18D-040 (44) .1(1
CITY OF NORTHANIPTON
PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR:
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_____SITE PLAN APPROVAL:
Intermediate Project
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Zoning• Permit is requested under Ordinance;Section
1. Applicant's Name: Pride Convenience Inc.
Address: /7 Damon Road Telephone:413-737-6992
2. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map# 180 Parcel#040 Zoning District:HB
Street Address: / 7 Damon Road
3. Status of Applicant: X Owner, Contract Purchaser; Lessee
Other(explain)
4. Property Owner: Pride Convenience Inc.
Address:246 Cottage St. Spfld. Telephone:413-737-6992
5. Describe Proposed Work/Project (Use additional sheets if necessary):
Add a drive—up window for take—out food
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Has the following information been included in the application?
X Site/Plot Plan x List of requested waivers x fee
X 2 sets of labels(supplied by the Assessor's Office)
X Signed dated and denied Zoning Permit Application
X "Flirce(3)copies of the Certified Abutters List from Assessors'°nice.
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8. Site Plan and Special Permit Approval Criteria.(If any permit criteria does not apply,explain why)
Use additional sheets if necessary.
Assistance for completing this information is available through the Office of Planning & Development.
A. How will the requested use protect adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses?
Required setbacks are being provided
Required landscaping is being provided
I-Iow will the project provide for:
surface water drainage: Same as currently:
Internal catch basins with 3 ' sumps with hooded outlets.
sound and sight buffers: '.detail use therefore no sound issues .
the preservation of views,light and air.
B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian movement within the site and on
adjacent streets?
Partial sidewalks on King St, adequate walking area on
Damon Road.
How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area?
Two existing driveways being closed
Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets?
See site plan
What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for:
access by emergency vehicles:1 dequate entrances & omen space to
buildings
the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces:
See site plan - ample space is provided
provisions for persons with disabilities: Etire facility & buildings will
comply with ADA requirements
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C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to:
the natural landscape: Adequate landscaping will be -provided
to existing buildings: N/h — existing.: buildings will be removed
other community assets in the area: ICI one
D. What measures are being taken that show the use will not overload the City's resources,including:
water supply and distribution system:
Retail space therefore minimal requirements _
sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment systems: Sanitary: retail
therefore minimal requirements, Stormwater: Internal catchbasins
with 3 ' sumps & hooded outlets.
fire protection,streets and schools:
Retail space therefore minimal reouirements
How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's resources,as listed
above? There will not be any demands on the City' s resources
E. List the section(s)of the Zoning Ordinance that states what special regulations are required for the proposed
project (flag lot,common drive,lot size averaging,etc.)
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How does the project meet the special requirements?(Use additional sheets if necessary)?
F. State how the project meets the following technical performance standards:
1. Curb cuts are minimized: 2 will be removed
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Check off all that apply to the project:
X use of a common driveway for am-cc to more than one business
X use of an existing side street use of a looped service road _
2. Does the project require more than one driveway cut?
NO X YES(if yes,explain why)
Site faces on 2 major streets
3. Are pedestrian,bicycle and vehicular traffic separated on-site?
X YES NO(if no,explain why)
Sidewalks are beint; installed
For projects that require Intermediate Site Plan Approval, ONLY , sign application and end
here.
9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. The undersigned owner (s) Planning Board permission to enter the
property to review this application.
Date: 7e) .57 Applicants Signature:
Date: 'f Owner's Signature: � �—
(If not same as applicant)
For projects that require a Special Permit or which are a major project, applicants must also
complete the following page.
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F. Explain why the requested use will:
not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining zones:
This is a permitted use .
not be detrimental to the health,morals or general welfare:
This is a permitted use
be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance:
This is a permitted use
G. Explain how the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not
adversely effect those objectives,defined in City master study plans(Open Space and Recreation Plan;
Northampton State Hospital Rezoning Plan;and Downtown Northampton:Today,Tomorrow and the Future).
This is a permitted use
9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. The undersigned owner(s) grant the Planning Board permission to enter
the property to review this application.
Date: 911 3d 7 Applicants Signature: / C —
Date: ' ' Owner's Signature:
(If not the same as applicant's)
MAJOR PROJECTS must also complete the following page:
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MAJOR PROJECT APPROVAL CRITERIA:
Does the project incorporate 3 foot sumps into the storm water control system?
x YES NO(if no,explain why)
Will the project discharge stormwater into the City's storm drainage system?
X YES NO LF NO, answer the following:
Do the drainage calculations submitted demonstrate that the project has been designed so that there is no
increase in peak flows from pre-to post-development conditions during the:
1, 2,or 10 year Soil Conservation Service design storm?
YES NO(if no,explain why)
Drainage will be reduced because additional landscaping
is being installed
Will all the runoff from a 4/10 inch rainstorm(first flush)be detained on-site for an average of 6 hours?
YES NO(if no,explain why)
Is the applicant requesting a reduction in the parking requirements?
X NO YES
If yes,what steps have been taken to reduce the need for parking, and number of trips per day?