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38A-050 Earle St-Kollmorgen planning decision~~ ~~ ,~ ' Planning -Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2009-0051 Date: June 16, 2009 APPLICATION TYPE: SUDMISSION DAT[: PB Major Sife Plan 5/8/2009 Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: NAME: KOLLMORGEN CORP NAME: HOSPITAL HILL DEVELOPMENT LLC C/O MA ADDRESS: 347 KING ST ADDRESS: 160 FEDERAL ST TOWN: NORTHAMPTON STATE: MA ZIP CODE: 01060 TOWN: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP CODE: 02110 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: Site Information: Surveyor's Name: STREET NO.: EARLE ST SITE ZONING: PV(100)/ COMPANY NAME: TOWN: NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 ACTION TAKEN: Approved With Conditions ADDRESS: IuIAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: SECTION OF BYLAW: "' 38A 050 001 Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: Book: Page: 0350 481 PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: nieTi ioo nc ooncnsr=n mrnak• EMAIL ADDRESS: Construction of a 140,000+- square foot office and manufacturing facility. HARDSHIP: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1) Parking shall not be located closer to Prince Sfreeftharr where it is shown on the plans. 2.)The proposed chain Link fence shall onlyhave s/afs (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 frees shall be planted on the south side of the building in a location approved by the Office of Planning and Development fo 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 fo approve the site plan for the construction of the.140,000+ 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 Bargmann Hendrie Archetype, Inc. dated May 20, 2009. 3. Stormwater Management System Summary, by7ighe & 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 -- _ - ~ ~G~eoTMS®~2009-Des Cauriers Municipal Solutions;1nc. ~~~ C~~~ Planning -Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2009-0051 Date: June 1G, 2009 5. Ko/lmorgen Electr•o-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 (2J 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 fo 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 fo 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 frees and landscaping in a 100' deep buffer at the front of the site. One of the parking lots will be constructed utilizing !ow impact design standards to infiltrate parking lot run off and recharge rainwater on-site. As stated in the landscape maintenance plari, plantings will be inspected annually in the spring for damage and/or demise. Plants shall be replaced accordingly and within one growing season. (4J 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, § 81 C 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: HEARIIJG DATE: VOTIIJG 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 Kohouf votes to Grant Kenneth Jodrie votes to Deny Iv10TIOIJ MADE Bl': 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. 1, Carolyn Misch, as agent fo the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certify ~~ GeoTMS®~2009"D"es tauTiers"Mtinicipaf"Solutions;lnc. L' Planning -Decision City of Northampton Hearing No.: PLN-2009-0051 Date: June 16; 2009 that a copy of this and al! plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above. I ce,Cl~ that a copy of his decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant. 1 ~i _~ Notice of Appeal An appeal from the decision of the Planning Board maybe 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 nofice of tl~e decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Such appeal maybe made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the City of Northampton. Geo PMSU'LUUy ues Launers MUrnciparsoiuuons; mc~ __ _. _ _ _ ___ _ _. _ _ _ _.