17C-231 City of Northampton Mail - Re_ Permitting for Project at 34 N Maple Street, Florence, MALouis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>
Re: Permitting for Project at 34 N Maple Street, Florence, MA
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Louis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov>Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 1:46 PM
To: Megan Mcgahren <megan@stanglassociates.com>
Zoning in an industrial district is max 70 dB at the property line. I'm not sure, but based on other types of equipment we've worked with,
you'll likely need some sound enclosure/sound baffle. That's usually workable.
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Town of Williamsburg
(413) 587-1240 office
(413) 587-1272 fax
On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 1:23 PM, Megan Mcgahren <megan@stanglassociates.com> wrote:
Hi Louis,
The chiller is 89 db at 1 meter. Do you know where I can find the zoning regulations for noise levels?
Best,
Megan
On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 1:06 PM Louis Hasbrouck <lhasbrouck@northamptonma.gov> wrote:
Ms. Mcgahren
You won't need a planning board permit; all types of manufacturing is allowed at that building.
I'm assuming you've gotten your permits from the ABCC; we'll want copies.
You will need a building permit. Based on the size and type of the building, the code (Chapter 1, section 107.6 and Chapter 34,
section 104.2.2.1; see attached) requires that a "licensed design professional" evaluates the building and provides a review of the
proposed work and whether you will need to address any code requirements.
The evaluation needs to include the current use of the space, the occupancy classification of the proposed business, sketch plans
of the location of the space in the building and the existing fire protection systems (sprinkler and / or alarm system).
If the evaluation shows that the scope of work is minor in nature and not needing registered design professional services, all you'll
need is a licensed contractor.
We'll want information about the chiller, specifically about noise levels. Some are quite loud and there are zoning regulations about
noise levels.
I suspect that the trench drain will need some sort of trap or separator per plumbing and/or health codes. The DPW will need to
know about the type of waste.
Louis Hasbrouck
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
Town of Williamsburg
(413) 587-1240 office
(413) 587-1272 fax
On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 12:08 PM, Megan Mcgahren <megan@stanglassociates.com> wrote:
Hi Louis,
I was directed to you by the building department. I am currently working on a project in Florence, MA, where we are installing a
cider brewery. We are putting it in an existing building, and are just making a few modifications to the building:
1. A trench drain from the process that connects to a private sewer on the property
2. Raising the height of two doorways
3. Installing a garage door on the side of the building for easy access
4. A foundation for a glycol chiller that will be installed in front of the building
I spoke to David Veleta, who said that we would need a planning permit for this work, and Dan Rohan, our plumber will be getting
approval for the sewer tie in. I'm wondering if there are any other permits required, and what my next steps should be?
Best,
Megan
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Megan McGahren
Stangl Associates
PO Box 321
Amherst, MA 01004-0321
908.432.1409
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Megan McGahren
Stangl Associates
PO Box 321
Amherst, MA 01004-0321
908.432.1409