35-304B 33 Sylvester Rd- planning board and zoning board applicationPlanning Board and Zoning Board Application - 2009-04-14 10:26:32
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Owner Pirst Name
DAVID 1.
* Owner Last Name OR Business Name
\ICCUTCI-IL'ON
* Owner Address
2G3 SYLVESTF_R ROAD
* Cit
FLORENCE
* State
\Ltssachusetts
* Zi
01062
Applicant Pirst Namc
DAVID I.
*A licant Last Name
\ICCUTCI-LEON
Business (ifa licablc):
* A licant Street Address
2G3 SI'L\TSTER ROAD
* Ci
FLORENCE
* State
\iassachusetts
* Zi
UIOG2
* Phone
Ss~-a5~o
* E-Mail
dj mccu tcheon(n~comcas cnet
*Assessors' Map(s) and Parcel ID(s)
35-30d, 35-305
* Parcel Deed Book and Page
BOOK 9G9d, PAGE 1-13
* IX~ork Location
lO15 RYAN ROAD
* \Vork Location Post Office
Florence Ol OG2
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* Zoning/Overlay Districts
SR
* \\~Itat PERMITS or AMENDMENTS are you applying for?
PLWNING Special Permit w/ INTEItt\IEDLATE Site Plan (S20Q, except Flag lots 57,000)
PLANNING Special Permit w/\LAJOR Site Plan (&1,000 plus, unless this is an amendment, 50.05/sq Ft of proposed new building
~X PLANNING Intermediate Site Plan (5200)
PL-ANNING \lajor Site Plan Approval (51,000 plus, unless this is an amendment, 50.05/sq ft of proposed new building
APPROVAL NOT RL•QUIRED Sun~eys (5'-50/plan page)
PRELI\IINARY SUBDIVISION (51,000-Type II or SG00-Type I PLUS S75 per unit)
DEFINITI\rE SUBDIVISION (Greater of 53,000 OR 510/linear foot of new roadway; $4,000 OR Sl~l/Foot if no preliminary; 5.100 PLUS 510/foot for one lot minor subdivisions; 5500 for Amendments)
ZONING BOARD Special Permit (5200)
ZONING FINDING (5200)
t1PPF_AL O F BUILDING COnIndISSIONER-Zoning (5200)
CO\IP]2El-IENSIVE dOB PERt\IIT (5500 plus S0.05/sq ft of proposed new building)
VARI~WCE (51,000 plus 50.05/sq ft of proposed nett' buildinp~
43D Permit (Any Planned Village commercial project)
* Relevant sections of zoning and subditdsion regulations
350 tGG.~~.JJJ
* Describe ro'ect and relief/a royals needed '
:L\[L• ND\[ENT TO ~W E.~\RLIER SITE PL.~W PIiOPOS:IL SHO\\"'ING PROPOSED PARI:ING AND BUILDING LOCATIONS APR 1 6 2009
discussed my application with my neighbors (highly recommended)
1 FLA\'E
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
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Finding Request.
* Flow does the project meet the Finding criteria?
11[e existing property, use, or building is legally preexisting nonconforming
The project does NOT create a new zoning violation
The project is NOT more detdmenel to the neighborhood than the old use
* Describe in detail how ou meet the Findin Criteria
Appeal of Building Commissioner Action
* Me you chiming:
TI[e Building Commissioner erred in a zoning related matter
A UNIQUE injury• as a result of such error that meets die sending test
* DETAIL I) Buildin Commissioner's allc ed error and 2) Uniq}tc injury YOU suffer from the alleged error?
Comprehensive 40B Permit
* Check all that apply for your 40B project
Not requesting any waivers
Requesting Zoning waivers
Requesting Subdivision waivers
Requesting waivers of oilier local rules
Atecbed is Site Eligibiliq• Letter
Attached is Draft Affordabilin• Agreement
Aroxhed is Financial Proforma in compliance widt 40B
* List ALL waivers are ou re uestin , IXHiY, and HOW could you AVOID them?
Variance Criteria
* I meet the following Variance Criteria
There are UNIQUE circumstances that effect ONLY this property/structure,
A liternl enforcement of the zoning would create a HARDSHIP, financial or odternise
If denied there would be NO reasonable use of the propertp
The hardship is NOT self-imposed
Relief can be granted without detriment to die public good
The variance would not subsctn[ially derogt[e from [he intent of tie zoning
11te request is for die Sh[ALLEST relief possible
* You must document how oo meet ALL of the Variance criteria.
Special Permit and Site Plan Criteria
* Will the project
^X PROTECT adjoining premises from seriously detrimenel uses
* How
I:EEP RUNOFF FRO\I ABUTTING \\TTLANDS
* IXtill the project
\[ITIGATE and \flNl\fIZL^ traffic impacts
* How
* \X+ill tlrc project
^X PROhIOTE a harmonious relationship of structures and open space
* How
\(INIi\IIZE T1tEE CLEARING AND CHANGL•S TO LtiSTING GR;\DL-S
* WiII the project
X^ PROTECT die general welftre
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* \C'ill the project
^X AYOlll OVEItLOr\DING and hIIT1GATE City resources
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RL'SIDENTIr\L USL' DNL]'
*\GiII the project
~X PROi\IOTE and NOT 1-IrUZi\~1 City planning objectives
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nIEETS RL^ QUIIIEnIENTS
* \C'ill the project
^X Meet all zoning requirements
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LOT SIZES AND BUILDING SETBACK REQUIRE\IL'NTS MET
Which preferred methods of improved circulation are used
Project minimizes curb cuts
^X Project only uses one curb cut
^X Project uses a common drivavay or shared sen•ice road For access
Project uses an existing side street
Project uses extra measures to reduce parking need
Project separates vehicular traffic from bicycle and pedestrian traffic
Project is requesting a reduction in required parking spaces as follows:
* Describe how on meet dte above im roved circulation oats AND reduce curb cuts and parking demand.
ONE CURB CUT \\4T1-I SI-L\RED DRI\Z'.\C'r\]' AND Pr\RIi1NG Ali)? A
* I-Iow does project mitigate all traffic impacts?
I am providing justification that there will be no increase in traffic from the project; OR
I am mitigating ALL off-site incremennl traffic ANY\C7-IERE from the project; OR
In lieu of studying and mitigating ALL off-site incremennl traffic, I am proposing 52,000 in•lieu of fee per peak hour vehicle trip (51,000 for projects within 1 /2 mile of downtown or Florence Center)
^X I undersntnd drat traffic mitigation does NOT replace the need to ensure safe traffic circulation to die site from surrounding streets and nearby intersections
* MAJOR PROJECTS: This project mitigates storma•ater impacts by:
All catch basins and manholes have d' sumps
rlll runoff from a O.d inch rainstorm (first Bush) will be denined for an avenge of G bouts
No increase from PRE to POST-development peak Flow during 1, 2, or 10 year NRCS design storm
The impacts are odhenvise mitigated (elplain)
DP\C' has issued a stormwater permit for die project
* I REQUEST a \\'AIVER from these Site Plan filing requiremen[s (describe why below)
1. Site Plan at 1" = 40' or greater
2. Name and address of the owner and developer, name of project, and date
3. Eiisdng and proposed buildings, property line setbacks, building elevatons, exterior entrances/e~in
~. Present and proposed use of die land and buildings
5. Eiisdng and proposed topography using 2' contours
G. \C'etlands, streams, water bodies, drainage swales, wetlands, unique land features
7. London of parking and loading, public/private ways, drivcwaps and walkways, access and egress, surfacing
S. Location and dertils of all stonnwater drainage, detention and water quality facilites, public and private utilities and easements, senvage disposal facilites, water supply F,tcilites
9. Eiisdng and proposed landsnping, trees, plantings, stone walls, buffers, and fencing
10. Existing and proposed sibnhs lontons, dimensions, and devils
11. Provisions for refuse removal and screening
X^ 12. Lightng/Photometric Plan (maximum 0.5 foot candles at property boundaq•)
13. Erosion control plan (riIAJOR projects only)
Id. Traffic Study (MAJOR projects only)
I5. Stormaauer Management Plan AND Drainage Calculations(\Ir\JOR projects only)
IG. Plans snmped by Professional Engineer
*Add time and place of hearing as soon as it is available
~X I have ALREADY posted the REQUIRED sign so it is visible from a public way
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Approval Not Required plans MUST included. Approval Not Required signature block 1C'ITH note "Planning Board Endorsement is not a determination that the lob shown are buildable lots" on the lower right
corner of each plan:L. A list oFALL parcels shown on die plan wide their Northampton Assessors Parcel ID.3. Control points when required by the Northampton Subdivision Regulations.A. An electronic copy in
t\utoCAD 2000 fomha[ with all parcels closing to an accuracy of ] in 25,000.
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Planned Pillage projects widh commercial or industrial uses (43D) will be processed within 180 days from when the City determines the applintion is complete IP all relevant permits are applied for at the same time.
See Carolyn Misch, Senior Planneq in the Office oFPlanning and Development for devils.
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" Zoning/Planning Application: Do NOT-leave this page until it prints!!!
O«>ner: D:\\'ID J.1lCCUTGIII~ON
Address: 263 SIZ\'T'STER RO.-1D, PL012T'NCE, liassachusetts 01062
Applicant: ll.1ITID J. ~ICCUTCIIEON/[}ripe: 75]
Address: 263 SI L\'LSTER RO_aD, Ii'LOP~NCI~, liass:tchusetts 0106?
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1 represent antler the pains and penalties of perjury titar:
,,~~ 1. "I'he information in this application is correct
.~2. 'I•~ro copies of the application (GLCLPT' for:\NR phuts ave already been delivered to DP\U.
3. I bare :\LIZE_lDI" po tc 1 the rcgtured •gtt on the operr)~.
-4. '1 he O\\'~L:P~ has au bor. z 1 tl e .i ~• i•s •opertr
.\pplicant signature: O~~mcr Sigtatum:
Worl: Location: 1015 RYAN ROAD, Florence 01062
Map ID: 35-304, 35-305, Deed: BOOK 9694, PAGE 143, Zoning: SR
Pettnit(s) Requested: PLANNING Intermediate Site Plan ($200)
Regulations: 350
Project: AMENDMENT TO AN EARLIER SITE PLAN PROPOSAL SHOWING PROPOSED
PARKING AND BUILDING LOCATIONS
PI;:R\II'1' CRI'1'I~JCI:\ (IG\ORL: "pipe," it refers to permits you have not applied for.)
Finding criteri;t
fPipc: 2~45J
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_\ppcal of Bttihling Commissioner
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Cont]trehensire -408 Permit
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(Pipe: 196]
\'xriancc :\pplic:ttion:
(jatpc: 2-49(
Utipe: 2:i 11
~pccial Permit :utcl Stte Platt Criteria:
PRO"fI~C~ I' acljoitung premises front seriously detrunental uses: DEEP RUNOFr rR0\I ABUTTING
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.f \fI'1'IG:\TI~. and \Il\I\fIGF? traffic impacts: ON>/ CU12B CUT \lTITH ~1 SIL-1RED DRI\'E
~1~R0\f0'1'I? a harmonious relationship of structtues rind open space: 1IINIlIIZE TRE); CLIrARING _-\ND
C:I-I:1\G1?S TO IaIS'I'ING GR_-1DES
~/PR01"I~.CT the general ~vel[tre: CONI~TECT TO TO\`t~N \\~~TI;R:IND SE\\JER
-\VOID O\'1~P.L0_\DING and ~IITIG:\TE City-resow:ces:12ESIDENTL-1LUSE QNL~'
/PRO\f0"I'I~: and \OT I I:\IL\I Cin• planning objectives: i\IEETS RI/QUIRE\IENTS a
\Icet all Toning requirements: LOT SI%FS AI~TD BUILDII`tG SETBACK REQUIRI/1IENTS LET
Project onl}• uses one curb cut, Project uses a common driveway or shared sei-~rice road For access
t/O\1~. CCRB CLT \C'I"1'I-l SI-I:\RED DRI\'E\V:11 AND P_-1RIiING ARI/:1
I understand that traffic mitigation does NOT replace the need to ensure safe traffic circul.ttion to the site from
surrounding streets and ncarbr intersections
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Planning and honing hoards
Ownrr Pirst Namc
D.AC1D 1
* Owner Loat Name Olt Business Name
TtCCUTCHEON
* Owrtu Address
* City
NORTPid\IPTON
* State
\lassachuctts
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DI04U
A limtut First Namc
D9\'ID .
• A Iipm hst Namc
\[Cf.LRIT-LEON
Business (if applicable):
+A tirmt Street Address
?G3 S]'L\'FJ'TER ROAD
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NORTFL4A[PTON
* State
\(assa[Iiusuc
+ Zi
UIDGO
> Phune
557-1570
• E-Mail
d imcnt tehmn~r)rnmauuner
* Assessors' Map(s) and Parcel ID(s)
35-30d, 3i-301
• Parcel Deed Book and Pagc
)30011 94'H, PAGE Ida
* \Ctork Location
1015 R]:4N RO_-1D
*\Gork iowdon Post Of(-ice
Nonh~m ton 01(160
* Zoning/Overlay Districts
SR
* Wltnt PERMITS orAMENDMENTS arc you applying far?
PLANNING Special Permit m/ INTERNEDL•\3'L' Site Plan (8200, c<eept Baglots 81,000)
PLANNING Special l'ccmitw/AG\JOR Sin: PL~n ($I,fN10 plus, unless this is an amntdment, $O.OS/sy ft aFpmposed nem building)
PLANNING Tntermadiate Site Plan (f20U)
PLANNING 4lajorSim Plan Approval (81,000 plus, unless this is an amendment, (0.05/sy ftoEproposni new building)
^X 3PPROF:IL NOl' REQUIRED Surveys ($250/plan page)
~PItELIAIIN:\ItY SUBDI\'IS)ON ($I,MN)Trpr li or$400-TypcIPLUS $75 per unit)
DEC•INITD'E SLBDIVISION (Grater of 83,000 OR $IO/lina:u Eoot of nesv roadway: fd,400 OR $Id/foot iF no preliminan, $d00 PLUS $10/Foot far one lot minor sub<livisiotts; $500 for Amendment)
ZONING BO:\RD Special Pemrit ($20D)
ZONING FINDING (8200) .
~:1PPErll.OP BUILDING COhIMISSIONER-Loring (8200)
COI`IPREHCNSR'E 40B PERnITI-(f500 plus 80.05/sy k of proposed nnv Iwildin~
\tARIANCC(fi,000 pIus80.0i/sy Et of proposed nmr building) _ ... _... ..____........-_.___ _._----_---~. ---
d3D Permit (Any Planned \rillage commercial projttt) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a
* Relevant eccdons of zoning and subdivision mgula[ions
3508
* Dcsvibc roject and relief/n rovnls needed
MODI F19NG LOT L7NES OF 2 LOT ANR SURCEY.
dismissed my appiiratiou with my neighbors (highly [eeammendecl)
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Finding Request
* How.doea the project meet the Finding criteria?
The existing pcopem•, use, or building is legally preexisting nonconforming
The pmjett does NOT crate a env zoning dolation
The projett is NOT more detrimenel ro the neigltbodtood than ilte old use
*Describein detulhow ou meet the Findin Critctta
Appeal of Building Commissioner Action
*Aceyou claiming: '
~ThtBuilding Commissioner erted in a zoning rdated matter '
A UNIQUE injuc}• as a ruult of such error that meets the sending test
*DETAIL3 Buildin Commissioner's alle ed errorand2 Unique injtuyYOU sufl'u from the alleged error?
Comprehensive 40B Permit
* Check aU that apply for your 40B projcu
Not requesting an}'vwivea
Requesting Zoning a:tivers
Resluesfing Subdivision waivers
Requesting waivers of other loal mlrs
Attached is Site Eligibility Utter
AteFhcd'u Draft AtFotdability Agreement
~Amched'ts Finandal Profottm in mmpliancenith 40B -
* ListALL waivers are ou rc uesdn , WHY, and HOW multi you AVOID them?
variance Criteria
• I meet the following Variance Criteria
Them are UNIQUE cimtmstances tharefEect ONLY this property/stmcture
A literal enforcement of the zoning.vould ae:tte a HARDSHIP, fuencial or otherni e
If denied there would heNO reuonable use of the progeny
The hardship h NOT self-imposed
8 RelieEcan be granted without detrimrnt to the public good
The variance would not subsentialh• derogate from the inrenc of dte zoning
~•Dtc request u for the SMATLFS'1'rclief possible
* You must doeumrnt htm• ou meet ALI. of the Variance criteria.
Special Permit and Site Plan Criteria
* Will the projcet
~PROTEGT adjoining premises from seriously detrimenel uses
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hIITIGATE and D(INIMIZE trtftic impacts
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PROMOTE a harmonious relationship of stmctuces:md open space
*How
* Will Ute projcet '
~PROTECI'the geneedwelfue
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*How
• Will the project
~A\°O1D O\'ERLOADINC and MCf1GATE Ciq• resouroa
*How
* Will the project
PROh1OTE and NOT HAAhI Ciw planning objectives
*How
* WL the project
hleet all zoning rcquiremcnis
*How
Whie4 prclFrred methods oEimproved circulation me uxd
Project minimizes curb tuts
Project only uses one curb cut
Project uses a common drive vay or shard service road foe aettss
Project u:es an existing side street
~Projcct uses extra measures to rduce parking ned
~Projectseparaus vehicular truffle from bieydtand pdesttian traffic
Project is requesting a reduction in nquird parking spaces as Collows:
+ Desaibe how you meet dte above improved circulation Roale AND reduce nub tttts and parking demand.
* How does projea mitigate all traffic impacts?
1 am providing jusdficudon these there will lre no increase in traffic fmm the project, OA
I am mitigating ALL ofF-si[e incrnnental tmilic ANY\\4~EitE from the projtct:OR
In lieu of studying and midgudng ALL ofE-sire incctmenetl uaffic, I am proposing $:,000 in•licu aE fee per ped: hour vehicle trip ($1,000 for pmjects vvithirt 1/2 mile oFdmvntmvn or Florence Center)
I undersbnd that rcafhe mitigation does NOT replace the ned m ensure safe traffic circuLnrion to dte site fmm surrounding streets and netcbp intersections
* MAJOR PROJECIS'This project mitigates stormwatec impacts by:
Alt catch basins and manholrs have 4' sumps
A11 mnoEti from a 0.4 inch ruinstotm (first flush) will be deetirtd foran average oFG hoots
No irttxcase from PRE to POST-development peak flow during 1, 2, or 10 yeas NRCS design storm
The impacts are odtenvise mitigud (explain)
~DP\V has issud a stotamvater permit For the project
* I REQUEST a WAIVER fmm theec Site Plan tiling requiremrnts (dcscn'bc why below)
I. Siu Plan at 1" = 40' orgtcarer
2 Name and address of the rnvnerand developer, name oFproject,and dart
3. E~Lsbng and proposd buildings, property line setbacks, building clevydons, estcrior enrmnces/exits
{.Present and proposd use of the land and buildings
5. L•xodng and proposd tapogrtplt}• using 2' contours
~U.\Valmds,stretms, water bodies, drainage wales, wetlands, unique land lettuces
~7. London oEparking stud loading, public/prirttn ways, driveways and walkways, aaess :ntd egress, surfacing
6. Locarion and deruib of u0 stormwutcr. drainage, detention and water qualiq• Fa6lides, public and private utilities and casements, senyge disposal futilities, rata supply fidlides
0. Existing and proposd hnrlswping, trees, plantings, crone wtllz, buFfers, and frnting
10. Evicting and proposed signs loetdons, dimensions, and dettils
11. Prosisions For refuse removal and sttcening
a I2lighdng/Photometrie Plan (maximum 0.5 foot candles at property boundary)
13. Erosion control pL~n (hIAJOR projects only)
~I4. Tmflie Study (MAJOR projects only) .- -
I5. Stormwarer htamgement Plan AND Drainage Glculations(htAJOAproj~cts only)
Ik. Plans srampd byProfessional Fltgineer
=Add timt~and place othearing as soon as it is~available `
I have ALREADI postal the REQUIRED sign so it is visible from a public vvay F
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Approsal Notlitpuird plans hIUST indudca. Approeal Not Requird signature blod: \C1TH note "Planning Board Endorsement is not a dctctmination that the tors shmvm arc build~6le lots" on the lower right
comeraEach plant A lot of :tLL panels shmvn on dte pLtn w•idt their Nonhampron Assessors Parcel iD3. Control points when requird by the Nonlnmpron Subdiviuon Aegulatiotss.-{. An elettronic ropy in
AuroC.AD?AW fomuu with all parcels closing ro an accurary of f in 25,000.
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Plannd \~ rlfuge projects with commercial or industrial uses (43D) will bt processed within 100 days fcom when the Gn• deumrines the appligrion o mmplere IF all relevant pemtits are apptid for at the same rime.
See Glrolpn hOsch, Senior Plannec, in the Office of PL~nningand Development for deceits.
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Date Filed with City Clerh:
Date Decision Filed with City Clerlc '~ ~ ~~-
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PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
The Northampton Planning Board will
consider an application at a public
hearing on
in
Counsel Chambers in Pulaski Building,
212 Main St, Northampton, MA.
This project consists of a cluster
development at this Ryan Road location
(map/lot )consisting of two
duplex buildings on two separate lots
served by one common driveway.
Applicant: David J. McCutcheon '
263 Sylvester Rd.
Florence, MA
413-587-4570
For details contact:
• Northampton Office of Planning and
Development
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• Applicant David J. Mccutcheon
Or refer to Daily Hampshire Gazette's
• legal ad
• Or see City Hall posting, City Hall,
Main St. , Northampton, MA
• Or review at Planning Board Office
• 212 Main St, Northampton, MA
Mai 13 2009 10:03 City of Northampton DPW (4131 587-1576
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TO: Stephen Gilson, Chair, Planning Board
FR: James R. Laurila, P.E., City Engineer,
DA: May 12, 2009
1tE: File: lO1S Ryan Road -Amendment o Preli inary Site Plan for Twa Two-Unit
Townhouses or Two Single Family (Dwellings
Map ID: 35-304, -305
CC: file
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the above referenced application for the following items:
Trai'fic: Utilities;
x Volume & 1•inpact on City Street x Sanitary Sewer
x Roadtivay Capacity x Water
x Adequacy of City Road Construction x Drainage Into City Stormwater System
x Site Distances x Capacity of Stormwater Line
-~~ Parking x Nc~reharnpton Stormwater Permit
x Driveway Openings NPDES Phase II Compliance
Other:
The Departmeuf of Public Works has the following comments:
No Concerns, project will not have an ilnpa.ct on any items reviewed
Traffic Study is required
Roadvc=ay does not have adequate capacity to handle the additional traffic
Roadway is not adequately constructed to handle proposed increase in traffic
x Site Distances are not adequate for proposed project See below
Parking spaces da not meet minimum requirements
Parking spaces are too close to driveway opening
Driveway openings are not adequate for proposed use
Sanitary Sewer line is not adequately sized for proposed use
x Sewer line connection is not properly shown, See below
Water line is not adequately sized for proposed use
x Water line connection is not properly shown. See below
City stormwater system is not adequate to handle increase in drainage
Stvrmwater system does not meet minimum requirernenfs for reduction of Total
Suspended Solids (TSS)
1`~lorthampton Stormwater Management Permit has not been approved or conditions for
approved permit have not been met
x Other Comments:
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Sewer
• A sewer clean out shall be provided at the property Line.
• A vertical separation of at least 18 inches shall be maintained where water and sewer services
cross.
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water
The ownership structure of these duplexes is unknown. A single water service and water
meter is required for each separately owned unit; two separate services, curb stops and meters
if each duplex is individually owned, faun of each if each unit is a condo.
• The proposed water line shall nut connect to a hydrant as shown. The water services shall
connect to the water main in. the road. ~~
• Service taps off the main shall be a minimum of 5' apart and at least 5' from a hydrant tee.
• A curb stop for each water service shall be provided at the property line.
• Service lines from the main shall be 1-inch copper and shaIl extend far a minimum of 2 feet
beyond the curb stop.
~rivewaylltoadway
• No proposed driveway material is indicated. The grade appears to exceed 3% which will
require paving per DPW permit.
• It is unclear from the site plan whether or not site distances from the common driveway are
adequate.
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