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PB Decision -30 WilliamsUPD CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION pg. 1 DATES PROJECT INFORMATION Submitted 6/24/20 Owner Name/Address P-Tush 2 LLC 52 Prospect Ave, Northampton MA 01060 Hearing 9/10/20 Applicant Name/ Address (if different) Extension 9/11/20 Applicant Contact Aharon Sharff sharffgroup@gmail.com 413-586-7922 Hearing Closed 9/10/20 Site Address 36 Hampden St Northampton MA 01060 Decision 9/10/20 Site Assessor Map ID 32C-268, 356 B 13314 P 81 Zoning District Urban Residential C Filed with Clerk 9/22/20 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan Six units/more than 2,000 sf of new construction/Shared Driveway. Appeal Deadline 10/12/20 Project Description Develop 6 townhouse units with shared driveway 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) Skinner View Townhouses, 30 Williams St, Northampton, Plan Sheets by the Sharff Group LTD, Revision Date 9/7/2020. Sheets EX 1, C1-C4, L1, D1-D3,P1, EL 1 2) Stormwater Management Plan by The Sharff Group LTD, Revision date 9/7/2020. 3) Skinner View Townhouses Traffic Analysis, by The Sharff Group LTD, dated 6/25/20. 4) Other materials including lighting specs, exterior design calculations BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY (Favor-Opposed) George Kohout, Chair  ☐ ☐ ☐ Alan Verson, Vice Chair   ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Marissa Elkins   ☐ ☐ Christa Grenat   ☐ ☐ Sam Taylor   ☐  Melissa Fowler   ☐ ☐ Janna White, Assoc.   ☐  David Whitehill, Assoc.   ☐ ☐ 7-0 In Favor CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION pg. 2 APPLICABLE ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS The Planning Board granted the Site Plan for the six townhouse units with a shared driveway with 30 Williams Street upon determining that the following elements within the zoning had been addressed or could be addressed with conditions. (1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The uses and densities are consistent with those in the neighborhood. (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. The applicant has offered to make a payment in lieu of traffic mitigation to address the six additional peak hour trips generated by the new units. (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 front unit fills a gap along the street façade and is in line with the existing homes fronting Williams Street. The remaining units are setback behind the other house lots on the street and buffered by those with landscaping. and (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 stormwater will be infiltrated on site and not add any runoff overflow to the City system; and (5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter; Layout of the units meets the table of uses in URC including building orientation, setbacks, design elements. (6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The use will not unduly impair the integrity of character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and (7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent possible and will not adversely affect those objectives, as defined in City master or study plans adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The six additional units provides units that meets a gap in the City’s housing inventory within two blocks of the central business district. 350-11.6 350-8.8R CONDITIONS Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit 1. The applicant shall submit revised final construction plans, signed and sealed by a Massachusetts registered P.E., to the DPW for review and approval at least 30 days prior to the issuance of any City building or construction. Plans should be consistent with drainage calculations. 2. The ANR plan shall be revised and show the easement for the Williams Street Brook City drain line that cuts across this lot. 3. The easement plan for sewer lines in driveway must be finalized and recorded. See #15 4. The applicant must record an executed Stormwater Operations, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement that includes the long-term operation and maintenance schedule of the proposed stomwater system to the satisfaction of the DPW. The Long- Term Stormwater Maintenance Program that was included in the Stormwater Report must be revised to the satisfaction of the DPW and used as Attachment A to the Agreement. 5. The property line along the dike property boundary shall be staked by a PLS at 50-foot intervals with the stakes maintained throughout construction. CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION pg. 3 6. All tree protection must be installed and inspected by Office of Planning and Sustainability. 7. Test pits must be completed at the locations of the proposed bioretention basin and building perimeter drains to confirm that the soil textures, types, and the elevation of seasonal high groundwater are as assumed in stormwater analysis. A two-foot separation between the bottom of the infiltration structures and the seasonal high ground water elevation. Foundation permit may be issued concurrent or prior to test pit analysis. General Conditions 8. The post lights shall be on motion. 9. Only perennials and shrubs should be planted within the easement area of the storm drain. 10. If the catch basin near the bioretention basin is not to be used it should be removed and the connection to the City’s drain line should be plugged. If the structure is proposed to remain, an inspection must be completed to confirm the condition of the catch basin and pipe connection to the City's drain line. 11. No snow shall be stored in the bioretention basin or on City property near the flood control levee. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 12. As offered to address the increase by 6 new peak hour trips generated by this project, the applicant shall make a one-time payment-in lieu of traffic mitigation of $6,000. 13. The applicant shall show compliance with the tree replacement requirements within the zoning with at least 12” of new trees planted on site. 14. Applicant must show that the bay projection on 30 Williams Street house has been removed to meet the 10’ side yard setback for that structure. 15. Easements for the shared driveway including utilities, with responsibility identified for both lots shall be recorded. Minutes Available at WWW.NorthamptonMa.Gov 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.