PB Decision 79 King
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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DATES PROJECT INFORMATION
Submitted 7/12/2021 Owner
Name/Address
Patrick Goggins 79 King St
Northampton
MA 01060
Hearing 8/12/21 Applicant Name/
Address (if different)
David Fox
Live Give Play
838 West End
Ave, New York
NY 10025
Extension Applicant Contact David Fox 917-449-2052 Dfox1836@gmail.com
Hearing
Closed
8/12/21 Site Address 79 King St Florence MA 01062
Decision 8/12/21 Site Assessor Map ID 31B-216
Zoning District Central Business
Filed with
Clerk
8/17/2021 Permit Type Planning Board Site Plan Major Project
Appeal
Deadline
9/6/2021 Project Description Demolition and reconstruction of mixed commercial residential
building with 66 rental units.
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. 79 King St Site Plan Submission. By Berkshire Design Group and BKSK Architects Dated July 12, 2021 Revised August 10,
2021 Sheets LC-100-800, SD100-500, Architectural Drawings AR CO, 10-150.
2. Preliminary Stormwater drainage Report Dated July 6, 2021 by The Berkshire Design Group
BOARD MEMBER PRESENT FAVOR OPPOSED ABSTAIN/NO COUNT VOTE TALLY
(Favor-Opposed)
George Kohout, Chair ☐ ☐
Marissa Elkins, Vice Chair ☐ ☐
Janna White ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
David Whitehill ☐ ☐
Christa Grenat ☐ ☐
Sam Taylor ☐ ☐
Melissa Fowler ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Chris Tait, Assoc. ☐ ☐
Corinne Coryat, Assoc ☐ ☐ 6-1
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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APPLICABLE ZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA /BOARD FINDINGS
350 CB Table of Use The Planning Board approved the permit for site plan to replace the existing building with a 5-story
mixed use building with 66 residential units and associated site work based upon the plans
submitted. The Board approved the permit upon determining compliance with the site plan
standards including:
A The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. Central Business
District is a mixed use district allowing commercial and high density residential uses. The new uses
will further maximize the property adding vibrancy and residential units that help fill a gap in the
City’s housing inventory.
B. The requested use will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement
within the site and on adjacent streets, cycle tracks and bike paths, minimize traffic impacts on the
streets and roads in the area. A single access drive will be created with a separated bike path
connection to the rail trail at the rear of the site. Bicycle and vehicular parking/storage is provided on
site.
(2) The project, including any concurrent road improvements, will not decrease the level of service
(LOS) of all area City and state roads or intersections affected by the project belo w the existing
conditions when the project is proposed and shall consider the incremental nature of development and
cumulative impacts on the LOS. .
C. The site will function harmoniously in relation to other structures and open spaces to the natural
landscape, existing buildings and other community assets in the area as it relates to land scaping,
drainage, sight lines, building orientation, massing, egress, and setbacks . The building façade is
aligned with the closest structure on the abutting parcel. Landscaped areas to the rear of the site
abutting the bike path as well as roof top are provided.
D. 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. Green infrastructure is provided
to the maximum extent feasible including incorporation of the green roof system. Final calculations
will confirm total change if any between pre and post development conditions of stormwater and not
exceed capacity of existing line.
E. The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter. (NONE)
F. Compliance with the following technical performance standards:
(1) Curb cuts onto streets shall be minimized. The site will be served by a single curb opening.
(2) Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic movement on site are separated.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON PERMIT DECISION
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CONDITIONS
Prior to Site Work
1. Final lighting plan shall be submitted to the Planning Board for
approval.
2. The applicant shall submit to Office of Planning & Sustainability a
draft maintenance and operations plan to review for compliance
for all the stormwater systems on site including but not limited to
catch basins, area drains, treatment chamber green roof, trench
drains and subsurface infiltration systems. Upon staff sign off, the
applicant shall record the operations and maintenance plans in
compliance with 11.5D.
3. . At least 15 days prior to site work final plans
with relevant conditions herein shall be
submitted for review. Plans shall include:
a. Changes to the detail sheet showing 1.5” of
topcourse for the bike path connector,
b. tree protection detail showing required
protection as recommended by a certified
arborist for the trees to be saved.
c. Updated Sheet SD300-04 tree planting detail
specifying that all wire baskets and burlap
shall be removed.
d. Final calculations for infiltration rates for the
green roof.
4. Installation of recommended tree protection shall
be completed with certification sent to the Office
of Planning & Sustainability.
Other Prior to Certificate of Occupancy
5. The Building’s electrical service shall connect from the rear of the
property
6. At least one street tree between the building and the King Street
sidewalk shall be planted in structural soil.
7. The applicant shall plant or make a payment
in lieu of onsite planting for trees over 20”
removed from the site in compliance with
12.3. 40” of tree caliper as shown.
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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.