PB Decision 8 Kingsley Ave
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 02/04/20 Owner Name/Address John Kowalski 229 Middle St
Hadley
MA 01053
Hearing 05/14/20 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
Extension 05/15/20 Applicant Contact JWKowalksi@gmail.com 413-237-0132
Hearing Closed 05/14/20 Site Address 8 Kingsley Ave Northampton MA 01060
Decision 05/14/20 Site Assessor Map ID 32C-153 B9668 P135
Zoning District URC
Filed with
Clerk
05/19/20 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan
Appeal
Deadline
06/08/20 Project Description Demolish Single Family, Build 4,000 sf+ 2-Family with 30’ wide
curb cut.
An appeal of this decision by the Planning Board may be made by any person within 20 days after the date of the filing of this
decision with the City Clerk, as shown. Appeals by any aggrieved party must be pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 17 as
amended and 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.
Plan Sheets/Supporting Documents by Map ID:
1. Plot Site Plan, 8 Kingsley Ave Proposed May 7, Survey By Harold Eaton Associates.
2. 8 Kingsley Ave Narrative
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair ☐ ☐
Alan Verson, Vice Chair ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Euripedes DeOliveira ☐ ☐
Marissa Elkins ☐ ☐
Christa Grenat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor ☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler ☐ ☐
Janna White, Assoc. ☐ ☐
David Whitehill, Assoc. ☐ ☐ 4-2 Approve Site Plan
with a 15’ curb cut
(denied request for 30’)
APPLICABLE ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
350-11.6 A. 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. A new two-family is consistent with multifamily
350 Attach 7 URC Table
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uses on the street. Tree protection will be installed on the easterly edge to protect abutter’s
trees.
B. In order to meet the standard that the requested use will promote the convenience and
safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site and on adjacent streets, the
Board denied the 30’ wide curb opening noting that 15’ width would meet this standard.
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 and the Board. The applicant as offered will make a one-time
payment-in-lieu of the additional 1 peak hour trip generated by the site in the amount of
$1,000.
C. 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. With
a reduction in driveway width to the by-right width the siting will more closely fit in to the
character of the neighborhood.
D. The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on the City's
resources. 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. The addition of one unit will not
overload the existing infrastructure.
E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter. See URC
TABLE for layout standards within the URC zone. The structure is within the 20’ rear yard
setback. However, the Zoning Board granted a Finding to allow the encroachment which is
less than the existing conditions. The Board could not find that the applicant met the criteria
in 350-8.8(H) for a wider than 15’ curb cut.
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets are minimized by creating only a 15’ wide curb opening.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site is separated, to the extent
possible.
CONDITIONS
Prior to Any Site Disturbance
1. The applicant must submit to Office of Planning and
Sustainability an arborist’s report on protection
measures necessary to protect the Pine trees along
the easterly property boundary. All protection
measures must then be installed and inspected by
staff prior to site work.
2. The applicant shall obtain approval for any work
planned around or including the public shade tree on
Kingsley Avenue.
Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
3. Plans must be submitted to the Office of Planning &
Sustainability showing a new structure with driveway
location with a maximum of 15’ width. .
4. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for either unit, the applicant shall as offered in
accordance with 350-11.6 make a one-time
payment of $1,000 in lieu of traffic mitigation
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to City of Northampton to address traffic safety
improvements on the network.
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I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board certify that this is an accurate and true 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 and that a copy of
this decision has been mailed to the Owner, Applicant.