek Associates, dated 9-11-08
5. "Northampton Police Headquarters" Building Elevations Sheets A201, A202 by Caolo & Bieniek Associates, Inc Dated 9-03-08.
6. "City of Northampton Police Department Parking Garage fixture layout calculations, Prepared by Holophane lighting Michael Miceli dated
August 8, 2008 Sheet 1 of 1.
7. Lighting Detail Cut sheets.
In granting approval the Board found the following criteria in Chapter 350-10.1 and 11.1 had been met. (1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The existing allowed Police Department use will be
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
Book:Page:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit full construction documents for DPW
staff review of utility connections in accordance with DPW standards.
2. Final plans shall show bike racks to accommodate 6 bicycles. Additionally, two loops shall be
located within the lower parking deck, subject to DCAM approval.
3. Revised plans should be submitted showing a crosswalk striped in accordance with city policy and using highly reflective materials such as tyregrip or other product leading from the deck to the
courthouse entrance.
4. Parking spaces along Center Street shall remain available to the general public unless specific
occasions warrant their restrictions for specified limited periods as determined by the Parking
Commissioner.
5. If a dumpster is located on site, it shall be located on the lower parking deck.
6.A dumpster screen shall be provided for the 21 Center Street dumpsters.
7. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant must submit a stamped plan by a lighting
engineer that shows the light levels are installed consistent with the approved plans.
1)
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REFERRALS IN DATE:
9/11/2008
FILING DEADLINE:
9/4/2008
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:
9/11/2008
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:
9/18/2008
MAILING DATE:
9/18/2008
HEARING DEADLINE DATE:
11/12/2008
HEARING DATE:
9/25/2008
HEARING TIME:
7:30 PM
relocated to the north side of the parcel on which it is currently located. As a municipal use it is consistent with the mix of allowed uses within the CB district.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. If applicable, this shall include considering the location of driveway
openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by emergency vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and
provisions for persons with disabilities. The redevelopment of the site will improve pedestrian safety through reduction in curb cuts and
clearly demarcated sidewalks leading from Gothic Street to Center Street. Parking for police business will include designated handicap facilities and bicycle racks;
(3) 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 new building will be a significant improvement in architectural detail and compatibility over
the existing police station structure. The parking deck will provide a more efficient means of vehicle storage and will allow most of the
police vehicle storage to be hidden from view unlike the current situation; 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. Improvements to the stormwater drainage system will be made for this site and immediately surrounding parcels; and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter including section 350 appendix 2 relative to allowed lower
height of the parking deck to fit the scale of the uses along Gothic Street toward Trumbull. The structures in this block are not the heights
nor density of other buildings along Main Street, Center Street or other side streets within the CB district. Through approval, the Board
granted waivers from the lighting standards that require .5 foot-candles at the property boundary in order to allow lighting of the pedestrian
ways through the site and along the public sidewalks in place of street lighting.; 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 the 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 affect those
objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The redevelopment of this site downtown
meets several components of the newly adopted Sustainable Northampton plan including increasing the density of office uses for police
department by increasing the size of the building on the same lot, maintaining the police presence in the central business district, and more efficiently utilizing parking by creating a deck to accommodate police department needs. The parking deck further reduces the expanse of surface parking lot area within the central business district. Finally, the overall project will be LEED certified.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
HEARING CONTINUED DATE:
HEARING CLOSE DATE:
10/16/2008
VOTING DATE:
10/16/2008
VOTING DEADLINE:
1/14/2009
DECISION DATE:
10/20/2008
DECISION DRAFT BY:
10/30/2008
DECISION DEADLINE:
1/14/2009
FINAL SIGNING BY:
10/30/2008
MOTION MADE BY:
Keith Wilson
SECONDED BY:
Jennifer Dieringer
VOTE COUNT:
7
DECISION:
Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning & Development.
I, 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.
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APPEAL DATE:
APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/9/2008
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
Katharine G. Baker Grantvotes to
Stephen Gilson Grantvotes to
Jennifer Dieringer Grantvotes to
Mark Sullivan Grantvotes to
Francis Johnson Grantvotes to
George Kohout Grantvotes to
Keith Wilson Grantvotes to
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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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