PB Decision -30 WilliamsUPD
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 6/24/20 Owner Name/Address P-Tush 2 LLC 52 Prospect Ave,
Northampton
MA 01060
Hearing 9/10/20 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
Extension 9/11/20 Applicant Contact Aharon Sharff sharffgroup@gmail.com 413-586-7922
Hearing Closed 9/10/20 Site Address 36 Hampden St Northampton MA 01060
Decision 9/10/20 Site Assessor Map ID 32C-268, 356 B 13314 P 81
Zoning District Urban Residential C
Filed with Clerk 9/22/20 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan Six units/more than 2,000 sf of new
construction/Shared Driveway.
Appeal
Deadline
10/12/20 Project Description Develop 6 townhouse units with shared driveway
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) Skinner View Townhouses, 30 Williams St, Northampton, Plan Sheets by the Sharff Group LTD, Revision Date
9/7/2020. Sheets EX 1, C1-C4, L1, D1-D3,P1, EL 1
2) Stormwater Management Plan by The Sharff Group LTD, Revision date 9/7/2020.
3) Skinner View Townhouses Traffic Analysis, by The Sharff Group LTD, dated 6/25/20.
4) Other materials including lighting specs, exterior design calculations
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. ☐ ☐ 7-0 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 six townhouse units with a shared driveway
with 30 Williams Street 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 uses
and densities are consistent with those in the neighborhood.
(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 six 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; The front
unit fills a gap along the street façade and is in line with the existing homes fronting Williams
Street. The remaining units are setback behind the other house lots on the street and buffered
by those with landscaping. 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; The
stormwater will be infiltrated on site and not add any runoff overflow to the City system; and
(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter; Layout of the
units meets the table of uses in URC including building orientation, setbacks, design elements.
(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 six additional units provides units that meets a
gap in the City’s housing inventory within two blocks of the central business district.
350-11.6
350-8.8R
CONDITIONS
Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit
1. The applicant shall submit revised final 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. Plans should be consistent with drainage
calculations.
2. The ANR plan shall be revised and show the easement
for the Williams Street Brook City drain line that cuts
across this lot.
3. The easement plan for sewer lines in driveway must be
finalized and recorded. See #15
4. The applicant must record an executed Stormwater
Operations, Maintenance and Inspection Agreement
that includes the long-term operation and
maintenance schedule of the proposed stomwater
system to the satisfaction of the DPW. The Long-
Term Stormwater Maintenance Program that was
included in the Stormwater Report must be revised
to the satisfaction of the DPW and used as
Attachment A to the Agreement.
5. The property line along the dike property boundary
shall be staked by a PLS at 50-foot intervals with the
stakes maintained throughout construction.
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6. All tree protection must be installed and inspected by
Office of Planning and Sustainability.
7. Test pits must be completed at the locations of the
proposed bioretention basin and building perimeter
drains to confirm that the soil textures, types, and the
elevation of seasonal high groundwater are as
assumed in stormwater analysis. A two-foot
separation between the bottom of the infiltration
structures and the seasonal high ground water
elevation. Foundation permit may be issued
concurrent or prior to test pit analysis.
General Conditions
8. The post lights shall be on motion.
9. Only perennials and shrubs should be planted within the
easement area of the storm drain.
10. If the catch basin near the bioretention basin is not to be
used it should be removed and the connection to the
City’s drain line should be plugged. If the structure is
proposed to remain, an inspection must be completed to
confirm the condition of the catch basin and pipe
connection to the City's drain line.
11. No snow shall be stored in the bioretention basin or
on City property near the flood control levee.
Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
12. As offered to address the increase by 6 new peak hour
trips generated by this project, the applicant shall make
a one-time payment-in lieu of traffic mitigation of
$6,000.
13. The applicant shall show compliance with the tree
replacement requirements within the zoning with at least
12” of new trees planted on site.
14. Applicant must show that the bay projection on 30
Williams Street house has been removed to meet the
10’ side yard setback for that structure.
15. Easements for the shared driveway including
utilities, with responsibility identified for both lots
shall be recorded.
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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.