20.035 An Order to Accept a Donation of Land on Woodland Drive for Housing and Trail UsesCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
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In City Council, April 2, 2020
Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz and Planning & Sustainability
20.035 An Order to Accept a Donation of Land on Woodland Drive for Housing and Trail Uses
WHEREAS, David Teece has offered to donate to the City or its assignees 1.906± acres on
Woodland Drive (Map ID 42-031) with a deed in lieu of foreclosure for back real
estate taxes, stormwater fees, and all interest in penalties;
WHEREAS, Consistent with the City’s Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive Plan and the
Open Space, Recreation, and Multiuse Plan, the property can, subject to final due
diligence and to permitting by the Zoning Board, be used for:
1. One first-time homebuyer or affordable home
2. One work-force housing or market rate home
3. A potential parklet that might, in the future, provide a walking and bicycling
path a portion of the way from Woodland Lane to Ladyslipper Lane
Ordered, that
The Mayor is authorized to accept said deed to the above referenced 1.906± acres;
Further that City Council declares the two potential building lots surplus to City needs;
Further that the Mayor is authorized to transfer deeds for the building lots subject to the city
retaining an affordable housing restriction.