BP-2016-0283 AppFile # BP-2016-0283
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON ROBERT J BACON
ADDRESSIPHONE 20 HA WTHRONE TER FLORENCE (413) 485-4104
PROPERTY LOCATION 160 OLD FERRY RD -NORTHAMPTON
MAP 25 PARCEL 015 001 ZONE
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Pennit Filled out
Fee Paid
TypeofConstruction: CONSTRUCTION OF 6 UNIT STORAGE HANGAR
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/ Statement or License 096240
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:§ __ . _______ _
Intennediate Project: ___ Site Plan AND/OR __ ~ Special Pennit With Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR'--___ Special Pennit With Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § ________ _
Finding ____ _ Special Permit. ____ _ Variance* ___ _
___ Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds ProofEnclosed. ____ _
___ Other Pennits 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 -_ ... ------'
Pennit from Elm Street Commission ---____ P.ennit DPW Stonn Water Management
__ ---'Demolition Delay
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 aU 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 ofMGL 40A. Contact Office of
Planning & Development for more infonnation.
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1.1 Property Address:
G 60 OLd Ferry R~~d
INorthampton, Ma
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Signature
Item
1. Building
2. Electrical
3. Plumbing
4. Mechanical (HVAC)
Versionl.7 Commercial
City of Northampton
Building Department
212 Main Street
Room 100
Northampton. MA 01060
13-587-1240 Fax 413-587-1272
• REPAIR. RENOVATE, CHANGE THE USE OR OCCUPANCY OF. OR DEMOLISH ANY BUILDING
OTHER THAN A ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING
f1'6()OWPeny Road Northameton, Ma
Current Maili~::;;:d:.;.:res=s",,: __ ,
(413) 584-7980
SECTION 4-
CUBIC FEET
Versionl.7 Commercial Building Pennit May 15, 2000
Interior Alterations D EXisting Wall Signs D Demolition D Repairs D Additions D Accessory Building IZl
Exterior Alteration D Existing Ground Sign D New Signs D Roofing D Change of Use D Other D
Brief Description
Of Proposed Work:
SECTION l~ USE GROUP
A Assembly D
S Storage
U Utility D
M Mixed Use D
S Special Use
Existing Use Group:
BUILDING AREA EXISTING
Floor Area per Floor (sf)
Total Area (sf)
Total Height (ft)
7. Water Supply (M.G.L. c. 40, § 54)
Public Private
of 6 Unit storage/hangar
A-2
A-5
F-2
D
D
D
A-3 D
I-'r(m ..... "'~" Hazard Index 780 CMR
PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION
Total Proposed New Construction
Total Height ft
7.1 Flood Zone Information:
Zone I : I Outside Flood f"",,,'---'
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
1A 0
1B D
2A D
2B D
2C D
3A D
38
5A
5B
e Disposal System:
o
D
On site disposal system
Versionl. 7 Commercial Building Pennit May 15, 2000
No
I, ...!===================================:!, as Owner of the subject property
Ithnlri7F!n by this building permit applicatio;.:.n.:....... __ ---,:-_____ --:.:? _____ '"""""l
Date
I, ~bert ~~n, Managing Member , as Owner/Authorized
Agent hereby
and belief.
that the statements and information on the foregoing application are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge
Not Applicable 0
~6240
License Number
016
Expiration Date
4-7840
Telephone
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
Affidavit Attached Yes
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands DEP ~lle Number:
WPA F 7 -E· ·t·o p. . °t f 0··· ·d·· . f C d"t" 246-551 . orm X ens Ion erml or rers a on I Ions '".-~--.---.---• . Provided by DEP Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
---------------------------.--------.-----------~--------------------------A. General I nformation
Important:
When filling out 1. Applicant:
forms onths
compu~er. use.
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return key.
Name
PO Bol.( 221 MiriiiliQ"AQdre:}$"-----
Northampton
CityfTown
2. Property Owner (if different):
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State
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Name
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B. Authorization
01061
Zip Code
Zip Code
The Order of Conditions (or Extension Permit) issued to the applicant or property owner listed above on:
December 14.2004 Daie"--~----' _· __ . __ ~._.c_" ..... " .. "".",, __ ,._,_,,_"",
for work. at
Old Fernr Road
StrOlet Address
recorded at the Registry of DeedS for:
klampshire ,. ._~ .. _, .. _ ..... __ "_ .. ,.", ___ _
County
,js hereby extended until:
25;26
Assessor's Map/Plat Number
2386
800/1
15,16,17,19,53
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Parcel/Lot N!.Jrrttier
155 Page -.... --
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December 14, 2010 --=DiI..;;;t.;:;;e.;:..;..;.;='-'--'-'-=:.::-:.."'-------......... ···-·· .... ·_ .. ·····-·c--------------------.
This date can benD more than 3 years from the expiration date of the Order of Conditions orthe latest
extens1on. Only unexpired OfPe~ of Conditions Dr Extension may be extended.
Date the Order was last extended (if applicable):
Issu~dby:
Northampton .p 1/2412008
Conservation Commission Date
p.ag •. 101'3
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands DEP File Number:
WPA F '. "7.-E t . p 't f· 0 d f C' d't" .d~~~sst orm x enslon erml or r ers a on I lons .. -~ ... ;.---
Ma$sachus!3tts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L c. 131. §40 Provided by DEP
B. Authorization (cant.)
wpa1ocm7.doc • rev. :V1105
TI1js Ord~er of Condjtionstxtension must be signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission
and a copy sent to the applicant and the appropriate DE;2 .. R. e. giqn. al Offic.eh r ( " n I ~gnalii' s; C; Q, \~j \jQ" J . ,-\~----~ ~~--------
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Notary Acknowledgement
C.om.monwealth of Massachusetts County of ~f§lt1g;e.----
~tJ~ On this Month
~t? __ _
Yei;lf of
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public. personally appeared
~~-Wer$L-Name of Signer .
proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was/were
~-~~. -----'~---'--'."--DesCriptlen of evidence of identifiCCition
to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to
me that he/she signed·it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
As. member of -~~~~--CilyIT6wn Conservation Commission
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Place notary seal and/or any stamp'above ~L lq b (701~. _____ ... _
My Commissi n.Expires (Date)
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
WPA Form 7 -Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
C. Recording Confirmation
DEP File Number:
246-551
Provided by DEP
The applicant shall record this document in accordance with General Condition 8 of the Order of
Conditions (see below), complete the form attached to this Extension Permit, have it stamped by the
Registry of Deeds, and return it to the Conservation Commission.
Note: General Condition 8 of the Order of Conditions requires the applicant, prior to commencement of
work, to record the final Order (or in this case, the Extension Permit for the Order of Conditions) in the
Registry of Deeds or the Land Court for the district in which the land is located, within the chain of title of
the affected property. In the case of recorded land, it shall be noted in the Registry's Granter Index under
the name of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done. In the case of registered
land, it shall also be noted on the Land Court Certificate of Title of the owner of the land upon which the
proposed work is done.
Detach page 3 of Form 7 and submit it to the Conservation Commission prior to the expiration of the
Order of Conditions subject to this Extension Permit.
To:
Conservation Commission
Please be advised that the Extension Permit to the Order of Conditions for the project at:
Project Location DEP File Number
has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds of:
County
for:
Property OWner
and has been noted in the chain of title of the affected property in accordance with General Condition 8 of
the original Order of Conditions on:
Date Book Page
If recorded land the instrument number which identifies this transaction is:
Instrument Number
If registered land, the document number which identifies this transaction is:
Document Number
Signature Df Applicant
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A If . \PPI can t' N s arne:
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Robert Saoon & Lisa ~$Qj;)
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City of Northam pton
Date: June 14.2004
s • N urveyors amEJ;
COMPANY 1'IM1E;
NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT INC -
AOOR.E$S: JI.ooRESSC
POBoXI78
TOWN; STATE: I ZlPCOOE: TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE:.
NORTHAMPTON MAD10fJ61
I'H(lNSNO.: FAX NO.: PHONENO~: FAXN¢.:
(413) 584-.7980 0 I
S,wI,:ADPRESS: EMAIL AOdIleSj>:
SecTION OF 6"t'l..AW,
9.3 (1) (D); ~Sting NonconfOrming Struct~ orUses lIa be Cbanged,&te11
~ Nf!1URE OF PROPOSED WORK:, I ~. Qi{!fOlition of exlst1ng bundlngs, reconfnjcflon of one building, con$fnJcUon 0(7500 sq.ft. officelhangerbldg.li1sla" (tii!lpsd,Piivin9.
~ . rperiy also lncJudesllap ID 25.71,53 an~ 2t).;1. ,.
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I ~ CoNIi~JIIOF APPROVA. t:
\.\1 '"'"... . 1. Prior-to anyl!flrpDrt.expanslcm .. the appffcantinuslbbtafn the approval Qfa Coitsflrvption . R ~frlcJJ,o(1lpub.llcRJght-of.Way Easel1ieiJfPy the City Cqri.ncll andthtl Secretary ·1)f the Executive
'. ~ ortrCf! ofEnvirorifnenfaiAtfith's ~at will remafn;n {iffect in perpetuIty for the property beflig offered. I ~ Thfs must occur within nine(S} monfbs ortba expiration of the appeal·Perlod Of the PfannitJgBo(!rri
. Special Permit. The Ofliee.ofPIa:nning & Development is svallableto asSf~tlnthit!; effort.
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The-Zoning Bdam ofAppeal$g~f#ed ,the F/f'ldlngiQr expansion based upon thft foIlowlngplanii ~.ubmrttBri with the appiir;afion:
1. "ExistingConditi,onsPlim-Northampton Airport". prepared by Baystifie EnllfrpnmentafJ::onsliltantsk lriCa Sheet 1 of'2, da.ted May 19, 2004
:I~ "Prop osed Conditions .Plaa· North8111ptpn AIrport, preparedbyBaystateoEnvirjmmental Consultants, im:, Sheet 2 of 2, dafedMay 19.
20()4, revised June 10, 20/14, . .
3: "Northampton Airp"rl SIte Ratios ·sul1m'~d wlth.apP/{C$tionand re.llfsed June 101 2004-
The Zbliing Soam of App~ls granfJild the FindingforexpanslOr1s on if $it~ wlth.prHJCistlllg non-f:Ohforming op.er/space upon
det~mninBtJon oftl1efoI/Owf~:" .
1, The c:hange,. expansion or alte~t1t:!n tp lit pre-ex4tlngnon-confonnlty will not besubst;mtia.11y m~ de.trlmental to tbe neighbQrhbod
than the exiSti"'g itolu;ollfal11i!ng n~(ure olthesfructum, Iot:an.d or use. Tbe.,Irpoyt wiJfefimiiJate the non.r:onronnlngusebyobtainD'lg,a
special Patrrilt £rpm the Plar.lflfng Board. Aland d~r:Jictitiol1 along theConnealicuit River wilflmprolle .overall qualitY aTopen spaCe within
thearell.
2. The chai1fJed0'¥Jllotil1creS$sthfIJnon.ctmfotmlngnalure orlbl'!l property, Th.e p/allssu.bmit.te,d indicafe that thenoner:onform1ng oPen
space Is 81.5"" (95%ls required) and the proposed eXpEli1sions would maintain tbeopen space at 81.5%.
3.. No new;zonlng v10JationswoulfJ be ~terl With the explanslons.
A ;There will be ilo further reduc:t/on of the open $p;lCfh Further; the applicant will be p.erman¢nilyriedicating la{ld alongtheConnectIcult )erWith a c;onserva1/on easement. .
5. The change doas'nof(nvolve e.sign.
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HEARINGCU'l!!E DJ!.TE:
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MTe: VQTlNGOATE:
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HEARING TIME: VOTINGDEADtlNE:
t";j5 PM 91812D04
MEMBERS PREflgNT: VOTE:
Sara Northrup votes to Grant
-Mal~olm S,E. Smith Votes (0 Gral}t
Bob RJddf~ votes to Ghmt -
MOJ1Otl MAOE aY:
Ma/e,alm 'B.E. _ Smith
MIN~es OF MEE:TJNG;
AViil1abTe in the OffiCe of Plallnmg & Deve/epment
VOTE COUNT: -
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DECISION fJRAFT BY:
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City of Northamp~on
Dat~: June 14, 2004
APPEA.l DAiE:
APPEAL DeADLINE:
7/4/20D4
DECISION:
Approved with C9nditi,ons,
~f caroiyn Mis.ch, i!$ ageritfu the Zoning Board. of Appeals,certify thatfhls fsa true.and accurate decISion made by tMZorting -Board of
ApP?afs and certify that actJPJt ofthft; aftd;JI!plsl1s mwefllile" flIedwijh the Board:and 1h'e City Clerk on
June 14, '2004.
I certifY that iii r:opyof thJ$ t/I!1d:sFcm hasb.een mailed to th$ OWner a.rut Applicant. .. ill: . D . ~ @w n \~ rnr;~) J
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',Wendy Mazza( City Clerk .of the City of Northamptonl hereby certify that the
bove Deci~ion of tlj.e Northampton Zoning Board of Ap.pealswas filed in the
Iffice . 6~ the City Clerk on June 14 ,2004 ~ .tha:: twenty day.;; have, elapseCl since ~ch f~l~ng and that no app.eal has been fJ.Iad J.n. this •
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City of Northampton
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Planning Board ~ Decision
Hearing No.: PLN-2004-0091
A Ii 'Pill cant s Name:
NAME:
Robert Bacon & Lisa Fusco
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26 Hedge Row Lane
TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE:
.~MHERST IfIIA 01002·
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:.
Site Information:
MAP DATE:
SUBMISSION DATE:
512112004
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City of Northampton
Date: July 2. 2004
Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: COMPANY NAMe:
NORTHAMPTON AIRPORT INC
AODI'U!SS: AODRESS:
POBOX878
TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE:. I ZlPCODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 010061
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
(413) 584-79800
EMAIL ADORESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
SITE ZON1NG:
SC
SECTION OF BYLAW:
SecIIon ttl: RedUction of Dimensional and Density Regulations
ACTION TAKEN:
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" NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
I \,. DemollUon, reconstruction and new constnJctlon of buildings for office and hangar space, fuel pad and apron paving. Identification of
~ 'lire hangar expanslon/build-out Permit Includes Map ID 25-15, 1B, 17, 19, 71, 53; 26-1.
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_.COND. moN OF APPROV~.L: •
~ .. 1. The Special Permit Is for the use of the Northampton Airport and expansions shown on the plans.
Any runway eJttension requires amendments.
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2. The Airport shBlllnstltute and maintain a voluntary flight noise abetement program.
3. Prior to request for a building permit. the applicant must provide proof that a permit has been
Issued by the ConservaUon Commission showing that all requirements for flood storage, building
elevaflons, flood proollng, storm water management have been met
4. A copy of a FEMA flood elevation cerUflca60n must be provided at the Ume that a request for
building permit Is made.
5. This permit allows up to 3.9 acres of land along the Conner:t1cut River to be swapped tbr
construction on the airport property In conJunctlon with the long range buildout plans shown on Plan
Sheet 2 of 2 dated June 10, 2004 by Baystate Environmental Consultants unless otherwise amended.
Such construction may only occur after recording of conservation easement documents on the land
as offered by the applicant and approved by the Office of Planning & Development Indicating that no
more land area is developed than that which is placed under pwmanent conservation restriction. All
land presented for dedicaflon by the appRcant must have the CR sIgned by the owner. The CR shall
not allow stoRge of any vehicles, or structures. Vehicles Include registered and unregistered.
6. Prior to any airport expansion, the applicant must Obtain the approval of a Conservation Restriction
by the Conservation Commission, City Council and the Secretary of tire ExecuUve Office of
Environmental Affairs that will remain In effect In perpetuity tbr that property being transferred. This
must occur within nine (9) months of the expiration of the appeal period of the Special Permit The
Offlce of Planning & Development Is available to assist In this efrort.
7. Prior to Issuance of certificate of occupancy tbr any of fhe new hangars, all existing buIldings and
new bUildings shalf be connected to underground dry well(s) to coUect roof runoff.
8. All skydiving trailers must be registered with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, unless building
permits are obtained, and must be relocated on the lot so that they are not within the setback areas.
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Hearing No.: PLN-2004-0091
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Date: July 2, 2004
9. storagelwarehouslng of vehicles unrelated to the use or function of the airport are not allowed on
site. including wfthln the hangar buildings.
10. No residential use of the property Is anowed.
11. An NPDES permits must be obtained.
12. Events with attendance below 301 and Which do not entail advertising shall be considered
accessory to the airport and are allowed without further review.
13. Excep( for the Balloon Festival, advertiSed special events, aviation related or otherwise, are < not
granted in this special permit
14. <Th,e foliowlng conditions shan apply to 1/Ie Balloon FestIval:
a .. The apprfCant shall provide notice of the planned Balloon festIVal to reSidents' and landowners
In the Meadows on: Riverbank Road, Cross Path Road, Fair Street, Fair Sfreel Extension, <
and Old Feny Road by maHing noUce forty-five (45) days In advance with time of event
(e.g., 11 AM-7PM), expected attendance, and contact numbers for complaints or concerns
during the events.
b. Maximum attendance for the entire length of the Balloon FestIval may not eJCceed 10,000.
c. The applicant shall take measures to keep the audience out of the agricultural fields.
d. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the Northampton Police Department
and the Ucense Commission with regard to alcohol.
e. The applicant shall provide notice to the Northampton Police Department, Northampton Fire
Department and Emergency Medical Services forty-five days (45) Tn advance of the balloon
festival.
f. Written sign off must be obtained from the Northampton Police Department Indicating review
and approval of a traffic management/control and a security plan -in advance of each event If
sign off has not been obtained, the event will not be allowed.
g. Written sign off must be obtained from the Northampton Fire Department. If sign-off has not
been obtained, the event will not be allowed. The follOwing criteria applies:
1. Attendance at any time of 1,500 -2,999 people requires one fire department personnel.
2. Attendance at any time of 3,000 -4,499 people an ambulance and 2 Rre
Department personnel will be required.
3. Attendance at any time of 5,000+ people requires an engine company and 4 Rre
Department personnel.
h. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all other necessary permits for the
balloon festival are In place, Including but not limited to the securing of appropriate
permits from the Building and Health Departments byHor all partIcipants and vendors.
i. All public roads are to remain unobstructed at all times to fe$ldents, farmers and their guests.
Security, hired by the applicant, shall be posted In accordance with plans required and
approved by the Northampton Police Department.
j. There shall be no parlcing for the balloon festival allowed on public roads or private
property unless approved by the property owner. Aggressive towing shall be
Implement.ed, through the airports InlUation.
k. Temporary No-Parlring Signs with Tow Zone shall be posted a day ahead of each event along
the sides of all public ways leading to the airport from the Fairgrounds property to the airport
and along
Cross Path Road and surrounding streets.
I. Spectator vehicles, other than designated "balloon chase" or other required avlaUon related
event vehicles shall be restricted from entering the meadows and roads, If approved In
traffic control plan by the Police Department. If approved, adequate sec;urity with
established mechanism to enforce this condition shall be posted on either end of the
airport to prevent non-resident spectators from entering these areas during balloon
festival events.
m. Required chase vehicles shall be kept to a minimum.
n. Noise levels shall comply with the environmental standards in the Northampton Zoning
OrrJlnance, to be measured at the property line and lowered If too lOUd. ThIs shall be self-
monitored by the applicant with enforcement by the ZonIng Enforcement Officer.
o. All trash must be picked up within twenty-four hours after the festIval.
p. The applica"t shall make all efforts to avoid conflh:tS with events takTng place at the fairgrounds
or activities at Sheldon Reid. The Northampton Police Department shall make the final
decision about any scheduling conflicts.
The Northampton Planning Board unanimously GRANTED the request for a Special Permit with SIte Plan (major project) under the
'~ovlslons of Sections 5.2, 6.2, 6.3, 10 & 13 of the Northampton Zoning Ordinance for establishment of an airport within the SC district,
:panslons Including substantial Improvements of greater than 15% value, land dedicatIon for reduction of required open space to allow
the current non-conforming open space of 81.5% to remain as shown on the following plans and Information submitted with the
application and as amended by any conditions attached to this permit
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Planning Board -Decision
Hearing No.: PLN~2004-0091
City of Northampton
Date: July 2, 2004
1. "Existing Conditions Plan" Northampton Airport, prepared by Baystafe Environmental Consultcrnts, Inc, Sheet 1 of2, dated May 19,
2004.
2. "Proposed Conditions Plan· Northampton Airport, prepared by Baystate EnVironmental Consultants, Inc. Sheet 2 of 2, dated May 19,
2004, revised June 10, 2004.
3. "Northampton Afrport Site Ratfosw submitted with application and revised June 10, 2004.
The Board granted the Special Permit and Site Plan upon finding that the following criteria within the zoning had been met:
A. The requested us.e protects adjoining premises ~galnst seriously detrimental uses. Surface water drainage win be collected on sfte In
dry wells. Continued use of this plOperty for an airport wlfl aUow a slgn1f1cantportion of tire meadows to remain open thereby preserving
. sight buffers IIIIJd views of the Holyoke ·Range. The airport wlfllnstltute IlQluntary noise abatement to minImize sound impacts on the
community; and '.' . . .
B. The requested u~e will promote the cOnveni~ce and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement withIn the site and 'on adjacent
st1eefs, minimize traffic Impacts on the streefs and roads in the area. No changes to access driveway openings are planned. Minimal
increases In air trame are planned and wIN not Increase automobile traffic on surrounding streets during peak periOds. Access by .
emergency Vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and plOvlslons for pensons with dlsabRltles will be maintained; and
C. 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 structures proposad will be clustered within the developed portion of the property and
thereby preserve the remaining land as open field and runway. The podlon of land owned by Northampton Airport on the Connecticut
River wIU be permanently protected as open space through a Conservation RestricUoni and
D. The requested use will not overload, and will mItigate advense impacts on, the Cllrs resources includIng the effect on the City's water
supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage collection and trearment systems, fire protection, streets and schools. No
additional service demands will be required; IIIIJd
E. The requested use meets all the specIal regulations set forth In the Zoning OrrJIl'lflnce for the dedication of land in order to obtaIn a
reduction in open space. Tlte Soard granted the ImplOvements shown on the Site Plan with the condition that all criteria for constructIon
within the floodplain be met and technical standards be reviewed by the Northampfon Conservation Commission.
'. The requested use bears a posltlve relationshIp to ·the pubrlC convenIence or welfare. The continued use of the property as a general
aViatton aIrport provides an Important link In the CIty's overall transportation network and provides residents with a unIque resoun:e.
The use will not unduly ImpaIr the Integrity of character of the dIstrict or adjoining zones, nor be ctetrimental to the health, morals, or
general welfare. The use shaff be In harmony with the general purpose and intent of the OrdInance; and
S. The requested use wlH promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those obJectives, as
defined In The City of Northampton Open Space and Recreation Plan 2000-2004 adopted under M.G.L Chapter 41, Section B1~C and D.
The plan Identifies the need for preservatIon of ImporlBnt natural resource areas along the Connecticut RIver and to provIde future
potential access to the River. The land extensive nature of the airport use enables vast port/ons of land wIthIn the lllleadows to remain
open for flood storage, habitat and wildlife corridors.
COULO NOT DEROGA"tE BECAUSE:
FILING OEADLINE:
512012004
R.El'EMALS IN 0ATe:
5127/2004
FIRST ADVERTISING DA"tE:
512112004
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:
61312004
MEMBERS PRESENT:
WilHam Letendre
Francis Johnson
George Kohout
Keith Wilson
Kenneth Jodrle
David Wi/ensl!y
lOTION MADE DY:
Wimam Letendre
NINUTES OF MEETING:
yotes to
vtltes to
yotesto
votes to
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votes 10
secONOeo BY:
Kenneth Jodrie
Available in the Office of Planning & Development
HEARING CONTINU DATe:
HIIARING CLOSE DATE:
611012004
VOTING 0ATe:
612412004
VOTING DEAOI.IH!?
91812004
VOTE::
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Grant
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VOTE COUNT:
5~1
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11812004
FINAL SIGNING BV:
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DECISION DATE:
11212004
DECISION DEADLINE:
91812004
APPEAL 0ATe:
APPEAl. DEAOUNE:
112212004
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tiearing No.: PLN-2004-0091
City of Northampton
Date: July 2, 2004
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that a copy of this and all plans have been flied with the Board and the City Clerk on July 2, 2004.
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July 23, 2004
I, Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of Northampton, hereby certify that the above
IDe~ision of the Northampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the
C. Clerk on July 2, 2004, that twenty days have elapsed since such
fi~ing and that no appeal has been filed in this ~m tter.
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Planning Board -Decision
Hearing No.: PLN-2006-0063
APPLlCA110N TYPE:
Amendment to Permit
SUBMISSION DATE:
6114/2006
City ,of Northampton
Date: July 25, 2006
A Ii ~PPI cant s Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME;
Robert Bacon Northampton Airport, Inc.
AOOResS: ADDRESS; ADDRESS:
Northampton Airport PO Box 878
P.O. BoxB78
TOWN: STATE: I ZIPCOO1i: TOWN: ~~,o~ TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHOI'IENO.: FAX NO.:
EMAH.ADORESS: EMAil ADDI'lESS: EMAIL AODI'lESS:
Site Information:
STREErHO.; SITE ZONING:
152 CROSS PATH RD SC
TOWN; SECTION OF BYLAW:
NORTHAMPTON iliA 01060 Section 11: Site Plan Approval
MAP: I BLOCK: J LOT: I MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN:
25 fJ15 001 Approved
Book: rage:
2386 155
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Amend sIte plan approval to change hanger sizes and types.
HARDSHIP:
CONOITION OF APPROVAL:
FINDING&.
The PlannIng Board approved the moditfcation of the site plan for a change in the size and type of airplane hangars based upon the
following plans submitted with the appHcation:
1. ·Proposed Conditions Plan" Northampton Airport, Prepared bY.,Baystate.Envlronmental Consultants, Inc., dated May 19,2004, change
#4 dated 6113106.
The Planning Board approved the change of the original site plan only #Dr the alteration of building sizes and orientation. All other
Bllpecls of the original plan stand. The BoarrJ found that:
1. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The modTned building size will not change the
original pennlt. Conservation Commission will review the alterations relative to con#Drmance with flood storage capacity.
2. The requested use addresses safety of vehicular and pe,destrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets. There will be no
significant changes over origInal permit.
3. The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the
"HUntllandscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area.
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.
5. The requested use does not trigger compliance with special regulations set fOF1h in the Zoning Ordinance other than #Dr site plan
review.
6. Compliance with the following technical pertbrmance standards have been met:
A. Additional curb cuts are not required.
B. Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site are separstect
C. The applicant will mitigate stormwater as addressed in original permit
COULO NOT OEROGATE BeCAUSE:
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Planning Board· Decision
Hearing No.: PLN·2006-0063
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:
71612008
MEMBERS PRESENT:
GeolJIe Russell
Frances Volkmann
Jennife!" Dieringer
PaulVo.ss
GeQlJ18 Kohout
Keith Wilson
Kenneth Jodrie
David WIlensky
HEARING DATE:
7/13/2006
HEARING TIME:
8:55PM
DATE:
HEARING CONnNUEO DATE:
HEARING CLOSE DATE:
7113/2006
VOTING DATE:
7/1312006
VOTING DEADLINE:
7/13/2006
\l()TE:
votes 10 Grant
voles to Grant
votes 10 Grant
voles to Grant
votes to Grant
votes to Grant
votes to Grant
votes to Grant
SECONDEl) BY:
George Russell
MINUTES OF MEETING;
Available in the Office of Planning I. Development
DECISION DRAFT BY:
'7/13/2006
FINAl. SIGNING BY;
712712006
DECISION DATE:
712512006
DECISION DEADLINE:
712712006
City.of Northampton
Date: July 25. 2006
APPEALOAl'E:
APPEAL DEADLINe:
811412006
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 11 copy of this and all plans have been flied with the Board and the City Clerk on .July 25, 2006.
I certi(y, that a copy 0~~8S been mailed to the Owner and AppHcant ~
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 .noUce of the decision with the City Clerk.. The date Is listed above.
Such appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with i{ certifled copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of
Northampton.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Industrial Accidents
Office of Investigations
1 Congress Street, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02114-2017
www.mass.govldia
Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/ContractorslElectricianslPlumbers
Applicant Information Please Print Legibly
Name (Business/Organization!1ndividual): ELM ELECTRICAL INC.
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Address: 68 UNION STREET
City/State/Zip: WESTFIELD MA 01085 , Phone #: 413-568-0905
Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box: Type of project (required):
1. ~ I am a employer with 4. 0 I am a general contractor and I 6. o New construction employees (full and/or part-time). * have hired the sub-contractors
2.0 I am a sole proprietor or partner-listed on the attached sheet. 7. o Remodeling
ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. o Demolition
working for me in any capacity. employees and have workers' 9. o Building addition
[No workers' compo insurance compo insurance. t
10.[i] Electrical repairs or additions required.] 5. 0 We are a corporation and its
3.0 I am a homeowner doing all work officers have exercised their 11.0 Plumbing repairs or additions
myself. [No workers' compo right of exemption per MGL 12.0 Roofrepairs
insurance required.] t c. 152, § 1(4), and we have no
13.0 Other employees. [No workers'
compo insurance required.]
+ Any applicant that checks box # l must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy infonnation.
t Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such.
tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and state whether or not those entities have
employees. If the sub-contractors have employees, they must provide their workers' compo policy number.
I am an employer that is providing workers' compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site
information.
Insurance Company Name:._M_A_S_S_A_C_H_U_S_E_TT_S_EM_P_LO_Y_E_R_S_I_N_S_U_R_A_N_C_E_C_O_M_P_A_N_Y ___________ ~-
Policy # or Self-ins. Lic. #: WMZ-800-8006834-2014A Expiration Date:_7_/1_/2_0_1_6 ____ _
Job Site Address: ALL JOB_S_I_N _________________ City/State/Zip: ________ _
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page (showiug the policy number and expiration date).
Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A ofMGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a
fine up to $1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment, as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
of up to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification.
un'der the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct.
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Official use only. Do not write in this area, to be completed by city or town official.
CiryorTowu: ______________________________ PernrlVLicense# ____________________________ __
Issuing Authoriry (circle oue):
1. Board of Health 2. Building Departmeut 3. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector
6.0ther ______________________ __
Contact Person:, ____________________________ Phone #: