05-028 120 River Rd atuo ZPA 2017-08-03,,,c: h {~
File# MP-2018-0008 . I ;
APPtlCANT/CONTACT PERSON EQUINOX PARTNERS LLC
ADDRESS/PHONE 17 HYDE HILL RD
:
PROPERTY LOCATION 120 RIVER RD
I " MjAP 05 PARCEL 028 001 ZONE GI(66)/WP(49)/RR(34)/
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
F~e Paid
Building Permit Filled out
F~e Paid
TypeofConstruction: ZPA-AUTO REPAIR
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Biuilding Plans Included:
· Owner/ Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/ Plot Plan
1]HE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRESENTED:
_!_Approved _0.dditional permits required (see below) II\~ lf a' F tlS c .
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § (ii.N ~ ::r N !) UST R. t A-t./
Intermediate Project : V 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
~ignatureofBuilding Official . Date r 1 1
' I
·· :Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
tequirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Department
~f public works and other applicable permit granting authorities. · ·
i I
I . t Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards ofMGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning & Development for more information. ·
I
;JUL 31 2Dl'l
i Please type or print all information and return this form to the Building
Itjspector's Office with the $30filingfee (check or money order) pa)lable to the
: City of Northampton {lo { U{J..,, f" I ans
1. Name of Applicant: JJ d. vi o\ /. t) n Ji~ q,
Address: 3 ,;i LI /J / 4.,~ c-' / J, IL eeJ s Telephone: YI 2, ;/$&, I f' ~ 6
Owner of Property: f i vi I\ t; JC P " r f "> e,. S f l l C.
Address:17 /.-1.yJ., l'1il/ aJ I willttt">ISb.,/fTelephone: Vt1, ..Jit4 l'Y~I' . ....,
2.
3. Status of Applicant: Owner ___ Contract Purchaser ___ Lessee Y Other (explain) ____ _
4. JobLocation: /a.O /l;ve,-j.(lq,j LeeJs ,/11,4 01().5°.J'
5. Existing Use of Structure /Property: /'7 ".., v f! 4 ~ J v ,,. / "J
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans __ _
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO ___ _ DON'T KNOW ___ _ YES ___ _ IF YES, date
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
1 NO ___ _ DON'T KNOW _X __ _ YES ___ _
IF YES: enter Book ___ _ Page ____ and/or Document# _____ _
9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO X , 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)
I i
W:\D~cumenili\FORMS\original\Building-lnspector\Zoning-Permit-Application-passive.doc 8/4/2004
10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES __ X __ _ NO ____ _
L') / ~' J J IF YES, describe size, type and location: v 11 e ,' 'f X (1 fv" --p O.J "ve;,19 e,,.,
I 'l'f)' !' 3 1)1 .£.r 1 /1, d 4 &fl " s r j '1 "Pf D )c ~ / I\ t) rr t,,: re; r.t Ot If. ., to
I I .J
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES X · NO __ _
11.
IF YES, describe size, type and location: 1,J.J.;lte"'tt I ~I ( e I fl al, eAlt"'""Y /;f I w4// ftlo~ .. ,,J s,,.,,
· ' '6y /1(lr#t t'"'d of '"J· Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it 'part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES NO .})(_
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 Sc£ 51 tf PlA "1 for use by the Building
Frontage
Setbacks Front
Side
Rear
Building Height
Building Square Footage
% Open Space: (lot area
minus building & paved
parking
# of Parking Spaces
De artment
EXISTING PROPOSED
L:
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
Datb: 14-3y ~/9 17 Applicant's Signat,ure ~ C' ~
NQTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
· requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health, Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards, Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
i
W:\~ocuments\FORMS\original\Building-lnspector\Zoning-Permit-Application-passive.doc 8/4/2004
Zoning Permit Application (addendum) -Rondina
Proposal: To use 3000 sq ft in the northern end of existing building as an auto repair facility
concentrating on cars, light trucks, motorcycles, small engines, and bicycles which shows allowance in GI
zoning regulations. No changes to exterior building will be made. Request for permit for auto repair at
120 River Road.
There will be no detrimental effect to adjoining premises as all work will be conducted inside. View of
operations is unseen from abutters. No noxious fumes or chemicals will be emitted to the public.
Property owner has current, in-place materials recycling program which I will join at no cost. Any
mechanical repairs, painting, or other operations which may impact environmental concerns will be
undertaken within the current protocols established on the premise and approved by Mass DEP.
Majority of clientele are local Leeds and Northampton community members and any potential future
• increase in traffic to support the business will have a minimal impact to its usual volume. Set-back is
65ft offering ample time and space for turning in and pulling out with unrestricted views of river road.
No changes to the existing structure dimensions will be made. Aesthetic improvements will increase its
curb appeal as well as property values. Signage will be affixed via by-laws. A permit for a S'x8' flat,
externally lit, wall mounted sign will be applied for.
I am a Leeds residents who has spent 12 years with the Leeds Civic Association currently as sitting
secretary. I am fully invested in the advancement and preservation of my community and all of its gifts.
I am well respected, clean by nature, socially and environmentally conscientious, and always striving to
be in tune with the community's desires. I only wish to improve the standard of living with my services
as well as make a positive impact on other local business and residents with my friendly and healthy
mode of operations. As a well know Leeds resident, I intend to have a shop that attracts positive
attention due to its high standards of customer service. Those who know me know that I am always
willing to "help" a neighbor, and I have never been one to judge others from a title, belief, or physical
attribute. These personal traits combined with a business that services all modes of transportation and
will include loaner bicycles capitalizing on the nearby rail trail access ramps will angle my business to be
well loved by the larger community just as I love this city and have made it my home.
My business operation meets the GI zoning requirements of the proposed site. Any adjustments the city
needs me to make will be addressed quickly and accordingly.
"David's Auto" is staged to be the best Leeds community garage. With strong affiliations with other
local businesses and civic ideals, the connected nature of the operation will always strive to serve the
needs of the locals. From cars and trucks, to tractors and push mowers, to motorcycles and bicycles,
we'll keep the village rolling. A loaner program of bicycles for auto or bike repair will surely be noticed
around the city. A trained and educated owner will bring sophistication and honesty to an often feared
service industry. Friendliness and approachability are our ways of doing business.
Unused portions of the large building of CRD Metalworks can be usefully utilized to generate tax
revenue, increase positive feedback of Leeds community businesses, and provide an unparalleled
service to the community while scripting a great reputation for yet another reason to head to
Northampton. The partitioned northern section with large garage door is ready and waiting as a blank
canvas; a perfect location and structure for this business to thrive. Buildout it minimal incorporating
some light equipment and tools, and relatively small spaces for office work and a short term waiting
room. The negligible draw on utilities and resources compared to the infrastructure and current usage
will have a small effect; if any at all.
As a 2 mechanic shop given the limits of the space to perform service, 15 parking spaces will
accommodate all work flow at any given time. Since the building has capacity to support 100+
employees, this will have a negligible effect on the current business as well as on neighbors or traffic.
No junk cars will be amassed, and no store front retail sales will be performed.
-Digital copy of site plan available upon request, analog copy submitted within.
David Rondina
413.250.1826
Wagon83@gmail.com
Page 2 cif 2 I
i
!Date: July 1, 2005 · !Case No.: 05-01-0299'\
18) Federal Emergency Management Agency
?f,~ Washington, D.C. 20472
~~"No s~e::, -
LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT
DETERMINATION DOCUMENT (REMOVAL)
ATTACHMENT 1 (ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS)
I LOMA
PORTlqNS OF THE PROPERTY REMAIN IN THE SFHA (This Additional Consideration applies to the preceding 1
Property.)
Portions of this property, but not the subject of the Determination/Comment document, may remain in the Special Flood
Hazard ¥\rea. Therefore, any future construction or substantial improvement on the property remains subject to Federal,
State/Commonwealth, and local regulations for floodplain management.
!
This attachment provides additional Information regarding this request. If you have any questions about this attachment, please contact the FEMA Map
Assistance Center toll free at (877) 336-2627 (877-FEMA MAP) or by letter addressed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 3601 Eisenhower
Avenue, Soite 130, Alexandria, VA 22304-6439.
i :t::> ~--
Doug Bellomo, P.E .• Chief
Hazard Identification Section, Mitigation Division
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate Version 1.3.3 1029299.1 LOMA-SL01###0299
:
I
Page 1 oh I !Date: July 1, 2005 lease No.: OS,,01-0299.1\ I LOMA
-181 Federal Emergency Management Agency
i
~ ~ Washington, D.C. 20472
"'<fivo .,,1-1!>.. --
LETTER OF MAP AMENDMENT
DETERMINATION DOCUMENT (REMOVAL}
COMMUNITY AND MAP PANEL INFORMATION LEGAL PROPERTY DESCmPTION I
I CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE A parcel of land, as described in the Quitclaim Deed, recorded as Document
COMMUNITY COUNTY,MASSACHUSETTS No. 2004 00001794, in Book 7659, Page 167, in the Office of the Register of
Deeds, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
COMMUNITY' NO.: 250167
I NUMBER: 2501670001 A
!
AFFECTED NAME: CITY OF NORTHAMPTOf,
MAP PANEL HAMPStfRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
! DATE: 413/1978 ! !
FLOODING SOURCE: MLL RIVBl APPROXIMATE LATITUDE & LONGITUDE OF PR<PERTY: 42.358, -72.702
I SOORCE OF LAT & LONG: PREQSION MAPPl&G STREEJS 7.0 DATUM: NAO 83
i DETERMINATION
i
I OUTCOME 1%ANNUAL LOWEST LOWEST i WHAT IS CHANCE ADJACENT LOT
LOT i BLOCK/ SUBDIVISION STREET REMOVED FLOOD FLOOD GRADE ELEVATION !SECTION FROM THE ZONE ELEVATION ELEVATION (NGVD29) SFHA (NG\/029) (NGVD29),
-120 River Road Commercial
~ -Structure C 365.0 feet 366.8 feet -
Special ~ood Hazard Alea (SFHA) • The SFHA is an area that would be inundated by the flood having a 1-percent chance of being equaled or
exceeded 111 any gh,en year (base flood~
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (Please refer to the appropriate section on Attachment 1 for the addiUonat considerations listed below.)
PORTIONS REI\IIAIN IN THE SFHA
I
!
This document provides the Federal Emergency Management Agency's determinallon regarding a request for a Letter of Map Amendment for !he property
described above. Using the information submitted and lhe effectille National Flood Insurance Program {NFIP) map, we have determined that the
structure{s} on the property{ies) is/are not located in the SFHA, an area inundated by the flood having a 1-pereent tflam::e of being equaled or exceeded in
any given >1ear (base flood). This document amends the effective NFIP map to remove the subject property from the SFHA located on the effective NFIP
map; therefore, the Federal mandatory flood Insurance requirement does not apply. However, the lender has the option to continue the ftood insurance
requirement to protect its financial risk on the loan. A Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) is avaHable for buildings located outside the SFHA. lnformaUon about
the PRP an~ how one can apply is enclosed.
This det~inatlon Is based on the flood data presently available. The enclosed documents provide additional information regarding this determination. If
you have any questions about this document. please contact the FEMA Map Assistance Center toll free at (877) 336-2627 (877-FEMA MAP) or by letter
addressed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 3601 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 130, Alexandria, VA 22304-6439.
~ ~ -
!
Doug Bellomo, P.E., Chief
Hazard Identification Section, Mitigation Division
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate Version 1.3.3 1029299.1 LOMA-SL01###0299
I