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Permit ApplicationT d ' D t 11/1512010ays a e:Owner ApplicantHampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society &Society & City ofNorthampton City of Northampton59 Fair Street & 212 Main St. 59 Fair Street & 212 Main St.Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

413-584-2237hampfair@verizon.netCity of Northampton department: Yes

Work Location InformationHow many lots involved in the project: 7Map I Block Lots of all lots in project: 25-044; 25C-251; 25C-263; 25C-264; 32-001; 32A-249;32A-251Deed Book of all lots in project: 1949-192;252-407; 721-51; 3977-66; 650-185; 601-65; 1121-478;1293-406Project work address: 59 Fair StreetCity I State I Zip: Northampton 01060Zoning District: SC

Application for following Permit TypesD Planning Bd. Special Permit wl Site PlanD Planning Bd. Special Permit wlMAJOR Site Plan NO Special PermitD Planning Bd. Major Site Plan Approval (NoSpecial Permit), including 40R projectsD Subdivision PreliminaryD Subdivision Definitive with no PreliminaryApprovedD Zoning Board Special PermitD Appeal ofBuilding Commissioner-ZoningD VarianceD Historic District (Elm St) Determination ofAppropriatenessD Wetlands Notice oflntent IF state wetlands

D Planning Bd. Special Permit wl Site Plan for laglotsD Planning Bd. Site Plan (NO Special Permit)D Approval Not Required PlansD Subdivision Definitive with Preliminary ApprovedD Subdivision Definitive AmendmentD Zoning Board FindingD Comprehensive Permit ( 40B)D Demolition (DemolitionDelav)D Central Business ArchitectureD Wetlands Notice oflntent IF ONLY localwetlands

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D Wetlands Request for Determination ORResource DelineationD Wetlands Certificate ofCompliancereauest

[R] W e t l a ~ d s Amendment orextensiOn

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Fee InformationTotal Fee Amount: $0.00Existing UseAgricultural fairgroundPlanned UseThe applicant is requesting the Conservation Commission consider an Amendment to the Final Order ofConditions for the redevelopment of the Three County Fairground. This amendment seeks to clarify thelimits ofwork for Phase 1 and does not significantly change the project. While the overall Master Planthat was approved by the Commission on April 5, 2010 with the issuance of a Final Order of Conditions(MassDEP File #246-0635) has not changed, the specific scope ofwork defined as Phase 1 on the planshas changed.

The Final Order of Conditions (Book 10153, Pg. 78) references the following approved plans anddocuments as the most recent submission:

1. Notice oflntent Plans, dated 3/5/20102. Stormwater Permit Plans and Report-Phase 1, dated 3/18/20103. Phasing Plan, dated 3/9/2010

The overall Notice oflntent Plans as indicated above and approved by the Commission have notchanged substantially. The limit ofwork delineated on the Stormwater Permit Plans and Report-Phase 1,have been modified slightly after further consideration of project feasibility, estimated constructionsequencing and other permitting authorities. The expanded scope ofwork is limited to items presented inthe approved Notice oflntent Plans referenced above. This amendment requests the inclusion of thefollowing site related items to Phase 1:

A. The relocation of 2 existing show rings which are currently located within the work area for theproposed barns.B. The addition of the promenade located to the south and west of the proposed barns.C. The installation of additional stormwater management infrastructure.

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D. The addition of other site utilities such as but not limited to: water line improvements, sanitaryservices, site electrical, and site lighting.E. Additional shed and outbuilding demolition.F. Expansion of the trap rock gravel surfacing in the northeast corner of the site.

The procedures for amending a Final Order of Conditions as described in the DEP Wetlands ProgramPolicy 85-4 allow for an amendment to a Final Order if the Commission considers such factors as; 1)Whether the project purpose and scope has changed, 2) Whether the project meets relevant performancestandards, and 3) Whether the project has potential for adverse impacts to protected statutory interests.

In regards to item 1; the overall purpose of the project has not changed. Any changes are limited to thescope ofwork as shown in the 3/18/2010 Stormwater Permit Plans. All additional work currentlyproposed for Phase 1 is consistent with the approved Notice oflntent Plans dated 3/5/2010. Theamended Phase 1 project meets all relevant performance standards. A Northampton StormwaterManagement Permit was issued on 11/8/2010 for all work currently depicted for Phase 1 satisfying item2. In addition, a Zoning Board ofAppeals finding was granted and the project, as currently shown,received unanimous approval by the Planning Board on 11/10/2010. Lastly, no adverse impacts toprotected interests will be associated with the proposed Phase 1 project. All stormwater managementimprovements are in compliance with current DEP and City standards. Additional stormwaterinfrastructure has been proposed to expand improvement of the existing stormwater drainage system andto increase the overall compensatory flood storage volumes for Phase 1.

Detailed Project InformationWetlands Description: no waivers requestedFiles Uploaded:

By typing my name in the signature box, I certify that all the information above is accurate to the best of myknowledge, I am the property owner or have permission from the property owner to apply for this permit. I alsogrant permission to the City ofNorthampton to inspect the proposed work

Signature: Jeffrey Squire Date Signed: 11/15/2010

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