BDG Response to DPW 9.7.23
MEMORANDUM
4 Allen Place • Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 • t 413.582.7000 • f 413.582.7005 • bdg@berkshiredesign.com
To: Greg Newman, Northampton DPW
From: Berkshire Design Group
Date: September 7, 2023
Project: Evergreen Road, Northampton
Re: Site Plan Comments dated June 22, 2023
BDG is in receipt of the DPW comments sent to the Northampton Planning Board regarding the Evergreen
Road Site Plan. Our office has reviewed the comments and offers the following responses:
Site Plan
· The sanitary manhole shown on the plan is located in front of #14 Evergreen Road, not between
#17 and #41 as described. The location and invert elevation was confirmed in the field by survey.
The manhole shown between #17 and #46 is a new proposed manhole.
· At the time of construction, the existing catch basin on the site will be investigated to determine if
it’s a functioning drywell.
· We understand abandoned underground infrastructure may exist.
Details
· The new water service detail has been revised as noted.
· The thickness of the asphalt driveway has been revised as noted.
· Plans currently indicate a tracking pad and erosion control along the down gradient edge of the
site. Prior to construction, a more detailed erosion control plan can be developed in coordination
with the site contractor.