23A-034 74 Maple St-PB Site Plan Approval-2018
Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2019-0008Date: September 18, 2018
APPLICATION TYPE:SUBMISSION DATE:
PB Major Site Plan8/13/2018
Applicant's Name:Owner's Name:
NAME: NAME:
SEVEN SISTERS MIDWIFERY LAND LLCSEVEN SISTERS MIDWIFERY LAND LLC
ADDRESS:ADDRESS:
PO BOX 60179PO BOX 60179
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
FLORENCEMA01062FLORENCEMA01062
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
(413) 560-0581
(413) 560-0581
EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Site Information:Surveyor's Name:
STREET NO.:COMPANY NAME:
SITE ZONING:
72 MAPLE ST
GB(100)/
TOWN:ADDRESS:
ACTION TAKEN:
FLORENCE MA 01062
Approved With Conditions
MAP:BLOCK:LOT:MAP DATE:
SECTION OF BYLAW:
23A034001
Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval
TOWN:STATE:ZIP CODE:
Book:Page:
3846311
PHONE NO.:FAX NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:
FREE STANDING BIRTH CENTER/MEDICAL OFFICES AND 2 APMTS
HARDSHIP:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1)Prior to start of any construction or issuance of a building permit revised final construction plans,
signed and sealed by a Massachusetts registered P.E. on all applicable plan sheets, to the DPW for
review and approval. Plans should be submitted at least 15 days prior to the issuance of any City
building permits.
a. The plan must be revised to show the elevation and location of the overflow from the rain garden;
b. The plans should show a continuous berm around the raingarden higher than the overflow
c. Material specifications for rain gardens must be included in construction plans.
d. The tree protection detail shall be revised to include protective fencing at the drip line of the tree.
2. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall record an executed Storm water
Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Agreement that is binding on all subsequent owners of land
served by the private storm water management facility by recording it in the land records of the
Registry of Deeds. This agreement must be approved by the Northampton DPW prior to final
signatures and recording.
3. Prior to construction
a. Tree protection shall be inspected by the City.
b. Test pits should be completed in the location of the proposed rain gardens to confirm separation
to groundwater.
4. Entry lights shall be placed on motion sensor. Wall lights shall be timed to turn off at 11 PM. There
are no time limits for the sidewalk lighting.
5. Prior to final certificate of occupancy, the final calculation for tree replacement shall be submitted
and replacement shall be completed in compliance with 350-12.3.
FINDINGS:
The Planning Board approved the site plan for the construction of the 5,000+ square foot mixed use building with parking.
Based on the following plans and information submitted with the application:
1) Seven Sisters Birth Center 74 Maple Street Site Pan Sheets S-1 to S-5 by Jeffrey Bott/ Stamped by Peter Sevens Architect Dated Aug
13, 2018.
2) Seven Sisters Birth Center Planting Plan by Paradise City Landscape Design Sheets L-1 Dated Aug 13, 2018.
3) Seven Sisters Birth Center Elevations by Maple Street Architects, Sheets A1.1, 1.2. Dated August 13, 2018.
4) Stormwater Management Report prepared for Seven Sisters Birth Center, by Sieruta Engineering, Dated August 1, 2018.
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Planning - DecisionCity of Northampton
Hearing No.:PLN-2019-0008Date: September 18, 2018
In granting the permit, the Board determined that the criteria in 11.6 had been met:
1. The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The mixed use is consistent with other commercial
developments in the General Business zone surrounding the site; and
2. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent
streets: the site has a direct pedestrian connection to the public sidewalk to the Accessible entry. Parking is at the rear of the site and:
The project, including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service (LOS) of all area City and state roads or
intersections affected by the project below the existing conditions Access by nonmotorized means has been accommodated with
facilities bike racks and sidewalk connections.
3. The site will function harmoniously in relation to other structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildings and
other community assets in the area as it relates to landscaping, drainage, sight lines, building orientation, massing, egress, and
setbacks.
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
construction materials and methods for water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, fire protection, sidewalks, private roads, and other
infrastructure shall be those set forth in the Northampton Subdivision Regulations
5. The requested use does not trigger any special regulations set forth in this chapter.
6. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
Curb cuts onto streets are minimized. Access to the site is utilizing the existing residential scale curb cut. Pedestrian, bicycle and
vehicular traffic movement on site are separated, to the extent possible
7. Stormwater standards are being met utilizing “green infrastructure”
8. The applicant has shown that the building is designed to accommodate solar power installation on the roof
COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:
FILING DEADLINE:MAILING DATE:HEARING CONTINUED DATE:DECISION DRAFT BY:APPEAL DATE:
8/23/20189/6/20189/27/2018
REFERRALS IN DATE:HEARING DEADLINE DATE:HEARING CLOSE DATE:FINAL SIGNING BY:APPEAL DEADLINE:
8/30/201810/17/20189/13/20189/27/201810/8/2018
FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING DATE:VOTING DATE:DECISION DATE:
8/30/20189/13/20189/13/20189/18/2018
SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:HEARING TIME:VOTING DEADLINE:DECISION DEADLINE:
9/6/20187:00 PM12/12/201812/12/2018
MEMBERS PRESENT:VOTE:
George Kohoutvotes toGrant
Samuel Taylorvotes toGrant
Euripedes DeOliveiravotes toGrant
Theresa (Tess) Poevotes toGrant
Alan Versonvotes toGrant
Mark Sullivanvotes toGrant
MOTION MADE BY:SECONDED BY:VOTE COUNT:DECISION:
Mark SullivanAlan Verson6Approved with Conditions
MINUTES OF MEETING:
Available on the City's website at www.northamptonma.gov
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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