31B-216 79 King Street-PB Site Plan Approval-12-2-2012Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2013-0026Date: December 18, 2012
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Special Permit with Major Site Pla11/14/2012
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
Patrick GogginsGOGGINS PATRICK M
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
671 North Farms Rd671 North Farms Rd
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
FLORENCEMA01062FLOREN CEMA01062
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 586-7000
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
79 KING ST
CB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
31B216001
Chpt. 350-10.1: Special Permit
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
3310232
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Demolish bank building and reconstruct two new buildings. One one-story bank with drive-through on King Street and a second multi-
story mixed commercial/residential building at the rear of the site.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to Building permit, revised plans shall be submitted showing :
a. Bike racks capable of storing 10 bicycles and distributed between the bank building and the rear
office/residential building.
b. Pedestrian link to the Church parcel to the north of the site.
c. Lighting plans not exceeding 5 foot-candles on site and 0 foot-candles at property line with
southern boundary.
d. Public access easement for the bike path shall be recorded after review by Office of Planning and
Development.
e. Additional signage facing King street along public access indicating “to bike path”
f. Additional sign for cyclists coming to King Street requiring dismount before entering sidewalk.
2. Revised, construction plans, stamped and signed by a Massachusetts registered P. E., shall be
submitted to the DPW for final review at least 2 weeks prior to bidding. The location of all numbered
details should be called out and referenced on the appropriate plan sheets. Please revise accordingly.
3. All existing utilities in King Street shall be shown on revised plans.
4. If the property is changed to condominium ownership, the DPW requires that the master deed
include language placing the responsibility for maintenance and repair of the water line with the
condominium as whole and other property owners of the parcel, if any. The DPW shall review and
comment on any such proposed language in the event of a change of ownership structure.
5. The fire line branch for each building requires a double check valve assembly (DCVA). The applicant
shall contact the Water Department regarding a required Cross-Connection Permit for the DCVA.
6. The plans should identify and call out cutting and capping of the existing water line at the property
line, to be coordinated with the Northampton Water Department.
7. The drain line should be located to provide a minimum of 2 feet horizontal clearance from the sewer
manhole.
8. If the existing drain line is to be abandoned the line shall be plugged with bricks and mortar in the
receiving drain manhole. Please note this on the plans.
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9. A low point of 136.0 is shown near where the proposed bike path connects with the existing path.
The grading should be refined in this area with spot grades to ensure that water does not pond in this
area
10. Utility trenches in King Street are required to be backfilled with Controlled Density Fill in
accordance with DPW standards.
11. All utility boxes shall be set behind the bank building and shall not be located on the street.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the site plan with special permit for the redevelopment of the site at 79 King Street based on the following
plans and information submitted with the application:
1. 79 King Street, BY The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Dated November 8, 2012, Sheets L1-L4, S1, A1-A2. L2 revised 12/12/12.
2. Stormwater Report
In approving the Special Permit for the drive-through establishment and site plan, the Board found that all aspects of the approval criteria
in section 10.6 had been met. The Board also approved an option to further expand the building façade along King Street to the property
edge indicating that return to Planning Board for such a change (if desired by applicant) would not be required.:
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. If applicable, this shall include provision for
surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers and preservation of views, light, and air. The mix of uses are allowed and consistent
with the uses within the Central Business District.
(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. If applicable, this shall include considering the location of driveway
openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets, access by emergency vehicles, the arrangement of parking and loading spaces, and
provisions for persons with disabilities;. The redevelopment will eliminate one of two curb cuts and orient vehicular drive-through traffic
behind the building improving conditions for pedestrians along King Street.
(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 site development will result in a public access from King Street to the Northampton bike
path along the rear of the site.
(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, fire protection, streets and schools;
Stormwater has been addressed. and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter; The drive through component is separated from bicycle
and pedestrian traffic.
(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; and
(7) The requested use will promote City planning objectives by adding to the pedestrian and economic vitality of the Central Business
District. Additional residential units add to the intensity in downtown and on this site creating infill that is consistent with Sustainable
Northampton.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
11/22/201212/6/201212/27/2012
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
11/29/20121/18/201312/13/201212/27/20121/7/2013
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
12/13/201212/13/201212/18/2012
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
8:15 PM3/13/20133/13/2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
John Lutzvotes toGrant
Karla Youngbloodvotes toGrant
Debin Brucevotes toGrant
Ann DeWitt Brooksvotes toGrant
Stephen Gilsonvotes toGrant
Jennifer Dieringervotes toGrant
Francis Johnsonvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Stephen GilsonJohn Lutz7Approved with Conditions
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MINUTES OF MEETING:
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
that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.
I certify that a copy of this 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.
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