PB Decision -B 36 Hampden
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 12/12/19 Owner Name/Address Pioneer
Development LLC
32 Perkins Ave,
Northampton
MA 01060
Hearing 7/9/20 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
1669 Northampton St,
Holyoke
MA 01040
Extension 7/10/20 Applicant Contact danimckahn@gmail.com 413-320-7208
Hearing Closed 9/10/20 Site Address 36 Hampden St Northampton MA 01060
Decision 8/27/20 Site Assessor Map ID 38D-20 B 13169 P 204
Zoning District Urban Residential B
Filed with Clerk 9/16/20 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan Detached residential structure /more
than 2,000 sf of new construction.
Appeal
Deadline
10/6/20 Project Description Add three units to the site behind existing two-family.
An appeal of this decision by the Planning Board may be made by any person within 20 days after the date of the filing of this
decision with the City Clerk, as shown. Appeals by any aggrieved party must be pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 17 as
amended and may be made to the Hampshire Superior Court with a certified copy of the appeal sent to the City Clerk of the
City of Northampton.
Plan Sheets/Supporting Documents by Map ID:
1) 36 Hampden St Site Plans by The Engineer Group, LLC, Sheet 2 of 5 revised date 9/8/20
2) 36 Hampden St Appendix A HydroCad Report 8-31-20
3) Narrative on Plan Changes
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair ☐ ☐ ☐
Alan Verson, Vice Chair ☐ ☐
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Marissa Elkins ☐ ☐
Christa Grenat ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor ☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler ☐ ☐
Janna White, Assoc. ☐ ☐
David Whitehill, Assoc. ☐ ☐ 5-0 In Favor
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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APPLICABLE
ZONING
APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
The Planning Board granted the Site Plan for the three additional units upon determining that
the following elements within the zoning had been addressed or could be addressed with
conditions.
(1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. The lot is
located at edge of the floodplain district where no additional residences would be allowed. The
lot is large enough to support the total of five units.
(2) The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian
movement within the site and on adjacent streets, minimize traffic impacts on the streets and
roads in the area. The applicant has offered to make a payment in lieu of traffic mitigation to
address the three additional peak hour trips generated by the new units.
(3) The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to
the natural landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area; and
(4) The requested use will not overload, and will mitigate adverse impacts on, the City's
resources including the effect on the City's water supply and distribution system, sanitary and
storm sewage collection and treatment systems, fire protection, streets and schools;
Stormwater will be infiltrated on site; and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter; Layout of the
units meets the table of use in URB has been met.
(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The
use will not unduly impair the integrity of character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be
detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The use shall be in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the ordinance; and
(7) If applicable, the requested use will promote City planning objectives to the extent
possible and will not adversely affect those objectives, as defined in City master or study plans
adopted under MGL c. 41, § 81C and 81D. The three small additional units provides units that
meets a gap in the City’s housing inventory.
350-11.6
CONDITIONS
Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit General Conditions
1. The applicant shall submit revised final civil
construction plans, signed and sealed by a
Massachusetts registered P.E., to the DPW for
review and approval at least 30 days prior to the
issuance of any City building or construction
permits. The stamped construction plans shall be
revised to provide clarity and legibility sufficient for
construction. It is recommended that the site
construction plans be on separate sheets for
existing and proposed plans.
4. No dumpsters for refuse shall allowed on site
5. No temporary or permanent barriers that block
access to the City’s stormwater main may be
erected.
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2. The stormwater O & M must be recorded with the
permit at the Register of Deeds upon approval of
draft by staff.
3. All vegetation/tree protection shall be installed and
inspected.
Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
6. As offered to address the increase by 3 new peak
hour trips generated by this project, the applicant
shall make a one-time payment-in lieu of traffic
mitigation of $3,000.
7. The applicant shall show compliance with the
tree replacement requirements within the
zoning for the 29” Black Locust and 39”
locust.
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I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board certify that this is an accurate and true decision made by the Planning
Board and certify that a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk and that a copy of
this decision has been mailed to the Owner, Applicant.