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02-003 Permit 2003Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Date: June 2, 2003 Hearing No.: PLN- 2003 -0082 APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE: PB Special Permit with Intermediate 51112003 Surve or's Name: App licant's Name: Owners Name. COMPANY NAME: NAME: DEROSE CHARLES W & LEILA K Claudio Guerra ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 677 NORTH FARMS RD 53 Clark Avanua STATE:. ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: TOWN: NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 FLORENCE M JD 01062 PHONE N( PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: (413) 584-6106 EMAIL AD EMAIL ADDRESS: Site Information: STREET NO.: SITE ZONING: NORTH FARMS RD RR TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW: Section 6.12 & 10 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN: 02 003 001 Approved Book: Page: 1587 155 NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK: Utilize existing common driveway for access to new third single family home. HARDSHIP: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: fy" ZIP CODE: FINDINGS: royal based on the following plans and information submitted with The Planning Board GRANTED the Special Permit with Site Plan App the application: 1. Site Plan, Guerra Residence" Sheet No. L -100, prepared by William Canon, dated May 6, 2003. In Granting the Special Permit with Site Plan Approval, the Planning Board determined that: A. The requested use, for a common driveway and access over side lot within the WSP overlay district protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses because the existing paved driveway will be utilized thereby minimizing bance. the vagetative distru The existing woods along North Farms Road will remain undisturbed and will preserve rural character of the neighborhood. In the ru addition, the applicant has made adequate provisions for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, and preservation of views as depicted on plans and information submitted to the Ofce of Planning & Development B. 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 because the proposed driveway will service an additional single- family residence. No significant traffic impacts are anticipated. harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings C. The requested use will promote a use of the existing driveway, the preservation of the natural landscape vegetation and other community assets in the area through the will be maximized. D. 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 because the applicant has agreed to widen the driveway to 15' which will bring the driveway into conformity with zoning and allow for access of emergency vehicles as well as create an area for stormwater run -off and infiltration. E. The request use meets any special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance as listed in Sections 6.12 & 10 (see Attachment A). F. 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. GeoTMS® 2003 Des Laurlem Municipal Solutions, Inc. Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton Date: June 2, 2003 Hearing No.: PLN- 2003 -0082 G. The requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely effect those objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MAL Chapter 41, Section 81 -C and D because the driveway will be updated to meet the common driveway requirements. in addition, in reviewing the Site Plan submitted, the Planning Board found that the application complied with the following technical performance standards: 1. There will be no new curb cuts. 2. Pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle traffic are separated on -site to the extent possible. The Planning Board voted 7:0 to Grant the waivers as requested in the application. COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE: _ Keith Wilson ECONDED BY: Paul Diemand 7 MINUTES OF MEETING: Minutes are available in the Office of Planning & Development CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, I, Angela Dian, Board Secretary, hereby certify that I caused copies of this Decision I� �ailed, os prepaid, to the Applicant and Owner on June 2, 2003. GeoTMS® 2003 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc. MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: hrrc L — _. FILING DEADLINE: 61512003 81/2003 511 512003 HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY:2/2003 APPEAL DEADLINE: REFERRALS IN DATE: 5/22/2003 5/22/2003 5/8/2003 7/5/2003 VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE: FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: 5/8/2003 5/22/2003 5/22/2003 VOTING DEADLINE: 61212003 DECISION DEADLINE: SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: 10/3/2003 }0/3/2003 5/15/2003. 7:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE: Frandy Johnson votes to Grant Julie Hooks Davis votes to Grant George Kohout votes to Grant Keith Wilson votes to Grant Paul Diemand votes to Grant Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant David Wilensky votes to Grant Keith Wilson ECONDED BY: Paul Diemand 7 MINUTES OF MEETING: Minutes are available in the Office of Planning & Development CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 11, I, Angela Dian, Board Secretary, hereby certify that I caused copies of this Decision I� �ailed, os prepaid, to the Applicant and Owner on June 2, 2003. GeoTMS® 2003 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions, Inc. Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton File No.: PL-i- 2003 -00.82 Date: June 2, 2003 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 40A, Section 11, no Special Permit with Site Plan, or any extension, modification or renewal thereof, shall take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that twenty days have elapsed after the decision has been filed, or if such an appeal has been filed that it has been dismissed or denied, is recorded in the Hampshire County registry of Deeds or Land Court, as applicable and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The fee for such recording or registering shall be paid by the owner or applicant. It is the owner or applicant's responsibility to pick up the certified decision from the City Clerk and record it at the Registry of Deeds. (Please call the City Clerk prior to picking up the decision.) The Northampton Planning Board hereby certifies that a Special Permit with Site Plan Approval has been GRANTED and that copies of this decision and all plans referred to in it have been filed with the Planning Board and the City Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 15, notice is hereby given that this decision is filed with the Northampton City Clerk on the date below. If anyone wishes to appeal this action, an appeal must be filed pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A Section 17, with the Hampshire County Superior Court or the Northampton District Court and notice of said appeal filed with the City Clerk within twenty days (20) of the date of that this decision was filed with the City Clerk. Applicant: Claudio Guerra — 677 North Farms Road DECISION DATE: May 22, 2003 DECISION FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: June 2, 2003 66ATTACHNMNT A" Section 6 1 2 Vehicular Egress /Access to a Lot and Co mmon Driveways. In reviewing the application for a Special Permit with Site Plan Approval to permit a c ommon driveway, the Planning Board found the following: 1. The common driveway does not serve more than three (3) lots, 2. The common driveway provides the only vehicular egress /access to the lots being serviced by it, and this is stated in the deeds to the subject lots, The grade, length and location of the common driveway is of suitable construction for the access and turn- around of the vehicles which will be utilizing the common driveway. A. The driveway has a width of at least fifteen (15) feet, B. The driveway has passing turnouts providing a total width of at least 20 feet along a distance of at least 25 feet, spaced with no more than 300 feet between turnouts, and with the first such passing turnout being located within ten feet of the driveway connection to the street, and C. The driveway is acceptable to the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department, D. The driveway conforms to all other driveway requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. How does the pro meet the special requirements? (Use additional sheets if necessary) t+.... - ---I—A nrn nr f narrathi 1 F. State how the projec meets the following technical performance standards: 1. C rb cuts are minimized: Existing driveway orb cut at North Farms Road will r main undistu Check off all that a ly to the project: n/a us of a common driveway for access to more that► one business n/a us of an existing side street n/a use of a looped service road 2. Des the project require more than one driveway cut? NO YES (if yes, explain w' hy) 3. Are pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic separated on -site? YES X NO (if no, explain why) The driveway provides a cess to three private residences FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE INTERMEDIATE SITE PLAN APP�tOVAL. ONLY • SIGN APPLICATION AND END ERE (Auolicant must ir►clude waiver form on v 8 indicatir►¢ that either 9. I certify that the rmation contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The undersigned owne s) grant Planning Board permission to enter the property to review this application. � Date: 4/30/ Applicao t's Signature: 5� 4/30/03 Date: Owner's Signature: (Owners signature or letter from owner authorizing applicant to sign.) not be detrimental o the health, morals or general welfare: be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance: D ECEE WE 003.pdf 6 MAY --4 6 2003 CITY CLERKS OFFICE NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining zones: CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR: MAY 1 2003 10 CITY CLERKS OFFICE Claudio Guerra (do William A. Canon, Landscape Arch. 1.413.527.6535) 3. Applicant's Name: Address: 50 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Telephone: 413.586.6313 ( bus. 4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map # 2 parcel # 3 Zoning District: RR WSP Overlay Dist. Street Address: Portion of land at 677 North Farms Road Property Recorded In the Registry of Deeds: County: Hampshire g 2372 Page: 294 Contract Purchaser Lessee Other X ; 5. Status of Applicant: Owner ' 6• property Owner: Charles DeRose Address: 677 North Farts Road Telephone: 413.586.2466 7. Describe Proposed work( Project: (Use additional sheets if necessary): provides Use existing driveway for access to new single family residence. Driveway currently pro access to house #671 & 677 North Farms Road. Existing driveway located in Rural Residential zone district. Has the following information been included in the application? SiteJPlot Plan X List of requested waivers X Fee X Signed Zoning Permit Review Form & Application X 8. Site Plan and Special Permit Approval Criteria. (If any permit criteria does not apply, explain why) Use additional sheets ff 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? Utilizing existing paved driveway will minimize vegetative disturbance. The existing woods along N. Farms Road will remain undisturbed and preserve rural character of roadway. How will the project provide for. surface water drainage: Surface run -off will flow to existing natural vegetative areas. Divers berm will dir. run-off to new dry well to min. f low i street. New gravel strip on each side of driveway will allow for infiltration of run -off. sound and sight buffers: Driveway is for light residential trnffics. Noise is not a significant impact on the area. Mature vegetation buffers the winding except Q N. Farms Rd. the preservation of views, light and air: The meandering alignment is very well screened by exist vegetation. The preservation of light and air will riot be impacted. 003.pdf 4 How does the project meet the special requirements? (Use additional sheets if necessary) See attached project narrative. bylaw section Project w ill conform to the applicable zoning except for waivers as requested on the EWquest for Waly a A0011 F. State how the project meets the following technical performance standards: 1 Curb cuts are minimized. Existing driveway curb cut at North Farms Road will remain undisturbed. Check off all that apply to the project: Na use of a common driveway for access to more than one business n/a use of an existing side street n/a use of a looped service road 2. Does the project require more than one driveway cut? X NO YES (if yes, explain why) 3. Are pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic separated on -site? YES X NO (if no, explain why) The driveway provides access to three private residences. FOR PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE .NM&MM sTE S1TE PLAN APPROV ONLY •SIGN APPLICATION AND END HERE. (A_D_Wi nt must include waiver form on v. 8 mdicatine that either all info rm ation is included or that �: �Vers S*e beL¢ re�Lested � 9. I certify that the information contained � Is ermission to enter the property to review knowledge. undersigned owner(s) gran Planning P application. 0 Date: 4/30103 Applicant's Signature: Date: 4/30/03 Owner's Signature: (Owners signature or letter from owner authorizing applicant to sign.) not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining zones: not be detrimental to the health, morals or general welfare: be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance: 003.pdf F. Explain why the requested use will: 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). 9. I certify that the owner(s) Information grant the Planning Board permission to enter the property to knowledge. The review this undersigned owner(a) gra application. Date; Applicant's Signature: Date: Owner's Signature: (Owners signature or letter from owner authorizing applicant to sign.) (AMAjont must in clude Waiver fora, on v 8 i* dicatin¢ Jt either all i nb W DIWon is included or t1t?t WalVers Sie hei= requested.) (IF NO, explain Will the project discharge stormwater into the City's storm drainage system? Yes No (IF 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) 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 Is the applicant requesting a reduction In the parking requirements? Yes No If yes, what steps have been taken to reduce the need for parking, and number of trips per day? 003.pdf Does the project incorporate 3 foot sumps into the storm water control system? Yes No �i SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS REQUEST FOR WAIVERS APPLICATION This form MUST be included in your application packet. The site plan MUST contain the information listed below. The Planning Board may waive the submission of any of the required information, if the Applicant submits this form with a written explanation on why a waiver would be appropriate. To request a waiver on any required information, circle the item number and till in the reason for the request. Use additional sheets if necessary. If you are not reauestino anv waivers vlease note that �n is form. A. Locus plan See site plan 8 application BO Site plan(s) at a scale of 1 "=40' or greater Sit plan scale of 1 " to shown entire driveway & lot - B-1. Name and address of the owner and the developer, name of project, date and scale plans: See site plan & application B -2. Plan showing Location and boundaries of the lot See site Dian adjacent streets or ways See site Dian all properties and owners within 300 feet See site Dlan all zoning districts within 300 feet Provided in aDDlication B -3. Existing and proposed: — buildings See site plan setbacks from property lines ee site plan — - building elevations Na — all exterior s and exits n/a — (elevation plans for all exterior facades structures are encourages B-4. Present & proposed Se e us site plan the land buildings: See site plan B -5. Existing and proposed topography (for intermediate projects the permit granting authority may accept generalized topography instead of requiring contour lines): - at two foot contour intervals See site plan - showing wetlands, streams, surface water bodies n/a showing drainage swales and floodplainse site D an showing unique natural land features B -6. Location of: See site Ian — parking & loading areas P — public & private ways See site Dian — driveways, walkways See site Dian — access & egress points See site plan — proposed surfacing See site Dian B_7. Location and description Of* See site plan all stormwater drainage/detention facilities water quality structures See site plan public & private utilities/easements See site Dian 003.pdf sewage disposal facilities See site plan water supply facilities See site elan B -8. Existing & proposed: landscaping, trees and plantings (size & type of plantings) See site elan stone walls, See site plan buffers and/or fencing: See site elan B -9. Signs - existing and proposed: No signs are proposed for project. _ Location Na dimensionslheight Na color and illumination Na B -10. Provisions for refuse removal, with facilities for screening of refuse when appropriate: Private residence will use pick -up service at house location. B-11. Lighting: for circle drive at house and main walkway only. photometric Plan showing no more than .5 foot candle at property line Low level i n style lighting will provide light within 10-15' radius only and will not leave site. B -12. An erosion control plan and other measures taken to protect natural resources & water supplies: C. Estimated daily and peak hour vehicles trips generated by the proposed use, traffic patterns for vehicles and pedestrians showing adequate access to and from the site, and adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the site. Site Plans submitted for major projects shall be prepared and stamped by a: Registered Architect, Landscape Architect, or Professional Engineer (At least one plan must have an original stamp, remaining plans must either have an original stamp Of copy of original stamp.) 003.pU 9 zoo no if � ZONING MAP Portion of land at 677 North Farms Road Northampton, MA 01060 Owner: Claudio Guerra 50 Main St. 1 = - 2000' 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Northampton, MA 01060 Portion of land at 677 North Farms Road Northampton, MA PROJECT NARRATIVE The project, located on a portion of land at 677 North Farms Road in the rural residential (RR) zone district, consists of the construction of a single - family residence with access being provided from an existing driveway. The driveway currently provides access to two (2) existing residences as well as a radio antenna atop Horse Mountain. The 12' wide, paved driveway was constructed approximately 15 years ago and is in good condition. The grade of the driveway varies through out with the steepest slopes (13 % + / -) occurring in the middle portion and tapering off to 7% for 160' from North Farms Road. Full, mature vegetative growth has been established along both sides of the driveway stabilizing adjacent ground from erosion. The 12' wide existing driveway will be widened to 15' to meet the zoning requirement by constructing 1.5' stone and gravel strips on both sides. The 15' widened driveway will allow for access of emergency vehicles as well as create an area for run -off infiltration. The driveway will be updated to meet common drive requirements providing three new turnouts for vehicle passing. The turnouts will occur every 300' and will provide a minimum overall width of 20' and 25' in length. A turnout currently exists at the entrance of the driveway. In an effort to reduce run -off over the intersection with North Farms Road, a diversion berm will be constructed near the entrance to the driveway. The 3' wide raised section will divert the flow of water to the side of the driveway where collection will occur into a new dry well. The reduction of this flow of water will greatly reduce the icy conditions that occur during the winter months. The driveway is located within the Water Supply Protection (WSP) overlay district as well. During the widening of the driveway, excavations a maximum of 18" in depth will be required for the gravel base of the expansion strips and turnout construction. This construction activity will not have any impact on the ground water table. L Project Narrative (cont.) Page 2 The surface run -off at the bottom of the paved driveway will be directed to a new dry well by a bituminous concrete diversion berm, which will be constructed on the driveway. A stone channel will direct surface run -off to the dry well. The dry well allows for collected run -off soil infiltration for ground water recharging. The dry well will be maintained on an annual basis to remove sediments collected from the driveway run -off, BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS RICHARD P. BRUNSWICK, M.D., MPH, Chair ROSEMARIE KARPARIS, R.N., MPH ]AY FLEITMAN, M.D. CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 PETER 3. MCERLAIN, Health Agent (413) 587 -1214 FAX (413) 587 -1221 MEMO OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH TO: Angela Dion, Board Secretary Office of Planning and Development FROM: Peter McErlain, Health Agent DATE: May 5, 2003 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 SUBJECT: Special Permit Application Review — North Farms Rd. (Map 2, Parcel 3) The Northampton Board of Health will not be meeting again until May 29, 2003 and therefore will not be able to review the Special Permit application for the proposed expanded driveway use at 671 & 677 North Farms Rd. prior to the May 22, 2003 Planning Board meeting. However, I have informally reviewed the application and plan and have found nothing, which would be of concern to the Board of Health. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Thank you. B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets? No side walks exist on North Farms Road. Pedestrian movement within the site is for the single family use of the land owner. How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the area? Driveway is to service an additional single family residence. No significant traffic impacts are anticipated. Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streetsT The existing driveway connects to North Farms Road approx.100' south of an existing common dirveway for 3 house lots recently constructed. No major roadway intersection exists in area. What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for. access by emergency vehicles. New pull -off areas will provide for two-way traffic movement. The maintained paved driveway resulting in min. erosion is easly neg'td. the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces: No parking is planned along the driveway. provisions for persons with disabilities: No provisions are provided for the single family residence. C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to: the natural landscape: By utlilizing the existing driveway, preservation of the natural landscape vegetation will be maximized. to existing butldings: The existing trees along the driveway provide a visual buffer to the existing houses. other community assets in the area Common driveway services three sing family res. minimizing curb cuts and maintaining the rural character of North Farms Road. D. What measures are being taken that shove the use will not overload the City's resources, including: water supply and distribution system: On -site well to service residence. sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment systems: On -site septic system to service residence. Res. situated on 5 acre parcel will result in no run off acc. lire protection, streets and schools: Existing paved driveway will provide adequate access to houses serviced by the common driveway. How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's resources, as listed above? No service connections will be required for water or sewer. 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.) Sec. 6.12 - allows for common driveway to access three lots (see Denial Form # MP- 2003-0147 attached) 003.pU 5 ,File # MP- 2003 -0147 APPLICANT /CONTACT PERSON WILLIAM A CANON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ADDRESS/PHONE 158 NORTHAMPTON ST (413) 527 -6535 PROPERTY LOCATION NORTH FARMS RD MAP 0 2 PARCEL 003 001 ZONE RR TIES SEQnQBXQRDffLQMJV2-QW ENCL OSED REQUIRED BuildingPermit Fill New Conitruction N — ov afiom . A Access0 Buil ' Plans inclu _ Owner/ Statement or License 3 sets of Plans / Plot Plan THE, FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN.TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRE Approved dditional permits required (see below) PLANNING BOARD PERmrr REQUIRED UNDER :.§ 0 /.2 - C.emmm d ve- 'aceess ove2 51dL 1 0f - I Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit with Site P Major Project: Site Plan AND /OR Special Permit with Site Plan L­4- ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER § Finding Special Permit Variance* Received & Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Other Permits Required: ,use - % cozoo Crm�lau.�c Lha s - IV Srk p lam dory 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 Permit from Elm Street Commission 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 all required permits from Board of Health, ConservatlOn Commission, De partment of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities- * Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. 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