SouthStreetApptsERRSignedU.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
www.hud.gov
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Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is
Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5
Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.35(a)
Project Information
Project Name: South-St.-Apartments-Rehab
HEROS Number:900000010131345
State / Local Identifier:
Project Location:22 New South Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Additional Location Information:
The apartments are located at 22-34 New South Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Level of Environment Review Determination:
Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5:
Funding Information
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $83,175.00
Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]: $1,556,538.00
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:
The use of CDBG funds will be used to pay for the design for this activity and per 24 CFR 58.34(a)(8)is an
exempt activity. Other funding sources for this project will be used to repair, replace, or improve the
following elements of this historic residential building: heating and hot water equipment; fire alarm/fire
protection system; selected kitchen cabinets, countertops, stoves, and refrigerators; bathroom and kitchen
flooring; installation of security cameras; lead and asbestos abatement; painting and; accessibility
improvements in one apartment for persons with physical impairments. There is one handicapped accessible
apartment at the property. Home City Development will do significant work in that apartment so that it will
conform with all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB)
requirements. Other then replacement of selected rear apartment entry doors, the developer is not planning
any exterior improvements that would be of concern to Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) or
National Park Service (NPS).
Grant Number HUD Program Program Name
B-19-MC-25-0027
Community Planning and
Development (CPD)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
(Entitlement)
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Mitigation Measures and Conditions [CFR 1505.2(c)]:
Summarized below are all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid or
eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with the
above-listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into project
contracts, development agreements and other relevant documents. The staff responsible for
implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified in the mitigation plan.
Law,
Authority, or
Factor
Mitigation Measure or Condition Comments on
Completed Measures
Complete
Noise
Abatement
and Control
The engineering team plans to a provide a
complete systems overview, which are free
from objectionable generating noise or of
excessive vibration. In the opinion of the
Mechanical Engineer, any items found in
either of these conditions shall be corrected
and noises or vibration dampened as
directed. According to their contract
document, they will do the following:
All vibration isolators must be installed in
strict accordance with the manufacturers
written instructions and all certified
submittal data. Installation of vibration
isolators must not cause any change of
position of equipment, piping or duct work
resulting in stresses or misalignment. No
rigid connections between equipment and
the building structure shall be made that
degrades the noise and vibration control
system herein specified. The contractor
shall not install any equipment, piping, or
duct which makes rigid connections with
the building unless isolation is not specified.
"Building" includes, but is not limited to
slabs, beams, columns, studs and walls.
Coordinate work with other trades to avoid
rigid contact with the building. Any conflicts
with other trades which will result in rigid
contact with equipment or piping due to
inadequate space or other unforeseen
conditions should be brought to the
architects/engineers attention prior to
installation. Corrective work necessitated by
conflicts after installation shall be at the
responsible contractors expense. Bring to
the architects/engineers attention any
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discrepancies between the specifications
and the field conditions or changes required
due to specific equipment selection, prior to
installation. Corrective work necessitated by
discrepancies after installation shall be at
the responsible contractors expense.
Determination:
This categorically excluded activity/project converts to EXEMPT per Section 58.34(a)(12),
because it does not require any mitigation for compliance with any listed statutes or authorities,
nor requires any formal permit or license; Funds may be committed and drawn down after
certification of this part for this (now) EXEMPT project; OR
This categorically excluded activity/project cannot convert to Exempt status because one or
more statutes or authorities listed at Section 58.5 requires formal consultation or mitigation.
Complete consultation/mitigation protocol requirements, publish NOI/RROF and obtain
“Authority to Use Grant Funds” (HUD 7015.16) per Section 58.70 and 58.71 before committing
or drawing down any funds; OR
This project is not categorically excluded OR, if originally categorically excluded, is now subject
to a full Environmental Assessment according to Part 58 Subpart E due to extraordinary
circumstances (Section 58.35(c)).
Preparer Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
Name / Title/ Organization: Keith Benoit / / NORTHAMPTON
Responsible Entity Agency Official Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________
Name/ Title: __________________________________ _____________________________________
This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the
Responsible Entity in an Environment Review Record (ERR) for the activity / project (ref: 24 CFR Part
58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s).
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David J. Narkewicz, Mayor
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