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Date: November 10, 2010Hearing No.: PLN-2011-0012

City of NorthamptonPlanning - Decision

APPLICATION TYPE:

PB Major Site Plan

SUBMISSION DATE:

9/17/2010

NAME:

THREE COUNTY FAIR(Hampshire, Hampde

Applicant's Name:

ADDRESS:

P O BOX 305

54 Fair StreetTOWN:

NORTHAMPTON

STATE:

MA

ZIP CODE:

01061

PHONE NO.:

(413) 584-2237 ()

FAX NO.:

(413) 586-1297EMAIL ADDRESS:

STREET NO.:

BRIDGE ST

Site Information:

TOWN:

NORTHAMPT0N MA 01060MAP:

25C

BLOCK:

251

LOT:

001

SITE ZONING:

MAP DATE:

NAME:

HAMPSHIRE FRANKLIN & HAMPDEN AGRIC

Owner's Name:

ADDRESS:

P O BOX 305

54 Fair StreetTOWN:

NORTHAMPTON

STATE:

MA

ZIP CODE:

01061PHONE NO.:

(413) 584-2237 ()

FAX NO.:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Surveyor's Name:

ADDRESS:

TOWN: STATE: ZIP CODE:

PHONE NO.: FAX NO.:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

COMPANY NAME:

ACTION TAKEN:

A roved With Conditions

NATURE OF PROPOSED WORK:

Demolish barns and reconstruct three new barns and other site improvements.

HARDSHIP:

FINDINGS:

The Planning Board voted to approve the site plan for the construction of three replacement barns of 18,000 square feet each andassociated site improvements at the Fair based upon the application and the following materials submitted with the application.1."Three County Fair Grounds Phase 1 2010", dated Sept 6, 2010 rev. 10/6/10. Prepared by The Berkshire Design Group, Inc. Sheets E-1,2, S1, 2, 3(rev 11/3/10), D-1, 2, 3, A1.

2.Stormwater Drainage Report Prepared by The Berkshire design Group, Inc dated Sept 16, 2010. (revised Nov 3, 2010)

3. Memo from Berkshire Design on Lighting levels and waiver request in accordance with section 12.

4. Musco Photometric Plan dated Nov 8, 2010. 2 Sheets.

5. Musco Photometric for the Site dated Nov 2010. 2 Sheets.

The Site Plan for more than 5,000 square feet of construction was approved subsequent to the Zoning Board of Appeals making aFINDING for an alteration of a pre-existing non-conforming Fair use. In accordance with Chapter 350 section 11 and 12.(site plan andlighting)

1) The requested use protects adjoining premises against seriously detrimental uses. This use is allowed 100+ year old fair pre-dateszoning. Drainage will be reconfigured on site to improve existing conditions, substandard lighting will be replaced with more efficientdark-sky compliant lights.

2) The requested use at the site will promote the convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site byrelocating barns and reconfiguring paths between show rings and the barns and creating lit, landscaped paths. It will have no effect onadjacent streets as the underlying use is not changing with the new site configuration.

(3)The requested use will promote a harmonious relationship of structures and open spaces to the natural landscape, existing buildingsand other community assets in the area. New trees and landscaped areas internal to the site will enhance the site. Barns will be removedfrom the property edge and reconstructed toward the center of the existing site, thus improving the setbacks and buffers at the edge.

(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

CONDITION OF APPROVAL:

Book:

721

Page:

51

SECTION OF BYLAW:

Chpt. 350- 11: Site Plan Approval

1. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first barn, an as-built plan, stamped by alighting engineer, for the lighting shall be submitted showing substantial compliance with theapproved plan and showing no more than 2 foot-candles at the property line along cross-path road.

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Date: November 10, 2010Hearing No.: PLN-2011-0012

City of NorthamptonPlanning - Decision

REFERRALS IN DATE:

9/30/2010

FILING DEADLINE:

9/23/2010

FIRST ADVERTISING DATE:

9/30/2010SECOND ADVERTISING DATE:

10/7/2010

MAILING DATE:

10/7/2010HEARING DEADLINE DATE:

11/21/2010HEARING DATE:

10/14/2010HEARING TIME:

supply and distribution system, sanitary and storm sewage collection and treatment systems. A stormwater permit has been obtained.All utility improvements are consistent with those allowed by Department of Public Works.

(5) The requested use meets any special regulations set forth in this chapter including section lighting, stormwater management. TheBoard approved higher light levels at the show ring, pedestrian paths and multi-use area to create safer function for horses and usersduring limited times during the year. The higher light levels increase efficiency from existing conditions and contain full-cut off fixtures.

(6) The requested use bears a positive relationship to the public convenience or welfare. The continued use will not unduly impair theintegrity of character of the district or adjoining zones, nor be detrimental to the health, morals, or general welfare. The reconstruction ofthe barns will enable the Fair to maintain the Morgan Horse Show at the site, which has historically been a mainstay of function at the site.

COULD NOT DEROGATE BECAUSE:

HEARING CONTINUED DATE:

10/28/2010HEARING CLOSE DATE:

11/8/2010VOTING DATE:

11/8/2010VOTING DEADLINE:

8/10/2010

DECISION DATE:

11/10/2010

DECISION DRAFT BY:

11/22/2010

DECISION DEADLINE:

2/6/2011

FINAL SIGNING BY:

11/22/2010

MOTION MADE BY:

Jennifer Dieringer

SECONDED BY:

Katharine G. Baker

VOTE COUNT:

5

DECISION:

Approved with Conditions

MINUTES OF MEETING:

Available in the Office of Planning & Development.

I, Carolyn Misch, as agent to the Planning Board, certify that this is a true and accurate decision made by the Planning Board and certifythat a copy of this and all plans have been filed with the Board and the City Clerk on the date shown above.

I certify that a copy of this decision has been mailed to the Owner and Applicant.

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Notice of AppealAn appeal from the decision of the Planning Board may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chapt. 40A, Section 17 asamended within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of the decision with the City Clerk. The date is listed above. Suchappeal 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.

APPEAL DATE:

APPEAL DEADLINE:

11/30/2010

MEMBERS PRESENT: VOTE:

Andrew Weir Grant votes to

Katharine G. Baker Grant votes to

Stephen Gilson Grant votes to

Jennifer Dieringer Grant votes to

Francis Johnson Grant votes to

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