31B-170 (10) File # 16
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON:Smith College
126 WEST STREET Northampton,MA 01060
PROPERTY LOCATION7L4fHENSHAW AVE
MAP:LOT 31B-170-001 ZONE
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid $30.00
Type of Construction: PROPOSED SITE WORK INCLUDES THE RELOCATION AND
CONSOLIDATION OF 2 EXISTING PARKING LOTS INTO ONE 14 SPACE LOT
WITH AN ACCESSIBLE VAN PARKING SPACE
New Construction
Non Structural 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 2( Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§
Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan
Major Project: X 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 _ Permit DPW Storm Water Management
Demolition Delay
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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 Office of
Planning&Development for more information.
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?,,f .; ING PERMIT APPLICATION (§Yo.2)
'rease'ty1Ye'or print all information and return this form to the Building
Inspector's Office with the $30 filing fee (check or money order)payable to the
City ofNorthampton
1. Name of Applicant: The Trustees of The Smith College
Address: 126 West Street, Northampton Telephone: N/A
2. Owner of Property: The Trustees of The Smith College, co/Facilities Management, Gary Hartwell
Address: 126 West Street, Northampton Telephone: 413.585.2241
3. Status of Applicant: Owner X Contract Purchaser Lessee Other (explain)
4. Job Location: Parsons House, 24 Henshaw Ave
Parcel Id: Zoning Map# Parcel# District(s):
In Elm Street District In Central Business District
(TO BE FILLED IN BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
5. Existing Use of Structure/Property: Smith College Dormitory
6. Description of Proposed Use/Work/Project/Occupation: (Use additional sheets if necessary):
This project is associated with major renovations presently under construction, including a wheelchair-accessible
addition with an elevator serving four floors of the building(470 square foot footprint, 1670 square foot gross floor
area). Proposed site work includes the relocation and consolidation of two existing small parking lots into one 14
space lot with an accessible van parking space, along with new accessible walkways and pedestrian amenities to
connect the parking with the building addition and existing campus walkways.
7. Attached Plans: Sketch Plan Site Plan Engineered/Surveyed Plans X
8. Has a Special Permit/Variance/Finding ever been issued for/on the site?
NO DON'T KNOW X YES IF YES, date issued:
IF YES: Was the permit recorded at the Registry of Deeds?
NO DON'T KNOW X YLS
IF YES: enter Book Page and/or Document #
9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water or wetlands? NO X DON'T KNOW YES
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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10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES X NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location:
Small parking lot signage to Smith sign'standards,including"Permit Parking Only," and "Service Vehicles Only"
Are there any proposed changes to or additions of signs intended for the property? YES X NO
IF YES, describe size, type and location: New parking area signage, including One Way Do Not Enter, Fire Lane, and ADA Van
Parking Signage, 12"x 18" post mounted signage
11. Will the construction activity disturb (clearing, grading, excavation, or filling) over 1 acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES NO X
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DPW is required.
12. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED, or PERMIT CAN BE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF INFORMATION
Unless otherwise indicated,information below are sum totals of three adjacent Smith College This column reserved
Owned Parcels where site changes are proposed. for use by the Building
Department
EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED BY
ZONING
Lot Size 2.42 Acres Total 2.42 Acres Total
Frontage 331 Feet Total 331 Feet Total
Setbacks Front 142 ft 7 in 142 ft 7 in
Values for Parsons
House.*Existing .Side L: 0 ft* R: 19 ft 3 in L: 0 ft* R: 19 ft 3 in L: R:
footprint crosses
parcel boundary. Rear 13 ft 7 in 13 ft 7 in
Building Height
Parsons House 52 Feet (from grade at front door 52 Feet (addition ridge line lower
to main roof ridge) than main roof ridge)
,Building Square Footage, 4120(Ground Floor) 4590(Ground Floor)
Parsons House 16160(Gross, not including attic) 17830(Gross Floor Area)
% Open Space: (lot area 53.5% 54.6% (includes fire lane area
minus building Et paved in paved parking area)
parking
#of Parking Spaces 14 Parking Spaces 14 Parking Spaces
+ one service loading area
#of Loading Docks
Fill: 387 CY imported fill
(volume tt lucdcion) primarily under parking area
13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of
my knowledge. --
Date: j7////2/,, Applicant's Signature _-
NOTE: Issuance of a zoning permit does not rel. ve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health,Conservation Coqunissioi.,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department of Public Works and other applicable perdiit granting
authorities.
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