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Recorded: 07/16/2009 09:20 AM
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan 5/8/2009
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
KOLLMORGEN CORP HOSPITAL HILL DEVELOPMENT LLC C/O MA E [IW ED
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
347 KING ST 160 FEDERAL ST J U N 1 6 2009
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 BOSTON MA 02110
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: CITY CLERKS OFFICE
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information: Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: COMPANY NAME:
EARLE ST PV(100)/
TOWN: ACTION TAKEN: ADDRESS:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Approved With Conditions
MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW:
38A 050 001 Chpt.350-11:Site Plan Approval TOWN STATE: ZIP CODE:
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Book: Page: ,
0350 481 _ PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Construction of a 140,000+-square foot office and manufacturing facility.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1) Parking shall not be located closer to Prince Street than where it is shown on the plans.
2.)The proposed chain link fence shall only have slats(if desired)on the western side of the property
abutting the loading dock area and not along the east side of the site.
3.)Snow storage shall be in locations indicated on the plans,in the parking lot,or removed off-site.
4.)Four additional shade trees shall be planted on the south side of the building in a location approved
by the Office of Planning and Development to create additional buffer,unless Office of Planning&
Development finds that such planting conflicts with green building elements that are critical for the
function of the building to meet the proposed LEED standard.
5.)As offered by the applicant,two parking lot pole lights per lot may remain on after 10 p.m.unless
the Planning Board approves otherwise. Lights within 20'of the perimeter of the building may also
remain on after 10 p.m.
6.)Prior to a certificate of occupancy, the applicant must submit stamped engineering plans indicating
that the light levels meet the levels shown on the plans approved by the Planning Board.
7.)Six months after the certificate of occupancy,the applicant shall submit a statement from a sound
engineer to the Office of Planning and Development indicating that sound levels within the loading
dock area conform to Chapter 350-12 of Northampton Code of Ordinances.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board voted to approve the site plan for the construction of the 140,Oo0+square foot manufacturing facility for Kollmorgen
headquarters based on the following plans and information submitted with the application:
1."Kollmorgen Electro-Optical Village Hill"Application for Site Plan Approval,May 2009,Revised June 2009,By Tighe&Bond Sheets 1-8,
9A,98(planting plans and details),10-12 of 12.
2. Kollmorgen Electro-Optical Elevations,prepared by Bergmann Hendrie Archetype,Inc.dated May 20,2009.
3. Stormwater Management System Summary,by Tighe&Bond Consulting Engineers dated May 7,2009.
4. Kollmorgen Traffic impacts Memo dated May 7,2009 by Tighe&Bond;.Consulting Engineers.
Transportation Demand Management Program
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5. Kollmorgen Electro-Optical Landscape Maintenance Plan,by Carol R.Johnson Associates,inc.dated June 11, 2009.
In granting approval the Board found the following criteria in Chapter 350-11.1 had been met.
1)The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. This use is allowed within the Planned Village
district and specifically called out in the master plan for redevelopment as well as the special permit granted for the redevelopment of the
site. Sound and sight buffers are provided along the western edge of the site that abuts the URB district with some residential uses
(2)The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets,minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area. The redevelopment of the site will utilize two existing curb cuts
from Prince Street. The main entry is slightly narrower than the previously planned street width in order to be aligned with Village Hill
Road and create a focal entry to the site. The service drive will be used primarily for delivery vehicles to the loading dock and uses
greater than a 24'wide curb cut. Pedestrian access is created from Prince Street to the main entry door. Covered bicycle storage is
provided near the front of the building. As presented,Kollmorgen will institute site specific traffic demand management strategies and •
mitigation will also include installation of a traffic signal at Prince and Village Hill Road along with other improvements undertaken by
Hospital Hill LLC.
(3) 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 applicant will be protecting specimen trees and landscaping in a 100'deep buffer at the
front of the site. One of the parking lots will be constructed utilizing'low impact design standards to infiltrate parking lot run off and
recharge rainwater on-site. As stated in the landscape maintenance plan,plantings will be inspected annually in the spring for damage
and/or demise. Plants shall be replaced accordingly and within one growing season.
(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. A stormwater permit has been obtained.
All utility improvements are consistent with those identified in the Village Hill buildout analysis. The project will include sustainable
building elements that will qualify to be certified by the US Green Building Council under the LEED program.
(5)The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter including section lighting,stormwater management
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of
character of the district or adjoining zones,nor be detrimental to the health,morals,or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with
the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. The construction of the facility will enable a local business to expand within the city and
result in job retention and growth.
(7) If applicable,the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those
objectives,as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c.41,§81C and 81 D. This development represents a significant
step forward in developing the commercial aspects of the master plan approved for the redevelopment of the Northampton State Hospital.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
5/7/2009 5/21/2009 6/25/2009
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
5/14/2009 7/12/2009 6/11/2009 6/25/2009 7/6/2009
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
5/14/2009 5/28/2009 6/11/2009 6/16/2009
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
5/21/2009 3/13/2009 9/9/2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Marilyn Richards votes to Grant
Stephen Gilson votes to Grant
Mark Sullivan votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Kenneth Jodrie votes to Deny
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
Marilyn Richards Francis Johnson 5-1 Continued
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Marilyn Richards reviewed a complete audio recording of the first hearing on May 28,2009 in order to be eligible to vote in accordance
with the Mullin Rule.
Minutes available in the Office of Planning&Development.
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
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that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.
I ce that a copy of is decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.
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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 notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such
appeal may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton.
July 7, 2009
I, Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of the City of Northampton, hereby certify that the above
Decision of the Northampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the City Clerk
on June 16, 2009, that twenty days have elapsed since such filing and that no appeal
has been filed in this matter.
Attest; ( /Cf _
City Clerk
City of Northampton
ATTEST. HAbdpggIRg, OO/
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MAR/ANNE L. DONO$DN
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Grantors
KOLLMORGEN CORP, HOSPITAL HILL DEVELOPMENT LLC, NORTHAMPTON CITY PLANNING
Grantees
DECISION REGARDING SITE PLAN
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