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06-057 (7)§ 350-6.8. Other general dimensional and density provisions. C. The provisions of this chapter governing the height of buildings shall not apply to the following, provided that these facilities comply with FAA regulations and are no more than 130 feet above the ground, except as provided in § 350-10.9, Telecommunications and personal wireless facilities, or as further specified below: (3) Ornamental towers, water towers, water storage facilities, water stand pipes, cooling towers, observation towers, radio and television broadcasting towers and antennas, telecommunication facilities, or other like structures, which do not occupy more than 20% of the lot area, provided that no tower or similar structure is located closer to a property line than the distance equal to its height, except as provided in § 350-11.8, Telecommunications and personal wireless facilities. Northampton Zoning Ordinance, 350-12 Environmental Performance Standards 350-12.1 General Standards (8) No persistently loud or disruptive noise shall be allowed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. All steady, nonfluctuating noise levels must meet the following standards at the property boundary (using a sound meter which meets the American National Standards Institute's Specification for Type II Sound Level Meters: 51.4-1971.): Land Uses Maximum Noise (decibels)* Residential (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) 60 Residential (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) 50 Business, commercial, institutions, mixed use 65 Business, commercial, institutions, mixed use (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) 55 General industrial uses 70 * Nonsteady, fluctuating noises are subject to the same maximum noise levels as measured on an energy -weighted or LEQ basis over a representative one-hour time period. B. In enforcing these standards, the permit granting authority shall call upon specified standards, technical specifications, and the technical expertise of appropriate federal, state, regional, and local agencies. 1. CONCRETE SILAI L DEVELOP AIIi;IMUI COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3500 PSI AT 28 DAYS (L-N7LESS OTHERWISE NOTED). 2. CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWNG SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS WILL APPLY UNLESS OTHERWISE MODIFIED ON THE DRAWINGS OR IN THE TOB SPECIFICATIONS: A. ACI 301 SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR BUILDINGS. B. ACI 315 MANUAL OF STANDARD PRACTICE FOR DETAILING REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES. C. ACI 318 BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE. D. CRSI RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR PLACING REINFORCING STEEL. 3. PORTLAND CEMENT SHALL CO'N'FORM TO ASTM C-150 -TYPE I: NORMAL PORTLAND CEMENT. ANWOR TYPE 11: MODIFIED PORTLAND CEMENT. 4. REINFORCING STEEL SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM A-615, GRADE 60. PROVIDE SUPPORTS FOR ALL ON GRADE BAR REINFORCEMENT AT A MAXIMUM SPACING OF 4`-6" OC. CARE SHALL BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN REINFORCEMENT CLEAR DIMENSION. 5. READY MIX CONCRETE SHALL BE MIXED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM C-94 FOR READY MIX CONCRETE. 6. ALL BAR SPLICES SHALL BE CLASS B TENSION LAP SPLICES, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 7. GROUT SHALL BE NONSHRINK, NONMETALLIC GROUT. 166 east street S. CONCRETE EXPOSED TO WEATHER, INCLUDING SLABS ON GRADE, Pittsfield, ma SHALL BE AIR ENTRAINED CONCRETE. AIR ENTRAINMENT SHALL BE 01201 IN THE RANGE OF 5010 TO 7% AS PER ASTM C-260. (4.13) 443-2374 9. ALL EXPOSED EDGES SHALL HAVE A 3/4" X'/4" CHAMFER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. fax (4.13) 443-6057 www.ecim-ae.com EARTI IWORK MOTES PAGE: 3 KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 20 CREEPING RED FESCUE 20 20. ivlt.iLCII PLACED ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 1V:4H SHALL BE ANCHORED. MULCH ANCHORAGE SI -LUL BE A NONASPHALTIC COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE iMULCH ADHESIVE FORMULATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANCHORING OR TACKENG STRAW M1.ILCH. E'AR fH%k ORK \OTLS PAGE: 2 11. STOCKPILES SHALL BE PLACED :SND COMPACTED IN 24" LIFTS 40 A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 8 FEET. 12. EXCAVATED SUBSOIL MATERIALS SHALL BE USED AS COMMON FILL. 13, CONTMON FILL SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A. REMOVE ALL ORGANIC CONTENT INCLUDING ROOTS, PEAT, ETC. B. REMOVE ALL STONES LARGER THAN 4" IN THE GREATEST DIMENSION. C. SILT AND LOAM MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE. 14. BANK -RUN GRAVEL SHALL BE SOUND AND DURABLE 15. BANK -RUN GRAVEL SHALL HAVE NO PARTICLES GREATER THAN 12" MAXIMUM DIMENSION. PORTION PASSING THE 4" SQUARE SIEVE SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING GRADATION: SIEVE SIZE PERCENT BY WEIGHT PASSING NO. 40 0-70 NO. 200 0-15 16. EXCAVATED SUBSOIL MATERIALS NOT TO BE USED ON THE SITE SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE. 17. TOPSOIL SHALL BE FREE OF SUBSOIL, WOODY VEGETATION AND STUMPS, ROOTS, BRUSH, STONES, CLAY LUMPS, OR SIMILAR OBJECTS LARGER THAN 2" IN THE GREATEST DIMENSION. 19. TOPSOIL SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A. PH OF THE MATERIAL SHALL BE BETWEEN 5.5 AND 7.6. B. ORGANIC CONTENT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 2% NOR MORE THAN 20%. 19. THE SEED MIXTURE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MIXTURE: VARIETY PERCENT BY WEIGHT PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 60 ILL BE SUCH THAT DAMAGE TO EXISTING 1. AREAS OF WORK SIL GROUti"DS AND FACILITIES IS KEPT TO A klNMIUM. 2. ALL BACKFILL SHALL BE PLACED AND CONIPACTED IN 6" LIFTS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 3. COMPACTION SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: UNDER NEW FOUNDATIONS - 95% MODIFIED PROCTOR. STOCKPILES - NO REQUIREMENT. ALL OTHER AREAS - 90% MODIFIED PROCTOR. PROCTOR TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED AS PER ASTM D1557. 4. ALL AREAS DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION (NOT WITHIN BUILDING FOUNDATION LIMITS OR PAVEMENT AREAS) SHALL RECEIVE 4" TOPSOIL. 5. ALL AREAS WHERE TOPSOIL WAS APPLIED SHALL RECEIVE LLv1E, FERTILIZER, AND SEED. 6. LIME AND FERTILIZER SHALL BE APPLIED AT A RATE DETERMINED BY TESTING LABORATORY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SEND TOPSOIL SAMPLES TO AN INDEPENDENT TESTING LABORATORY FOR TESTING. 7. ALL SEED SHALL BE APPLIED AT A MIIvJI'VIUM RATE OF 50 POUNDS PER 10,000 SQUARE FEET. S. ALL SEEDED AREAS SHALL BE MULCHED AND MAINTAINED UNTIL 166 east street THE FIRST MOWING. AREAS WHERE NEW GRASS COVER IS NOT COMPLETE OR SEED DOES NOT GERIVIINATE SMALL BE RESEEDED. pittsfield, ma 01201 9. TOPSOIL SHALL. BE AS EXCAVATED FRON4 SITE AND STOCKPILED AT AN OWNER APPROVED LOCATION. (413) 443-2374 10. EXCAVATED SUBSOIL MATERIALS TO BE REUSED ON THE SITE SHALL fax (413) 443-6057 BE STOCKPILED AT AN OWNER APPROVED LOCATION. www.adm-ae.com C-) F- CO > Z 0 m C-) F- CO Z;u L) M Cil ---i CA ro > M;o 0 Ul n> 01 C-) C3 7 � 0 O Un � --i � 0 ro 7 C6 co N -fib nzm cn o C7 M r QUO Qm z m TOWER ASSEMBLY ELEVATION' 7/16/2014 1 low costwrtical wind turbine, electrical 6,,er generator ; i Dimension: 24ft. x 16ft. 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Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO ✓ IF YES, describe size, type and location: Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES NO ✓ IF YES, describe size, type and location: 11. 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 for use by the Building Department 13 DatCertification: I hereby certify that the information contained'herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Date ) �I Applicant's Signature I v� NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to eompl}7 with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of health, Conservation Commission, historic and Architectural Boards, Departinent of Public Works and other applicable permit granting authorities. W:\Documents\FORMS\original\Building-Inspector\Zoning-Permit-Application-passive.doc 8/4/2004 EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY ZONING Lot Size RC2 s Frontage � 5V C Q 2 x Setbacks Front Side L: R: L: R: L: R: Rear Buiidit,g Height Buii4ing Square Foota e r % Open Space: (lot area minus building it paved parking # of Parking Spaces # of Loading Docks Fill: (volume & location) ) �I Applicant's Signature I v� NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to eompl}7 with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of health, Conservation Commission, historic and Architectural Boards, Departinent of Public Works and other applicable permit granting authorities. W:\Documents\FORMS\original\Building-Inspector\Zoning-Permit-Application-passive.doc 8/4/2004 14 Electric. F... File No. -�--�- _�-- ----BONING PERMIT APPLICATION (§Y o.2) Please type or print all information and return this form to the Building Inspector's Office with the $15f ling fee (check or money order) payable to the City of Northampton 1. Name of Applicant: kt= ice;`' Address:�� 1 3 r� `�L `i L�1 < Telephone: eY -7 2- z;-6 2. Owner of Property: IV's Address: ��^ Telephone: ��tw 3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Lessee Other (explain) 4. Job Location: �t1 ���? Parcel Id: Zoning Map# GR Parcel#� District(s): In Elm Street District In Central Business District (TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT) 5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: \2;� S >` ,kj' \ -4 6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary): a -moi �y�� [' c� �P r 7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan �� Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans 8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site. .S �L Lc.1 NO DON'T KNOW L,/— YES IF YES, date issued: IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds? NO DON'T KNOW _� _ YES IF YES: enter Book Page / and/or Document # 9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO i/ 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) W-\Documents\FORMS\original\Building-hispectorAZoning-Permit-Application-passive doc 8/4/2004 File # MP -2015-0007 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON BIERWERT KIM G & LOU ANN ADDRESS/PHONE 297 HAYDENVILLE RD (413) 584-7256 Q PROPERTY LOCATION 297 HAYDENVILLE RD MAP 06 PARCEL 057 001 ZONE SR(100)/ THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT �+ Fee Paid Z12V Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid Typeof Construction: ZPA - CONSTRUCT WIND TURBINE 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) 0 l 5 r 6, � /.-,� I PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § Intermediate Project : Site Plan AND/OR Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: Finding Special Permit Special Permit with Site Plan _Special Permit with Site Plan Variance* Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Other Permits Required: Curb Cut from DPW Septic Approval Board of Health Water Availability Sewer Availability Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from Elm Street Commission IL& Signatu of Building O ficial Well Water Potability Board of Health CQq m FJT d 3cp✓ (2r t (A)(8 E6 P� AoLEb E,6t[t� Permit from CB Architecture Committee Permit DPW Storm Water Management 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 the Office of Planning & Development for more information.