Jan 10, 2013 Min
The Northampton Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting
Jan 10, 2013
City of Northampton Council Chambers, 212 Main St., Northampton, MA
Members Present: Time
Chair, Mark Sullivan
Vice Chair, Jennifer Dieringer
Francis “Frandy” Johnson
Stephen Gilson
Debin Bruce
John Lutz
Karla Youngblood, Associate Member
Ann DeWitt Brooks Associate Member
Staff:
Planning Director, Wayne Feiden
Senior Planner, Carolyn Misch
7:35 P.M.
Mark Sullivan opened the meeting. NCTV went over general principles for members to
ensure that the sound quality of the program remains adequate.
7:40
The Board discussed the review by People’s Bank for additional parking spaces to allow
for Electric Charging stations to be installed.
The Board determined that the addition of 2 spaces was a minor administrative change and
approved the two spaces but encouraged the applicant to install “level 2” charging stations
(240 volts).
The Board began discussion of the Kuhn Riddle design graphics.
There was some concern raised over whether there should be a dimension for the porch.
The Board determined that neither percentage or area was necessary to define.
There was discussion about defining the architectural or design principles that are key to
neighborhoods with some of the guidelines including percentage of glazing on a façade.
Councilor Owen Freeman-Daniels raised a concern about the issue of design not being on the
certified agenda. He noted that the zoning issues raised in the proposal have enough
opposition that he would likely ask for rezoning of portions of the city out of URC.
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Jim Nash also noted concern about ward 3 members who were not present because they
didn’t realize the design issues would be discussed.
The Board agreed to continue discussion to the Jan 24 meeting including any updates to
layout that might be done by then.
Upon motion by Debin Bruce and second by John Lutz the board voted unanimously to
approve the minutes of Dec 13, 2012.
9 PM upon motion by Debin Bruce and second by Francis Johnson the board voted
unanimously to adjourn.
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