17D-071 (2) r
Traffic Study for the Proposed July 3,2003
Garfield Avenue Residential Community
P.M.Peak Hour Vehicle Trips:::>2.70 Total
Conclusions
The proposed project is estimated to generate a maximum of 3 vehicle trips during the
a.m. peak, and 4 vehicle trips during the p.m. peaks. Considering the relatively low
number of additional traffic generated by the project, it is our opinion that the impacts
that the proposed project will have on existing traffic patterns will be minimal in nature.
Should you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to
contact our office.
Sincerely,
The Berkshire Design Group,Inc.
Aharon Sharff
Project Enginee
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Berkshire
Design
Group, Inc.
July 3,2003
City of Northampton
Planning Dept.
City Hall
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: Traffic Study
To whom it may concern:
The following traffic report presents the analysis and evaluation of the expected traffic
impact of the proposed Habitat for Humanity project on Garfield Avenue. The
proposed extension of Garfield Avenue will provide 6 habitat Units in three duplexes,
and a single family unit. A one family house and a one family mobile home unit
previously existed on the lot and were recently demolished, therefore the analysis
evaluates the average vehicle trips generated by the proposed 7-unit homes minus the
previous 2 units(total of 5 units).
Average Vehicle Trips Generated by the Project:
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation manual, 6`h Edition,
was utilized to determine the peak hour vehicle trips for both the a.m. peak and p.m.
peak hours. The expected traffic volumes generated by the project were calculated by
applying the ITE trip rate for both the Single Family Detached Land Use and the
Condo/Townhouse Use.
Single Family Detached Housing-Land Use 210
ITE reports that the average rate of trips generated by a Single Family unit is 0.51 Trips
Landscape Architecture per Dwelling Unit during the a.m. peak and 0.67 Trips per Dwelling Unit during the
p.m.peak. The site traffic estimates shown below assume that the additional 5 units are
Civil Engineering occupied.
Planning
A.M.Peak Hour Vehicle Trips=>2.55 Total
Urban Design
P.M.Peak Hour Vehicle Trips=:> 3.35 Total
Environmental Services
Residential Condominium/Townhouse-Land Use 230
ITE reports that the average rate of trips generated by a Single Family unit is 0.44 Trips
per Dwelling Unit during the a.m. peak and 0.54 Trips per Dwelling Unit during the
p.m. peak. The site traffic estimates shown below assume that the additional 5 units are
occupied.
A.M.Peak Hour Vehicle Trips=>2.20 Total
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SECTION 1 GENERAL SITE INFORMATION 1 IghCCXBond
parcel off Garfield Avenue. The two structures and the trailer were removed from the site in
the fall of 1998. The remaining portions of the site parcel are heavily vegetated, wooded
areas.
1.3 SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
The former landfill is located near the center of Florence village in an area zoned for
residential use. The site is abutted to the north, west and south by parcels occupied by
single-family residences. To the east-of the site is the Meadowbrook apartment complex,
which is composed of clusters of multi-family dwellings. The site area is serviced by
municipal water and sewer.
1.4 SURROUNDING RESOURCE AREAS
No surface water bodies are located on the former landfill property and no known private
drinking water wells are located within 500 feet of the site. According to the Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP) Massachusetts Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) mapping of the Easthampton Quadrangle, the site is not located within 500 feet of a
Potentially Productive Aquifer or a Zone II area, and the site is not upgradient of an
Interim Wellhead Protection Area for a public water supply. Also, no areas of Critical
Environmental Concern, Sole Source Aquifers, fish habitats and habitats of Species of
Special Concern or Threatened or Endangered Species were identified within 500 feet of
the site. A copy of the July 28, 1997 Massachusetts GIS Map is included in Appendix A
as Figure 2.
A small, unnamed stream that flows southeasterly is located to the north of the site. This
stream enters a drainage culvert, which discharges to a small, man-made pond within the
Meadowbrook apartment complex property to the east of the subject site.
Phase 11-Comprehensive Site Investigation-Verona Street Landfill 1-2
SECTION 1 GENERAL SITE INFORMATION roe&Barad
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Tighe & Bond has completed a Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment and Phase III
Identification & Selection of Comprehensive Remedial Action Alternatives for the former
Verona Street landfill located at 39 Verona Street in the City of Northampton, Hampshire
County, Massachusetts (the site). This investigation was conducted in accordance with the
Massachusetts Contingency Plan(MCP), 310 CMR 40.0000. The latitude and longitude for
the site are 42'20' 24" and 72'39' 49", respectively. The UTM coordinates are 46 89 900
meters north and 06 92 400 meters east. A Site Locus map (Figure 1) and a Natural
Resource Map (Figure 2) which includes the site area, are provided in Appendix A for
reference.
The former landfill site was first listed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) as a Location to be Investigated (LTBI) on April 15, 1989 and first listed
as Confirmed Disposal Site #1-0524 on October 1, 1993. A Phase I Limited Site
Investigation report was submitted to DEP in May 1993 by the City of Northampton.
Additional investigations and a Short Term Measure (STM), which were required by DEP
following the submittal of the Phase I report, were documented in a Short Term Measures
Report submitted in May 1994. A Phase II Scope of Work(SOW )was submitted to DEP in
May 1996. A transition submittal including a Licensed Site Professional (LSP) Evaluation
Opinion and Tier Classification submittal was forwarded to DEP on June 23, 1997. The
Numerical Ranking Score developed in support of the Tier Classification submittal was 235
points (Tier II site). At the request of the City of Northampton, the DEP established an
Interim Deadline of October 1, 1999 for the submittal of the Phase W111 Report.
General descriptive information about the site and surrounding areas were obtained by
conducting site reconnaissance visits and reviewing previous site reports. The information
obtained from these activities is summarized below. Historical information about the site is
provided in Section 2.
1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION
The former Verona Street Landfill is located in the Florence section of the City of
Northampton, Massachusetts. The site parcel consists of 5.4 acres of land and is
identified as Lot 71 on Northampton Assessor's Map 17-D. The disposal area is located
in a former stone quarry situated at the north end of Garfield Avenue near the intersection
of Verona Street. The site is located on the Easthampton, Massachusetts topographic
quadrangle map published by the U.S. Geological Survey(Figure 1 in Appendix A).
In general, topography slopes to the east across the site. Solid waste at the former landfill is
confined to the central and eastern portion of the site parcel. Bedrock outcrops are located
to the north and northeast of the refuse area. At the beginning of Phase II field assessment
activities, the site parcel was also occupied by a vacant two (2) story wood framed
residence, a garage structure and an abandoned trailer located on the southern portion of the
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We look forward to continuing to work with you toward the successful completion of this development.
Sincerely,
U �
Jane Wal s Gu ble
Director
Cc: Jack Hornor,Chair,Northampton Housing Partnership
Wayne FeideD,Director,.Office of Planning and Development
Bob Riddle,Chair Zoning Board of Appeals
Peg Keller,Planner, Office of Planning and Development
Michael Owens,Community Development Administrator
MI Adams,Executive Director,Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
DHCD-Office of Policy
DHCD-Legal Department
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6. may result in the Local Initiative units being sold at prices below the maximum allowable
prices listed in the guidelines of this letter.
7. DHCD must approve the terms of the end loan financing of the affordable units. It is the
agency's expectation that the mortgage for the affordable unit buyer will be provided by
Habitat for Humanity,or be 30 year fixed rate Ioan at or below current fair market interest rates_
at the time of closing and wilt have no points. Affordable unit buyers shall comply with
Federal National Mortgage Association(FNMA)down payment requirements,
S. Each affordable unit in a development phase shall have an executed purchase and sales
agreement prior to commencement of construction on subsequent phases.At a minimum,each
development phase must be constructed with a ratio of one affordable unit for every three-
market rate units.
,- 9. Evidence shall be submitted to DHCD that affordable homes in this development are covered"
by a third-party extended warranty of at least five years in duration recognized as acceptable by
a federal agency such as FHA.
10.The town must also submit an appraisal of the value of the site under existing"by-right"
zoning without the benefit of a comprehensive permit and the price of the market rate parcel to
be sold.
11.Homeownership or condominium fees applied to affordable units will be calculated as part of
the overall household costs,which shall not exceed 30%of the household income.
Homeownership fee for affordable units shall not exceed$150 per month.
This approval letter shall expire two years from this date,or on February 13,2005 if a regulatory
agreement has not been executed and construction begun by that date.
As you know,the specifies of this project must be formalized in a Regulatory Agreement signed by the
municipality,the project sponsor and DHCD prior to starting construction. Information concerning both
the regulatory agreement and the procedures which must be followed for the sale of individual unit will be
forwarded to you by DHCD. In preparation for signing of the regulatory agreement,the DHCD legal
office will review the comprehensive permit and other project documentation. Additional information
may be requested as is deemed necessary, Your cooperation in providing such materials will help the
` project move toward construction as quickly as possible.
Once the Local Initiative Units are occupied,the City of Northampton may petition DHCD to include the
unit in the subsidized housing inventory by certifying to DHCD that the unit sales price,buyer's income,
and deed restrictions meet the program guidelines.
Again,I congratulate you for your efforts to bring affordable housing to Northampton. If you have any
questions as you proceed with the project please feel free to call Miryam Bobadilla at(617)727-7824
extension 601.
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As stated in the application,the 39 Verona Street project will consist of three duplexes and one single-
family house on four separate lots totaling seven units,six of the units will be built by Pioneer Valley
Habitat for Humanity and be affordable to low-income households. The project will be sited on 5.8 acres
located at the end of Garfield Avenue,near the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Verona Street. The
site is a sloping open field with isolated wetlands and no ledge outcrops that would interfere with the site
plan as submitted to DHCD. A portion of the site was at one time a landfill,which has since been capped
according to U.S. Department of Environmental Protection regulations. The lots will derive their footage
on a proposed public extension of Garfield Avenue. Approximately 4.6 acres will remain open space with
a natural wooded buffer at the perimeter of the site,to benefit surrounding neighbors as well as project
residents.
This family housing project includes 6 Local Initiative Units eligible for inclusion in he city's subsidized
housing inventory. The six LIP units will be sold to LIP-eligible households whose annual income may
range from 30%to 50%of area median income for the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA).
Income limits will be adjusted for household size.
The conditions that must be met prior to final DHCD approval include:
1. The Mayor of Northampton shall designate the Office of Planning and Development as the
agency that will apply for the comprehensive permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals(ZBA).
2. Finalized details of the comprehensive permit must be submitted to the DHCD. The
Comprehensive permit must specify that the parcel of land for the 6 affordable units must be
sold by the town to PCHAH for$1. The ZBA*shall provide as part of the comprehensive
permit any and all requirements placed on the parcel of land designated for the one market rate
unit.
3. A complete marketing plan and homebuyers'selection process also must be submitted to
DHCD. Finalized details of the lottery to be held for the units shall be submitted to DHCD.
The lottery process shall give first preference to families rather than individuals(see program
guidelines). Unless the community chooses to assume financial responsibility for the lottery
process,the project.sponsor must assume the cost. Family size should he considered when
matcbing the applicants to units with multiple bedrooms. An announcement of this,lottery
shall be mailed to the Metro List Clearing Housing in Boston. Room 966,Boston City Hail,
Boston,MA 02201
4. Any changes to the application we have just reviewed and approved,including but not limited
to alterations in the unit mix,sales price,development team,unit design or site plan,are subject
to DHCD approval. As the 39 Verona Street project nears completion,DHCD staff will visit
the site to ensure that the units meet program guidelines.
5. focal Initiative units in this development must be priced at levels affordable to buyers with a
range of incomes below the maximum listed above. This range should at least allow applicants
with incomes of 10%below the maximum income limits to purchase an affordable unit. Due
to changing market factors such as interest rates,tax rates,and insurance rates,this condition
Jul 02 03 12: 20p Northampton OPD 14135871264 p. 2
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
, Mitt Romney,Governor ♦ Kerry Healey,Lx.Govemor ♦ Jane Wallis Gumble,Director
February 13,.2003
Mary Clare Higgins,Mayor , f E �-
City of Northampton `
City Hall,-210 Main Street -
Northampton,ILIA 01060
RE: 39f Verona Strut—"7 Hompownershi units—LIP Comprehensive Permit Application
Dear Mayor Higgins:
I am pleased to inform you that your application for Local Initiative Program designation for the project at
39'Verona Street in Northampton has been approved,subject to the fulfillment of the conditions listed
below and on the following pages. I congratulate the City of Northampton and the project sponsor,
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity,for working together to make this project a reality.
As part of the review process,the DHCD has made the following findings:
1. The proposed project is eligible under the requirements of the LIP program;.
2. The LIP staff has performed an on-site inspection of the proposed site;
3. The proposed housing design is generally appropriate for the site;
4. The proposed project appears financially feasible in the context of the Northampton housing
market;
5. Based on the initial proposal,the project appears financially feasible on the basis of estimated
development costs;
6.. The Town of Northampton and PVHCH meet the general eligibility standards of LIP.
Because the Town ofNortbampton is the LIP project sponsor,the requirement under 760CMR 31.012(d)
is assumed to be met.
This approval indicates that the proposed development plan and pricing structure for the project is in
compliance with the housing standards required of affordable housing units to be included in your
community's Chapter 40D affordable housing stock.
This development is required to comply with all state codes and all local codes.
One Congress Street www.unss.gov/clyd
Boston,Massachusetts 02114-2010 617.727.7765
CITY OF NORTHAMAL
City hl and
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July 26, 2002
MJ Adams, Executive Director
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 60642, 140 Pine Street
Florence, MA 01062
RE: DESIGNATION OF PROVISIONAL DEVELOPER STATUS/ PARCEL A - GARFIELD
AVENUE NORTHAMPTON
Dear Ms. Adams:
In reference to the above subject, the City of Northampton is in receipt of the Pioneer Valley
Habitat for Humanity (PVHH) proposal submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP)
issued by the Office of Planning & Development on May 7, 2002.
It is my pleasure to formally designate PVHH as the provisional developer of the City owned parcel
referenced above. This designation is conditional upon execution of a Land Disposition and
Development Agreement and the successful completion of the requirements described in the RFP,
such as securing all appropriate permits.
The City is pleased to be partnering with Habitat for Humanity on this important affordable
homeownership project. Please contact the Planning & Development Office in order to draft and
finalize the disposition agreement.
Very tpuly yours, t'
Mary Clare Higg'i-rrs
Mayor
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F. Explain why the requested use will:
not unduly impair the integrity or character of the district or adjoining
zones:
The scale and character of the houses built for this project will match the existing neighborhood. An attractive
access to the landscaped-meadow conservations area will be created.
not be detrimental to the health,morals or general welfare:
be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance:
The project will provide ownership opportunities to families otherwise priced out of the Northampton market. A
landscaped approach to preserved open space will enhance the neighborhood's recreational opportunities.
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 adopted under M.G.L.
Chapter 41, Section 81-C and D.
The project will provide affordable housing and access to open space.
9. I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.I(or
the landowner if I am not the landowner) grant the Zoning Board of Appeals permission to enter the
property to review this application.
Date: �pplicants Signatur : V�
Date: Owner's Signature:
(Owner's signature or letter from owner authorizing applicant to sign.)
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C. How will the proposed use promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to:
the natural landscape:
Houses are clustered at south end of former landfill,avoiding an isolated wetland and its buffer zone and providing
access to open space,
to existing buildings:
Houses match scale and style of existing residences on Garfield Ave.; see attached building elevations.
other community assets in the area:
Project provides vehicular and pedestrian access to designated open space.
D. What measures are being taken that show the use will not overload the City's resources, including:
water supply and distribution system:
Residential demand from the project will have negligible impact on the city's water system.
sanitary sewage and storm water collection and treatment systems:
Sanitary sewer will tie in to recently abandoned,6"PVC line.
Storm-water flows will be dispersed by a level-lip spreader which will slow velocities and spread flows over crushed
stone area to minimize erosion from sheet-flow resulting from slight increase in impervious area.
fire protection,streets and schools:
Demand from project is minor. Short(110')extension to existing street and utilities will include hydrant and
hammerhead to facilitate e,t e rry erne y V E A r a(e, a cC ess,
How will the proposed project mitigate any adverse impacts on the City's resources, as listed
above?
The project will create a conservation area and extend an existing street and sidewalk,facilitating the City's
perpetual maintenance of a landfill cap in compliance with MGL 2 1 E.
E. List the section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance that states what "special regulations are required for the
proposed project (Accessory apartment,home occupation, accessory structure, etc.)
Cluster development/open space residential development[sections 5.2 and 10.5] and MGL 4013-Comprehensive
Permit.
How does the project meet the special requirements? (Use additional sheets if
necessary)?
See attached sheet
All requirements are met or exceeded,except as shown in the waivers submitted in accordance with the
comprehensive permit.
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8. Special Permit Approval Criteria. If any permit criteria does not apply, eXplain why.
A. How will the requested use protect adjoining premises against seriously detrimental
uses?_ The project will preserve open space on three sides and continue the character of the residential
neighborhood to the south.
How will the project provide for:
a»Yfiire water drainage:
By developing only a small percentage of the site and by maintaining current sheet-flow patterns with a level-lip
spreader.
sound and sight buffers:
Planted and existing vegetation will separate both existing properties abutting on the south.
4'
the preservation of views,light and air:
By extension of a street to a publicly accessible meadow,preserved as open space_
B. How will the requested use promote the convenience and safety of pedestrian movement within the
site and on adjacent streets?
- A sidewalk will enhance pedestrian movement at the north end of Garfield Avenue.
How will the project minimize traffic impacts on the streets and roads in the
area?_ Project is small and is projected to add fewer than five trips at peak-hour to Garfield Ave.
Where is the location of driveway openings in relation to traffic and adjacent streets?
Driveways are off a dead-end extension of a two-block street with minimal traffic.
Dril�eways are snort and flat.
What features have been incorporated into the design to allow for:
access by emergency vehicles:
A hammerhead,sized for emergency vehicles,will be added to a dead-end street.
the safe and convenient arrangement of parking and loading spaces:
p4r*9-provided will exceed zoning requirements.
provisions for persons with disabilities:
Grades are gentle throughout the project. One apartment,in the southwest house will be fully accessible and face the
sidewalk.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION FOR:
1' Type of Project:
SPCIA L PER 1VITT:
Home Occupation
Historica]Association/Society,et
Sign
Attaching Accessory Structure,to Principal Building
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3. Applicant's Name:
Address: Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity, 140 Pine St.,Florence MA,01062,586.5430
Telephone:
4. Parcel Identification: Zoning Map#_14 • D Parcel# 0'+l•01 Zoning District: t)R13
Street Address: 3q V£(ki.►O YJ C .
Property Recorded at the Registry of Deeds:
County: Book: Page: cat .3vn► 1995
5. Status of Applicant: Owner; X Contract Purchaser; Lessee
Other (e>plain)
6. Property Owner: City of Northampton,through OPD,210 Main St.,Room 11,Northampton,MA 01060
Address: Telephone:
7. Describe Proposed Work/Project (Use additional sheets if necessary):
7.
A comprehensive permit for three single-family homes,each with an accessory apartment,with all six units
developed as affordable housing by PVHf1,and one market-rate single family home.
Has the following information been included in the application?
K Site/PlotPlan X List of requested waivers fee ($150.00)wal'4&R-
Signed dated and denied Zoning Permit Application
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Zoning §6.2 Minimum open 65% Lot 1 >/= 65% None
Cluster space Lot 2 > 80%
Lot 3 > 80%
Zoning §8.9. 7. Parking& Max. 1 driveway/ Lot l: 1 Planning Board
Loading space curb cut per lot Lot 2: 3 (one may allow
standards existing abutter's additional to permit
easement) safe, off-street
Lot 3: 3 parking on short,
street extension and
existing driveway
easement to
abutting property
Zoning §8.9. 8. Parking & Max. driveway Lot 1: 15' Planning Board
Loading space width: 15 feet Lot 2: 12' may allow up to
standards Lot 3: 12', 18' & 30' to permit safe,
20' circulation at
hammerhead
Zoning §10.5 Standards for Detailed standards All met None
Cluster Cluster
Zoning §11.6 Site Plan Detailed standards All met None
Site Plan Approval
Standards
Subdivision Road Right of 60 feet Garfield Ave. met None
Regulations Way width
Subdivision Pavement width 24 feet Garfield Ave. Waiver to match
Regulations Extension: 22' existing pavement
Subdivision Stormwater Analysis and Not undertaken DEP does not
Regulations Management report require for four or
fewer lots
Subdivision Traffic Study Full traffic study Not undertaken Minimal impact for
Regulations net increase of five
units (beyond two
historically at site.)
Other Other Any other waivers
Requirements required to allow
designed project.
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Zoning and Subdivision Analysis and Requested Waivers
Lots 1 and 2 permitted as single family; Lot 3 could be permitted as single family or townhouse.
T e Section Requirements Provided Waiver request
Zoning §5.2, Open-Space Special Permit and Comprehensive Comprehensive
§10.5, §11 Residential Site Plan Approval Permit Permit instead of
Development special permit and
(cluster), land site plan approval
donation for open (required under
space, site plan MGL c. 40B))
approval
Zoning §6.2 Min. Lot Size, 1- Lot 1: 5,000 SF Lot 1 =21,520 None
Cluster fam.: Lot 2: 5,000 Lot 2 =21,798
Townhouse: Lot 3: 20,000 Lot 3 =20,909
Zoning §6.2 min frontage and Lot 1 :70 feet Lot 1= 80' None
Cluster lot width, 1-fam.: Lot 2: 70 feet Lot 2 =92'
Townhouse: Lot 3: 75' + Lot 3 = 130'
5'/unit: 95 feet
Zoning §6.2 min frontage and 75' 155 Chestnut St. = Frontage for west-
Cluster lot width, 1-fam.: 50' +/- abutting property,
which historically
used rear-lot
frontage on
Garfield Ave. to
comply, but will
lose "rear frontage"
to the project with
Comprehensive
Permission
Zoning §6.2 Minimum depth, Lot 1: 70 feet Lot 1=269' None
Cluster 1-fam.: Lot 2: 70 feet Lot 2 =260'
Townhouse: Lot 3: 150 feet Lot 3 = 160'
Zoning §6.2 Minimum front 15' Lot 1=30' None
Cluster setback Lot 2=20'
Lot 3 = 18'
Zoning §6.2 Minimum. 10' Lot 1= 15' None
Cluster sideyard setback Lot 2 = 15'
Lot 3 = 10'
Zoning §6.2 Minimum rear 15' Lot 1=205' None
Cluster setback Lot 2 =202'
Lot 3 = 89'
Zoning §6.2 Max. building 35' Lot 1= 35' or less None
Cluster height, 1-fam.: Lot 2= 30'
Townhouse: 40' Lot 3 = 30'
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Uses and Allocation of Lots
Lot Purpose and Future Owner Timing Improvements by whom
# Improvements
1 Market-rate single- Highest bidder Spring Private purchaser
family home 2005
2 Single-family home Habitat for Humanity; 2004- Habitat for Humanity
with ftAly accessible HfH partner families, 2007
accessory apartment, with affordability
both affordable restrictions
3 Two single-family Habitat for Humanity; 2004- Habitat for Humanity
homes, each with HfH partner families, 2007
accessory apartment, all with affordability
four units affordable restrictions
Conservation Area, Northampton Winter Landfill capped by City of
including remediated Conservation 2003 Northampton(through its
landfill and buffer Commission Board of Health)with
development restrictions
Feb. 2003.
Extension of Garfield City of Northampton 2004— Habitat for Humanity
Ave., new sidewalk, 2007
utilities, approximately
ten trees.
Building Tabulation Summary:
BLDG Lot TYPE BEDROOMS FOOTPRINT FLOOR AREA
Market-rate 1 1-family T.B.D. T.B.D T.B.D.
SW 2 1-fam+accessory lx 2BR, lx 3BR 1,050 SF 2,100 SF
SE 3 1-fam+accessory lx 2BR, lx 3BR 1,050 SF 2,100 SF
NE 3 1-fam+accessory lx 2BR, lx 4BR 1,090 SF 2,180 SF
Site Tabulation Summary
Lot 1 Lot2 Lot 3
Houses T.B.D. SF 1,080 SF 2,144 SF
Driveways/Parking T.B.D. 1,040 1,425
Total Area 21,520 +/- 21,798 +/- 20,909 +/-
Open Area T.B.D. 19,678 +/- 17,340 +/-
%Open >/= 65% 90% +/- 83% +/-
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Garfield Avenue,PV Habitat Development Project
Supplemental Material--Application for Comprehensive Permit
Application Requirement Checklist*
Filing Requirement Status
Preliminary site development 1. Overall Plan, Garfield Avenue Extension, (LI)Berkshire
plans Design, 7/3/2003
2. Plan and Profile Garfield Avenue Extension (L2),
Berkshire Design, 7/3/2003
3. Garfield Residences, SW, NE, and SE houses,
Preliminary Elevations, Kraus and Fitch, Architects,
7/3/2003
4. Plan of Land in Northampton, Massachusetts Surveyed
for City of Northampton,plot plan, to be provided by
Huntley Associates,based on 6/11/99 plan,
Report on existing conditions Phase II-Comprehensive Site Investigation and Phase II—
Identification, Evaluation, and Selection of Comprehensive
Remedial Action Alternatives, Verona St. Landfill, DEP Site
1-0524, September 1999, Tighe & Bond. Selections
attached.
Traffic Study, July 3, 2003 letter signed by Peter Wells,
Berkshire Design
Preliminary architectural Item 3 cited above for affordable units.
elevations Market rate unit will be required to be designed to be
compatible with those units.
Tabulation of proposed buildings Included in this supplemental material package.
Subdivision plan Item 4 above.
Preliminary utilities plan Item 2, cited above
Site Control letter Designation of Provisional Developer Status/Parcel A —
Garfield Avenue Northampton, July 26,2002 letter from
Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor, The City of Northampton.
39 Verona St. — 7 Homeownership units LIP Comprehensive
Permit Application,February 13, 2003 letter from Jane
Wallis Gumble, Director, Mass. DHCD
List of requested exceptions Included in this supplemental material package.
Filing fees Waiver requested, as applicant is a non-profit,working with
a city agency on a city-owned site.
*Per Rules and Regulations (ByLaws) of the Zoning Board of Appeals, City of Northampton,
Article VI: Comprehensive Permit Rules, Section 3.00-Filing,Time Limits and Notice.
Garfield Avenue PV Habitat Development--- Page 1
10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO �e
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES X NO
!F YES, describe size, type and location: _
Standard residential numbers and construction signs allowed by right by zoning.
11. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED
DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION: This column to be filled in
by the Building Dep art.
EXISTING PROPOSED REQD.by ZONING z =----
Lot Size 5.8 acres+{- Lot 1:20,000SF+/-
Lot 2 16,000 SF
Lot 3 20,500 SF+/-
Frontage N.A. Lot 1=80' 5—
Lot 2=92'
Lot 3= 130'
SetbacksFront N.A. Lot 1:30';2:20';3: 18'
Side,Left Lot 1: 15';2: 15';3: 15' do
Side,Right Lot 1: 15';2-.40';3:20' 6
Rear Lot l:205';2:202';3: 89'
Building Height N.A. Lot 1=35' or less
Lot 2=29'
Lot 3=29'
Building Square Footage N.A. Lot 1: T.B.D.
Lot 2:2,100 SF
Lot 3:4,280 SF
Open Space(lot area 100% Lot 1:>/=65%
minus building and paved Lot 2 : 90% G
parking) Lot 3 :83%
Entire site:>90%
#of Parking Spaces 0 Lot 1: 1 or 2
Lot 2:4
Lot 3: 8
#of Loading Docks N/A None
Fill: N/A None
(volume and location)
2. Certification: I- hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge.
ate: 0 c;L Applicant's Signature
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JTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to comply with 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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Please ,�,� �-` and return this form to the Building Inspector's Office with the
$10. filinz fee (check or money order) payable to the City of Northampton
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity, 140 Pine St.,Florence MA,01062,586.5430
1. Name of Applicant:
Address: Telephone: �O�J
2. Owner of Property: City of Northampton,through OPD,210 Main St.,Room 11,Northampton,MA 01060
Address: Telephone:
3. Status of Applicant: Owner Contract Purchaser Lessee Other (explain)
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4. Job Location: Geld Avenue[also know as 39 W-emou St.]
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5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: V,4 C_A N T C A F*6_D LA N> F I LA_
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
6. Six cluster affordable units[3 single-family houses with accessory apartments],
one additional market-rate lot,60-foot ROW street maintaining pavement width with utilities,
sidewalk,and hammerhead,conservation area,and landfill and wetland buffers.
All to be developed using a comprehensive permit to ensure affordability.
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO�c _ DON'T KNOW YES IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW YES
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document#
>. Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO DON'T 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:
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File#MP-2004-0019
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
ADDRESS/PHONE 434 N.Pleasant St (413)256-8250
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ZPA-CLUSTER DEV
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 ACT19N HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION P Y�tditional ED:
Approved 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
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ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § <S a Z
P� �T
Finding Special Permit Variance* /}F�O/Q..4
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed POU S/N Co
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 C ssion
Li 10e3
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.