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Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0060 Date: March 1, 2005
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. The
applicant will be adding water meters and correcting sewage discharge issues.
5. The requested use does not trigger compliance with special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance other than for site plan
review.
6.Compliance with the following technical performance standards have been met:
A.Curb cuts have been minimized as the site will be served by the same access points that currently serve the site.
B.Pedestrian,bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site have been separated and will be greatly improved within the site and to
adjoining properties.
C. The applicant has mitigated peak flows from the two(2)and ten(10)year Soil Conservation Service design stone from pre-
development conditions(the condition at the time a site plan approval is requested)and the runoff from a 4110 inch rain storm(first flush)
is detained on site in accordance with the regulations.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
2/3/2005 211712005 311012005
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
211012005 313112005 212412005 311012005 312112005
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
211012005 212412005 212412005 31112005
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
211712005 8:30 PM 512512005 512512005
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
William Letendre votes to Grant
Paul Voss votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Keith Wilson votes to Grant
Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
William Letendre Francis Johnson 7 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning&Development.
1,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
March 1,2005.
1 certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant
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6.Shut off gates shall be installed in accordance with Department of Public Works Water Division
requirements.
7. Water and sewer lines must have a 10'separation,unless otherwise approved by DPW.
8.New connections to the sewer line on Locust should occur within an existing manhole.
9.No addition sewer connections will be granted until current discharge violations are addressed.
10.A sampling site manhole should be provided.
11.Sewer line should not be constructed under the bus shelter.
12. The 8-DI pipe into the new facility shall be triple gated
13.All stormwater permit conditions as issued by the Department of Public Works must be met
14.Sewage treatment and installation of the lift station must be coordinated with the wastewater
treatment division and requires permits.
The Planning Board granted Site Plan Approval for the 95,000+square foot surgical expansion based on the following plans and
information submitted on the plans,as amened by conditions herein:
1)."Site Plans,Surgical Center Cooley Dickinson Hospital",Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.,December 8,2004.Plan
sheets C101-C111.
2) "Site Plans,Parking Lot,Cooley Dickinson Hospital",prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.Latest Issue:January 11,2005.
Plan sheets C2-C13,SV-2.
3). "Cooley Dickinson Hospital Surgery/Beds expansion Phase 1" Elevations,prepared by TRO,December 8,2004.Sheets G002,G003,
G021(PkgE),A400,A401,A410(Pkg E).
4). "Cooley Dickinson", Site Lighting.
5). "Traffic Impact Study, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Expansion",Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.January 2005.
6). "Technical Appendix, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Expansion",Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.January 2005.
7). "Conceptual Roadway Configuration(Lane Taper on Locust Street)"Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.February 11,
2005.
8). "Stormwater Management Report Surgical Center Cooley Dickinson Hospital"Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.
January 2005.
9). Memorandum: "Regarding Traffic Mitigation Proposal"from Cooley Dickinson Hospital,signed by Richard Corder,dated February
23,2005.
In granting approval of the Site Plan the Planning Board found.
1. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. All stormwater runoff will be treated and managed
on site. The site is located in the Medical district and abuts commercial and institutional property.No sound and sight buffers are
necessary. The site has ample room to preserve views,light and air.
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 including the arrangement of parking and loading spaces,and
provisions for persons with disabilities.Provision for pedestrian connections have been made within the site and to abutting uses and
properties through improvements proposed to Hospital Road and to'Locust Street The applicant will be adding a pedestrian phase to
the signalized intersection at Locust Street that will allow safe pedestrian access from Prospect,Locust,North Elm Streets across a
major vehicular corridor. Further the applicant will be improving the existing mid-block crosswalks and accommodate PVTA transit bus
service.
The project, including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service(LOS)of all area roads or intersections
effected by the project below the existing conditions. The traffic mitigation proposed by the applicant will address impacts and increases
in traffic generated by the addition of the surgical wing. The applicant will conduct a follow-up study two years after the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy to address other unanticipated traffic impacts.
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 addition has been designed to complement the existing hospital and will be located on the
portion of the site that was previously used for parking. The building will be closer to the Locust Street frontage,providing a greater
presence there while allowing the rear and side of the property,which abuts a residential district,to remain undisturbed open space.
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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0060 Date: March 1, 2005
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan 112512005
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME:
Cooley Dickinson Hospital COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
30 Locust Street c/o Richard Corder
c/o Richard Corder 30 LOCUST ST
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
(413)582-2216 0 (413)582-2955
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING:
30 LOCUST ST M
TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Section 11:Site Plan Approval
MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN:
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NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK: '
Add approximately 95,000 square feet for a new surgery suite with hospital beds. i
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CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1.Prior to issuance of a building permit,the applicant shall receive sign off from the Office of
Planning&Development that all relevant plan sheets have been amended to incorporate conditions
herein as necessary.
2.Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall receive sign off from the Department of
Public Works that all water lines and gate locations that serve the site have been submitted to the
Department of Public Works.
3.Prior to any work on Hospital Road,the applicant shall apply for street discontinuance.
4.As offered by the applicant in a letter from Cooley Dickinson Hospital dated February 23,2005 the
following traffic mitigation shall be performed:
a. Improvements to signalized intersection,including installation of a pedestrian phase with
associated ADA compliant crossing and striping improvements as shown on preliminary
plans to be revised as construction drawings;
b. Improvements to existing mid-block crosswalks on Locust Street. The restriping shall be
completed in accordance with detail sheet C109. However,if it is deemed safer, upon
review by Department of Public Works, Office of Planning&Development,and the
applicant's consultant, to consolidate the 2 mid-block crossings into one and move
the bus shelter this shall be done.
c. Two years from the date of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,the applicant shall hire
a traffic engineer to reevaluate traffic impacts on the surrounding intersections,including
the Milton,Riverside Drive and Elm Street intersection. The results of this study
shall be submitted to the Planning Board for review. Further mitigation in accordance with
recommendations of the traffic consultant and upon consultation with the Planning Board
may be required to address any deficiencies that have been created due to this project.
At this time, the applicant shall also report on the progress or full implementation of the
efforts to extend the PVTA(Amherst to Smith route)bus service from Smith Campus through
the hospital site.
5. Six water meters shall be installed in accordance with Department of Public Works Water Division
and depicted on revised plans.
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Fire Safety Narrative -
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Currently the majority of the hospital is covered by the Notifier fire alarm system.
This system will provide a UL listed digital driven system with an integrated 17-inch flat
screen capability. In the alarm condition the system will provide the exact location of the
device pictorially,verbally and audibly.Through a series of screens the equipment is
capable of directing emergency staff to the exact location of the alarm. In conjunction
with the fire location building or area, hazards can be programmed into the system.
These hazards can be in the form of notes on the screen or they can be linked
electronically to the MSDS database that is part of the hospital's database.
It is the program of the building to integrate this system which will be planned for in a
separate project and installed prior to the completion of the new structure at the time of
activation of the Fire Safety system for the new building it will be an extension of an
already functioning system as described above.
Cooley Dickinson's current life safety systems including the fire alarm system are up to
date and in compliance with all applicable codes for Northampton and Massachusetts.
City of Northampton
Building Department
Narrative for Zoning Permit Application
January 2005
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, located at 30 Locust Street in Northampton,
Massachusetts is proposing the building project for a surgery suite and patient
bed tower. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, a not-for-profit community hospital, has
been engaged in a long-range facility planning process that has resulted in a
short-range series of projects that address priority and pressing needs of the
institution. Cooley Dickinson Health Care Corporation has offices in
Northampton, MA. Cooley Dickinson Health Care Corporation ("CDHCC")
consists of the following organizations: Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Cooley
Dickinson Physicians Hospital Organization; CD Practice Associates and the
VNA/Hospice Alliance.
TRO/The Ritchie Organization has been retained as healthcare planners and
architects and Barr & Barr, Inc. as construction managers for the development of
these important projects. They are primarily as follows:
The new Surgery/Beds Expansion Project will be a four level building of
approximately 95,000 GSF. The building will serve as an inpatient facility
consisting of:
• Ground floor with logistical support services, laboratory and central
sterilization departments
• First floor with a new, eight operating room, surgical suite, and
supporting PACU & Stage II recovery units. Two of the eight
operating rooms may be shell space within this project to be fit-out
in the future. (There is no second floor to match with existing hospital
levels).
• Third floor and the first of three planned patient care units with 32
private, med/surg rooms
• A mechanical penthouse will be located directly above the patient
care floor.
The building is planned for a future expansion of the fourth level and the
provision of two future patient care floors at future fifth and sixth levels.
The project includes some roadway, signage, drop-off and on-grade
parking improvements, Central Plant infrastructure upgrades, and
landscape and underground utilities.
10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES V NO
IF YES,describe size, type and location: A VARtr---r j 0-F Si6N5 Or� CAr>\r-,jjS
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES X NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location: u ko-CA t L Y u ROe Z tY\e p,ro-S�-,L-r
11. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing,grading,excavation, or fitting)over 1 acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES X NO
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is.required. F"1 L.Rp
12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED,or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
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13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
Date: 9045' Applicant's Signature
NOTE:Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: 80612i+1:0 a0. Ki f)(j R( 9i
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8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DONT KNOW YES X IF YES, date issued: (o lotq$
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DONT KNOW _ YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DONT KNOW YES X/
IF YES, has a permit been or need to be obtained from the Conservation Commission?
Needs to be obtained _ Obtained , date issued:
(Form Continues On Other Side)
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APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC
ADDRESS/PHONE c/o Richard Corder (413)582-2000 O
PROPERTY LOCATION 30 LOCUST ST
MAP 23B PARCEL 046 001 ZONE M
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FI ED OUT
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ZPA-CONSTRUCT APPROX 95,000 SQ FT BLDG
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: g S I PI-A'J
Intermediate Project: to Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
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Major Project: e Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § -
Findin Special Permit Variance* /S/ 7o
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
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 Co ion
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requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact the Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
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Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0060 Date: March 1, 2005
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. The
applicant will be adding water meters and correcting sewage discharge issues.
5. The requested use does not trigger compliance with special regulations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance other than for site plan
review.
6. Compliance with the following technical performance standards have been met:
A. Curb cuts have been minimized as the site will be served by the same access points that currently serve the site.
B.Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site have been separated and will be greatly improved within the site and to
adjoining properties.
C. The applicant has mitigated peak flows from the two(2)and ten(10)year Soil Conservation Service design storm from pre-
development conditions(the condition at the time a site plan approval is requested)and the runoff from a 4110 inch rain storm(first flush)
is detained on site in accordance with the regulations.
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE: MAILING DATE: HEARING CONTINUED DATE: DECISION DRAFT BY: APPEAL DATE:
21312005 211712005 311012005
REFERRALS IN DATE: HEARING DEADLINE DATE: HEARING CLOSE DATE: FINAL SIGNING BY: APPEAL DEADLINE:
211012005 313112005 212412005 311012005 312112005
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING DATE: VOTING DATE: DECISION DATE:
211012005 212412005 212412005 31112005
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE: HEARING TIME: VOTING DEADLINE: DECISION DEADLINE:
211712005 8:30 PM 512512005 512512005
MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE: -
Jennifer Dieringer votes to Grant
William Letendre votes to Grant
Paul Voss votes to Grant
Francis Johnson votes to Grant
George Kohout votes to Grant
Keith Wilson votes to Grant
Kenneth Jodrie votes to Grant
MOTION MADE BY: SECONDED BY: VOTE COUNT: DECISION:
William Letendre Francis Johnson 7 Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available in the Office of Planning&Development.
1, Carolyn Misch,as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by Jhe Planning Board and certify._..
that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on -
March 1,2005.
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I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant I,
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Wendy Mazza, City Clerk of Northampton, hereby certify that the above Decision of the
,rthampton Planning Board was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on March 1, 2005, that
�enty days have elapsed since such filing and that no appeal has been filed in this matter.
Attest: 6'/A�!4N CA..�
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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearin g No.: PLN-2005-0060 Date: March 1, 2005
6. Shut off gates shall be installed in accordance with Department of Public Works Water Division
requirements.
7. Water and sewer lines must have a 10'separation, unless otherwise approved by DPW.
8. New connections to the sewer line on Locust should occur within an existing manhole.
9. No addition sewer connections will be granted until current discharge violations are addressed.
10.A sampling site manhole should be provided.
11. Sewer line should not be constructed under the bus shelter.
12. The 8-DI pipe into the new facility shall be triple gated.
13.All stormwater permit conditions as issued by the Department of Public Works must be met.
14. Sewage treatment and installation of the lift station must be coordinated with the wastewater
treatment division and requires permits.
The Planning Board granted Site Plan Approval for the 95,000+square foot surgical expansion based on the following plans and
information submitted on the plans, as amened by conditions herein:
1)."Site Plans, Surgical Center Cooley Dickinson Hospital",Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin, inc., December 8, 2004.Plan
sheets C101-C111.
2) "Site Plans, Parking Lot, Cooley Dickinson Hospital",prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.Latest Issue:January 11, 2005.
Plan sheets C2-C13, SV-2.
3). "Co o/ey Dickinson Hospital Surgery/Beds expansion Phase 1" Elevations,prepared by TRO,December 8, 2004.Sheets G002,G003,
G021 (PkgE),A400,A401,A410(Pkg E).
4). "Cooley Dickinson", Site Lighting.
5). "Traffic Impact Study, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Expansion",Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. January 2005.
6). "Technical Appendix, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Expansion", Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.January 2005.
7). "Conceptual Roadway Configuration(Lane Taper on Locust Street)"Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. February 11,
2005.
8). "Stormwater Management Report Surgical Center Cooley Dickinson Hospital"Prepared by VHBNanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
January 2005.
9). Memorandum: "Regarding Traffic Mitigation Proposal"from Cooley Dickinson Hospital,signed by Richard Corder, dated February
23, 2005.
In granting approval of the Site Plan the Planning Board found:
1. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. All stormwater runoff will be treated and managed
on site. The site is located in the Medical district and abuts commercial and institutional property.No sound and sight buffers are
necessary. The site has ample room to preserve views,light,and air.
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 including the arrangement of parking and loading spaces,and
provisions for persons with disabilities.Provision for pedestrian connections have been made within the site and to abutting uses and
properties through improvements proposed to Hospital Road and to Locust Street. The applicant will be adding a pedestrian phase to
the signalized intersection at Locust Street that will allow safe pedestrian access from Prospect,Locust,North Elm Streets across a
major vehicular corridor. Further the applicant will be improving the existing mid-block crosswalks and accommodate PVTA transit bus
service.
The project including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service(LOS)of all area roads or intersections
effected by the project below the existing conditions. The traffic mitigation proposed by the applicant will address impacts and increases
in traffic generated by the addition of the surgical wing. The applicant will conduct a follow-up study two years after the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy to address other unanticipated traffic impacts.
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 addition has been designed to complement the existing hospital and will be located on the
portion of the site that was previously used for parking. The building will be closer to the Locust Street frontage,providing a greater
presence there while allowing the rear and side of the property,which abuts a residential district, to remain undisturbed open space.
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Planning Board - Decision City of Northampton
Hearing No.: PLN-2005-0060 Date: March 1, 2005
APPLICATION TYPE: SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan 112512005
Applicant's Name: Owner's Name: Surveyor's Name:
NAME: NAME: COMPANY NAME:
Cooley Dickinson Hospital COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC
ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
30 Locust Street c%Richard Corder
c/o Richard Corder 30 LOCUST ST
TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: I ZIP CODE: TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060
PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.: PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:
(413)582-2216 0 (413)582-2955
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:
STREET NO.: SITE ZONING:
30 LOCUST ST M -
TOWN: SECTION OF BYLAW:
NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 Section 11:Site Plan Approval
MAP: BLOCK: LOT: MAP DATE: ACTION TAKEN: PVIAh
23B 046 001 Approved With Conditions
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NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Add approximately 95,000 square feet for a new surgery suite with hospital beds.
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall receive sign off from the Office of
Planning&Development that all relevant plan sheets have been amended to incorporate conditions
herein as necessary.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall receive sign off from the Department of
Public Works that all water lines and gate locations that serve the site have been submitted to the
Department of Public Works.
3. Prior to any work on Hospital Road, the applicant shall apply for street discontinuance.
M 4.As offered by the applicant in a letter from Cooley Dickinson Hospital dated February 23, 2005 the
following traffic mitigation shall be performed:
a. Improvements to signalized intersection,including installation of a pedestrian phase with
associated ADA compliant crossing and striping improvements as shown on preliminary
to plans to be revised as construction drawings;
�+ b. Improvements to existing mid-block crosswalks on Locust Street. The restriping shall be
completed in accordance with detail sheet C109. However,if it is deemed safer, upon
L� review by Department of Public Works, Office of Planning&Development,and the
IV applicant's consultant, to consolidate the 2 mid-block crossings into one and move
the bus shelter this shall be done.
N N c. Two years from the date of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall hire
a traffic engineer to reevaluate traffic impacts on the surrounding intersections,including
the Milton,Riverside Drive and Elm Street intersection. The results of this study
shall be submitted to the Planning Board for review. Further mitigation in accordance with
recommendations of the traffic consultant and upon consultation with the Planning Board
Q may be required to address any deficiencies that have been created due to this project.
At this time, the applicant shall also report on the progress or full implementation of the
efforts to extend the PVTA(Amherst to Smith route)bus service from Smith Campus through
the hospital site.
5. Six water meters shall be installed in accordance with Department of Public Works Water Division
and depicted on revised plans.
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Etheredge & Steuer, Pc.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
64 GOTHIC STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060
EDwARD D.ETHEREDCE (413) 584-1600 FAX (413) 585-8406
SHELLEY STEUER*
'Also Admitted in New York
and California
March 29, 2005
Anthony Patillo, Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Re: Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Site Plan Review Decision
March 1, 2005
Dear Tony:
I enclose a date and time stamped copy of the above-referenced decision together with a copy of
the recording receipt. The decision is recorded in the Hampshire Registry of Deeds in Book 8200, Page
183.
If you have any questions, give me a call.
Very truly yours,
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Edward D. Etheredge
EDE/kap
Enc.
cc: Richard Corder, Dir.
Juanita Forsyth, Project Manager
File#MP-2005-0083
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC
ADDRESS/PHONE c/o Richard Corder (413)582-2216()
PROPERTY LOCATION 30,LOCUST ST
MAP 23B PARCEL 046 001 ZONE. M
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FO ILLED OUT
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Tvneof Construction: ZPA-CONSTRUCT APPROX 95,000 SO FT BLDG
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accessory Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INF ATION PRESENTED:
Approved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
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,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A. Contact the Office of
Planning&Development for more information.