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THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 I C3
AGAWAM
Council gives
1st approval to
business ordinance
By CBIUSTOPBlR GOUDRBAU the council's open hearing.
Special to The Republican "It's not going to be another
The City Council voted 14 years," said Christopher
10·0 in favor of a Mixed Use C. Johnson, city council .
Business C Zoning Ordinance president. "By the end of this
for.the Walnut Street Exten-calendar year, if we don't
sion business area during the have a private development in
first in a series of readings and place, then the town's gomgto
votes on the ordinance earlier step up and do what it needs
this week at the Roberta Doer-to de."
ing Middle School. There are currently four
If passed, the new ordinance prospective buyers seeking to
would replace the current develop the Games & Lanes
Business A & B and Industrial building, he said. However,
districts in the extension area, under the current industrial
which would relax building zouing, developing the build-
dimensional requirements ing would not be possible.
and allow expansion, said Scott Petlock, a resident-of
Deborah S. Dachos, director Ware, said during the open
of planning and commuuity hearing that he is seeking to
development. purchase the property and
In 2010, the city conducted would hope to tumit into an
an economic development enteT!ainment area withgo-
study, which states that resi-kart racing.
dents and elected officials' top' "I want to make this place
priority is for the economic gorgeous," he said. "1 want to
growth of the Walnut Exten-take a place that people don't
sian area, she said. want in this town and show
The Mixed Use Business C . them how a building can be
Ordinance could potentially revitalized, brought back to
allow for the development of life, and have the kids back in .
business and residential areas there like they used to when
such as assisted living spaces, they got out of high school."
restaurants, cafes, artist Dimensional requirements
studios, townhouses and for the district under the
multiple uses for one Strue-proposed ordinance would .'
lure along the Walnut Street include a maximum height of
Extension area. 45 feet, with a mhlimum rear-
Gasoline filling stati9ns, yard of 20 feet and a mini-
adult entertainment, automo-mum front-yard of 10 feet.
tive sales and industrial uses "Business A currently has
would be prohibited in the a set-back of 35 feet," said
area if the new ordinance is Dachos. I<SO, what it encour.--
approved. ages, is the buildings to be sei'
Games & Lanes, a former back from the road with the
bowling alley on Walnut parking upfront."
Street, which has been in The council will likely take
disuse for more than 14 yeO)tS a second reading and vote on
due to a fire, was one of the the ordinance on June 9, she
major complaints made by said. Another vote after June 9
city residents for the area's is anticipated.
lack of development during
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Planning board, council
hold workshop
Mixed use Business C zoning amendment discussed
By Christopher Faille
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM -Four years have passed now
since the town put. fonh its 20 to Agawam
Economic Development Plan, and pursu-
ant to the implementation of that vision, the
Agawam Planning Board hOSled a workshop
with the Agawam City Council Thursday,
Jan. 16, during which the "Mixed Use Busi-
ness C District Zoning Amendment" was
discussed.
According to Deborah Dachos, director
of Planning and Community Development,
the 2010 plan recommended the redevelop-
ment "of vacani and underutilized"proper-
ties for retail. commercial, and. mixed-use"
and the encouragemeOl of "design standards
that address architeCtural desigtt, landscap-
ing, pedestrian movement, and traffic floW,"
that would create a "vi !lage/lown center for
residents."
Much of the Q-and-A that followed Da-
chas' presentation involved the former
'Games and Lanes' building, a site encom-
passing more than 2 acres that is contami-
nated by a dry-cleaning chemical and thus
regarded as a 'brownfield.' One of the par-
ticipants in the meeting called this "the big-
gest eyesore in town staring everyone in (he
face."
Dach.os said thaI she is working very hard
10 find a private developer who will take on
the task of building up this area in accord
with the 2010 vision, but there is a large
hurdle for any such developer: an estimated
$600,000 price tag attached to the necessary
clean-up, a price that may go higber.
If a developer does have faith in the profit-
ability of ils plans -enough faith to invest the
money needed to take responsibility for the
brownfield -the Iown doesn'l want to be in
the position of saying, "We want you to ex-
pend that money bul we don'l know if what
you want to do with Ihe property to make
it wonhwhile will then be allowed anyway."
Part of the goal of the new mixed-use zone,
then. is to increase the level of confidence
with which a developer could approach the
risks and rewards.
Currently, the area is a hodgepodge of
zones: Business A, Business B, and Indus~
trial A. If the mixed use loning amendment
passes. it will be rationalized into one zone:
Business C.
Dachos said that she understands some of-
ficials in town are concerned that the ZBA
will lose discretionary' authority with the
creation of the new zone.,But she added this
this is a misunderstAnding. Much of what
will be doable in the new zone will require a
special permit, so the ZBA won', be forfeit-
iog control; il will actually be gaining addi-
tional tools in overseeing. for example. drive-
through service windows or dry cleaners.
A sit-down restaurant wiIJ. wuier the pm-
posed ordinance, be allowed by right within
the new zone, but it could not be free-stand-
ing. It would have to be part of a largerproj-
ect.
.-Planners pursue mixed
use zoning district
By Gregory A. ScibeUi
Turley Publications
CorrespOtuient
AGAWAM -The Planning
Board will re-petition the city
council to accept the Mixed-Use
Business <; Zoning District prC?-
posed in January by the mayor and
Planning-and Community Deye1~
opment Director Debor3h Dachos.
At a Planning Board meeting in'
late February. the board voted to
ask the city council to re-consjder
its position. The council actually
favored the mixed· use zone by a
majority. but zoning cbanges-re-
quire a super majority of the board
of eight votes in the ll-memher
council.
A letter from Planning Board
Chairman Mark Paleologopoulos
informed the council tIlat another
business owner is interested in
having his property changed' to
Business C. According to the Jet-
rer, councilers indicated that they
preferred to see the Games and
. Lanes property cleaned up and the
building demolished. .
The cost to demolish tile building
and clean up the property, which
has environmental concerns, will
be approximately $800,000. The
. ~urrent property value, however, is
only $146,300. Dachos informed
the Planning Board there are two
parties interested in. the property.
Paleologopoulos believes the
mixed-use zone will encourage a
private inveslmenl in fixing Games
and Lanes.
The zone Change could also
have made the lown eiigible for
nmil development grants through
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MassWorks. The grants are competitive and
arc not guaranteed, but the mixed~use zone
passage could have made the town eligible to
apply. .
"Repeatedly, over many decades," Pale-
ologopoulos staleS, "el""led officials have
decried Agawam's zoning ordinance pointing
to the need for updating. This is an oppor-
tunity to suppon a new, clearly-defined and
carefully conceived updale thai can serve as
an ex.ample for future revisions."
The proposal now has the support of 19
business property owners in rhe Walnut Street
and Walnul Street EXlension area. According
to PaleologopouJos, those properties contril>-
ute $358,429 in annual taxes as well as jobs.
"By adopting the Mixed-Use District,"
said Paleologopoulos, "the Town will show
appreciation for their contributions to the
Town and would encourage them to rematn
in the district to act as a calalyst for re-devel-
opment."
Following the denial of the resolution, Mi-
chael Beaudry wrote Mayor Richard Cohen
seeking to be added to the zone. Beaudry
owns 378-384 Walnut Street Extension. Oth-
er business owner:') also spoke out to the city
council favoring the proposal. No one spoke
duri~g the public hearing in January against
the zone change.
Councilors who voted against the zone
change were most concerned about the pro-
cess of making the business corridor more \li-
able and attractive for busineSses. Councilor
Robett Rossi was very vocal in his opinion
that Games and lanes needed to be demol-
ished and the property cleaned up before a
zone change should be considered for the
area. He fell doing the zone change first was
putting the "can before the horse."
Councilors received a revised copy of the
mixed-use zone proposal at their March 17
meeting. It could be a topic of discussion at
the April 7 meeting. However, the actual res-
o1ution is not currently listed as new business
on rhe agenda.
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Councilnixes
·mixeduse ·plan
Vote fails to garner support
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Corr(!JpOndelll
AGAWAM -A by-right busi-
ness zoning initiative by (he Plan~
ning and Commuoily -De .. 'elopp
ment dcpartme,nt has been stalled
afler (he Agawam Ciry Council
v0red down a proposed zone
change -two weeks ago. .
On Jan. 21 , the council voted 6-
4 in favor of the zone cbange that
would place a "Business C" (or
mixed use zone) designatlQn on
17 propenies in the Walnut Street
Extension area,.iBut me resolution
lacked the eight votes required -to
pass a zone change.
Councilors 'Cecilia Ca-
labrese. Paul Cavallo, Donald
Rheault, -and Robert Rossi all
dissented' 'on " ihe zone. change.
-Rossi waS _the most vocn' about
chnoge. saying it was n9lgot.ig -
to solve tl1e,,!v~1 problem in the
area, which is-cenlered ai'ound -the -
'liiiw'[
He says the property needs
to be addressed -before a zone
change or any other -initiatives
can be -considered. He also made
other suggestions.
. '~I . thini<' we need to partner
with M.<sDOT to 6. the traffic
pafterns~" ~ald Rossi. "We need
to develop il merchanrs' ilSsocia~
tion, ~nd we need to. get. Games
'N Lanes deaned up. To promote
a zone change i~ not going to be
the an~wcr."
Mayor Richard A. Cohen and
Planning nod Community Devel--
opment Director Deborah Dachas
sought the approval of a mixed-
use zone -in order 10 help bring
mote . businesses into . the area.
Cohen also said the town could
qualify for grants through the Pio-
-neer,Valley Planning Commission
that Would parfor the deanu]> on
the Games 'N Lanes_property. ,
"'There arc a lot of positives to
this 20ne change:' said Councilor
George BitzaS. ''111is cOuld he a .'
real ,aver of the area arid expedite
thej>rocess of c1eaning.p Games
.fN Lanes .. "
Council President Christopher
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G8urrcil nixes mixed use plan
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Johnson also supported tbe zone change. He stepped from
the chair and said changing the zone would have been the
first of a three-step process.
He also encouraged the councilors to go along with the
property owners, who all expressed support for the zone
change.
He expressed concern over the age of the zone.
"We still have zoning from the 1950s in that area:' said
Johnson. "We need to put in place a tool {hat owners can use
to make their properties better."
If the zone change had passed, it was possible the Games
'N Lanes property muld have been placed in a "re-develop-
ment authority," making it eligible for grants to clean it up.
Game 'N Lanes has several environmental concerns that
could cost more than $600,000 to clean up. The property
owner has not made a move in cleaning up the property and
currently owes $31,000 in baCK property taxes. The town
has the ability to acquire the property through tax title, but
would then become completely responsible for cleaning up
the property and costs associated with it.
Councilor Donald Rheault said the mayor refuses to get
involved in the property itself, and he does not believe the
zone change wiH be the answer.
But Councilor Joseph Mineo said the town needed to start
somewhere.
"If we could qualify for grants," said Mineo. "We would
finally be able to gei this place cleaned up."
Business owner Ed Borgatti spoke in favor of the zone
change during the public hearing. He pleaded with the coun-
cil to clean up Games 'N· Lanes and pass the zone change.
Corrine Wingard, a member of the Community Preserva-
tion Act Committee, also supported the zone change, saying
there are "no ne.gatives in the proposal."
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Council approves first reading of
mixed-use zone change
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Correspondent
AGAWAM -Town residents
learned Monday night that their
voices can make a difference.
On Monday; the Agawam City
Council took • unanimous vote
in the first of • two-step process
to approve a zoning ordinance
change.
Approximately . 19 properties '
will be changed from various .
zones to a Mixed-Use Busmess Walnut Street Extension ·area>--::~·'l..:,
.zone C, • zoning proposal thai . Scott Pellock, . owner of New .'
was brought · forward ' more than .' England 'Go-Cart EveDls, says be
thr~ months. ago and tunted town' .;W@ts to restore the Games and
. by lbe city council with only siX of. Lanes property back into a promi-
the ) 1 councilors voting in favor. nent piece of real estate. He will
An ordinance requires eight affir-propooe opening an indoor go-kart
mative votes for pasSage. ttack along with OIlIer activities in
This time around, the Planning the form of an entertainment cen-
Department was flanked by numer-ter. Games and Lanes previously
ous supports of the zone cbange. served that use. • ".
including' potential purchaser of Pellock says be is inteiOiiledin
the Games and Lanes property that spending the funds needed to clean .-
has been the main eyesore of the Please see COUNCIL, page 8 .
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up the environmental hazards of the property
and says he will follow all procedures and
protocols to clean up the property.
"I like to have things look good," Petlock .
said. "1 want. to show this town what can be
done with a building that no one wants."
Before Petlock spoke, a number of Aga-
ti warn residents spoke in favor of the mixed-
it use zone. The zone would allow more busi-
ne~s uses and the possibility of locating
resIdences above businesses. II wouJd pro-
I vide more opportunities for the re-devel()p-
ment of properties in the area.
Corrine Wingard told Ihe city council the
town would receive assistance from the Pio-
, neer Valley Planning Commission to apply
for a MassWorks Infrastrucrure grant of up to
$1 million to clean up the Garnes and Lanes
property. However, the town must adopt the
mixed-use zone in order to go for the grant.
"This is an ordinance of opportunity that
is the first step for growth and improvement
in Ibe area," said Wingard_
Former city councilor Jill Messick also
spoke supponing the business zone, saying
it would not only help Walnut Street Exten-
sion, but could be used in other areas.
"It is something we could put in our ~zon
ifig toolbox' and use in other parts of lown,"
,aid Messick.
Every councilor commented on the ordi-
nance proposal. Councilor, Donald Rheault
and Roben Rossi were the only , ones to
'peak awnst the ordinance. Rossi said he
did nol believe the zone change would help
(he , ~and very lil,tle ,,:"ould change before
Garnes' and Lanes was cleaned up. Rossi's
comme~t,s 'echoed his opinion the last time
the orditl~ce was considered.
However, Rossi. went back to the micro-
phone and ·changed Ilk vole after hearing
.fr'){Il, his: f,IIo", cQWlclJors and the over-
whefriiilrg'llpPort of the crowd in attendance
at the meeting. , ,
"After hearing everyone speak and seeing
Ibeir passion, I'm il(iHing to go along with
this;' he said, ::" : '
Council President Christopher Johnson
and Councilor Gina Letellier both said Ibey
believe there is 00 downside to. the proposal
as it will provide new opportunities for ex-
isting and new businesses. Councilor James
Cichetti pointed oul that 16 businesses in the
area have expressed their SUppOI1 for the new
zone.
"These businesses are telling us they want
Ibis," said Cichetti. "We need to support the
businesses;"
The council will have the second reading
of the ordinance at their June 2 meeting. If
it receives eight votes, the wne change will
be approved.
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MassWorks grant sought for Walnut
Street Ext. parking improvements
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publicariolls Corresponlienr
AGAWAM -The Agawam City Couneil
on Monday unanimously approved the sec-
ond reading of the Mixed Use Business Zone
C proposed by Planning and Community
Development Director Deborah Dachos.
Dachos said Tuesday she will begin the
process of trying 10 gel Agawjllll in the pipe-
line to receive a gram of up to $1 million in
MassWorks funding to rehabilitate and im-
prove parking oprions along Walnut Stteet
Extension. Sbe said the Pioneer Valley .Plan-
ning Commission will be providing techni-
cal assistance to help the town complete the
grant application.
"They will srudy the area and look at whal
i" needed 10 improve lhe traffic pattern and
provide enough parking for the shopping
area," said Dachos. "I will be looking into
exactly how many parking spaces are there
currently and what we need for that are,a."
The Planning Department will specifically
be looking at the parking and traffic pattern
to make it an attractive area for residents to
come and shop. The new zone will encourage
commercial business 10 come to the area.
The mixed use zone goes into effect imme-.
dialely, Dachos said. Because Ag*warn bas a
city solicitor to look at the legal· language, the
town does not need to send their ,9rdinances
to the attorney general tQ be confirmed.
With the zone 'change now 'in effeCt. own ..
ers of the nearly 20 businesses on 'Walnut
Street ExteDsion can alw take steps to begin
lmproving tJieir properties.
"The bylaw will give them the opportunity
to expand their businesses. ,Within the regu-
lations," said Dachos. ''They will be able to
make ~changes 'or improve their facades as
long as they do not adversely affect the sur-
rounding busiJ;tcss owners."
In addition.. tliecmilted use zone also '.1-, • \ 1; ~ _ ' Jows for busmesses-to insta11 acc~sory >'
apartments abOveiheir oomnesses. ' ,",
"If a business owner1\as .. second' Hoar
they want to convert into apartments, they
can do that as long as it is in compliance with
the building codes," said Dachas.
The Games and Lanes propeny is now
morc attractive to JX>tential buyers with the
zone change allowing the area 10 be revjJal-
ized, Dachos said. '.-
At a public hearing held May 19, Scotl
Petlock, owner of New England Go-Can
. Events, said be was interested in purchasing
the GaDjeS and Lanes properry and wants to
dean'up lbe property and bring it back to its
fonnerglory as a source of recreation and
entertainment for the community.
Dachos says Pellock is currently negotiat-
ing with the owner of the properry and will
have the benefil of a grant-funded remedia-
tion 10 help address the environmental haz-
ards on Ihe properry that have hampered iL.
sale for more than 15 years ..
"I think with the zone change he (petlock)
,is more motivated.tO purchase the property,"
said Dachos.
Petlock did address the city counei I at the
pUbli~ hearing and encouraged them to 'ap-
prove the.mixed use zone.
The zone change was vOled down by
the city, council four months ago, but was
brought back for reconsideration in May.
The council'passed both readings of the zone
change unanimously.
Town budget
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AGAWAM -Mayor RkbardA. Cohen has
announced that the Proposed Annual Operat-
il1g H£cal Year 2015 Budget is now ,available
to view online at http://agawam.ma.us. '
For more infonnation, contact the mayor's
o\lice ~t 786-4520.
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Council approves new zoning uses, improvement plan
By Carley Dangon8
carley@thereminder.com
AGAWAM -The City Council
unanimously approved both the
Mixed Use Business District and
the Capital Improvement Plan for
fiscal years 2015 to 2019 at its
latest meeting.
On June 2, the City Council
passed the second reading of the
proposed ordinance to create a
Mixed Use Business District. At
the public on May 19, many
residents spoke in favor of the
new zoning. Prospective
developer Scott Petlockalso
stepped forward to discuss his
vision for the Games & Lanes
building.
Petlock plans to create an
indoor go-cart track if he obtains
the building. He has been
interested in the Agawam location
for a while since a previous site
literally fell through after the
winter of 20 11.
The motion enables
businesses and residential
dwellings to exist within the
district that would be bordered by
Walnut Street Extension and the
Agawam Shopping Center.
A public hearing regarding
tbe Improvement Plan-was
conducted during the June 2
meeting. prior to the councils
vote. Not one resident spoke for
or against the plan.
Councilor Joseph Mineo,
chair of the Finance
subcommittee, reminded his
fellow councilors, "Anything on
this plan is just a wish list." He
~
stated that they must approve
expenditures before the town can
move forward with any of the
projects.
"Overall, I think it
encompasses the projects on the
table for the town," President
Christopher Johnson said.
However, he and Counci1or
Robert Rossi disagreed with the
order of priority assigned to the
projects.
A notable omission from
previous plans is the Phase II
Southwest Area Sewer Extension
Project for Feeding Hills.
In the plan, Mayor Richard
Cohen wrote, "This project is on
the City Council agenda and has
been tabled indefinitely. The first
phase of this program is complete.
The enormity of this project
would require that it be completed
and -funded in phases. It is
anticipated that it would be
completed in several phases over
many years at total cost of over
$40 million."
In addition to the Track and
Bleacher Repair Project for
Agawam High School, the plan
requests funds in fiscal year 2017
to renovate the school's science
laboratories, windows, boilers,
electrical panel boxes, beating and
ventilation systems, lockers and to
upgrade the information
technology services.
The plan also requests
improvements to water mains that
run from Main Street to Suffield
Street and a section on South
Street. A replacement for the
sewer cleaning truck with a new
truck that has larger water storage
is also part of the wastewater fund
requests.
A feasibility study and design
of a new town hall are requested
for fiscal year 2018. If approved
and funded, the construction is
anticipated to begin in fiscal year
2019.
The need for a new Early
Childhood Center was noted in
the plan, as the current location
on Perry Lane has reacbed
capacity.
The Improvement Plan seeks
funds for a 30,000 square-foot
facility that includes additional
classroom space than is currently
available, a private bathroom,
changing rooms for small children
and an area for teachers and
parents to conduct conferences.
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Mixed use district a step closer ·to becoming reality
By Carley Daogoo.
carley@chen!minder.com
AGAWAM -Scott Petlock, a
potential buyer for the long vacant
Games & Lanes building, stepped
forward to discuss his plans for the
site -upon the approval of a Mixed
Use Business District -at the City
Council's May 19 public bearing.
Many residents spoke in favor
of the zoning change proposal;
none voiced opposition. During the
hearing, Pellock spoke aboul his
plan to create an indoor go-cart
track if he were to obtain the
building. The council approved the
first reading. If it approves the
second reading at its June 2
meeting, then the ordinance will
become official.
"I love this area; I love the
people," Petlock said. "You can't
find a better place to do this in."
Pellock said he has been
interested in the Agawam location
for a while. He was considering a
site in Vernon, Conn., a few yean;
ago, but it collapsed due to the 20 I I
winter weather.
He invited the council and the
residents to visit
http://newenglandgokartevents.com
10 learn more about his business.
He hosts regular events in Loudon,
N.H., and al the Mohegan Sun
casino in Uncasville, Conn.
"I want to make this place
gorgeous," Petlock, a long -time
citizen of Springfield, said. He
plans to leave the center of the floor
plan open so guests can host special
events. He explained that he has go-
karts that are remote controlled so
seniors or those with special needs
can enjoy the fun too.
"Racing is the most exciting
thing you could ever do," he said.
Corinne Wingard, Agawam
native and member of the
Community Preservation Act
Committee, said, "There's no
detrimenl whatsoever to implement
this zoning change. There is
nothing to lose and much to gain."
She referred to the motion as an
"ordinance of opportunity."
Deborah Dachos, director of
Planning & Community
Development, referenced the 20 10
study the town conducted, which
recognized Walnut Street Extension
as "the number one priority" for
improvement.
"This isn't just a standalone
project," Dachos said, adding that
the zoning would serve as a model
for other sections of Agawam.
The zoning would allow
businesses and residential dwellings
to exist within a single area. The
district would be bordered by
Walnut Street Extension and the
Agawarn Shopping Center.
Initially, Councilor Robert
Rossi didn't support the motion.
"I look at this visionary that
you have there. I don't think it'll
happen. I want to see some concrete
plans," Rossi said. He stated that
other projects had come before the
council requesting zoning changes
and then never came to fruition.
"That gentleman [Petlock]
can't do what he wants withoui this
zoning in place," COlUlCil President
Christopher Johnson said. ''This is
the lynch pin to the Garnes & Lanes
site."
Johnson explained that Mayor
Richard Cohen has committed to
addressing the site by the end of
2014. Ifa private developer has not
stepped forward by the end of this
calendar year, then the town will
take over the project -an option
that will cost taxpayers.
"OK, you've got my vote. I'll
give it a chance," Rossi said in
response.
SkyScreamer takes amusement park swings to new heights
By Carley Dangona and
Peter Spotts
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AGAWAM -What is one way to
impress an intern? Make his first
assignment riding the new 400-foot
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tall attraction at Six Flags New
England (SFNE).
SFNE enabled me and our
new intern, Peter Spotts, to soar to
new heights with its newest
attraction, the Sky Screamer, that
gives riders a bird's eye view of
Western Massachusetts.
SFNE celebrated the grand
opening of the extreme swing ride
on May 15. The SkyScreamer rises
to more than 400 feet in the air
while traveling at speeds greater
than 35 mph. Twelve members of
the Air Force were accompanied by
a New England Patriots
cheerleader for the inaugural ride,
set to Bruce Springsteen's "Born in
the USA."
This reporter and Spotts had
the honor of taking the first civilian
ride. It was fantastic! I'm an avid
rollercoaster lover, but gliding
through the air at 40 stories is just
as exciting as the twists and turns
of a rollercoaster track.
From the ground,
Sky Screamer doesn't seem that
daunting, but once you're lifted
into the air; it's a different story.
Especially when the wind picks up
and the seats start to sway.
The disconcerting thing about
the ride is that the seatbelts -two
per chair -are locked by computer,
taking away my need for security
as I listen to the "click" of safety
when I lock myself into the ride.
The ride itself was quite
enjoyable -the soundtrack needs
some work though. The music only
plays wheu the ride is in motion. I
. beHcve it should play consistently
for those in line to enjoy. Song
selections ranged from "Born to be
Wild" to "Come Fly With Me." I
recommend SFNE uses more
upbeat tracks to capture the
atmosphere of the ride.
Spotts said of Sky Screamer,
"Swing rides are unique attractions
that are difficult to judge without
actually going on them. While
loops and IOO-foot drops visibly
draw in crowds, it's hard to imagine
a simple town fair swing ride being
worth the line "'alt while there are
other, high-profile options nearby.
"My first experience on large
swing rides occurred at Cedar Point
in Sandusky, Ohio, last summer.
"The Sky Screamer tops the
Windseeker by about 100 feet. The
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only place it falls short in
comparison to its Ohio rival is the
psychological effect of its safety
measures. Windseeker boasts steel
supports and large seats that put my
mind at ease even if! was 300 feet
in the air with my feet dangling .
"For some, a small seat and
chains that leave the occupants at
the mercy of the wind conditions
that can leave you spinning and
twirling with no ability to make it
stop. can be frightening," Spotts
continued. _
SFNE president John Winkler
called Sky Screamer "a fantastic ·
feat of engineering" that was two
years in the making. More than
three million pounds of concrete
and steel were used to construct
SkyScreamer.
State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga
took park in the festivities.
"That was one of the most
exhilarating rides I've ever been
on," he said, calling it a ''treasure''
and stating that he is proud to have
the "planet'S highest ride" in
Agawam.
He predicted SkyScreamer
would draw adventure-seekers
from around the world, boosting
the local economy and supporting
the Western Massachusetts region.
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'. ',: >:,:§.': Zoning
eyed
to spur
growth
By CHRISTOPHER GOUDREAU
AGAWAM -Town officials
want to encourage commer-
cia and residential develop·
ment along the Walnut Street
Extension area using a pro-
posed new zoning ordinance,
said Deborah S. Dachas, di-
rector of Planning and Com-
munity Development for the
town.
A Massachusetts state so-
cial worker and the worker's
supervisor have been fired as
investigators /;ry io determine Sgt. Scott E. 'Haley, left, a detective with the Palmer Police' Department, receives the Richard G. Werenski
"It originated with an eco-
nomic development ~tudy that
we conducted in 2010 which
identified priority develop-
ment areas in town ," she said.
"The Walnut Street Extension
shopping'area was considered
'the top PJ:iority for future rede-
velopment." · what happened to a 5-year-old Police Officer of the Year Award from the Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association' presented by
Fitchburg boy who ' hasn't Palmer' Police Chief Robert P.Frydryk at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
'i~l~:~~~l~if~l~~ ··Palmer ·defective ·earns' award '
Dachas stated that the prop-
erty is zoned as Business A &
employees, whose names
were not disclosed, "have beim
tenninated." .
. Band Industrial 'A districts.
The proposal,iden~ifiedas a
Mixed Use Business C Dis-
trict, would relax require-
ments for building dimensions .
Investigators say Jeremiah .
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Istabile@repub.com · .. " He's (Scot.HaleY) donea'iotfor the P~lice : .surpriSe on Dec. 10 wh,m he ·lUld allow extensive . expan' .
attended the ceremony at the sian of sites for more lIexibili-
Department in terms of establishing relationships Log Cabin in Holyoke with his ty for property owners. Oliver was last seen by rela-
tives Sept. 14, but police only
. learned recently that he was · missing. .
: Water violations
The Massachusetts Depart-
,ment of Environmental Pro-
tection has fined . the Auburn
. Water District $13,800 forar-
· senicviolations relating t6 the
public.' water .supply · that
· serves Auburn. '.
PALMER-Police Chief
Robert P. Frydryk said Detec'
tive Sgt Scott E.Haley has in-
vestigated every major crime
in town. overthe past 25 years,
which is oneojthe reasons the
chief nominated him ,for the
. prestigious 16th annual Rich,
ard G. Werenski Officer ofthe
Year Award from the Western
Massachusett~ Chiefs of . Po-
lice Association.
For Haley, who plans to're-
tire on Feb. I, th~awardcaps
off a career that he start~d 36
wife, Jacqueline, and children "It encourages' commercial with other state, local and federal agencies ••• ; . Ryan, 23, and Danielle, 20, . and residential development; _____ ~_----'---_--~---"". and learned he was police offi-commercial taking place on
lie's taken drug 'investigations on as one of his ceroftheyear. bottom lloors and residential . . . "I think it's a greatpriVi-development taking place on passions. " lege," Haley, 55, said recently .. the second-floor buildings,"
. Palmer Pollee' eMe' RbberlP. ,';ydiYfc '
"There are hundreds of police she said. .'
officers in Western Massachu-"There are very few build-
setts. To. be picked for that ings that have two stories in
. . ,award over .so many quality that shopping center current-\ years-ago as an auxiliary offi-Haley saidhewas told a few people really is an honor." ly, but we are hoping with
cer. He rose through the rankS days before the award cere-Haley said he's loved being these incentives that the prop-
to become a sergeantin 1987, many that he would begettiilg a police officer, and said it's erty owners will build second
then . the department's first ~ . an award, but ' didn't ' know '
add only -detective in 2000;1.,., what· it' was for, So ii was a 'PI .. ase·$ee·Det9C1lve,Page (2 Please see Zono, Page (2
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.. . structing a treatment facility up 6.2 percent from $178,000. ber 2012 to 2,307 listings atthe Sears Real Estate in Spring-if the trend continues," Sears SPR!NGF1ELD,'-:',S~les 'Of in Januarv ... through November end 'of November 2013. That · field. ' said. " .... for the removalof 'acienic, h . h P' V II ' " N I 'd h . .. d ' B ty H d C . . ames m t e IOheer a ey of 2012 to an average of number of homes for sale. a an Sal e IS Impresse '. y coun ; amp en oun-iron. a.nd manganese from : f 11 . I " h th t' .. h' d ' ty I f lib 61 t e 7.3 per.c.en.t ast .m.ottt $189,000forJ.anuarvthroogh works 'out to 5.9 months of a.pnces avemcrease. sawsaes a y. percen West Street Wells numbers 11 'J "Th . d' OK fr 264 h . N b from3~8inNovember2012to November of this year, 2013, supply at the: current sales eeconomYls omg .' am omesm ovem er an~~;~e wells'were removed 369 inNbvember2013. ., The real estate. market is rate, down'from 6:3 months of I'm not going to say it's a crazy 2012 to 248 in November 2013 ..
'But the prices brought by still v';xedby a lack of desira:-. supply atthis time last year. economy. But it is a good The medhin price rose 2.6 per-
from service on May 15 and those homes remained pretty hie ho. uses onthe'market, said The. average number of enough econol)1Y," he said. cent from $161,500to $165,700 will be offline until Mass DEP .. The early October govern-last month .. . gra.nts approval of the treat-'stable, up 0.6. percent. from Patrick D. Nolan, owner of days homes have spent On the ment shutdown might have In Hampshire County, sales
ment facilities, according to $178,~50 in November 2012 to five 'local Century 21 offices marketis also down 11.2 per-dampened numbers a bit. Not fell 4.9 percent from 82 to 86
the release. . $180,000 in November' 2013, and 2014 president of the Re-cent, from an average of 134 only 'did the shutdown hurt and the median sales price fell
The water district will pay according to figures released altar Association of Pioneer measured in November 2012 consumer confidence, but .12.3 percent from $260,000 to
, $5,000 of the penalty with the br the Realtor Association of Valley. to an average of 119 measured with the IRS left · unstaffed, $228,000 ...
remaining' amount stlSpended ,PlOneerValley. , '.'We . have" no inventory, lasimonth. .... some home buyers had trou-In Franklin CQunty, sales
as long as there are no further ' On theyear, sales are up 1.6 that's the reason sales are ,"It's not 'f buy~rs'market, ble getting all their paperwork fell 32.7 percent from 52 to 35
violations and the treatment percent, from 4,199 in January down," Nolali said. "A lot of it's not a sellers market It's a in order. November closings and the median sales price
faCility work is completed,through November 0(2012 to people are looklng .. ". . fair market," said Briari Sears, are usually deals that were rose 1.6 percent from $160,000
according to the Mass DEP. '4,267 in that same time period . Inventory is down 1.9 per-2013 president of the Realtor reached a month or so previ. ·to $162,500. .
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pagan times. was pagan.. '. ." guy selling them Christmas" and "Granddaughter's the farmer how long it tak~s to
The druids, Viklngs and Romans She didn't buy it, butshe in' by the subway sta: Third Christmas." The kids made grow one like mine and he said 1'0
.' were among thOse who considered ' dulged me this bit of homesickness, tion.When we got s.ome the!1),selves When the):' were years. .
evergreen trees and boughs sacred. and we got a small tree. Thus be-. it home cut the ' lIttle. When our golden retnever When we decorate the tree, we
The reasoning was that the .sun, gan our laborious working out of ' twine a~tI wres-. died, 1 found a dog ornament with put "The Nutcracker" on and' drink'
which they thought'of as the source the roles of Christmas.' tied it into ihe 'wings and a halo. Last year we eggnog. "Look at this one!" I'll say
of life, made itself scarce around . As Iwrite this; a splendid tree stand;the house went out a~,d got a Beatles "Yellow when I dig out an ornament with
the winter solstice and evergreens, .' stands in our living room, fully de-smelled miracu-: Submanne ornament. some history. On our first Christ-
being ever green, were a reminder, corated. This is notto suggest thall lously like a forest: . . ..... On~e, when I lIved m Oregon, I'. mas in Northampton; our down-
it. waS coming back. They also won some battle. It. wasn't long, however,before went IOta the nahonal forest ~Ith . stairs neighbor, who was born in
'. smelled goOd. I've come to understand how we went the artificial route. After my roommates and cut a ChrIstmas Denmark, gave us a basket of deli-
. It was the' Germans who brought " Christmas is inflicted lipon nOIi'cel-. Thanksgiving we'd haul the box up . tree. After we moved to Western cate Danish ornaments. There's a
the tree into the Christmas tradi-'. ebrants and have grown .wary of from the cellar and piece the wire . Massachusetts, we found tree farms single one left.
tion, laking them Indoors and deco-wishing strangers a "MeFry Christ' boughsinto the 'faux trunk: Artifi-.. where you can cut your own. , This year my'wife was in tears
rating them to brighten those long; mas." It helps that neither of us is . cial trees always seemed to me like .. For t~e last 10 or so rears, I ve until the hciuse stopped smelling
dark nights. . particularly religious. My wife's . plastic disguised as life, and I never been gOIng to. thIS guy I~ Wllham-like a pine forest. I don't want her
Martin'L'lther, they say, intro, biggest problem with the tree now warmed up to them. On the plus sburg. I see hIm only twIce a year -to suffer. Next year, 1 said, we'll .
duced the notion of lights, putting is that it makes her eyes water for a . side, they don't shed needles. once when I tag the tree, once skip the tree. She has com.e to like
candles on his tree after admiring few days after I put it up.. '. Our Christinas tree,was pretty . when I, come back to cut It down -the tree, however, and insists she'll
· the stars one night . . I was being honest when J told bare that year 10 Santa Fe, bilt we but we ve gotten to recogmze each tough it out. I guess an artificial
The Puritalis denounced Christ-·· her the tree wa~~ore 'sentin,telital did buy a few ornaments. at the In-, other. He. even knows ~y dog, who tree would be a suitable compro-
iiias trees, and, in America, they for me than rehglOus. It remmds me . dian market. They were made out runs around the farm hke he owns mise, but what would the druids
were considered pagan abomina-. of home, family get-togethers and· '. of'c1ay by locallndians andpainted it. . . . . , say?
ti.ons by many as late as the 1840;;. big Italian feasts. Speaking as'a to look like turtles and pottery. .' . Even dun,ng the barest Decem-They'd probably say "Happy
This, atleast, is what I told my . pagan, I must also vouch for its val-That was 28 years ago,and we still bers, itseems there's5.ome snow on Yule" (from the Norse "jol," a pag-
girlfriend on our first Christmas to-ue as a little bit of light in the deep-have them, though 1 had to glue the : the ground whenwe go to William-an. midwinter festival) .
. getherili New Mexico. I was raised est, darkest night. . ,. . turtle back together once. . sburg. The kids are out of the house Fred Coritfada is a staff writer for
Catholic; she was Jewish. It was my My earliest Christmas tree mem-Over the years, we've accumulat-now, so it's just me and the dog:' The Republican; he may be reached
first and only Christmas away from aries are of going down to Maver-.od so manY-ornaments that our tree I wear· my ratty clothes because I . at jcontrada@repub.com.
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By JIM RUSSELL'
SOUTH HADLEY -The de-
veloper of a controversial
. 60-dwelling condominium
project off Ferry St., where
town zoning permits only sin-
gle-family homes, will resub-
. mit the proposal to the
planning board soon -after of-
fering to cut in half the num-
ber of units and eliminate all
: the "a:ffordable" ones.
Rivercrest Condominiums
pUblicly disclosed its plans
. during a meeting Monday
with the Zoning Board of ap-
peals, attended by 40 resi-
.den.ts. In interviews following
the meeting, residents said the
proposal is still too big, makes
a mockery of the town's zon-
ing bylaws and they fear that,
if it is built, runoff would pol-
lute nearby wetlands.
The Chicopee-based com-
pany's previous plan to build
27 units on the 10.8 acre Ferry
Street p~rcel was unanimous-
'ly rejected by the Planning
Board in 20 II.
"The proposed Rivercrest
Condominiums, as submitted
,and proposed, would consti-
·tute a hazard to residents,
abutters, pedestrians (particu-
,1arly school children who may
'reside in the residences), and
fthe traveling public," the plan-
ming board wrote in their deni-
al dated Dec. 2,2011.
prolect from the town's zoning
bylaws.
With the state 40B permit,
known as a "site approval let-
ter," the developer has the
right to a ZBA hearing, and
the ZBA, by law, under the
comprehensive 40B rules, can-
not enforce local zoning ordi-
nances.
However, town officials and
their legal counsel prevailed
upon the developer to try to
devise a project the planning
board could approve -and in
the process build fewer condo-
miniums than proposed in the
40B condominium proposal.
To do that, Riveterest had to
formally ask the ZBA for at
least a 90-day. extension. Arid
a waiver -should the compa-
ny not agree with whatever fu-
ture decision ' the planning
board takes on the modified
housing proposal.
The ZBA unanimously ap-
proved the company's re-
quests that had been
suggested by town officials.
The waiver exempts River-
crest from having. to wait a
year to reapply to the ZBA for
the 60-unit proposal, should
the planning board say no to
the modified idea.
According. to Rivercrest
consultant Robert Engler, the
waiver was needed because
there are no affordable-priced
units in the scaled-down hous-
ing proposal. There are 15 af-
fordable units proposed in the
60-unit idea.
Detedive: Given Office of Year award
. Continued from Page (1
been a wonderful Career. He
said he always took it person-
ally when he heard about
someone dealing drugs or
committing crime in. his town,
and became determined to ar-
rest them.
"I love working· in my own
community. I didn't have it in
me to leave Palmer. I've had
chances over. the years to
leave, but I really felt like over
the years I could make an im-
pact," Haley said.
"I'm a local guy who knows
like everybody in this commu-
nity. I can find out what I need
to find out. My phone's ringing
all the time from people," Ha-
ley added: .
Haley alsQ is. one of the
founding members of the
Eastern Hampden County
Drug Task Force, and has
worked with the federal Drug
Enforcement Administration
over the years on cases.
He's been involved in plenty
of drug seizures, including a
crystal methamphetamine
case 10 years ago - a bust po-
lice described at the time as
one of the largest seizures of
the drug in New England.
Frydryk said he felt Haley
was worthy of the award, and
noted his "long and distin-
guished career with the police
department." Frydryk de-
scribed Haley as "loyal and
dedicated, extraordinarily
hardworking and tenacious,"
with an enviable work ethic.
"He's done a lot for the Po-
lice Department in terms of es-
tablishing relationships With
other state, local and federal
agencies .... He's taken drug
investigations on as one of his
Nssions," Frydryk said.
Frydryk said Haley is so
good at writing search war-
rant applications that he
teaches how to do it at the po-
lice academy. .
Ari arrest that happened on
Christmas 2012 showed the
kind of police officer Haley is,
Frydryk said. On that day,
even though Haley had
enough seniority to take it off,
he chose to work so he could
arrest a man responsible for
break-ins in Palmer and other
communities, Frydryk said.
The man had escaped from
police the night before when
they tried to arrest him.
Police tracked the 'man
down at his mother's house in
Bondsville, where a struggle
ensued. The man crashed
through the basement drywall
in an attempt to escape and it
finally ended when police ta-
sered him, Frydryk said.
"(Haley) was certainly enti-
tled to take (the day) off. But
Zone: Change weighed
Continued from Page (I The mayor said the Aga-
wam Planning Board has ap-
stories on their buildings." proved the zoning ordinance
Mayor Richard A. Cohen and made its recommendation
said he is in favor ofthe pro-the City Council. The next
posed ordinance and he thinks step, he added, is for the City
it would give the town an op-Council to have a public hear-
portunity for retail and mixed-ing,' and then the council
used development in special-would put the zoning ordi-
ized areas. nance to a vote.
"It gives us anotherdimen-The planning director said
he knew this guy needed to be 'arson and hOn1icideto drugs
arrested so he came in at the and' robberies" how he.
expense of precious family time," Frydryk said. ''worked tirelessly day and
The award notes Haley's in" night" and states that his abili-
volvement in major Palmer ty to investigate crimes is "ex-.
crimirtal investigations, from traordinary."
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-'-Council to debate ...... ~ .~ mixed use zone f
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Correspondent
AGAWAM -Some city coun-
cilors have expressed concerns
over a proposal to create a mixed~
~. zone known as "Business C"
th;rt Mayor Richard A. Cohen and
the Planning and Conservation
Department hope will lead to a re-
vitalization of the area surround-
fig Games and Lanes on Walnut ~~
Street Extension.
Planning and Conservation Di-'J-.
reclor Deborah Dachos will be g<>-
109 over the proposal with the city 'i'
council and the planning board at .... 'I\\.
a workshop scheduled for Thurs-f ~
day, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Aga-~ )
warn Public Library. '\ "-
"I am hoping that 1 will be able ~
to go over the language and ad-~
Please see ZONE, page 61:;,)
january 16, 2014
Council to debate mixed
use zone
ZONE, from page 1
dress their concerns;' said Dachas.
She said no changes have been made to the proposed zone
change since it was originally presented to the council at a
Dec. 16 public hearing.
"Only the council can make changes to the proposal at this
point," said Dachas.
She hopes that after the work session tonight, the council
will be well-infonned and be able to vote on the proposal at
Tuesday's regular council meeting.
Councilor Robert Rossi said he has concerns over the
Business C zone giving potential property owners too much
lee-way and allowing them to build whatever business they
want by right. He suggested an overlay district in the Walnut
Street Extension area may be more appropriate.
Rossi added the town of Agawam may be moving forward
too quickly on a zone change when it is unclear what will
became of the Games and Lanes property.
Councilor Gina Letellier asked if the building will finally
be demolished, or should be demolished before the zone
change takes place.
I'lt's really an eyesore and would be unappealing to poten-
tial neighbors," Letellier said.
Dachas said there are stm numerous environmental is-
sues preventing the building from simply being demolished.
There are contaminants on the property and there is no one
willing to take on the project and expense of clearing out the
property.
"The town 'cou1d take the property through tax title," said
Dachos. "But then the town would have to take responsibility
for the environmental issues there."
Those responsibilities could cost the taxpayers at least
$600,000.
In the meantime, the town is hoping to revitalize the rest
of the area and create a more attractive downtown shopping
area.
"I like the idea," said Councilor George Bitzas. "It would
be like a destination point. I have seen other tOWtL;;; do similar
projects."
Dachas said the Business C zone would do things such
as relax certain zoning requirements like setbacks from the
road and lot sizes. Dachas would like to see the zone create a
pedestrian shopping center.
There are parking issues that do need to be addressed. Da-
chos said the town is seeking a $1 million grant to address
parking in the area.
The proposed zone will affect 17 total properties on Walnut
Street Extension. The properties are currently zoned Busi-
ness A, Business B,and in a c9uple of Gases, Industrial A.
Thereis also the possibility for allowing residences to be
created above businesses.
The entire bylaw is 12 pages long and is available for
viewing at the Office of Planning and Community Develop-
ment, located at Agawam Town Hall.
Following the workshop, the Agawam City Council will
meet at 7 p.ro. Tuesday, Jan. 21. The continuation of the pub-
lic hearing for the new zone is on the agenda.
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Relaxing the standards for business zoning
Walnut Street Ext.
properties targeted
By Jennifer Wroblewski
Staff Writer
AGAWAM -Planning officials
are moving fOlward with plans for
the Walnut Street Extension shop-
ping area -including the former
Garnes and Lanes building -thanks
to a Pioneer Valley Planning Com-
mission (PVPC) Local Technical
Assistance Grant.
The plans for the area -which
include 21 properties -is the sec·
and step in the town's attempt to
revitalize and develop the area,
said Deborah Dachos, director of
Planning and Community Devel-
opment.
In March 2010, the department
put together an Economic Devlop-
ment Plan with a $69,000 grant to
prepare a plan under Chapter 43D.
'The plan's primary goal was to
identify priority development sites
for future economic growth in the
community," said Dachas. 'The
number one site was the Walnut
Street Ext. area. The second was
Tennis Road."
According to Dachos, last year
the PVPC announced the availabil-
ity of a district local technical as-
sistance grant. While the grant had
no monetary transfer. it allowed
"so many man hours" to be dedi-
cated toward helping town officials
prepare new zoning for that area.
Current zoning for Walnut Street
Extension, Business A, has "sig-
nificant setback requirements" that
would allow "very little develop-
able area" once all the restrictions
are incorporated, she said. The goal
of the mixed use zoning, therefore,
is to relax. the zoning developmen-
tal requirements to allow for both
commercial/residential develop-
ments with commercial on the first
fioor and residential on the second
fioor.
Planning officials are hoping the
zoning w,?uld try "to bring more
people into that area around the
clock; not just during the day, but
. at night," said Dachos. The area
Please see ZONING, page 6
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Relaxing the standards for business zoning
ZONING · from page 1 OcL 3 to discuss the change. Councilors Rob:
. , ert Rossi, Donald Rheauh and James Clchelll
would be pedestrian friendly and offer small were present for that discussion.
niche businesses and a blend of commercia) Dachos said she hopes the council votes to
and residential development. move forward with the zoning change.
"The gist, the meat of it., is iCU relax the "What it will be doing is creating a whole
standards," she said. "[t will allow residential Hew district," she said. "Currently what we
and commercial development to occur simul-have is Business A and Business B. This
taneously," would be Business C, whtch could be utilized
The mixed' use plan encourages harmony in other areas in town in the future, but is pri-
in terms of facade and signage and will help manly addressing the Walnut Street Ext. area.
10 blend the existing structures, Dachas said. "I'm really enthusiastic about it," she went
One thing it discourages, however, is free-On. "j think it's a win-win because it provides
standing buildings. a really good incentive for businesses to in-
"If you have one parcel, the buildings will vesl in their properties there. [t doesn't place
be freestanding. but there will not be multiple any kind of restriction on whal they can do
freestanding buildings on one parcel (0 try to other than to blend what they do with other
have a feel for a downtown shopping area 00-businesses."
cause we really don '( have a central business As for the businesses, their biggest concern
distric~" she said. _ other than the Games and Lanes building
The plan will allow for buildont of 75 _ is parking.
percent of lot coverage. "as long as you can To address thaI. Mayor Richard A. Cohen
prove there's parking somewhere. It doesn't recently sent a letter to PVPC for the next
have to be onsiee; it could be offsite." round of local technical assistance projects,
There will also be a density bonus for pro~ Dachos said.
viding affordable units. "We just sent in another request for this
"The density bonus would allow 95 percent year's round, and what we would be doing is
lot buildout," said Dachos. working with them to prepare an application
The Agawam Planning Board held its pub-to MassWorks Infrastructure Program ... that
lie hearing 00 the zoning change last Thurs~ would be requesting funding for public park~
day, Nov. 21, and the Agawam City Council ing as well as stree.tscapes, and pedestrian and
is slated to hear from residents on the mauer bicycle improvements to the area."
during a public hearing Monday, Dec. 16. The Those improvements would make up Phase
council was invited to attend a workshop held 3 of the project, she said.
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Roughly 21 properties are targeted for mixed use development in the Wal-
nut Street Extension shopping area.
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Zoning proposal to create downtown destination point
By Carley Dangona
carley@thereminder.com
AGAWAM -A new zoning
proposal seeks to create a multi-
purpose area that should attract
residents. with its offerings and
convenience.
A proposed ordinance seeks
to create a Mixed Use Business C
District in the Walnut Street
Extension area. The zone would
run from the intersection of
Suffield and Springfield Streets
to Dave's Soda and Pet City in the
Agawam Towne Square and over
to the former Games and Lanes
building. Currently, tbe district
has both Business A and
Industrial zoning. The new zone
would create enable a
combination of mostly
commercial and residential
establishments.
"The proposed zoning
relaxes the dimension restrictions,
allowing people to maximize the
use of properties," Deborah
Dachos, director of Planning &
Community Development, said.
Sbe stated that property owners
would still have to meet all
building codes as well as side
yard and parking lot guidelines.
The proposed ordinance
states, "The purpose of this
ordinance is to foster a greater
opportunity for creative
development by providing
guidelines which encourage a mix
of uses compatible with existing
and neighboring properties; to
provide bousing and business
uses in locations where a variety
of town services are available; to
promote utilization of existing
buildings and property, and to
encourage the provision of open
areas."
Dachos explained that the
goal of the proposal is to create a
Downtown Business District that
is a destination point for
residents. She stressed the
importance of making the district
"pedestrian friendly" to promote
the use of it by providing an ease
of access.
Dachos stated that the zoning
would create structures where
businesses occupied the ground
floors and residences would be
available on the second floors.
Presently, they are not many two-
story buildings in the district, but
Dachos said the town would
"encourage" additions of an
additional floor to the existing
buildings.
Dollar General, the newest
addition to the Agawam Towne
Square> was announced earlier
this month. According to Mayor·
Richard Cohen's office, the
company has signed' a lO-year
lease and will have a 10,000
square-foot store. The store will
join the Salvation Army Family
Store, NAPA Auto Parts, Slot Car
Speedway and U.S. Taekwondo. A
YMCA Family Health and
Wellne5s Center is also slated to
open in the center.
Dachos plans to host
workshops with the City Council
on the proposal over the coming
weeks. She said if the zoning
proposal were approved> she
would then enter Phase 2 of the
project where she would apply for
a District Local Technical
Assistance Grant from the
Pioneer Valley Planning
Commission to help create
expanded parking for the area.
Dachos said that the town is
currently waiting for a final
report of the condition of the
Games and Lanes building before
it can proceed with its cleanup.
She added that the development
of the Walnut Street Extension
was identified as a priority area in
the town's 20 I 0 Outgrowth of
Economic Development Plan.
• TOR-2014-4
AI'! ORDINA.'\TCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE TOWN OF
AGAWAM CREATING THE MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
Sponsored by the Planning Board
WHEREAS, the Planning Board voted unanimously to act as petitioner for a
proposed zoning amendment to create a new zone entitled the "Mixed Use Business C
District"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board wishes to provide guidelines to encourage a mix
of uses compatible with existing uses and neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, a Mixed Use Business C District would provide business and hous-
ing uses in locations where a variety of town services are available, promoting the use of
existing buildings and properties; and
WHEREAS, a mix of uses will create employment and housing opportunities that
encourage walkability while also encouraging increased consumer visits; and
WHEREAS, businesses have expressed interest in becoming a part of the new
zoning district and many others as well as many residents support the mixed use zone;
and
WHEREAS, the Mixed Use Business C District shall be bounded along Walnut
Street Extension and Agawam Shopping Center as set forth in § 180-141 (A) below; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam, its residents and
businesses to create a Mixed Use Business C District.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves, ordains,
amends and enacts the following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of Agawam:
SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by inserting after article XVIII
the following article:-
Article XIX Mixed Use Business C District
§180-139 Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Development in appropriate areas of the Town and to
protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in the Town of Agawam
by establishing controls that will facilitate flexible development while protect-
ing the public interest.
" I ' • • § 180-140 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creative
development by providing guidelines which encourage a mix of uses com-
patible with existing and neighboring properties; to provide housing and
business uses in locations where a variety of town services are available; to
promote utilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent, furthermore, is to encourage interaction
among activities located within a Mixed Use Development, to enhance
business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic, provide employment opportuni-
ties for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility with each other of
the commercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects
of buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in
which they are located by:
1. Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a
limited area, including residential, commercial, and office;
2. Accommodating mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving re-
tail, service and other uses on the ground floor and residential units
above;
3. Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design character-
istics of pedestrian-oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
4. Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize
services in the vicinity of their residences;
5. Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing;
6. Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building;
7. Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the district;
8. Facilitating integrated physical design;
9. Promoting a high level of design quality;
10. Encouraging the development of flexible space for small and emerg-
ing businesses;
11. Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future
market conditions; and
12. Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the
district to accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shop-
pers.
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§180-141 Establishment and Administration
A. The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District shall include the properties
listed below. These properties are included by reason oftheir potential to
provide a flexible development area aligned with the purpose of this Arti-
cle.
Assessor's Map, Block and Lot
114-5-34
Il5-9-1
115-1-1
115-1-2
115-1-3
115-4-1
J15-4-2
115-4-3
J\5-4-4
114-3-3
114-3-4
J\4-3-5
114-3-7
J14-4-1
114-4-2
J14-4-3
J\4-4-5
J14-4-6
Jl4-4-7
J\4-4-8
J\4-4-9
Jl4-5-8
B. The provisions of this Section 180-144 shall be administered by the Plan-
ning Board, except as otherwise provided herein.
C. The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to
be unnecessary to the review of a particular plan. Such waiver decisions
must be documented in writing by the Planning Board.
§180-142 DefInitions
A. The following definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications under
these zoning ordinances:
I. Assisted Living: Housing for adults, with services provided, such as
meals, laundry, and housekeeping.
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• •
2. Business Services : Services used in the conducting of business and
commerce, including only:
a. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting;
b. News services;
c. Research, development and testing;
d. Business management and consulting;
e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
3. Cafl:: A coffee house or small restaurant, often with an enclosed or
outdoor section extending onto the sidewalk
4. Driveway: A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or off-
street parking or loading space.
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is
the sale of pre-prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the custom-
er in a ready-to-consume state for consumption either within the restau-
rant building or off the premises. Orders are not generally taken at the
customer's table, and food is generally served in disposable wrapping
or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A livclwork unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., stu-
dio, loft, or one bedroom) consisting of both a commercial/office and a
residential component that is occupied by the same resident. The
live/work unit shall be the primary dwelling of the occupant.
7. Lot Coverage: The area of a lot covered by the footprint of all struc-
tures, as well as decks, balconies, porches, and similar architectural fea-
tures, driveway areas, expressed as a percentage of the tota! lot area.
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract ofland, building,
or structure with two (2) or more different uses such as, but not limited
to, residential, office, commercial, institutional, or entertainment, in a
compact village form, with vehicular access to an accepted public way.
A proposed Mixed Use Development shall demonstrate that the project
shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the
proposed development.
9. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemi-
cal smell.
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• • 10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing ser-
vices involving the care of a person or hislher apparel, including but not
limited to:
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garment services not exceeding
5,000 square feet of floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. Photographic services;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration;
g. Funeral services;
h. Health clubs;
1. Clothing rental.
II . Professional Services: Services performed by professional persons for
business and personal use, including, but not limited to:
a. Medical and health offices and clinics;
b. Planning;
c. Engineering and architectural;
d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior and/or Handicapped Housing or Senior Apartments: Age-
restricted multi-unit housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped
persons, with self-contained living units for older adults who are able to
care for themselves. Usually no additional services such as meals or
transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating establishment with turnover rates gen-
erally of at least one hour or longer, serving food intended for con-
sumption on the premises.
14. Treebelt: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a
minimum width of five feet.
§180-143 Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review in a Mixed Use Develop-
ment
I. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Devel-
opment Overlay District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in
accordance with s.180-13. The following uses may be included by right
with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a mixed use devel-
opment:
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• •
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
1. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs);
J. Health club;
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more
walls);
1. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior
housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jewelry
or ceramics);
q. Civic uses;
r. Live/work units;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The above uses are not allowed as stand-alone structures in this district.
B. Special Permit Uses in a Mixed Use Development
I. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development
with the approval of a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals in ac-
cordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. HotellMotel not exceeding 10 guest rooms per establishment;
b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services which clean cloth-
ing articles on site;
c. Animal hospitals;
d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, pharmacies or
cafes;
e. Fast food restaurants.
2. Within a mixed use development, the above listed uses shall not be al-
lowed as free standing buildings.
C. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses shall not be included within a Mixed Use Develop-
ment:
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Mini-
mum Lot
Area
o s.f.
Mini-
mum
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a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasoline filling stations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. J unkyards.
D. Same-structureJOn-site Mixed Use
I. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no re-
striction on combining different categories of use within the same
building except any imposed by the State Building Code or other
federal, state, or local regulations.
2. No mixed use development shall have more than 75% of the total
square footage in the development used for residential uses, includ-
ing multi-family uses, assisted living and senior housing.
E. Special Permit Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section
lS0-1 43(B) above must meet the Special Permit requirements in Sec-
tion 180-1 I and the Site Plan Approval requirements in Section 180-13.
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also
meet the following additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for
Mixed Use Developments in Section 180-144 below.
b. The project is consistent with the purposes of this ordinance, as
stated in Section 180-I 40.
F. Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements applicable to the Mixed Use Overlay Dis-
trict are shown in the Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations be-
low:
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations for the Mixed Use,
Business C District
Mini-Mini-Mini-Maxi-Maximum Maximum Setback
mum mum mum mum Lot Coverage
Frontage Front Side Rear Height
Yard Yard Yard
l5/eet IO/eet O/eet , lO/eel 45/eetl 75% 15/eet
I 3 stories
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§180-144 Performance Standards for Mixed Use Developments
To the extent feasible, all Mixed Use Developments must meet the Perfor-
mance Standards in Sections 180-144 A-O below.
No use shall be permitted that causes or results in dissemination of dust,
smoke, gas or fumes, excessive odor, noise, vibration or excessive light vio-
lating the standards set forth in the performance criteria in this Section 180-144
A-Q.
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conduct-
ed under this Section 180-144 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be
minimized.
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts
shall be as narrow as is feasible, without resulting in traffic safety is-
sues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall
be provided for access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bi-
cycle circulation. Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle,
and pedestrian circulation connections to adjacent lots.
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the follow-
ing uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate
over 700 vehicles/day (based on Institute of Transportation Engi-
neers rates found in Trip Generation);
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development struc-
ture of more than 25,000 square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any external enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development
total to 25,000 square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requirements for a traffic
study for external enlargements ofless than 2,000 square feet of gross
floor area in excess of the 25,000 square feet gross floor area threshold.
The traffic impact statement shall contain:
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• • a. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the
site, estimated for daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattern for both vehicles and pedestrian
access shall be described and related to the site plan, including ve-
hicular movements at all major intersections likely to be affected
by the proposed use of the site;
c. Traffic flow patterns at the site including entrances and egresses,
loading and unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one
hundred (100) feet of the site;
d. A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts of the proposed
project or use on the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or
road, including the projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter
or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak hour traf-
fic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection. Existing
daily and peak hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be
given;
e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be
designed to minimize conflicts and safety problems.
B. Noise:
I. In order to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare,
peace, and quiet of the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction,
control, and prevention of such loud or raucous noise that unreasonably
disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, privacy, repose, health,
peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height off our feet (4') above the ground surface at all property lines,
using a sound meter which meets the most current American National
Standards Institute's Specification for Type II Sound Level Meters,
must not exceed the following standards:
Time of Day
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
,-.. ------. ._-" .... ".
7:00 p.m. to II :00 p.m.
I I :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Max. Sound Level
(dBA)
65*
50
45
*Note: 65 dba = normal conversation; 50 dba = noise level of a
normal working refrigerator; 45dba = a quiet library
2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (i.e. lawn
mowers, leaf blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance
of the site's outdoor areas (i.e. lawn, garden, parking, etc.). Such out-
door maintenance shall be limited to between the hours of8:00 am 7:00
pm.
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• • C. Emissions and Odors:
I , Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively confined with-
in the building, or so regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or
other disturbance from being perceptible (without the use of instru-
ments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located, No
emissions are permitted which can:
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matter in such quantities as to
be offensive
2, The determination of what emissions are in violation of this provision
shall be made by the Zoning Enforcement Officer or hislher designee
taking into consideration all of the following :
• the level of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin of the odor is natural or unnatural;
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the nature and zoning of the area from which the odor emanates and
the area where it is received;
• the duration of the odor; and whether the odor is recurrent, intermit-
tent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
I. Lighting systems should be designed, constructed, and installed in a
manner that controls glare and light trespass, minimizes obtrusive light,
conserves energy and resources while maintaining safety, visibility, se-
curity of individuals and property and curtailing the degradation of the
nighttime visual environment. Evenly distributed lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and increase
efficiency, By directing light where it is needed and only the intensity
necessary to serve the intended purpose, these standards will prevent
glare and its harsh shadows and blind spots. All lighting shall comply
with the following:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare
shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. No direct
or sky-reflected glare, whether from floodlights or from high tem-
perature processes such as welding shall be permitted beyond its lot
lines onto neighboring properties, or onto any street.
• Exterior lighting, including but not necessarily limited to lighting of
exterior walls of buildings from an external light source, lighting of
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• • parking areas, and lighting of walks and drives shall be done in such
a manner to direct light away from adjacent lots and public ways.
• All outdoor light fixtures and illuminated signs shall be designed,
located, installed and directed in such a manner as to prevent light
trespass beyond the property line, and light above a ninety-degree
horizontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to provide
photometric plans and/or manufacturing specification sheets to
show conformance with these standards
• All nonessential lighting, including display, parking, and sign light-
ing, shall be turned off after business hours, leaving only the light-
ing necessary for site and pedestrian security, crime prevention and
streetlighting.
• All lighting shall be recessed and shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall confonn to the following output standards:
Maximum Site Average FAAt9l\ll41eIlt
(footcandle) . . (footcandle) ProPertY Lille
5 2.5 0
E. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored in accordance
with Fire Prevention Standards of the National Board of Fire Under-
writers, and shall be screened from view from public ways and abutting
properties.
F. Waste Disposal:
1. Waste disposal shall follow state and town Board of Health regulations.
2. Storage of waste and waste facilities shall be screened from view from
public ways and neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be made for the disposal of trash, which
may include, but shall not be limited to, the provision of trash com-
pactors within the building or on site, as well as a signed annual con-
tract for rubbish removal.
4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours
of 7 AM and I J PM only. Dumpsters must be fenced, gated and
screened from view.
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• • G. LoadingfUnloading:
I. The Planning Board may require that operations, including loading and
unloading shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and
llPM only.
2. Loading and unloading platfonns and doorways specially designed for
loading/unloading are prohibited on the front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
I. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk
system shall connect all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appro-
priate circulation or continuity to an existing pedestrian or bicycle cir-
culation system. These uses include, but are not limited to residential,
parking, transit, bicycling, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must confonn to requirements of the Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural
Access Board (MAAB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A treebelt is required ad-
jacent to sidewalk areas. The Planning Board can waive treebelt re-
quirements in situations where they determine that local conditions
warrant.
4. The development should provide internal and/or public pedestrian con-
nections that are direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amen-
ities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and Loading, and Shared Parking Re-
quirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall
parking be allowed in the treebelt adjacent to the sidewalk or within the
front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located either on or off the lot. Applicant must
show proof of space, dedicated to the use, its location relative to the
building, and must indicate if the space is owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for
emergency and service vehicles through the layout and design of
driveways, interior service roads, or pedestrian and bicycle circulation
corridors.
4. The Planning Board may allow shared parking in a mixed use devel-
opment.
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5. A parking study shall be required for all new structures within the Dis-
trict. A parking study is not required for re-use of existing structures.
A fonnal parking study may be waived for small developments where
there is established experience with the land use mix and its impact is
expected to be minimal. If standard rates are not available or limited,
the applicant may collect data at similar sites to establish local parking
demand rates.
J. Alleys:
I . Alleys are permitted to access parking in the rear of structures, with
Planning Board review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well lit. Alleys
must be paved, with a minimum width often (10) feet.
K. Development and Design Standards:
I. Existing buildings shall be re-used for mixed use developments, where
feasible, as a priority over new construction.
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the
National Register of Historic Places and/or the Massachusetts Register
of Historic Places shall be converted, constructed, reconstructed, re-
stored or altered to maintain or promote the status of the building or
structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Regis-
ter of Historic Places.
L. Signs:
I, Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam
in s. 180-75 through s. J 80-89.
2. Permitted signs include: signs located within the sign band on building
facades; awning signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades;
window signs and un-moveable free-standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs;
and for sale or for lease signs.
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable signs; in-
ternally lit plastic signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be
constructed of wood, metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass
or encased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include external white light illumination, provid-
ed it is shaded from view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed sixteen square feet in area.
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of
ten feet; other free-standing signs shall have a maximum height offour
feet.
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• •
M. Landscaping Requirements:
I. Screening of mechanical equipment, trash, and loading areas shall be
provided through the use of walls, fences, and/or dense, evergreen plant
materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minimum width of at least
five feet, and can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use
areas to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of
pavement and to channelize and define logical areas for pedestrian and
vehicular traffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped with sufficient shade trees to
provide 50% shade within fifteen (15) years of installation.
5. Completion of the landscaping requirements may be postponed due to
seasonal weather conditions for a period not to exceed six (6) months
from the time of project completion.
N. Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Runoff
I. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects shall recharge
all stormwater on site. The use of green infrastructure strategies for
storm water recharge, such as permeable pavements, tree box filters,
green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration basins and green
roofs, are strongly encouraged. Applicants' site plans shall indicate
how the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and
storm water recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
I. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property
owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the
public walkways or roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or ve-
hicular traffic or visibility.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growing season.
P. Appearance/Architectural Design
I. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and
scale of buildings in the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam
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• • through the use of appropriate building materials, screening, breaks in
roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques,
2, In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the
building design is compatible with the following design guidelines:
a, Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of
wood, aluminum or vinyl;
b, Exterior facade treatment is compatible on all sides visible from a
public way or parking lot;
c, Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, form and siting shall be used to pro-
vide visual interest and avoid monotony.
4, Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation and pro-
posed buildings shall be compatible with the historic character and
scale of contiguous buildings within the immediate neighborhood vicin-
ity,
5. Proposed buildings should relate harmoniously to each other.
6, Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant, and personal ser-
vice establishments are strongly encouraged to be located on the ground
or below grade building levels.
7, The entire building fa~ade must be oriented to front and side street
property lines and must be located within fifteen (15) feet of such prop-
erty lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, are encouraged
within the development;
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any
restaurant use, and must comply with the following standards:
a. Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor din-
ing areas, provided that all necessary licenses are acquired. These
licenses are to be gathered through the Liquor Commission, the
Building Department and the Board of Health.
b, The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or
less than the hours of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas
which abut residential areas must end outdoor dining and seating by
11 pm.
c. Litter must be cleaned up regularly.
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• • §181-145 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for
provision of affordable housing, if the following criteria are met:
1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dwelling units in a mixed
use development may be designated as affordable housing. Afford-
able housing will be defined as those residential units affordable to
a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the median in-
come in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease or rental
controls that will ensure continued affordability by future low and
moderate income households. Deed restrictions or similar devices
shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their
construction constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling
units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shaH determine the density bonus, which may consist
of both of the following:
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
I) I1d .j~{}LL-Dated this ~ day of __ ,-",.h=..c_-=-__ , 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
FJ~
1~OV"" AS FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F. GlOS ia, City Solicitor
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this ----":3~r_b_,l ____ day of JLAfLL. , 2015 from Council Clerk.
/")N{ J Signed by Council President this ___ .,L-L-____ day of t.u't..L , 2015.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam (fharter, as
amended, I hereby approve the passage ofthe above legislation on this "3 t7( day of 0LLN ,2015. -
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
_________ ,2015 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Q.({A
Returned to Council Clerk this __ -...:::. J ___ day of J UflL. ,2015.
•
Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachu~_~~_~ 01001~1837
"Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
May 19,2014
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Dennis J. Perry, Vice President
George Bitzas, Councilor
Cecilia P. Calabrese, Councilor
PaulC. Cavallo, Councilor
James P. Cichetti, Councilor
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Joseph Mineo, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor
" Robert Rossi, Councilor
Anthony Suffriti, Councilor
Agawam Town COIIDcil
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA OlDOI
Dear Councilors:
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At its duly called meeting held on May 1,2014, the Agawam Planning Board voted to send a
positive recommendation to the City Council in favor of TOR-20l4-4 Mixed Use Business C
District.
In supporting the Mixed Use District, the Planning Board believes this is a critical first step towards
the revitalization of the Walnut Street Extension shopping area. By adopting the amendment:
1. The Town will send a positive "message to those interested in the Games and Lanes property
that the Town is supportive of its redevelopment. While maximizing the developable area,
the Mixed Use District will eliminate the possibility that an industrial use would be located
on the site. In addition, it sets clear and concise standards for its redevelopment. Continued -
•
private ownership of the property would be in the best interest of the Town of Agawam and
Agawam taxpayers since the cost of clean-up would be incurred by a private party, not the
taxpayers of the Town.
2. The Town will send a positive message to the many businesses that are located within the
proposed Business C District, acknowledging their contribution to the Town in the form of
valuable services, tax revenues ($358,429 in 2013) and jobs. The Mixed Use District
provides greater flexibility to these business owners/property owners to make improvements
to their properties while protecting them from irresponsible development by others.
3. The Town will be eligible for District Local Technical Assistance offered by the Pioneer
Valley Planning Commission for studying the parking, pedestrian and traffic demands of the
Walnut Street Extension Shopping Area. Preparation of plans and designs to address the
critical lack of necessary parking, will enable the Town to apply for up to $1 million in
MassWorks grant fimds to construct the necessary improvements to make this area
economically viable, increase tax revenues, increase employment opportunities and make it
a destination for Agawam residents.
4. The Town will show a commitment to zoning reform by replacing regulations drafted over
sixty years ago with comprehensive, well conceived, clearly worded regulations that, when
implemented, will result in quality development.
The Planning Board supports the Mixed Use Business C District because it is an important step in
addressing the issues of blight, contamination, poor parking and traffic flow that have plagued the
Walnut Street Extension area for many years. Adoption will benefit the entire community, while
inaction may result in additional empty storefronts, loss of tax revenues, job loss and more costly
corrective actions in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 8738.
Since~~/f?
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
AGAWAMPL~GBOARD
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1831
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
May 9;2014
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Dennis J. Perry, Vice President
George Bitzas, Councilor
Cecilia P. Calabrese, Councilor
Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor
James P. Cichetti, Councilor
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Joseph Mineo, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor·
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Anthony Suffriti, Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 I 00 I
Dear Councilors: .
At its duly called meeting held on May 1,2014, the Agawam Planning Board voted to send a
positive recommendation to the City Council in favor of TOR-2013-8 Mixed Use Business C
District.
In supporting the Mixed Use District, the Planning Board believes this is a critical first step towards
the revitalization of the Walnut Street Extension shopping area. By adopting the amendment:
I. The Town will send a positive message to those interested in the Games and Lanes property
that the Town is supportive of its redevelopment. While maximizing the developable area,
the Mixed Use District will eliminate the possibility that an industrial use would be located
on the site. In addition, it sets clear and concise standards for its redevelopment. Continued·
• •
private ownership of the property would be in the best interest of the Town of Agawam and
Agawam taxpayers since the cost of clean-up would be incurred by a private party, not the
taxpayers of the Town.
2. The Town will send a positive message to the many businesses that are located within the
proposed Business C District, acknowledging their contribution to the Town in the form of
valuable services, tax revenues ($358,429 in 2013) and jobs. The Mixed Use District
provides greater flexibility to these business owners/property owners to make improvements
to their properties while protecting them from irresponsible development by others.
3. The Town will be eligible for District Local Technical Assistance offered by the Pioneer
Valley Planning Commission for studying the parking, pedestrian and traffic demands of the
Walnut Street Extension Shopping Area. Preparation of plans and designs to address the
critical lack of necessary parking, will enable the Town to apply for up to $1 million in
Mass Works grant funds to construct the necessary improvements to make this area
economically viable, increase tax revenues, increase employment opportunities and make it
a destination for Agawam residents.
4. The Town will show a commitment to zoning reform by replacing regulations drafted over
sixty years ago with comprehensive, well conceived, clearly worded regulations that, when
implemented, will result in quality development.
The Planning Board supports the Mixed Use Business C District because it is an important step in
addressing the issues of blight, contamination, poor parking and traffic flow that have plagued the
Walnut Street Extension area for many years. Adoption will benefit the entire community, while
inaction may result in additional empty storefronts, loss of tax revenues, job loss and more costly
corrective actions in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 8738.
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
cc: Clerk, Solicitor, File
• • Page 1 of 1
Deborah Dachos
From: eden214@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 05,201411:15 AM
To: Deborah Dachas
Subject: Re: letter
Deb,
Just a few thoughts about what we might consider including in the next lelter. ...... .
If the council voted for the proposed Zoning Amendment it would send a strong message to interested
private parties that the Town does support private investment in the Games and Lanes site.
Also, it would relieve the Town and the tax payers of the burden of paying the costs to clean up the affected
area.
Revitalization of this area by approving this amendment would benefit the entire community whereas dOing
nothing serves no one
. tf the site is allowed to continue to deteriorate the future costs for clean up will certainly increase and if these
costs are to be absorbed by the Town will have a serious financial impact to the tax payers.
Vi
---Original Message---
From: Deborah Dachos <DDachos@agawam.ma.us>
To: Pamela Kerr <PKerr@agawam.ma.us>; David Chase <dac1913@yahoo.com>; David Chase
<dchase@HampdenBank.com>; Mark Paleologopoulos <mpaleo@comcast.net>; Mark Paleologopoulas
<mpaleologopoulos@baycarehealth.org>; Nick Pandolfi <NMPandolfi@gmail.com>; Tricia O'Grady-Howard
<togradyhoward@gmail.com>; Vi Baldwin <eden214@aol.com>
Sent: Fri, May 2, 2014 11 :25 am
Subject: lelter
Hi All,
Attached is the letter you sent to the Council. Please let me know what changes you would like to make.
Thank you.
Deb
Deborah S. Dachos, Director
Agawam Office of Planning and Community Development
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 786-0400, ext. 8738
planning@agawam.ma.us
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• • Page 1 of 1
Deborah Dachos
From: TRICIA O'GRADY -HOWARD [togradyhoward@gmail.comj
Sent: Monday, May OS, 2014 10:45 AM
To: Deborah Dachos
Subject: Re: letter
Hi Deb, I think this letter really emphasizes so many important points in a direct way. My feeling is that
the council doesn't realize what a multifaceted tool the MassWorks program is. It gives a supportive
positive boost to many situations from parking to new jobs to multimodal transportation options. This
program has so many positive aspects and all we need to do to start the process is simply qualify.
Best, Trish
Tricia O'Grady-Howard ASLA
B.S. Landscape Architecture 2014
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
On May 2, 2014, at 11 :24 AM, Deborah Dachos <DDachos@agawam.ma.uS> wrote:
Hi All,
Attached is the letter you sent to the Council. Please let me know what changes you would like to
make.
Thank you.
Deb
Deborah S. Dachos, Director
Agawam Office of Planning and Community Development
36 Mai n Street
Agawam, MA 01001
(413) 786-0400, ext. 8738
planning@agawam.ma.us
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Page 1 of2
Pamela Kerr •
From: Larry White [Iarrywhitejr@gmail.comj
Sent: Thursday, May 01,2014 12:26 PM
To: Deborah Dachos
Cc: Pamela Kerr; Mayor Richard Cohen; William Reichelt; David Chase; David Chase; Mark Paleologopoulos; Mark
Paleologopoulos; Nick Pandolfi; Tricia O'Grady-Howard; Vi Baldwin
Subject: Re: Walnut st. Ext
Hello,
Thank you for the quick response. I fully understand the issues with the
Games and Lanes location and I'm not suggesting it need be the common area parking.
Unfortunately to date, I've not seen any plan that seriously addresses the parking issues, only some vague comments
about "solving" the problem. I'm glad to be part of a group that works on the problem with the town and other business
owners.
I'm hoping Agawam doesn't pass this to just get rid of the eyesore and create new ones with vacant businesses. I know
I will lose at least 2 anchor tenants without a solution.
Thanks for all your efforts. I sincerely appreciate it.
Sincerely
Larry White
413.786.1651,
On May 1, 2014, at 10:23 AM, Deborah Dachos <DDachos@agawam.ma.us> wrote:
Hi Larry,
Thank you for your comments regarding the proposed Mixed Use District. I think I have told you in the past, that this
proposed zoning amendment, if adopted will enable me to gain assistance from the Pioneer Valley Planning
Commission (PVPC) to apply for a MassWorks grant to increase parking on Walnut Street Ext. There is up to $1
million available to construct par1<ing (Le., similar to what you have suggested). If the Mixed Use District is not
adopted, I will lose PVPC's assistance.
You mention that you and many other businesses currently use the Games and Lanes site for parking. This is due
to the cooperation of the property owner. The Town does not own the property, nor would we have the ability to
allow you to continue to use the site, if it were sold to another private party . The Town would prefer not to have to
take the property due to the liability and costly price tag for remediation ($400,000+). As you are aware, your
property is one of the affected parcels which will require remediation.
I agree completely that parking is a priority for the existing businesses to succeed and the area to thrive. On-street
parking, changes to the existing parking configuration and small satellite lots will significantly improve the situation.
That is why I ask for your support of the Mixed Use District with the understanding that it is the first step towards
reaching this goal.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Deborah S. Dachos, Director
Agawam Office of Planning and Community Development
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
5/1/2014
(413) 786-0400, ext. 8738
planning@agawam.ma.us •
From: Larry White [mailto:larrywhitejr@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 5:59 AM
To: Deborah Dachos
Cc: Pamela Kerr
Subject: Walnut St. Ext
Hi Deborah,
• Page 2 of2
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Planning Board Meeting this evening. However, I wanted to make sure it was on record that not
all of the business/property owners are in favor of proposed plan without common area parking being addressed.
There are between 10-15 businesses that will be negatively impacted by the loss of the parking currently available atthe old Games and
Lanes. The include Blue Rei's, Agawam Bowl, Salon Tres Chic, Sebatians. WLCQ, New England Center for Family, Second Wind, Once
Around to name a few. I've talked with many of these business owners and have not found one that believe their business will increase as a
result of the Games and Lanes building being demolished, but do believe business will be hurt by loss of needed parking.
The thought of a 10 spot lot down by EB's is not an answer to our problem. There are ways to address the issues without having to take the
entire Games and Lanes property. For example, make Shopping Court Lane a one way street with parking on the other side. Additionally,
create parking down Walnut SI. Ext (head in) like you see in Northampton Center. Maybe even make Walnut SI. Ext one way. The thought
of making the Games and Lane's property approved for 75% coverage only magnifies the problem.
In short, what I know is just the demolition and/or construction of a new building will not increase the values of our buildings and businesses,
but decrease their value since our customers and employees will not have access to the needed parking.
I hope to make the City Council meeting, but I believe I will be out of town on business. I am willing to meet with you and the board to
discuss further. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Larry White, owner
333~39 Walnut SI. Ext
Agawam, MA 01001
413.786.1651
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Pamela Kerr
From: Larry White [Iarrywhitejr@gmail.com)
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 5:59 AM
To: Deborah Dachas
Cc: Pamela Kerr
Subject: Walnut 51. Ext
Hi Deborah,
• Page 10fl
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Planning Board Meeting this evening. However, I wanted to make sure it was on record that not all of the
business/property owners are il'l favor of proposed plan without common area parking being addressed.
There are between 10-15 businesses that will be negatively impacted by the loss of the parking currently available at the old Games and Lanes. The include
Blue Rei's. Agawam Bowl. Salon Tres Chic. Sebatians. WLCa. New England Center for Family, Second Wind, Once Around to name a taw. I've talked with
many of these business owners and have not found one that belteve their business will increase as a resutt of the Games and lanes building being
demolished, but do believe business will be hurt by loss of needed parking.
The thought of a 10 spot lot down by EB's is not an answer to our problem. There are ways to address the issues without having to take the entire Games
and Lanes property. For example, make Shopping Court Lane a one way street with parking on the other side. Additionally, create parking down Walnut SI.
Ext (head in) like you see in Northampton Center. Maybe even make Walnut SI. Ext one way. The thought of making the Games and Lane's property
approved for 75% coverage only magnifies the problem.
In short what I know is just the demolition and/or construction of a new building will not increase the values of our buildings and businesses, but decrease
their value since our customers and employees will not have access to the needed parking.
I hope to make the City Council meeting, but I believe I will be out of town on business. I am willing to meet with you and the boanl to discuss further.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Larry White, owner
333-339 Walnut SI. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
413.786.1651
5/1/2014
PRESIDENT
Christopher C. Johnson
VICE PRESIDENT
Dennis J Perry
COUNCILORS
George Bitzas
Cecilia P. Calabrese
Paul C. Cavallo
James P. Cichetti
Gina M Letellier
Joseph Mineo
Donald M. Rheault
Robert E Rossi
Anthony R. SujJi-iti
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Barbara A. Bard
TELEPHONE
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FAX
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April 14,2014·
Agawam Planning Board
Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA. 01001
Re: TOR-2014-4
Dear Members of the Agawam Planning Board:
At its regularly scheduled City Council meeting of April 7,2014, the Agawam City
Council referred the following item to the Agawam Planning Board for them to hold
a public hearing and make a recommendation. The City Council is setting a date of
May 19, 2014 on which to hold their public hearing on the same.
• PH-2014-2 (TOR-2014-4) -An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Code
of the Town of Agawam creating the Mixed Use Business C District
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Christopher C. Johnson, Presid
Agawam City Council
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cc: Full Council
Mayor
Solicitor
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APR 1·5 2014
AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
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Town of Agawam ·
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 1,2014 at 6:30 PM in
the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing will
be to hear the petition of the Agawam Planning Board on a proposed zoning amendment to
Section 180 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinance by adding a new district entitled "Mixed Use
Business C District". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the Agawam Plarurlng Office
between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street,
Agawam,MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
Ellendave LLC
120 Ely Way
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Ellen Ratner
151 Springfield Street
Agavrcun,MA 01001
Kimball Realty Group LLC
73 Birchwood Avenue
Longmeadow, MA 01106
David A. Ladizki
115 Somerwynd Lane
Suffield, CT 06078
Willowbrook Assoc.
54 Ramah Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Penfield Productions Ltd.
35 Springfield Street
Agawam, MA 01001-1521
Power Test Realty Co. Limited
Partnership
c/o Getty Realty Corp.
125 Jericho Turnpike Ste 103
Jericho,~ 11753
BGL Construction Co. Inc.
65 Agawam Shopping Court
Agawam, MA 01001
Ronald & Ann DeGray
103 Verdugo Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
Kimball Realty Group LLC
73 Birchwood Avenue
Longmeadow, MA 0 II 06
David A. Ladizki
115 Somerwynd Lane
Suffield, CT 06078
Marcel Sander Trustee
53 Springfield Street Realty Trust
342 Beacon Street
Newton, MA 02467-3977
Raymond & Maria Kuselias
158 East Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095-1422
CH Corporation
23 Suffield Street
Agawam, MA 01001-1721
Ken Vincunas, President
West of the River Chamber
c/o Development Associates
630 Silver Street
Agawam, MA 01001
• Standard Management Corp.
60 McLean Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Walnut Plaza LLC
6 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096-9706
Beverly M. Ladizki
115 Somerwynd Lane
Suffield, CT 06078
Agawam Plaza LLC
342 Beacon Street
Newton, MA 02467-3977
Cook Associates Inc.
P.O. Box 450
Chester, CT 06412-1238
Lawrence White, Jr.
88 Liswell Drive
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Micheal Beaudry
Azon Realty
87 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Thomas Russo, Jr.
204 Suffield Street
Agawam, MA 01001
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May 6, 2014
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West of the
River Chamber
Agawam • West Springfield
Re: Mixed Use Zoning District
To: Christopher C. Johnson
President, Agawam City Council
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The West of the River Chamber of Commerce would like to express our support of the proposed
Zoning Amendment to create the Mixed Use Business C District. The Chamber believes that
the addition of the proposed Mix Use Business C District will encourage the redevelopment and
revitalization of areas suitable for this zoning such as Walnut Street Extension Business District.
The West of the River Chamber applauds the Agawam Planning Board and Town Planner in
their efforts to enhance the Agawam business community with this zoning amendment, and we
ask the City Council to favorably consider the proposal.
Respectfully,
Kenneth P. Vincunas
Chairman
West of the River Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 48
West Springfield, MA 01090..0048
Telephone -413-426-3880 Fax (888) 649-7077
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 1,2014 at 6:30 PM in
the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this hearing will
be to hear the petition of the Agawam Planning Board on a proposed zoning amendment to '::-I'
Section 180 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinance by adding a new district entitled "Mixed Use ex ~
Business C District". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the Agawam Planning Office
between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main Street,
Agawam,MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
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Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
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TOWN OF AGAWAM
LAW DEPARTMENT
36 MAIN STREET, AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001
TEL. (413) 786-0400, Ext. 8726 or 786-5400 FAX (413) 786-9927
Vincent F. Gioscia, Solicitor
City Council
Law Department
Planning Board
1 April 2014
Mixed Use Business C (TOR-2014-4)
Question Presented
Can the Mixed Use Business C petition be placed back before the City Council
for another vote after having been defeated at a prior meeting within two years?
Brief Answer
Yes, as the original petition was positively recommended by the Planning Board
in their report to the City Council.
Discussion
The Zoning Act makes clear the legislatures intent to allow for reconsideration of
a ~g ordinance that was positively recommended by a planning board in its report to
a city council or town meeting. The full text in question from G. L. c. 40A, s. 5 states:
No proposed zoning ordinance or by-law which has been unfavorably acted upon
by a city council or town meeting shall be considered by the city councilor town
meeting within two years after the date of such unfavorable action unless the
adoption of such proposed ordinance or by-law is recommended in the final re-
port of the planning board (emphasis added).
Reconsideration of an ordinance is only prevented when the Planning Board does not
recommend approval in their report to the City Council after a public hearing. The Mixed
Use Business C ordinance can again be placed before the City Council, as if for the first
time, in the same form as originally presented.
No changes need be made to the text of the proposed ordinance. The only pre-
requisite for reconsideration is a positive recommendation from the Planning Board in
their original report. TOR-2014-4 is legally permitted to be placed on your agenda.
William Reichelt
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Good Afternoon Councilor,
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William Reichelt
Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:43 PM
Christopher C. Johnson
Reconsideration of the Mixed Use Zone Change
Reconsideration-Section.pdf; Kubik-v-Chicopee.pdf; 1954Acts0368.pdf; Kitty-v-
Springfield.pdf; General-Laws-Chapter-40A-Section-5.pdf
I spoke with Barbara briefly this afternoon and she asked about the procedure required to resubmit the Mixed Use Zone
Change to the City Council for reconsideration. Neither the current form of Zoning Enabling Act or available case law
provides a truly definitive answer as to if and how a defeated ordinance could return to a legislative body for another
vote.
The first piece of the puzzle came from the section entitled "Reconsideration" in the Handbook of Massachusetts Land
Use and Planning Law which I have attached below. From there I reviewed first Kubik v. City of Chicopee and then Kitty
v. City of Springfield (both were cited in the Handbook and attached below).
Kubik was not on point (talking about reconsideration after mayoral veto) but Kitty seems to indicate that an ordinance
could return to the city council within two years if favorably reported by the planning board. (See Kitty v. City of
Springfield, 343 Mass. 321, 324 (1961), "We assume (because the zoning change under discussion was recommended by
report of the planning board) that § 8 would not prevent a renewed presentation of the proposed ordinance within two
years ... if done in accordance with the procedure out-lined in §§ 6 and 7.")
The sections referred to by the SJC in Kitty were combined, in 1975, into § 5 of c. 40A. Although for clarity I have
attached Chapter 368 of the Acts of 1954 which established the Zoning Enabling Act as it applied in 1961.
In 1961 § 8 provided the same mechanism for resubmitting a defeated ordinance if said ordinance was originally
reported favorably to the city council/town meeting by the planning board. Sections 6 and 7 provide s.imilar language to
our current § 5 outlining the procedure for the adoption or change of a zoning ordinance by 2/3 vote of the
municipalities legislative body after public hearings by both the planning board and city council/town meeting.
The Mixed Use Zone Change was originally reported favorably from the Agawam Planning Board to the Agawam City
Council after a duly posted public hearing. Therefore, according to the language in both G. L. c. 40A, s. 5 and Kitty, the
Agawam Planning Board would have to follow the same procedure (petition the City Council, hold a public hearing, vote
to recommend to the City Council) to place the ordinance back before you all for proper reconsideration.
I can put this all into a proper memorandum from the Law Department for distribution with a new ordinance if you
agree.
Thanks,
Will
William C. Reichelt, Esq.
Law Department
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Town of Agawam
36 Ma i n Street
Agawam, MA 0 1 001
T: 413.786.0400 x 8726
F: 413.786.9927
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March 10,2014
Mayor Richard Cohen
Agawam Town Hall
36 Main St.
Agawam, MA 0 I 00 1
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Reference: Agawam's Proposed Mixed Use Business C District Ordinance
Dear Mayor Coh~n:
TimothyW. Brennan, Executive Director
On behalf of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, I am writing to express PVPC's strong support for
the adoption of the above-referenced Mixed Use zoning ordinance. This ordinance will be an important
catalyst for the re-development of the Walnut Street Extension commercial center as a new and vibrant
mixed use town center for Agawam. The ordinance would benefit town residents and business owners by
providing incentives and new opportunities for economic development, job creation and provision of new
services and shopping opportunities.
This ordinance was.carefully crafted by Agawam's Planning Board and Planning Director working in
cooperation with PVPC staff. Correspondingly, it has been vetted extensively with landowners and the
public at large. By way of our involvement in the ordinance development proce'ss over the past year, we
are confident the proposed ordinance is strongly supported by a broad cross section of these stakeholders.
In our view, the ordinance will provide a wide array of positive economic benefits to the town as well as
for property owners and community residents.
We urge the town to move forward with the adoption of this ordinance for the reasons cited above.
Moreover, successful adoption will enable PVPC and Agawam to move forward on a follow-on
collaboration to develop plans for design of parking, pedestrian, and bike improvements, and to seek state
grant funqsfor their timely implementation. We shall look forward to working with you as well as other
local officials and staff to pursue plans that will serve the coinmunity and its people for decades into the
future.
Sincerely~, __ -; __ ---
rtl(~ Timoth~. Brenna:-"'",.,..--"
Executive Director
cc: M. Paleologopoulos, PYPC Commissioner -Agawam
D. Chase, PYPC Alternate Commissioner -Agawam
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L-Cohen mixed use business/AdminlStaff/Cunis/Letters
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission 60 Congress Street -Floor 1. Springfield, MA 01104-3419
phone 413.781.6045 IOK413.732.2593 TTY 413.781.7168 www.pvpc.org
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
March 7,2014
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Dennis J. Perry, Vice President
George Bitzas, Councilor
Cecilia P. Calabrese, Councilor
Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor
James P. Cichetti, Councilor
. Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Joseph Mineo, Councilor .
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor '
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Anthony Suffriti, Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
At its duly called meeting held on February 20, 2014, the Agawam Planning Board voted to
repetition the Town Council to adopt TOR-2013-8 -Mixed Use Business C District. At its meeting
held on January 21 , 2014, the City Council defeated the proposed Zoning Amendment with a 6 (in
favor) and 4 (opposed) vote. Since iliat date, Michael Beaudry, owner of 378-384 Walnut Street
Extension has asked that his property be included in the proposed Business C District. His request
and letter of support is attached. The attached Mixed Use zoning amendment has been revised to
include his property.
During the City Council public hearing, those who voted against the amendment indicated that it
should be delayed until after the Games and Lanes building has been demolished and the site
cleaned. On November 25,2013, the City Council met with the Mayor, City Solicitor, Fire Chief, .
Health Director, Building Inspector, Director of Planning and Community Development and the
Town's consultant, O 'Reilly, Talbot and Okun (OTO) to discuss the activities which are currently
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underway to identifY the extent of the contamination at the site and the cost to clean the affected
properties. Council members were informed that the projected cost was approximately $600,000.
This figure does not include the demolition of the building which is estimated to cost approximately
$200,000. The current assessed value of the property is $146,300. Though the purchase, cleaning
and redevelopment will be challenging, the Planning Director has informed the Planning Board that
there are two parties who are currently interested in the property. The adoption of the Mixed Use
District will encourage such a private investment.
The proposed Mix Use Business C District is intended to encourage the redevelopment and
revitalization of the Walnut Street Extension Business District, not only the Games and Lanes
property. The area is tired and needs incentives to boost private investment. The nineteen properties
that are included in the proposed district deserve the opportunity to more fully utilize their properties.
Their contributions to Agawam are many including: $358,429 in annual taxes andjobs. By adopting
the Mixed Use District, the Town will show appreciation for their contributions to the Town and
would encourage them to remain in the District to act as a catalyst for its redevelopment.
In addition to the above listed opportunity to encourage the redevelopment of the Walnut Street
Extension shopping district, the adoption of the Mixed Use District will enable the Town to compete
for up to $1 million in MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant funds. The MassWorks Program
provides grant funding for construction, reconstruction and expansion of streets, roads, curbcuts,
parking facilities and pedestrian and bicycle access in order for new growth to take place. Top
among the requests of the property owners is the need for additional parking and better circulation.
If successful, Mass Works Infrastructure funds can be used to address these needs.
Repeatedly over many decades, elected officials have decried Agawam's Zoning Ordinance pointing
to the need for updating. This is an opportunity to support a new, clearly defmed and carefnlly
conceived update which can serve as an example for future revisions. The Planning Board
respectfully requests your support of this amendment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 8738.
Sin/~
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
cc: Clerk, Solicitor, File
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Deborah Dachos
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mike Beaudry [mikebeaudrysr@gmail,comJ
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:54 PM
Mayor Richard Cohen; Deborah Dachos; barbara bard
Business C District I Support Letter and Request for inclusion
Attachments: Support Letter Business C District.docx
Dear Mayor Cohen, Deb Dachos, and all Agawam City Councilors,
Page 1 of 1
I am writing to express my support for the proposed Business C District in the Walnut Street
Ext area. Please see my attached letter of support.
I would also like my property located at 378-384 Walnut Street Ext to be included in this
Business C District.
The vision of a downtown shopping area is great. Several people walk between my building
and the EB's building on a daily basis. Including my property and maybe even a cross walk
would be helpful to support this future vision.
I can be reached anytime if further feedback or support is needed.
Thanks,
Mike
Mike Beaudry
413-330-8928
2/26/2014
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Mayor Richard A. Cohen
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Mayor Cohen:
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February 25, 2014
As the property owner of 378·384 Walnut Street Ext, I wish to
express my support for the proposed Mixed Use District,
Business C. I understand that the Agawam City Council did not
have the necessary votes to adopt the Zoning Amendment the
first time it came before them. I also understand that the
Planning Board has voted to repetition the City Council.
The proposed Business C District would be a positive asset for
the Town in its efforts to redevelop the Walnut Street Extension
Shopping Area. As most, if not all, of the buildings are currently
non-conforming, the new zoning would provide the property
owners with the opportunity to Invest in their buildings to
increase their marketability.
The Business C District is a great opportunity to enhance the
shopping center and bring jobs and additional tax revenues to
Agawam.
Sincerely,
Michael Beaudry
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EXHIBIT A TO TOR-2013-8
ARTICLE XIX
MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
180-139Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Development in appropriate areas of the Town and to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare in the Town of Agawam by establishing controls that will
facilitate flexible development while protecting the public interest.
180-140 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creative development by
providing guidelines which encourage a mix of uses compatible with existing and neighboring
properties; to provide housing and business uses in locations where a variety of town services
are available; to promote utilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent, furthermore, is to encourage interaction among activities
located within a Mixed Use Development, to enhance business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic,
provide employment opportunities for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility with
each other of the commercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects of
buildings and uses are harmonious with the character ofthe area in which they are located by:
1. Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a limited area, including
residential, commercial, and office;
2. Accommodating mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other
uses on the ground floor and residential units above;
3. Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-
oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
4. Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize services in the
vicinity of their residences;
5. Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing;
6. Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building;
7. Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the district;
8. Facilitating integrated physical design;
9. Promoting a high level of design quality;
10. Encouraging the development of flexible space for small and emerging businesses;
11. Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions;
and
12. Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the district to
accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shoppers.
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180·141 Establishment and Administration
A. The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District shall include the properties listed below. These
properties are included by reason of their potential to provide a flexible development area
aligned with the purpose ofthis Article.
Assessor's Map. Block and Lot
114·5·34
115·9·1
J15·1·1
J15·1·2
J15·1·3
J15-4·1
J15-4-2
J15-4-3
J15-4-4
J14-3·3
J14-3-4
J14-3·5
J14-3-7
J14-4·1
J14-4-2
J14-4-3
J14-4-5
J14-4-6
J14-4-7
J14-4-B
J14-4-9
J14 5 B
B. The provisions of this Section 1BO-144 shall be administered by the Planning Board, except as
otherwise provided herein.
C. The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to be unnecessary to
the review of a particular plan. Such waiver decisions must be documented in writing by the
Planning Board.
180·142 Definitions
A. The following definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications under these zoning
ordinances:
1. Assisted Living: Housing for adults, with services provided, such as meals, laundry, and
housekeeping.
2. Business Services: Services used in the conducting of business and commerce, including
only:
a. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting;
b. News services;
c. Research, development and testing;
d. Business management and consulting;
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e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
3. Cafe: A coffee house or small restaurant, often with an enclosed or outdoor section
extending onto the sidewalk
4. Driveway:. A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or off-street parking or
loading space.
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is the sale of pre-
prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the customer in a ready-te-consume state for
consumption either within the restaurant building or off the premises. Orders are not
generally taken at the customer's table, and food is generally served in disposable
wrapping or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A live/work unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., studio, loft, or one
bedroom) consisting of both a commercial/office and a residential component that is
occupied by the same resident. The livelwork unit shall be the primary dwelling of the
occupant.
7. Lot Coverage: The area of a lot covered by the footprint of all structures, as well as decks,
balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, driveway areas, expressed as a
percentage of the total lot area.
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract of land, building, or structure with two
(2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, commercial,
institutional, or entertainment, in a compact village form, with vehicular access to an
accepted public way. A proposed Mixed Use Development shall demonstrate that the
project shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the proposed
development.
9. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemical smell.
10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the
care of a person or his/her apparel, including but not limited to:
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garment services not exceeding 5,000 square feet of
floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. PhotographiC services;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration;
g. Funeral services;
h. Health clubs;
i. Clothing rental.
11. Professional Services: Services performed by professional persons for business and
personal use, including, but not limited to:
a. Medical and health offices and clinics;
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b. Planning;
c. Engineering and architectural;
d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior and/or Handicapped Housing or Senior Apartments: Age-restricted multi-unit
housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped persons, with self-contained living units for
older adults who are able to care for themselves. Usuaily no additional services such as
meals or transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating establishment with turnover rates generally of at least one
hour or longer, serving food intended for consumption on the premises.
14. Treebelt: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a minimum width of
five feet.
180-143Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review in a Mixed Use Development
1. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Development Overlay
District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with s.180-13. The
following uses may be included by right with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a
mixed use development:
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
i. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs);
j. Health club;
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more walls);
I. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jewelry or ceramics);
q. Civic uses;
r. Livelwork units;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The above uses are not allowed as stand-alone structures in this district.
B. Special Penn it Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development with the approval of a
Special Permit from the Board of Appeals in accordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. Hotel/Motel not exceeding 10 guest rooms per establishment;
Minimum
Lot Area
Os.f.
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b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services which clean clothing articles on site;
c. Animal hospitals;
d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, pharmacies or cafes;
e. Fast food restaurants.
2. Within a mixed use development, the above listed uses shall not be allowed as free
standing buildings.
C. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses shall not be included within a Mixed Use Development:
a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasoline filling stations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. Junkyards.
D. Same-structure/On-site Mixed Use
1. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no restriction on combining
different categories of use within the same building except any imposed by the State
Building Code or other federal, state, or local regulations.
2. No mixed use development shall have more than 75% of the total square footage in
the development used for residential uses, including multi-family uses, assisted living
and senior housing.
E. Special Permit Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section 180-143(B) above must
meet the Special Permit requirements in Section 180-11 and the Site Plan Approval
requirements in Section 180-13.
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also meet the following
additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for Mixed Use
Developments in Section 180-144 below.
b. The project is consistent with the purposes ofthis ordinance, as stated in Section 180-
140.
F. Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements applicable to the Mixed Use Overlay District are shown in the
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations below:
Table of Dimensional and Densitv Regulations for the Mixed Use. Business C District
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Setback
Frontage Front Side Rear Height Lot
Yard Yard Yard Coverage
25 feet 10 feet o feet 20 feet 45 feet! 75% 15 feet
3 stories
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April 17" 2014 AGAWAM ADvrnnsm NIWS Page 17
Obituaries & Church News
DEATll i\OTICES & SERnCES Upcoming events at Hope Community Church
Easter, George R. Sr.
Died April 9, 2014
Private Services
Colonial Forastiere
Funeral Home
Fijol, Stanley J. Jr.
Died April 10, 2014
Funeral April 16, 2014
Sampson's Chapel of
the Acres
Hope Community Church,located at 152 South Westfield
St., Feeding Hills, will hosl an "All Around Easter" Saturday,
April 19, from 2·4 p.m. In addition to a free Easter egg hunt,
the day's events will include Faith Walk Discovery Stations
for children and their families. It will he held rain or shine.
love and the Bible·based apologetics to teach them truths
they won't forget.
With "International Spy Academy," the mission is to instill
in your children an understanding 'of the one true God of the
Bible they can carry with them for the rest of their lives and
share with those around them. They'll uncover the clues that
lead to the one true God who is the Creator of all and who
calls people from every tribe and nation to have fellowship
with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ.
***
Damon, Edwin L.
Died April 9, 2014
Funeral April ~8, 2014
Agawam Funeral
Home
Springfield
St. laurent, Robert E.
Died April 12,2014
Funeral April 18,2014
Toomey-O'Brien Fu-
neral Home
A Sunrise Service and Breakfast will be held Easter Sun-
day, April 20. The community is welc0ll.1e to join in on the
hill overlooking the valley at 6 a.m. A free hot breakfast will
imme:diately follow the message. The service and breakfast
will beheld rain or shine.
The camp is free of charge for children from age 4 through
those entering sixth grade. A closing rally will be held Fri-
day, July 18, and is open to the entire family. Children muSI
he accompanied by an adult to attend the rally. ***
West Springfield
Hope Community has also announced its free kids' camp
to be held Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, from
9 a.m. to noon each day. lbis exciting new Vacation Bible
SchooL program is filled with fun mysteries children will
Pre-registration is encouraged, as space is limited for the
International Spy" Academy. To register call the church at
(413) 786-2445.
Agawam Advertiser News
Obituary Policy
, Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries.
One is a free. brief Death Notice listing the name
of deceased. date of death and funeral dati! and
place.
• TIlle other is a Paid Obituary, costing $50, which
allows families to publish extended death notice
fnformation of their oWn choice and may include a
photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries
should be submitted through a funeral home to:
obits@turley.com.
Exceptions will be made only when the famify provides a .
death certificate and must be pre-paid.
'Giant Easter Egg Hunt' at
Bethany Assembly
Bethany Assembly of God, 580 Main St., Agawam, will
host its 13th annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April
19, at 10 a.m. The day's events will include candy and prizes
such as bikes, scooters, Easter baskets, games and toys. This
event is planned for children through sixth-grade. Parents
must stay with children age 5 and under.
The TNT Puppel Team, ctirecled by Matilene Allen, is get-
ting ready for another performance with songs and skits that
are funny and entertaining and help present God's love~ in a
new way.
The public is invited to attend.
CHURCH DIRECTOR
AGAWAM CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
745 Maill St., Agawam
786-7111
Interim Pastor: Rev. Tom Howells
Agawam 1 @verizoll.net
www.agawamcongregationalchurch.com
SUNDAY SERVICES at 10 a.m.
Communion on the first Sunday of the
month
Church school is in session and fellow~
ship coffee hour follows the service.
''A place to call home ~ A people to call
family"
AGAWAM UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
459 Mill St., Feeding Hills
413·786-4174
Pastor: Ken Blanchard
email agawamumc@gmail.com
agavvamvvorship.org
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday Worship 10 a.l)1.
Communion on the first and third Sunday
of the month. Coffee and fellowship hour
immediately after vvorship. Handicap ac-
cessible at front entrance.
Worship At Country Estates Nursing
Hortte: 2nd and 5th Thursdays each
month at 11 a.m.
AUMC cooks and serves dinner for the
Samaritan Innhomeless shelter on the
second Saturday of the month.
BETHANY ASSEMBLY
OF GOD
580 Main St., Agawam
(413)789-2930
www.hethany·ag.org
Senior Pastor: Rev. Richard E. Adams
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Celebration of Praise: Sunday 6 p;m.
Wednesday Mid-Week Service (Family
Night): 7 p.m.
Follow us on
Sunday Evening Contemporary Service:
6p.m.
CHURCH OF REDEMPTION
50 Maple St., Agawam
(413) 304-2313
churchofredemptionministries.org
WORSHIP SERVICES
Sunimer Schedule
Sunday Service al 10 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study at 7:30p.m.
Sunday school for children and nursery
for younger children
FAITH BffiLE CHURCH
370 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam
(413) 786-1681
wvvw.jesuss~ves.7 @comcast.com
_ Website: www.faithbible -church.org
Pastor: Rick Donofrio
SERVICES
Sunday SchooJ for aU ages 9:30 a.m.
Worship SerVice 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Night Prayer
Meeting and Bible Study· 6:30 p.m.
FEEDING HILLS
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC
''An Open and Affirming Congregation."
21 N. Westfield St., Feeding Hills
P.O. Box 264
(413) 786-5061
fhcuccoffice@verizon.net
Pastor: The Rev. Robert C. Donaldson
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Church School 9 a.m.
Worship Service 10 a.m.
Infant and child care provided.
Handicap accessible.
NRST BAYTIST CHURCH
76I.J Main St., Agawam
Agavvambc@localnet.com
www.firstbaptistagawam.org
facebook
SUNDAY SERVICES
Worship 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School (grades.K -5)
following Children's Message until 10:45
Youth Study time (grades 6+)
following sermon until 10:45
Coffee & Conversation following
worship every Sunday
HOPECO~CHVRCH
152 South Westfield St.
Feeding Hills
789·2026
SUNDAY SERVICES
Men's & Women's Bible Study Groups
and Children's Sunday School Worship
Service at 10 a.m. Children's Church for
age 3 to high school takes place after the
service. Nursery available for younger
children. A time for fellowship after the
service.
MARANATHABA~TCHURCH
522 Springfield St., Feeding Hills
Feeding Hills, MA
478-9484
David L. Short, Pastor
Sunday Familly Bible Study Hour, 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning Service. II a.m.
Sunday Night Service, 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer, 7 p.m.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
1103 Springfield St., Feeding Hills'
(413) 786-8200
www.SacredHeartFeedingHills.org
Fr. Steven Amo~
WEEKLY SERVICES
Lord's Day Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.;
Sunday, 7:15 a.m .• 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays, 3: 15 p.m.
Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.
Special Devotion£;: Perpetual Novena to
the Sacred Heart following the Friday 9
a.m. Mass
ST. DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
699 Springfield St., Feeding Hills.
786-6133
saintdavids@comcast.net.
www.stdavidsagaw~m.org.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES'
Sunday. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. -Holy Eu-
charist
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
823 Main St., Agawam
786-8105
info@stjohnevangelistchurch.org.
www.stjohagawam.org
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturdays: 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. (Labor Day to
Memorial Day)
Saturdays: 5 p.m. (Memorial Day to
Labor Day)
Sundays: 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:15 p.m. to
3:45 p.m.
Weekdays -Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri., 8 a.m.
Thursday -Communion Service
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AGAWAM ADVIRJlSrn NIWS "j
April 17, 2014
TOP AGENTS
. Tu~ Publications courtesy photos
Ted Cassell, president of Park Square Realty and manager of the Park
Square Feeding Hills office, announced the Agawam/Feeding Hills
top-producing agents for the first quarter of 2014. They are, from left,
Judy Gearing, Kim Landry and Ericca Herbert. Park Square Realty is
a locally-owned company with 45 agents and two locations in Feed-
. Ing Hills and Westfield.
Friendly'S kicks off campaign for Easter Seals
Friendly's aimual Camp Friendly's fund-
raiser is now underway 10 benefit Easter
Seals . youth leadershlp ;md, summer camp
programs. .
From now through April 27, for each $2
donation to Easler Seals, children will re-
ceive their kids~ meal served on a Friendly',
Frisbee.-For a $1 donation, customers will
get a discount card for 10 percent off all
Friendly's purchases made through May 18.
. The funds · that are raised support Easter
Seals Camp Friendly's programs up and
down the Easl Coast. In Massachusetts,
CamP Friendly's benefits the Easter Seals
Youth Leadership Network for teens and
young adults with di.sabllities. as well as
Explorers Camp for children and teens with
autism and developmental disabilities. :
Over the past 32' years, the annual Eas-
ter SeoiIs Camp Friendly's campaigns have
raised more than $28 million for Easter
Seals.
The AgawllIl1 Friendly's is located at 19
Springfield St.
Legal . Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Ag.w~m Planning
BOa(d will -hold a public
hearing on Thursday, May
1, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the
Agawam Public Library, 750
Cooper Street, Agawam. MA.
.The purpose of this hearing
will be to hear' the petition of
the Agawam Planning Board
on a proposed zoning amend-
ment to Section 180 of the
Agawam Zoning Ordinance
by adding a new district enti-
tled "Mixed· Use Business
C District." A copy of the
proposal can be obtained
from the Agawam Planning
Office between the hours·of
8:30 AM and 4:.30 PM in-the
Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main
Street, Agawam. MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos.
Chainnan
Agawam Planning Board
4/17.4124/14
AGAWAM PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
FY'IS PROPOSED
BUDGET
Agawam -Accordjng
. to the provisions of Massa-
chusetts General Laws,
Chapter 71, Section 38N.
copies of the proposed school
department budget shall be
available to the public 48
hours prior to the posted pub-
lic hearing, which is sched-
uled for AprU 29, 2014, al
6:30 p.m. in the Robena G.
Doering School auditorium.
There wiH be copies of the
proposed budget available in
the Superint"endent.'s office
located at the Agawam JuniQr
High School, at the Town
Clerk's office in the Agawam
Town Hall located at 68 Main
Street, and at the Ag~wam
Public Library located at 750
Cooper Street.
4117,4124114 _
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
AGAWAM
CITY COUNCll,
The Agawam City Coun-
cil will conduct a public
hearing 01'1 Monday, May 19,
at 7:00 pm. ar the Roberta
G. Doering School,. 68
Main Street, Agawam, MA
on TOR-2014-4. which is ' a
pro(XJsed Ordinance' amend-
, ing th~ Zoning Code. of the
Town of Agawam creating
/ the Mixed Use Bu!>incss C
District as submitted to the
Agawam City Council by
the Planning Board. TOR-
2014-4 is-available for public
inspection at the CilY Clerk's
Office -and the Planning
Department. 36 Main Street,.
Agawam. MA between the
hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Monday througJ, Friday;·
. BY ORDEROF:
Christopher C. Johnson
President of the
Agawam City Council
.4117,4/24/14
LEGAL
ADVERTISEMENT
INVITATION FOR BIDS
TOWN OF AGAWAM
The Town of Agawam is
seeking bids for the installa-
tion of an Emergency Back-
up Generator at the Town
H.all located at-36 Main
Street in Agawam and all
work shaU be performed at
that location. Specifications
may be received at, and
pro·posals are to be sent to
Mayor's office, 36 . Main
Street, Agawam; MA 01001.
Bids must be clearly marke4
on the outsjde of envelope:
"Agawam rown Hall Emer·
gency Backup Generator
Installation" All bids must
be in the Mayor's .Office
no later than Friday, May
2, 2014 @ 2:00 p.m. No
bids ..yi11 be accepted after
. the above slated date and
hour. The Town. of. Agawam
rese·rves the righl to accept
Please check
the accuracy of
your legal notice
prior to submis-
sion (i.e., date,
time, spelling).
Also, be sure ·
the requested
publication' date
coincides with
the purpose of,the
notice, or as the
law demands.
Thank you.
" ,
I
Hampden Bank receives 'Best
Overall Performance' award
'ii nl]
Tur1ey Publications cou"rtesy photo
Representatives from Hampden Bank accept their awards from the
MassHouslng agency. From left, Thomas R. Gleason, executive di-
rector of M.assHousing; Rosemary Mo'rln, vice president; Usa Mish,
mortgage loan originator; and Robert J. Michel, senior vice presi-
dent, retail and mortgage lending. . ..
SPRINGFIELD -Hampden Bank re-
cently received an award for "Best Over-
all Performance" by a bank from the
MassHousing agency, This--recognition,
reserved"for those 'Massachusetts hanks
dedicated to providing. loans to low-in-
come borrowers, was recently presented
at the annual MassHousing awards cer-
emony in Boston,
to minority borrowers statewide.
Hampden Bank also received recogni-
tion in several other categories, including
top producer, most loans made to low-
income borrowers, second most loans in
Hampden County and second most loans
Lisa Mish, one of Hampden Bank's
mortgage loan originators, was also rec-
ognized as the ''Top Loan Originator.
Statewide." Mish haS been a mortgage
loan originator with the bank since 2007.
She is currently a board member of the
Western Massachusetts Homebuilder's
Association; she'· sits .on several' Real-
tor Assodation committees and was, the
past -president of the Home Builders and
Remodelers Association of West em Mas~
sachuselts.
or reject any or all bids if it
appears to be in Ihe public
interest 'to 'do so. The Town
of Agawam is Gn affirma-.
tivt; action/equal opportunity
employer (M/F/H) which
ertcourages utilization of
minority and women owned,
enterprises,
Richard A. Cohen Mayor
4117114
Commonwealth oC
Massachusetts
Tit. Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
50 Slate Street
Spril)gt!eld, MA 01103
Docket No.1ID14P1J716PM
1n the matler of: Robert
Gerard Man:antonio
Of: Feeding HillS; MA
RESPONDENT
(person to be Protected!
Minot)
CITATION GIVING
NoTICE OF PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT
OF CONSERVATOR OR
OTHER PROTECTIVE
ORDER PuRsUANT TO
G.L. c. 190B,
*5-304 & 5-405
. To the named Respondent
and all other interested per-
sons, a petition has been fiJed
by John C Marcantonio of
Arlington, MA in the above
caplioned mailer alleging
that Robert G Marcanhmio
is in need of a Conservator
or other protective order
and requesting that Bryan ·
Clauson of Springfield,
. MA (or some other suitable
person be appointed as Con-
servator [0 serve With Surety
on the bond.
The petition asks the
court to determine that 1he
Respondent is disabled,.that
a protective order or appojnt-
ment of a Conservator is nec-
essary, and that the proposed
conservator is appropriate.
The petition is on file witb
this court.
YC?u have the right to
object to this proceeding.
If you wish to do so, you
or your attorney must file a
written appearance at' this
cQurt on or before. t 0:00
a,m. on the return date of
0510912014. This day is NaT
a hearing date, but a deadline
date by which you have to
file the written appearance
if you object to the petition.
If you fail to file the writ-
ten appearance by the return
date, action may be laken in
this matter without further
notice to you .. In addition to
filing the written appearan~,
you or your attorney must
file a wriuen affidavit stating
the specific facts and grounds
of your objection within 30
days after the return date,
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceed-
ing may lirnir or completely
take away the above·named
person's right to make deci-
sions about personal affairs
or financial affairs or both.
The above-named person
has the right to ask for a
lawyer. Anyone may make
this request on behalf of the
above-named person. If the .
above-oam.ed person cannot
afford a lawyer, one may be
appointed at Slate expense.
Witness, Hon. Anne M
Geoffrion, First Justice of
this COll11..
Date: April \\,2014
Suzanne T Seguin
Register of Probate
4117114
LEGAL
ADVERTISEMENT
INVITATION FOR BIDS
TOWN OF AGAWAM
The Town of Agawam
is seeking bids for the fur-
nishing of tree trimming and
removal services. Specifica-
tions may be received at,
and proposals are to be sent
to Mayor's office. 36 Main
Street, Agawam. MA 0 I 00 I.
Bids r:nUS( be clearl>: ~ked
; ... ' ..
on the outside of enve-
lope: "Tree Trimming and
Removal Service" AD bids
must be in the Mayor's
Omce no later tban. Wed· .
ne.day, April 24, 2014
@2:00 p.m. No bids will
be accepted after the above
stated date and hOUf. The
Town of Agawam reserves
the right to accept or reject
any or all bids jf it appears
to be in the public interest to
do so,· The Town of Agawam
is an affinnative action/equal
opportunity employer (M/FI
H) which encourages uti1iza~
tion of minority and women
owned enterprises·.
Richard A. Cohen Mayor
4117114'
COlfunonwealth or
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
'Probate and Family Court
50 Slate Street
. Springfield; MA 01103
(413)748-7758
DocketNo.1ID14C0061CA
In the matter oC:
Gina Ann Ugolini
Of: Agawam, MA
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all persons interested in
petition described:
A petition has been pre-
sen red by Gina A Ugolini
requesting that: 'Gina Ann
Ugoiini be allowed to change
hisfller/thei"r name as fonows:
Gina Ann Mancini
(f you desire to Object -
mere to, you or your attorney
must file a written appear-
ance in said Court at: Spring-
field on or before ten 0' clock
in the morning (10:00 a.m.)
on: 05107/2014
WITNESS, HOll. Anne
M Geoffrion, First Justice of
this Court.
Date: April 9, 2014
4117114 .
Suzanne T Seguin
Register of Probate
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180-144 Performance Standards for Mixed Use Developments
To the extent feasible, all Mixed Use Developments must meet the Performance Standards in
Sections 180-144 A-O below.
No use shall be permitted that causes or results in dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes,
excessive odor, noise, vibration or excessive light violating the standards set forth in the
performance criteria in this Section 180-144 A-Q.
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conducted under this Section
180-144 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be minimized.
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts shall be as narrow
as is feaSible, without resulting in traffic safety issues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall be provided for
access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation connections
to adjacent lots.
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the following uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate over 700 vehicles/day
(based on Institute of Transportation Engineers rates found in Trip Generation);
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development structure of more than 25,000
square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any external enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development total to 25,000
square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requirements for a traffic study for external
enlargements of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the 25,000
square feet gross floor area threshold. The traffic impact statement shall contain:
a. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for
daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattern for both vehicles and pedestrian access shall be
described and related to the site plan, including vehicular movements at all major
intersections likely to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
c. Traffic flow patterns at the site including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the site;
d. A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts of the proposed project or use on
the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road, including the projected number
of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak
hour traffic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection. Existing daily and peak
hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be given;
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e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be designed to
minimize conflicts and safety problems.
B. Noise:
1. In order to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, and quiet of
the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction, control, and prevention of such loud or
raucous noise that unreasonably disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, privacy,
repose, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height of four feet (4') above the ground surface at all property lines, using a sound meter
which meets the most current American National Standards Institute's Specification for
Type II Sound Level Meters, must not exceed the following standards:
'" . Time of Day -Max. Sound Level (dBA)
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 65-
7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. 50
11 :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45
-Note: 65 dba = normal conversation; 50 dba = nOise level of a normal working
refrigerator; 45dba = a quiet library
2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (Le. lawn mowers, leaf
blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance of the site's outdoor areas (i.e.
lawn, garden, parking, etc.). Such outdoor maintenance shall be limited to between the
hours of 8:00 am 7:00 pm.
C. Emissions and Odors:
1. Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively confined within the building, or so
regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or other disturbance from being perceptible
(without the use of instruments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located.
No emissions are permitted which can:
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matter in such quantities as to be offensive
2. The determination of what emissions are in violation of this provision shall be made by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer or his/her designee taking into consideration all of the
following:
• the level of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin of the odor is natural or unnatural;
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the nature and zoning of the area from which the odor emanates and the area where it
is received;
'. the duration of the odor; and whether the odor is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
1. Lighting systems should be designed, constructed, and installed in a manner that controls
glare and light trespass, minimizes obtrusive light, conserves energy and resources while
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maintaining safety, visibility, security of individuals and property and curtailing the
degradation of the nighttime visual environment. Evenly distributed lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and increase efficiency, By
directing light where it is needed and only the intensity necessary to serve the intended
purpose, these standards will prevent glare and its harsh shadows and blind spots. All
lighting shall comply with the following:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building, No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from
floodlights or from high temperature processes such as welding shall be permitted
beyond its lot lines onto neighboring properties, or onto any street.
• Exterior lighting, including but not necessarily limited to lighting of exterior walls of
buildings from an external light source, lighting of parking areas, and lighting of walks
and drives shall be done in such a manner to direct light away from adjacent lots and
public ways,
• All outdoor light fixtures and illuminated signs shall be designed, located, installed and
directed in such a manner as to prevent light trespass beyond the property line, and
light above a ninety-degree horiZontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to
provide photometric plans and/or manufacturing speCification sheets to show
conformance with these standards
• All nonessential lighting, including display, parking, and sign lighting, shall be tumed off
after business hours, leaving only the lighting necessary for site and pedestrian
security, crime prevention and streetlighting,
• All lighting shall be recessed and shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall conform to the following output standards:
c. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored in accordance with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be screened from view from
public ways and abutting properties.
F. Waste Disposal:
1, Waste disposal shall follow state and town Board of Health regulations.
2, Storage of waste and waste facilities shall be screened from view from public ways and
neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be made for the disposal of trash, which may include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision of trash compactors within the building or on site, as well as
a signed annual contract for rubbish removal.
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4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM
only. Dumpsters must be fenced, gated and screened from view.
G. Loading/Unloading:
1. The Planning Board may require that operations, including loading and unloading shall be
limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM only.
2. Loading and unloading platforms and doorways specially designed for loading/unloading
are prohibited on the front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
1. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk system shall connect
all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appropriate circulation or continuity to an
existing pedestrian or bicycle circulation system. These uses include, but are not limited to
residential, parking, transit, bicycling, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must conform to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A treebelt is required adjacent to sidewalk
areas. The Planning Board can waive treebelt requirements in situations where they
determine that local conditions warrant.
4. The development should provide intemal and/or public pedestrian connections that are
direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amenities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and
benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and Loading, and Shared Parking Requirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall parking be allowed
in the treebelt adjacent to the sidewalk or within the front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located either on or off the lot. Applicant must show proof of space,
dedicated to the use, its location relative to the building, and must indicate if the space is
owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for emergency and
service vehicles through the layout and design of driveways, interior service roads, or
pedestrian and bicycle circulation corridors.
4. The Planning Board may allow shared parking in a mixed use development.
5. A parking study shall be required for all new structures within the District. A parking
study is not required for re-use of existing structures. A formal parking study may be
waived for small developments where there is established experience with the land use
mix and its impact is expected to be minimal. If standard rates are not available or
limited, the applicant may collect data at similar siles to establish local parking demand
rates.
J. Alleys:
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1. Alleys are permitted to access parking in the rear of structures, with Planning Board
review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well lit. Alleys must be paved, with a
minimum width of ten (10) feet.
K. Development and Design Standards:
1. Existing buildings shall be re-used for mixed use developments, where feasible, as a
priority over new construction.
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places and/or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places shall be converted,
constructed, reconstructed, restored or altered to maintain or promote the status of the
building or structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Register of
Historic Places.
L. Signs:
1. Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam in s. 180-75 through
s.180-89. .
2. Permitted signs include: signs located within the sign band on building facades; awning
signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades; window signs and un-moveable free-
standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs; and for sale or for
lease signs.
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable signs; internally lit plastic
signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be constructed of wood,
metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass or encased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include external white light illumination, provided it is shaded from
view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed sixteen square feet in area.
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of ten feet; other free-
standing signs shall have a maximum height of four feet.
M. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Screening of mechanical equipment, trash, and loading areas shall be provided through the
use of walls, fences, and/or dense, evergreen plant materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minimum width of at least five feet, and can
consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use areas to provide
visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define
logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped with sufficient shade trees to provide 50%
shade within fifteen (15) years of installation.
5. Completion of the landscaping requirements may be postponed due to seasonal weather
conditions for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the time of project completion.
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N. Green Infrastructure and Stonnwater Runoff
1. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects shall recharge all stormwater on
site. The use of green infrastructure strategies for stormwater recharge, such as
permeable pavements, tree box filters, green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration
basins and green roofs, are strongly encouraged. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how
the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and stormwater recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
1. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the public walkways or
roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic or visibility.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growing season.
P. Appearance/Architectural Design
1. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of buildings in
the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam through the use of appropriate building
materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques.
2. In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the building design is
compatible with the following design guidelines:
a. Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of wood, aluminum or
vinyl;
b. Exterior facade treatment is compatible on all sides visible from a public way or parking
lot;
c. Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and
avoid monotony.
4. Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation and proposed buildings shall be
compatible with the historic character and scale of contiguous buildings within the
immediate neighborhood vicinity.
5. Proposed buildings should relate harmoniously to each other.
6. Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments
are strongly encouraged to be located on the ground or below grade building levels.
7. The entire building facade must be oriented to front and side street property lines and must
be located within fifteen (15) feet of such property lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, are encouraged within the
development;
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any restaurant use,
and must comply with the following standards:
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a.Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor dining areas, provided
that all necessary licenses are acquired. These licenses are to be gathered through
the Liquor Commission, the Building Department and the Board of Health.
b.The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or less than the hours
of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas which abut residential areas must
end outdoor dining and seating by 11 pm.
c. Liller must be cleaned up regularly.
181·145 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for provision of affordable
housing, if the following criteria are met:
1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dwelling units in a mixed use development may
be deSignated as affordable housing. Affordable housing will be defined as those
residential units affordable to a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the
median income in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease or rental controls that will
ensure continued affordability by future low and moderate income households. Deed
restrictions or similar devices shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these
purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their construction
constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shall determine the density bonus, which may consist of both of the
following:
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
Dated this ___ day of ______ -', 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F. Gioscia, City Solicitor
February 25, 2014
Mayor Richard A. Cohen
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Mayor Cohen:
• • SANDER FAMILY LLC
COMMERCIAL REAL E STATE INvEsTMENTS
342 BEACON STREET
CHESTNUT HIll, MA 02467
As the property owner of 51-79 Springfield Street, Agawam Towne Square, I wish to express my
support for the proposed Mixed Use District, Business C. I understand that the Agawam City Council
did not have the necessary votes to adopt the Zoning Amendment the first time it came before them. I
also understand that the Planning Board has voted to repetition the City Council.
The proposed Business C District would be a positive asset for the Town in its efforts to redevelop the
Walnut Street Extension Shopping Area. As most, if not all, of the buildings are currently non-
conforming, the new zoning would provide the property owners with the opportunity to invest in their
buildings to increase their marketability.
The Business C District is a great opportunity to enhance the shopping center and bring jobs and
additional tax revenues to Agawam.
Marcel Sander
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
. Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
January 22, 2014
Timothy Brennan, Executive Director
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
60 Congress Street
Springfield, MA 01104-3419
Dear Mr. Brennan: .
I wish to thank the Planning Commission for all of your support in the drafting of
Agawam's Mixed Use Business C District. The Ordinance which was very well written
and comprehensive would have, if adopted, provided the Town and property owners with
incentives and tools to redevelop the Walnut Street Extension commercial area. Though
the new district had the unanimous support of the Planning Board and the affected
property owners, the Agawam City Council defeated the amendment at its meeting last
evening with a five to five vote. Those who voted agrunst the Business C District did not
appear to have specific concerns with the ordinance, but seemed more concerned with a
brownfield located within the proPosed District which would have benefited from the
provisions in the new District. The Mayor, Planning Board and I are very disappointed
. by the Council's vote.
I understand that since the City Council has defeated the amendment, the Town's status
with regard to the next round of District Local Technical Assistance projects may be in
jeopardy. Phase II of the Walnut Street Extension Project was to seek funding through
the MassWorks Infrastructure Grant Program with PVPC's guidance to address parking
inadequacies along Walnut Street Extension.
Thank you again for providing the Town with the excellent assistance of PVPC's staff
and please inform the Mayor or me whether the Town's DLTA project foethis year will
still be funded.
Deboralt S. Dachos, Director
Office of Planning and Community Development
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PRESIDENT
Christopher C Johnson
VICE PRESIDE.'IT
Dennis J. Perry
, COUNCILORS
Cjeorge Bitzas
Cecilia p, Calabrese
Paul C Cavallo
James P. Cichetti
Gina AI. Letellier
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Joseph MifU!O
Donald,'vi Rheault
Robert E. Rossi
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Barbara A, Bard
TELEPHONE
(-I}3) 726-9716
FAX
(413) 72~-9717
EMAIL
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AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001
ALL CITY Cmn'\CIL !YlEMBEHS
FRO:"I: CHRISTOPHER C. JOHNSON, COUNCIL PHESIDEi"r
DATE : 1/7l1~
RE: JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING
r am call in g a joint workshop meeting of ti,e Agawam City Council and the
Agc\\vam Planning 13oarJ -Hl thl' fo lhnving lim...: ~!Hd place: ::?!;
Join I Worl(shop Meeting
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This meeting is a Workshop of the City Coun~il lind the Planning Board ~o
discllss TOR-20 13-8 (PH-20 I 3-16) wh ich is an Ordinance to Amend the Code
of the Town or Agawam loning Onlinanccs § I gO; Mixed Use Business
Disti'ict
Sincerely,
Christopher C. ohnson. President
CCJibb
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
December 6, 2013
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Dennis J. Perry,Vice President
George Bitzas, Councilor
Cecilia P. Calabrese, CounCilor
Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor
James P. Cichetti, Councilor
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Robert A. Magovem, Councilor .
Joseph Mineo, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Agawani Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors: .
At its duly called meeting'held on December 5, 2013, the Agawam Planning Board voted to send a
positive recommendation to the Town Council with regard to TOR-2013-S -Mixed Use Business C
District and asks that the Council reconsider section 180-44 B (Noise) to address the issue of
potential entertainment from the hours of 7:00 PM to 11 :00 PM.
The proposed Mix Use Business C District is intended to encourage the redevelopment and
revitalization of the Walnut Street Extension Business District. The current zoning for this area is
Business A, Business B and Industrial A. These Districts present obstacles to the redevelopment of
the area by requiring unattainable dimensional requirements. The proposed Business C District
relaxes these standards while seeking consistency of design and pedestrian, parking and streetscape
improvements.
The proposed Business C District is the second in a three phase approach to recognize the potential
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of this 1940' s-1950' s commercial area and encourage private investment to realize its full economic
development potential.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 8738.
Sin/l#~
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
cc: Clerk, Solicitor, File
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ARTICLE XIX
MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
180-139Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Development in appropriate areas of the Town and to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare in the Town of Agawam by establishing controls that will
facilitate flexible development while protecting the public interest.
180-140 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creative development by
providing guidelines which encourage a mix of uses compatible with existing and neighboring
properties; to provide housing and business uses in locations where a variety of town services
are available; to promote utilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent, furthermore, is to encourage interaction among activities
located within a Mixed Use Development, to enhance business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic,
provide employment opportunities for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility with
each other of the commercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects of
buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located by:
1. Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a limited area, including
residential, commercial, and office;
2. Accommodating mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other
uses on the ground floor and residential units above;
3. Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-
oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
4. Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize services in the
vicinity of their residences;
5. Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing;
6. Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building;
7. Promoting a positive pedestrian environmentin the district;
8. FaCilitating integrated physical design;
9. Promoting a high level of deSign quality;
10. Encouraging the development of flexible space for small and emerging businesses;
11. Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions;
and
12. Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the district to
accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shoppers.
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180·141 Establishment and Administration
A. The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District shall include the properties listed below. These
properties are included by reason of their potential to provide a flexible development area
aligned with the purpose of this Article.
Assessor's Map, Block and Lot
114·5·34
115-9·1
J15·1·1
J 15·1·2
J15-1-3
J15-4-1
J15-4-2
J15-4-3
J15-4-4
J14-3-3
J14-3-4
J14-3-5
J14-3-7
J14-4-1
J14-4·2
J14-4-3
J14-4-5
J14-4-6
J14-4-7
J14-4-8
J14-4-9
B. The provisions ofthis Section 180·144 shall be administered by the Planning Board, except as
otherwise provided herein.
C. The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to be unnecessary to
the review of a particular plan. Such waiver decisions must be documented in writing by the
Planning Board.
180·142 Definitions
A. The following definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications under these zoning
ordinances:
1. Assisted Living: Housing for adults, with services provided, such as meals, laundry, and
housekeeping.
2. Business Services: Services used in the conducting of business and commerce, induding
only:
a. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting;
b. News services;
c. Research, development and testing;
d. Business management and consulting;
e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
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3. Cafe: A coffee house or small restaurant, often with an enclosed or outdoor section
extending onto the sidewalk
4. Driveway: A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or off-street parking or
loading space.
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is the sale of pre-
prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the customer in a ready-to-consume state for
consumption either within the restaurant building or off the premises. Orders are not
generally taken at the customer's table, and food is generally served in disposable
wrapping or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A liveJwork unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., studio, loft, or one
bedroom) conSisting of both a commercial/office and a residential component that is
occupied by the same resident. The livelwork unit shall be the primary dwelling of the
occupant.
7. Lot Coverage: The area of a lot covered by the footprint of all structures, as well as decks,
balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, driveway areas, expressed as a
percentage of the total lot area.
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract of land, building, or structure with two
(2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, commercial,
institutional, or entertainment, in a compact village form, with vehicular access to an
accepted public way. A proposed Mixed Use Development shall demonstrate that the
project shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the proposed
development.
g. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemical smell.
10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the
care of a person or his/her apparel, including but not limited to:
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garment services not exceeding 5,000 square fee! of
floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. Photographic services;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration;
g. Funeral services;
h. Health clubs;
i. Clothing rental.
11. Professional Services: Services performed by professional persons for business and
personal use, including, but not limited to:
a. Medical and health offices and clinics;
b. Planning;
c. Engineering and architectural;
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d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior and/or Handicapped Housing or Senior Apartments: Age-restricted mu~i-unit
housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped persons, with self-contained living units for
older adults who are able to care for themselves. Usually no additional services such as
meals or transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating establishment with turnover rates generally of at least one
hour or longer, serving food intended for consumption on the premises.
14. Treebelt: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a minimum width of
five feet.
180-143Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review in a Mixed Use Development
1. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Development Overlay
District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with 5.180-13. The
following uses may be included by right with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a
mixed use development:
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
i. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs);
j. Health club;
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more walls);
I. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jewelry or ceramics);
q. Civic uses;
r. Livelwork units;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The. above uses are not allowed as stand-alone structures in this district.
B. Special Permit Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development with the approval of a
Special Permit from the Board of Appeals in accordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. HotellMotel not exceeding 10 guest rooms per establishment;
b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services which clean clothing articles on site;
c. Animal hospitals;
Minimum
Lot Area
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d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, pharmacies or cafes;
2. Within a mixed use development, the following uses shall not be allowed as free standing
buildings: .
a. Fast food restaurants;
b. Sit down restaurants;
c. Banks and automated teller machines (ATMs).
C. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses shall not be included within a Mixed Use Development:
a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasoline filling stations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. Junkyards.
D. Same-structure/On-site Mixed Use
1. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no restriction on combining
different categories of use within the same building except any imposed by the State
Building Code or other federal, state, or local regulations.
2. No mixed use development shall have more than 75% of the total square footage in
the development used for residential uses, including multi-family uses, assisted living
and senior housing.
E. Special Permit Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section 180-143(8) above must
meet the Special Permit requirements in Section 180-11 and the Site Plan Approval
requirements in Section 180-13.
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also meet the following
additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for Mixed Use
Developments in Section 180-144 below.
b. The project is consistent with the purposes of th is ordinance, as stated in Section 180-
140.
F. Dimensional Requirements
Minimum
Frontage
25 feet
The dimensional requirements applicable to the Mixed Use Overlay District are shown in the
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations below:
Table of Dimensional and DensitY Regulations for the Mixed Use, Business C District
Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Setback
Front Side Rear Height Lot
Yard Yard Yard Coverage
10 feet o feet 20 feet 45 feet! 75% 15 feet
3 stories
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180-144 Performance Standards for Mixed Use Developments
To the extent feasible, all Mixed Use Developments must meet the Performance Standards in
Sections 180-144 A-O below.
No use shall be permitted that causes or results in dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes,
excessive odor, nOise, vibration or excessive light violating the standards set forth in the
performance criteria in this Section 18()'144 A-Q.
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conducted under this Section
180-144 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be minimized.
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts shall be as narrow
as is feasible, without resulting in traffic safety issues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall be provided for
access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation connections
to adjacent lots .
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the following uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate over 700 vehicles/day
(based on Institute of Transportation Engineers rates found in Trip Generation);
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development structure of more than 25,000
square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any external enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development total to 25,000
square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requirements for a traffic study for external
enlargements of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the 25,000
square feet gross floor area threshold. The traffic impact statement shall contain:
a. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for
daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattem for both vehicles and pedestrian access shall be
described and related to the site plan, including vehicular movements at all major
intersections likely to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
c. Traffic flow patterns at the site including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the site;
d. A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts of the proposed project or use on
the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road, including the projected number
of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak
hour traffic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection. EXisting daily and peak
hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be given;
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e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be designed to
minimize conflicts and safety problems.
B. Noise:
1. In order to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, and quiet of
the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction, control, and prevention of such loud or
raucous noise that unreasonably disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, privacy,
repose, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height of four feet (4') above the ground surface at all property lines, using a sound meter
which meets the most current American National Standards Institute's Specification for
Type II Sound Level Meters, must not exceed the following standards:
7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. 50
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45 '------;*'FNJ(0)tte9::6655ddibbaa-;;=~;m1aTco~;rs:afum:; 5500dba-;;=;jnn.oJiiss,eaTelewv:ee~1 of a normal working
refrigerator; 45dba = a quiet library
2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, leaf
blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance of the site's outdoor areas (i.e.
lawn, garden, parking, etc.). Such outdoor maintenance shall be limited to between the
hours of 8:00 am 7:00 pm .
C. Emissions and Odors:
1. Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively confined within the building, or so
regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or other disturbance from being perceptible
(without the use of instruments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located.
No emissions are permitted which can :
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matter in such quantities as to be offensive
2. The determination of what emissions are in violation of this provision shall be made by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer or his/her designee taking into consideration all of the
following:
• the level of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin of the odor is natural or unnatural;
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the nature and zoning of the area from which the odor emanates and the area where it
is received;
• the duration of the odor; and whether the odor is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
1. Lighting systems should be deSigned, constructed, and installed in a manner that controls
glare and light trespass, minimizes obtrusive light, conserves energy and resources while
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maintaining safety, visibility, sec Irity of individuals and property and curtailing the
degradation of the nighttime visl 31 environment. Evenly distributed lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on sur ounding neighborhoods and increase efficiency. By
directing light where it is needec and only the intensity necessary to serve the intended
purpose, these standards will pr Nent glare and its harsh shadows and blind spots. All
lighting shall comply with the fol )wing:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed I:; .I ilding. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from
floodlights or from high tem~ :rature processes such as welding shall be permitted
beyond its lot lines onto nei£ lboring properties, or onto any street.
• Exterior lighting, including bl t not necessarily limited to lighting of exterior walls of
buildings from an extemalli£ 1t source, lighting of parking areas, and lighting of walks
and drives shall be done in S Jch a manner to direct light away from adjacent lots and
public ways.
• All outdoor light fixtures and ;ruminated signs shall be designed, located, installed and
directed in such a manner a~ to prevent light trespass beyond the property line, and
light above a ninety-degree I orizontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to
provide photometric plans ar :l/or manufacturing speCification sheets to show
conformance with these star jards
• All nonessential lighting, incl' ding display, parking, and sign lighting, shall be turned off
after business hours, leaving only the lighting necessary for site and pedestrian
security, crime prevention ar. j streetlighting.
• All lighting shall be recessed 3nd shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall confom1 to he following output standards:
E. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and equipi lent shall be stored in accordance with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board 'f Fire Underwriters, and shall be screened from view from
public ways and abutting pro pert' lS.
F. Waste Disposal:
1. Waste disposal shall follow state md town Board of Health regulations.
2. Storage of waste and waste facili ies shall be screened from view from public ways and
neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be rr lde for the disposal of trash, which may include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision of rash compactors within the building or on site, as well as
a signed annual contract for rubb 3h removal.
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4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM
only. Dumpsters must be fenced, gated and screened from view.
G. Loading/Unloading:
1. The Planning Board may require that operations, including loading and unloading shall be
limited to weekdays between the hours of 7AM and 11 PM only.
2. Loading and unloading platforms and doorways specially designed for loading/unloading
are prohibited on the front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
1. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk system shall connect
all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appropriate circulation or continuity to an
existing pedesbian or bicycle circulation system. These uses include, but are not limrted to
residential, parking, transit, bicycling, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must conform to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A treebelt is required adjacent to sidewalk
areas. The Planning Board can waive tree belt requirements in situations where they
determine that local conditions warrant.
4. The development should provide intemal and/or public pedestrian connections that are
direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amenities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and
benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and L.oading, and Shared Parking Requirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall parking be allowed
in the treebelt adjacent to the sidewalk or within the front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located either on or off the lot. Applicant must show proof of space,
dedicated to the use, its location relative to the building, and must indicate if the space is
owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for emergency and
service vehicles through the layout and design of driveways, interior service roads, or
pedestrian and bicycle circulation corridors.
4. The Planning Board may allow shared parking in a mixed use development.
5. A parking study shall be required for all new structures within the District. A parking
study is not required for re-use of existing structures. A formal parking study may be
waived for small developments where there is established experience with the land use
mix and its impact is expected to be minimal. If standard rates are not available or
limited, the applicant may collect data at similar sites to establish local parking demand
rates.
J. Alleys:
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1. Alleys are permitted to access parking in the rear of structures, with Planning Board
review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well lit. Alleys must be paved, with a
minimum width of ten (10) feet.
K. Development and Design Standards:
1. Existing buildings shall be re-used for mixed use developments, where feasible, as a
priority over new construction.
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places and/or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places shall be converted,
constructed, reconstructed, restored or altered to maintain or promote the status of the
building or structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Register of
Historic Places.
L. Signs:
1. Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam in s. 180-75 through
s. 180-89.
2. Permitted signs include: Signs located within the sign band on building facades; awning
signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades; window signs and un-moveable free-
standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs; and for sale or for
lease signs.
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable signs; internally lit plastiC
signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be constructed of wood,
metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass or encased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include extemal white light illumination, provided it is shaded from
view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed sixteen square feet in area.
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of ten feet; other free-
standing signs shall have a maximum height of four feet.
M. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Screening of mechanical equipment, trash, and loading areas shall be provided through the
use of walls, fences, and/or dense, evergreen plant materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minimum width of at least five feet, and can
consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use areas to provide
visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define
logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped with sufficient shade trees to provide 50%
shade within fifteen (15) years of installation.
5. Completion of the landscaping requirements may be postponed due to seasonal weather
conditions for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the time of project completion.
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N. Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Runoff
1. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects shall recharge all stormwater on
site. The use of green infrastructure strategies for stormwater recharge, such as
permeable pavements, tree box filters, green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration
basins and green roofs, are strongly encouraged. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how
the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and stormwater recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
1. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the public walkways or
roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic or visibility.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growing season.
P. Appearance/ArchHectural Design
1. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of buildings in
the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam through the use of appropriate building
materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques.
2. In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the building design is
compatible with the following design guidelines:
a. Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of wood, aluminum or
vinyl;
b. Exterior facade treatment is compatible on all sides visible from a public way or parking
lot;
c. Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and
avoid monotony. .
4. Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation and proposed buildings shall be
compatible with the historic character and scale of contiguous buildings within the
immediate neighborhood vicinity.
5. Proposed buildings should relate harmoniously to each other.
6. Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments
are strongly encouraged to be located on the ground or below grade building levels.
7. The entire building fa<;ade must be oriented to front and side street property lines and must
be located within ten feet of such property lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, are encouraged within the
development;
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any restaurant use,
and must comply with the following standards:
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a.Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor dining areas, provided
that all necessary licenses are acquired. These licenses are to be gathered through
the Liquor Commission, the Building Department and the Board of Health.
b.The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or less than the hours
of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas which abut residential areas must
end outdoor dining and seating by 11 pm.
c. Litter must be cleaned up regularly.
181-145 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for provision of affordable
housing, if the following criteria are met:
1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dwelling units in a mixed use development may
be designated as affordable housing. Affordable housing will be defined as those
residential units affordable to a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the
median income in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease or rental controls that will
ensure continued affordability by future low and moderate income households. Deed
restrictions or similar devices shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these
purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their construction
constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shall determine the density bonus, which may consist of both of the
following:
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
181-146 Mixed Use Business C District Location
A. This district includes the properties listed below.
PRESIDENT
Christopher C. Johnson
VICE PRESIDENT
Dennis J. Perry
COUNCILORS
George Bitzas
Cecilia P. Calabrese
Paul C. Cavallo
James P. Cichetti
Gina M Letellier
Robert A. Magavern
Joseph Mineo
Donald M Rheault
Robert E. Rossi
ADMlNISTRA TIVE
ASSISTANT
Barbara A. Bard
TELEPHONE
(413) 726-9716
FAX
(413) 726-97 J7
EMAIL
bbard@agawam.ma.us
. . ... \GAW AM CITY COUNCIL
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01.001
NOTICE OF MEETING
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE WILL BE A LEGISLATIVE
SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING AND COUNCIL WORKSHOP, ON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013, AT 7:00pm, IN THE PEIRCE
ROOM AT THE AGAWAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 750 COO}lER
STREET, AGAWAM, MA.
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AGENDA
PH-2013-to (TOR-2013-8) -An Ordinance to Amend the Code
of the Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances § 180; Mixed Use
Business District (Public Hearing Date set for December 16, 2013)
An y other bu siness that may legally come before the Committee.
Committee Members Letellier, Cavallo, Rossi , and Bitzas
Full Council
Mayor
Solicitor
Deborah Dachas, Planning Director
Planning Board .J
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PRESIDEl.I.T
Christopher C. Johnson
VICE PRESIDENT
Dennis J Perry
COUNCILORS
George Bilzas
Cecilia p, Calabrese
Paul C. Cavallo
James p, Cichetti
Gina M. Letellier
Robert A, Magovern
Joseph Mineo
Donald M Rheault
Robert E. Rossi
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Barbara A. Bard
TELEPHONE
(413) 726-9716
FAX
(413) 726-9717
EMAIL
bbard@agawam,ma,us
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\GAWAM CITY COUNCIL
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETIS 01001
November 27, 20) 3
Agawam Planning Board
Town H all
36 Main Street '
Agawam, MA, 01001
Re: TOR-2013-8
Dear Members of the Agawam Planning Board:
At its regularly scheduled City COllncil meeting of November 18,2013, the Agawam
City Council referred the following item to the Agawam Planning Board for them to
hold a public hearing and make a recommendation, The C ity Council also set a date
of December 16, 2013 on which to hold their public hearing on the same,
• PH-2013-16 (TOR-2013-8) -An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the
Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances § 180; Mixed Use Business District.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me,
Sincerely,
Christopher C. Johnson, Presi
Agawam City Council
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cc: Fu ll Council
Mayor
Solicitor
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
. Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
TO: Building Inspector
Town Solicitor
Engineering/DPW
Safety Officer
Fire Department
Health Department
Conservation Commission
Board of Appeals
School Committee
Assessors
FROM: Planning Board
MEMO
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Amendment -Mixed Use Business C District
DATE: November 22, 2013
The Planning Board is the petitioner on the attached zoning amendment entitled "Mixed Use
Business C". Please review and comment prior to the Board's December 5th meeting.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Mark R. Paleologopoulos
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
November 22, 2013
Dear Abutter:
The Agawam Planning Board is the petitioner on a Zoning Amendment entitled "Mixed Use
Business C District". The proposed District will affect twenty-one (21) properties within the . ..
Walnut Street Extension area. A map ofthe affected properties has been included.
The Assessors Office lists you as an abutter (within 300') or you are an affected property owner
and therefore must be notified of the upcoming public hearing. The Planning Board will be
holding a public hearing on this request on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The
meeting will be held at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam.
You are encouraged to attend and comment.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Paleologopoulos
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
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TOUCHETTE ROBERT W JR
32 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1502
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TOUCHETTE ROBERT W JR
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204 SUFFIELD ST
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COHEN HELEN M
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LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
CHRISTY MARLENE A
68 WILLOWBROOK DR
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1632
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66 COLUMBUS ST
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LOUDFOOT ALAN W
51 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
BOISCLAIR PAULA A
BOISCLAIR DANIEL J P
56 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
FOUNTAIN DOUGLAS
315 LANCASTER AVE
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EDELMAN LEO G
57 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
THERIAULT NANCY
67 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
MOCCIO SHIRLEY
166 FEEDING HILLS RD
SOUTHWICK, MA 01077-
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32 COLUMBUS ST
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68 WILLOWBROOK DR
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1632
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66 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1502
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77 YORK ST.
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120 ELY WAY
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
CREMONTI FRANK J
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37 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
BGL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
65 AGAWAM SHOPPING CT
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1552
STACK ROBERT N
STACK MELANIE M
48 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
LOUDFOOT ALAN W
51 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
BOISCLAIR PAULA A
BOISCLAIR DANIEL J P
56 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
FOUNTAIN DOUGLAS
315 LANCASTER AVE
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
DEMPSEY JOSEPH F
DEMPSEY SUSAN M
1048MAINRD
GRANVILLE,MA 01034
CREMONTI FRANK J
CREMONTI OLIDA
37 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
COHEN STANLEYL
COHEN HELEN M
82WESTRD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
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MUELLER ELIZABETH L
49 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
CHABOT JOSEPH 0
BURNETT DANIEL H
36 RAMAH CIR NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
COHEN STANLEY
COHEN HELEN M
82WESTRD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
EDELMAN LINDA M
EDELMAN LEO G
57 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
THERIAULT NANCY
67 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
MOCCIO SHIRLEY
166 FEEDING HILLS RD
SOUTHWICK, MA 01077-
WESTERN MASS ELECTRIC CO
P.O. BOX 270
HARTFORD, CT 06141
TRAK REALTY LLC
16 EAST MAIN ST
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
MASON DAVID J SR
6429 BIGELOW COMMONS
ENFIELD, CT 06082
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10 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
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CREMONTI OLIDA
37 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
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COHEN HELEN M
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LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
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MUELLER ELIZABETH L
49 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
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COHEN HELEN M
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LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
CHRISTY MARLENE A
68 WILLOWBROOK DR
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1632
ALLEN MARY KATHLEEN
66 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
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HARTFORD, CT 06141
MASON DAVID J SR
6429 BIGELOW COMMONS
ENFIELD, CT 06082
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342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
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16 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
TOUCHETTE ROBERT W ur
TOUCHETTE ROBERT W JR
32 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
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TOUCHETTE ROBERT W JR
32 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
TORAN REALTY CORP.
% TOM RUSSO
204 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1748
LOUDFOOT ALAN W
51 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
BOISCLAIR PAULA A
BOISCLAIR DANIEL J P
56 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1502
FOUNTAIN DOUGLAS
315 LANCASTER AVE
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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WESTERN MASS ELEC CO
ONEFEDERALST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
MASON DAVID J SR
6429 BIGELOW COMMONS
ENFIELD, CT 06082
ELLENDA VE LLC
120 ELY WAY
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
BRUSO LEONARD R JR TR
LEONARD R BRUSO JR TR
26 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1502
CREMONTI FRANK J
CREMONTI OLIDA
37 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1501
BGL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
65 AGAWAM SHOPPING CT
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1552
STACK ROBERTN
STACK MELANIE M
48 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1502
COHEN STANLEY
COHEN HELEN M
82 WEST RD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
EDELMAN LINDA M
EDELMAN LEO G
57 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
THERIAULT NANCY
67 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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77 YORK ST.
WEST SPRlNGFIELD, MA
WESTERN MASS ELECTRIC CO MAGEE ROBERT C ARROYO EDUARDO JR
C/O WALGREEN #4358 TAX
P.O. BOX 270 DEPT #3 80 SPRINGFIELD ST
HARTFORD,CT 06141 300 WILMOT RD AGAWAM,MA 01001
DAPPCO REALTY, LLC
102ANVILST
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
WESTERN MASS ELEC CO
ONEFEDERALST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
SANDER MARCEL TRUSTEE
53 SPRINGFIELD REALTY
TRUST
342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
WILLOWBROOK ASSOC.
54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
RATNER ELLEN
151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
GOODWILL JOHN H LIT
GOODWILL DOUGLAS J -
PATRICIA
25 AGAWAM SHOPPING
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1534
TORAN REALTY CORP.
% TOM RUSSO
204 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1748
COHEN STANLEY L
COHEN HELEN M
82WESTRD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
CHRISTY MARLENE A
68 WILLOWBROOK DR
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1632
DEERFIELD,IL 60015-4600
TDBANK
380 WELLINGTON ST, TWR B
LONDON, ON N6 A 4S4
AGAWAM PLAZA LLC
342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
KUSELIAS RAYMOND
KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 01095-
COHEN STANLEY L
COHEN HELEN M
82WESTRD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
STANDARD MANAGEMENT
60MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
JASMIN NORMAN F
JASMIN SOPHIE F
82 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1506
ELLENDA VE LLC
120 ELY WAY
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
PENFIELD PRODUCTIONS LTD
35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1521
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
CHABOT JOSEPH 0
BURNETT DANIEL H
36 RAMAH CIR NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
BGL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
65 AGAWAM SHOPPING CT
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1552
CHABOT JOSEPH 0
BURNETT DANIEL H
36 RAMAH CIR NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
COHEN STANLEY
COHEN HELEN M
82 WEST RD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
MAGEE ROBERT C
C/O WALGREEN #4358 TAX
DEPT #3
300 WILMOT RD
DEERFIELD, IL 60015-4600
AGAWAM PLAZA LLC
342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
PENFIELD PRODUCTIONS LTD
35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1521
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
CHABOT JOSEPH 0
BURNETT DANIEL H
36 RAMAH CIR NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
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80 SPRINGFIELD ST 380 WELLINGTON ST, TWR B
AGAWAM,MA 01001 LONDON,ON N6A4S4
SANDER MARCEL TRUSTEE
53 SPRINGFIELD REALTY
TRUST
342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
WILLOWBROOK ASSOC.
54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
RATNER ELLEN
151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
GOODWILL JOHN H UT
GOODWILL DOUGLAS J -
PATRICIA
25 AGAWAM SHOPPING
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1534
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
KUSELIAS RAYMOND
KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 01095-
LADIZKI DAVIDA
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
STANDARD MANAGEMENT
60 MCLEAN ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
LADIZKI BEVERLYM
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
MAGEE ROBERT C
CIO WALGREEN #4358 TAX
DEPT #3
300 WILMOT RD
DEERFIELD,IL 60015-4600
DAPPCO REALTY, LLC
102 ANVIL ST
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
AGAWAM PLAZA LLC
342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
PENFIELD PRODUCTIONS LTD
35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1521
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
STANDARD MANAGEMENT
60 MCLEAN ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
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BLOCK ELLEN
100 LYNWOOD DR
LONGMEADOW,MA 01106
TDBANK
380 WELLINGTON ST, TWR B
LONDON, ON N6 A 4S4
SANDER MARCEL TRUSTEE
53 SPRINGFIELD REALTY
TRUST
342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
WILLOWBROOK ASSOC.
54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
RATNER ELLEN
151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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ARROYO EDUARDO JR
80 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
WATSON NANCYL
WATSON GEORGE M JR
2318 BLAINE DR
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
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AGAWAM,MA 01001-1734
ALFANO GERALD ur
ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
KlMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
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ROSSI RAYMOND F
21 FAIRVIEW ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-2116
CURTIS ALAN S TRUSTEE
OF DEAN-CURTIS TRUST
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AGAWAM, MA 01001-1517
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
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KUSELIAS RAYMOND
KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM,MA 01095-
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
STANDARD MANAGEMENT
60MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
ALBANO JOSEPH
43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
ALFANO GERALD LIT
ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW,MA 01106
ROSSI RAYMOND F
21 FAIRVIEW ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
LADIZKI DAVIDA
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
TEXEIRA DANIEL
TEXEIRA SHELBY
67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
FETTSARAH
86 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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36 MAIN STREET
36 MAIN ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1825
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
THE PA WEZKA FAMILY IRREV
PA WEZKA BOGDAN TR
35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
BARDIER STEVEN L
37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
LADIZKI BEVERLYM
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
AZON REALTY LLC
87 COUNTRY RD
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
PIDGEON JOHN J
SHORTT MELISSA V
77 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
36 MAIN ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1825
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
THE PA WEZKA FAMILY IRREV
PA WEZKA BOGDAN TR
35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
BARDIER STEVEN L
37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
LADIZKl BEVERLY M
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD AV
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1521
KUSELIAS RAYMOND
KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 01095-
RATNER ELLEN
151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
STANDARD MANAGEMENT
60MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
ALBANO JOSEPH
43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
ALFANO GERALD LIT
ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD AV
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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WILLOWBROOK ASSOC.
54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
CH CORPORATION
23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
LADIZKl DAVID A
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
LADIZKl DAVIDA
115 SOMERWYNDLN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
TEXEIRA DANIEL
TEXEIRA SHELBY
67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
COOK ASSOCIATES INC PENFIELD PRODUCTIONS LTD POWER TEST REALTY
CIO GETTY REALTY CORP
PO BOX 450 35 SPRINGFIELD ST 125 JERICHO TURNPIKE STE
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36 MAIN STREET
24MAINST
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KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 01095-
RATNER ELLEN
151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
STANDARD MANAGEMENT
60MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
ALBANO JOSEPH
43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1734
ALFANO GERALD LIT
ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYNDLN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
TEXEIRA DANIEL
TEXEIRA SHELBY
67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
36 MAIN ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1825
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
THE PA WEZKA FAMILY IRREV
PA WEZKA BOGDAN TR
35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
BARDIER STEVEN L
37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
LADIZKI BEVERLY M
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD AV
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
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24 MAIN ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 0\095-
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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60MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
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43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1734
ALFANO GERALD UT
ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1521
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
LADIZKl DAVID A
115 SOMERWYNDLN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
LADIZKl DAVID A
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
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67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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36 MAIN STREET
36 MAIN ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1825
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
THE PA WEZKA FAMILY IRREV
PA WEZKA BOGDAN TR
35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
LADIZKl BEVERLY M
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
36 MAIN ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1825
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
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35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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115 SOMER WYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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73 BIRCHWOOD AV
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
PENFIELD PRODUCTIONS LTD
35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1521
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KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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60MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
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43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
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53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYNDLN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYNDLN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
TEXEIRA DANIEL
TEXEIRA SHELBY
67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
COOK ASSOCIATES INC
PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
KUSELIAS RAYMOND
KUSELIAS MARIA A
158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 01095-
RATNER ELLEN
151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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60 MCLEAN ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
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43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1734
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ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
ROSSI RAYMOND F
21 FAIRVIEW ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
WALNUT PLAZA LLC
6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
TEXEIRA DANIEL
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67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
FETTSARAH
86 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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36 MAIN ST
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88 LISWELL DR
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35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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87 COUNTRY RD
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
PIDGEON JOHN J
SHORTT MELISSA V
77 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
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115 SOMERWYND LN
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
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TEXEIRA SHELBY
67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
FETTSARAH
86 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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JOHNSON CRYSTAL L
POBOX 201
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88 LlSWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
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35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
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87 COUNTRY RD
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PIDGEON JOHN J
SHORTT MELISSA V
77 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
QUAINTANCE ANNA M
SCOTTO DINA JOY
87 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
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ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
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21 FAIRVIEW ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-2116
CURTIS ALAN S TRUSTEE
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21 RAMAH CIR SOUTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1517
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
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ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
ROSSI RAYMOND F
21 FAIRVTEWST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
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102 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
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115 SOMER WYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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6 VILLAGE HILL RD
WILLIAMSBURG, MA
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67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
FETTSARAH
86 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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JOHNSON CRYSTALL
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REYNOLDSANNETTEL
97 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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115 SOMERWYNDLN
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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87 COUNTRY RD
AGAWAM,MA 01001-2116
PIDGEON JOHN J
SHORTT MELISSA V
77 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
QUAINTANCE ANNA M
SCOTIO DINA JOY
87 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
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342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
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60 MCLEAN ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
DEGRAY RONALD L
DEGRAY ANN I
103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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6 VILLAGE HILL RD
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67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
ROSSI RAYMOND F
21 FAIRVIEW ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
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AGAWAM, MA 01001-1517
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102 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
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PO BOX 450
CHESTER, CT 06412-1238
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
LADIZKI DAVID A
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
LADIZKI BEVERLY M
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
BMA REALTY, LLC
PO BOX 2581
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01101
FETTSARAH
86 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
JOHNSON JOHN W
JOHNSON CRYSTALL
PO BOX 201
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1734
REYNOLDS JOSEPH F
REYNOLDSANNETTEL
97 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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115 SOMERWYND LN
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43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1734
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53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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87 COUNTRY RD
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
PIDGEON JOHN J
SHORIT MELISSA V
77 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
QUAINTANCE ANNA M
SCOITO DINA JOY
87 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1721
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342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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115 SOMERWYNDLN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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103 VERDUGO ST
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67 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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86 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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PO BOX 450
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158 EAST LONGMEADOW RD
WILBRAHAM, MA 01095-
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
BARDIER STEVEN L
37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
LADIZKI BEVERLY M
115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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87 COUNTRY RD
AGAWAM, MA 01001-2116
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35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1521
WHITE LAWRENCE JR
88 LISWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
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60 MCLEAN ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
ALBANO JOSEPH
43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1734
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ALFANO JOSEPHINE
53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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73 BIRCHWOOD AV
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
ROSSI RAYMOND F
21 FAIRVIEW ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-2116
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342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
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35 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001-1521
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23 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1721
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115 SOMERWYNDLN
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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103 VERDUGO ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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6 VILLAGE HILL RD
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342 BEACON ST
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54 RAMAH CIRCLE NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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88 L1SWELL DR
FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030
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35 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
BARDIER STEVEN L
37 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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115 SOMERWYND LN
SUFFIELD, CT 06078
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73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106
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PO BOX 450
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151 SPRINGFIELD ST
AGAWAM,MA 01001
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60 MCLEANST
WELLESLEY, MA 02481
ALBANO JOSEPH
43 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM. MA 01001-1734
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53 SUFFIELD ST
AGAWAM.MA 01001-1721
KIMBALL REALTY GROUP
73 BIRCHWOOD A V
LONGMEADOW. MA 01106
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342 BEACON ST
NEWTON, MA 02467-3977
CHABOT JOSEPH 0
BURNETT DANlEL H
36 RAMAH CrR NORTH
AGAWAM, MA 01001
BGL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
65 AGAWAM SHOPPING CT
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1552
COHEN STANLEY L
COHEN HELEN M
82 WEST RD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
FOUNTAIN DOUGLAS
315 LANCASTER AVE
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
CHRISTY REAL ESTATE, LLC
339-C BLISS ST
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
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120 ELY WAY
LONGMEADOW,MA 01106
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DEMPSEY SUSAN M
1048 MAINRD
GRANVILLE, MA 01034
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CREMONTI FRANK J
CREMONTI OLIDA
37 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 0I00l-ISO!
COHEN STANLEY L
COHEN HELEN M
82 WEST RD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
NUNN JANE E UT
MUELLER ELIZABETH L
49 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
CHABOT JOSEPH 0
BURNETT DANIEL H
36 RAMAH CIR NORTH
AGAWAM,MA 01001
COHEN STANLEY
COHEN HELEN M
82WESTRD
LONGMEADOW, MA 01106-
EDELMAN LINDA M
EDELMAN LEO G
57 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001-1501
THERIAULT NANCY
67 COLUMBUS ST
AGAWAM, MA 01001
MOCCIO SHIRLEY
166 FEEDING HILLS RD
SOUTHWICK, MA 01077-
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ARTICLE XIX
MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
180-139Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Development in appropriate areas of the Town and to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare in the Town of Agawam by establishing controls that will
facilitate flexible development while protecting the public interest.
180-140 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creative development by
providing guidelines which encourage a mix of uses compatible with existing and neighboring
properties; to provide housing and business uses in locations where a variety of town services
are available; to promote utilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent, furthermore, is to encourage interaction among activities
located within a Mixed Use Development, to enhance business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic,
provide employment opportunities for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility with
each other of the commercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects of
buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located by:
1. Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a limited area, including
residential, commercial, and office;
2. Accommodating mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other
uses on the ground floor and residential units above;
3. Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-
oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
4. Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize services in the
vicinity of their residences;
5. Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing;
6. Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building;
7. Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the district;
8. Facilitating integrated physical design;
9. Promoting a high level of design quality;
10. Encouraging the development of flexible space for small and emerging businesses;
11. Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions;
and
12. Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the district to
accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shoppers.
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180-141 Establishment and Administration
A. The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District shall include the properties listed below. These
properties are included by reason of their potential to provide a flexible development area
aligned with the purpose ofthis Article.
Assessor's Map, Block and Lot
114-5-34
115-9-1
Jl5-1-1
J15-1-2
J15-1-3
J15-4-1
J15-4-2
J15-4-3
J15-4-4
J14-3-3
J14-3-4
J14-3-5
J14-3-7
J14-4-1
J14-4-2
J14-4-3
J14-4-5
J14-4-6
J14-4-7
J14-4-8
J14-4-9
B. The provisions of this Section 180-144 shall be administered by the Planning Board, except as
otherwise provided herein.
C. The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to be unnecessary to
the review of a particular plan. Such waiver decisions must be documented in writing by the
Planning Board.
180-142 Definitions
A. The following definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications under these zoning
ordinances:
1. Assisted Living: Housing for adults, with services provided, such as meals, laundry, and
housekeeping.
2. Business Services: Services used in the conducting of business and commerce, including
only:
a. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting;
b. News services;
c. Research, development and testing;
d. Business management and consulting;
e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
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3. Cafe: A coffee house or small restaurant, often with an enclosed or outdoor section
extending onto the sidewalk
4. Driveway: A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or off-street parking or
loading space.
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is the sale of pre-
prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the customer in a ready-to-consume state for
consumption either within the restaurant building or off the premises. Orders are not
generally taken at the customer's table, and food is generally served in disposable
wrapping or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A livefwork unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., studio, loft, or one
bedroom) consisting of both a commercial/office and a residential component that is
occupied by the same resident. The livefwork unit shall be the primary dwelling of the
occupant.
7. Lot Coverage: The area of a lot covered by the footprint of all structures, as well as decks,
balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, driveway areas, expressed as a
percentage of the total lot area.
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract of land, building, or structure with two
(2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, commercial,
institutional, or entertainment, in a compact village form, with vehicular access to an
accepted public way. A proposed Mixed Use Development shall demonstrate that the
project shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the proposed
development.
9. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemical smell.
10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the
care of a person or his/her apparel, including but not limited to:
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garment services not exceeding 5,000 square feet of
floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. Photographic services;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration;
g. Funeral services;
h. Health clubs;
i. Clothing rental.
11. Professional Services: Services performed by professional persons for business and
personal use, including, but not limited to:
a. Medical and health offices and clinics;
b. Planning;
c. Engineering and architectural;
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d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior and/or Handicapped Housing or Senior Apartments: Age-restricted multi-unit
housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped persons, with self-contained living units for
older adults who are able to care for themselves. Usually no additional services such as
meals or transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating establishment with turnover rates generally of at least one
hour or longer, serving food intended for consumption on the premises.
14. Treebelt: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a minimum width of
five feet.
180-143 Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review in a Mixed Use Development
1. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Development Overlay
District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with s.180-13. The
following uses may be included by right with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a
mixed use development:
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
i. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs);
j. Health club;
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more walls);
I. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jewelry or ceramics);
q. Civic uses;
r. Livelwork units;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The above uses are not allowed as stand-alone structures in this district.
B. Special Permit Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development with the approval of a
Special Pemnit from the Board of Appeals in accordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. Hotel/Motel not exceeding 10 guest rooms per establishment;
b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services which clean clothing articles on site;
c. Animal hospitals;
Minimum
Lot Area
o s.f.
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d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, pharmacies or cafes;
2. Within a mixed use development, the following uses shall not be allowed as free standing
buildings:
a. Fast food restaurants;
b. Sit down restaurants;
c. Banks and automated teller machines (ATMs).
C. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses shall not be included within a Mixed Use Development:
a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasoline filling stations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. Junkyards.
D. Same-structure/On-site Mixed Use
1. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no restriction on combining
different categories of use within the same building except any imposed by the State
Building Code or other federal, state, or local regulations.
2. No mixed use development shall have more than 75% of the total square footage in
the development used for residential uses, including multi-family uses, assisted living
and senior housing.
E. Special Permit Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section 180-143(B) above must
meetthe Special Permit requirements in Section 180-11 and the Site Plan Approval
requirements in Section 180-13.
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also meet the following
additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for Mixed Use
Developments in Section 180-144 below.
b. The project is consistent with the purposes of this ordinance, as stated in Section 180-
140.
F. Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements applicable to the Mixed Use Overlay District are shown in the
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations below:
Table of Dimensional and Densitv Regulations for the Mixed Use. Business C District
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Setback
Frontage Front Side Rear Height Lot
Yard Yard Yard Coverage
25 feet 10 feet o feet 20 feet 45 feet! 75%
3 stories
15 feet
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180-144 Performance Standards for Mixed Use Developments
To the extent feasible, all Mixed Use Developments must meet the Performance Standards in
Sections 180-144 A-O below.
No use shall be permitted that causes or results in dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes,
excessive odor, noise, vibration or excessive light violating the standards set forth in the
performance criteria in this Section 180-144 A-Q.
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conducted under this Section
180-144 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be minimized.
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts shall be as narrow
as is feasible, without resulting in traffic safety issues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall be provided for
access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation connections
to adjacent lots.
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the following uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate over 700 vehicles/day
(based on Institute of Transportation Engineers rates found in Trip Generation);
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development structure of more than 25,000
square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any external enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development total to 25,000
square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requirements for a traffic study for external
enlargements of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the 25,000
square feet gross floor area threshold. The traffic impact statement shall contain:
a. The prOjected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for
daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattern for both vehicles and pedestrian access shall be
described and related to the site plan, including vehicular movements at all major
intersections likely to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
c. Traffic flow patterns at the site including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the site;
d. A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts of the proposed project or use on
the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road, including the prOjected number
of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak
hour traffic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection. Existing daily and peak
hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be given;
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e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be designed to
minimize conflicts and safety problems.
B. Noise:
1. In order to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, and quiet of
the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction, control, and prevention of such loud or
raucous noise that unreasonably disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, privacy,
repose, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height of four feet (4') above the ground surface at all property lines, using a sound meter
which meets the most current American National Standards Institute's Specification for
Type II Sound Level Meters, must not exceed the following standards:
Time of Day Max. Sound Level(dBA)
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 65'
7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. 50
11 :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45
'Note: 65 dba = normal conversation; 50 dba = nOise level of a normal working
refrigerator; 45dba = a quiet library
2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, leaf
blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance of the site's outdoor areas (i.e.
lawn, garden, parking, etc.). Such outdoor maintenance shall be limited to between the
hours of 8:00 am 7:00 pm.
C. Emissions and Odors:
1. Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively confined within the building, or so
regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or other disturbance from being perceptible
(without the use of instruments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located.
No emissions are permitted which can:
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matter in such quantities as to be offensive
2. The determination of what emissions are in violation of this provision shall be made by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer or his/her designee taking into consideration all of the
following:
• the level of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin ofthe odor is natural or unnatural;
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the nature and zoning of the area from which the odor emanates and the area where it
is received;
• the duration of the odor; and whether the odor is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
1. Lighting systems should be designed, constructed, and installed in a manner that controls
glare and light trespass, minimizes obtrusive light, conserves energy and resources while
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maintaining safety, visibility, security of individuals and property and curtailing the
degradation of the nighttime visual environment. Evenly distributed lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and increase efficiency. By
directing light where it is needed and only the intenSity necessary to serve the intended
purpose, these standards will prevent glare and its harsh shadows and blind spots. All
lighting shall comply with the following:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from
floodlights or from high temperature processes such as welding shall be permitted
beyond its lot lines onto neighboring properties, or onto any street.
• Exterior lighting, including but not necessarily limited to lighting of exterior walls of
buildings from an external light source, lighting of parking areas, and lighting of walks
and drives shall be done in such a manner to direct light away from adjacent lots and
public ways.
• All outdoor light fixtures and illuminated signs shall be designed, located, installed and
directed in such a manner as to prevent light trespass beyond the property line, and
light above a ninety-degree horizontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to
provide photometric plans and/or manufacturing speCification sheets to show
conformance with these standards
• All nonessential lighting, including display, parking, and sign lighting, shall be turned off
after business hours, leaving only the lighting necessary for site and pedestrian
security, crime prevention and streetlighting.
• All lighting shall be recessed and shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall conform to the following output standards:
E. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored in accordance with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be screened from view from
public ways and abutting properties.
F. Waste Disposal:
1. Waste disposal shall follow state and town Board of Health regulations.
2. Storage of waste and waste facilities shall be screened from view from public ways and
neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be made for the disposal of trash, which may include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision of trash compactors within the building or on site, as well as
a signed annual contract for rubbish removal.
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4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM
only. Dumpsters must be fenced, gated and screened from view.
G. Loading/Unloading:
1. The Planning Board may require that operations, including loading and unloading shall be
limited to weekdays between the hours of 7AM and 11PM only.
2. Loading and unloading platforms and doorways specially designed for loading/unloading
are prohibited on the front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
1. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk system shall connect
all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appropriate circulation or continuity to an
existing pedestrian or bicycle circulation system. These uses include, but are not limited to
residential, parking, transit, bicycling, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must conform to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MMB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A tree belt is required adjacent to sidewalk
areas. The Planning Board can waive treebelt requirements in situations where they
determine that local conditions warrant.
4. The development should provide internal and/or public pedestrian connections that are
direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amenities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and
benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and Loading, and Shared Parking Requirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall parking be allowed
in the treebelt adjacent to the sidewalk or within the front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located either on or off the lot. Applicant must show proof of space,
dedicated to the use, its location relative to the building, and must indicate if the space is
owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for emergency and
service vehicles through the layout and design of driveways, interior service roads, or
pedestrian and bicycle circulation corridors.
4. The Planning Board may allow shared parking in a mixed use development.
5. A parking study shall be required for all new structures within the District. A parking
study is not required for re-use of existing structures. A formal parking study may be
waived for small developments where there is established experience with the land use
mix and its impact is expected to be minimal. If standard rates are not available or
limited, the applicant may collect data at similar sites to establish local parking demand
rates.
J. Alleys:
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1. Alleys are permitted to access parking in the rear of structures, with Planning Board
review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well IiI. Alleys must be paved, with a
minimum width of ten (10) feel.
K. Development and Design Standards:
1. Existing buildings shall be re-used for mixed use developments, where feasible, as a
priority over new construction.
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places and/or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places shall be converted,
constructed, reconstructed, restored or altered to maintain or promote the status of the
building or structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Register of
Historic Places.
L. Signs:
1. Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam in s. 180-75 through
s.180-89.
2. Permitted signs include: signs located within the sign band on building facades; awning
signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades; window signs and un-moveable free-
standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs; and for sale or for
lease signs.
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable signs; internally lit plastiC
signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be constructed of wood,
metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass or encased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include external white light illumination, provided it is shaded from
view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed sixteen square feet in area.
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of ten feet; other free-
standing signs shall have a maximum height of four feet.
M. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Screening of mechanical equipment, trash, and loading areas shall be provided through the
use of walls, fences, and/or dense, evergreen plant materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minimum width of at least five feet, and can
consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use areas to provide
visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define
logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped with sufficient shade trees to provide 50%
shade within fifteen (15) years of installation.
5. Completion of the landscaping requirements may be postponed due to seasonal weather
conditions for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the time of project completion.
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N. Green Infrastructure and Storrnwater Runoff
1. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects shall recharge all stormwater on
site. The use of green infrastructure strategies for stormwater recharge, such as
permeable pavements, tree box filters, green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration
basins and green roofs, are strongly encouraged. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how
the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and stormwater recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
1. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the public walkways or
roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic or visibility.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growing season.
P. Appearance/Architectural Design
1. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of buildings in
the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam through the use of appropriate building
materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques.
2. In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the building design is
compatible with the following design guidelines:
a. Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of wood, aluminum or
vinyl;
b. Exterior facade treatment is compatible on all sides visible from a public way or parking
lot;
c. Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and
avoid monotony.
4. Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation and proposed buildings shall be
compatible with the historic character and scale of contiguous buildings within the
immediate neighborhood vicinity.
5. Proposed buildings should relate harmoniously to each other.
6. Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments
are strongly encouraged to be located on the ground or below grade building levels.
7. The entire building fa~ade must be oriented to front and side street property lines and must
be located within ten feet of such property lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, are encouraged within the
development;
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any restaurant use,
and must comply with the following standards:
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a.Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor dining areas, provided
that all necessary licenses are acquired. These licenses are to be gathered through
the Liquor Commission, the Building Department and the Board of Health.
b.The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or less than the hours
of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas which abut residential areas must
end outdoor dining and seating by 11 pm.
c. Litter must be cleaned up regularly.
181-145 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for provision of affordable
housing, if the following criteria are met:
1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dwelling units in a mixed use development may
be deSignated as affordable housing. Affordable housing will be defined as those
residential units affordable to a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the
median income in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease or rental controls that will
ensure continued affordability by future low and moderate income households. Deed
restrictions or similar devices shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these
purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their construction
constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shall determine the density bonus, which may consist of both of the
following:
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
181-146 Mixed Use Business C District Location
A. This district includes the properties listed below.
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RAMOS RECOGNIZED
Turley Publications submitted photo
AGAWAM -On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Agawam High School girls
soccer teams celebrated coach Justine Ramos for her 15 years of
coaching at the school. Congratulations for 15 wonderful years.
COLLEGE NEWS
Carrington stops four shots in win
DANBURY, Conn. -Westfield State
men's soccer senior and Agawam resident
Kris Carrington made four saves in a 3-0 win
over Western Connecticut State University
on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Van Ness tallies fifth of season
WORCESTER -University of Massa-
chusetts at Dartmouth women's soccer se-
nior and Agawam resident Jillian Van Ness
scored her fifth goal of the season in a 5-2
loss to Worcester State on Wednesday, Oct.
30.
Shorthanded goals push
Falcons to victory
SPRINGFIELD -The Springfield Falcons
(7-2-0-1) scored two shorthanded goals en
route to a 3-2 victory over the Hartford Wolf
Pack (7-3·0-2) Saturday night at the Mass-
Mutual Center.
With the win, the Falcons pulled to within
one point of the Wolf Pack for first place in
the Northeast Division with two games in
hand on the nearby rival.
Jake Hansen scored the first of the Fal-
cons' two shorthanded goals of the night -
his fourth goal of the season at the 0:42 mark
of the second period -to give Springfield a
2-0 lead. For Hansen, the shorthanded goal
was his third of the young season, matching
a Falcons single-season record and pulling
to within one of the franchise career record.
The three shorthanded goals this season
ranks first in the American Hockey League.
Darryl Boyce added the team's second
shorthanded goal at 16:24 of the third pe-
riod, which gave Springfield a 3-1 lead and
served as the eventual game-winner. For
Boyce, it was his third goal of the season and
second shorthanded, tying him for second in
theAHL.
Cody Bass got Lhe Falcons on lhe board
just 2:20 into the first period, leading a 2-
on-I rush into the offensive zone and firing
a wrist shot over Harlfmd goaltender Scott
Stajcer's shoulder. For Bass, the goal was his
first of the season in just his second game.
Stu Bickel and Danny Krista scored the
Hartford goals.
Jeremy Smith (4-1-1) made 22 saves on
24 shots in net for Springfield. Stajcer (1-1-
0) stopped 19 of 22 for the Wolf Pack.
Neither team tallied a power-play goal.
Springfield went O-for-7 on the man advan-
tage, while Hartford was O-for-3.
Falcons outlast Wolf Pack in shootont
The Springfield Falcons (6-2-0-1) snapped
their three-game losing streak and defeated
the Hartford Wolf Pack (7-2-0~2), 3-2, in a
shootout.
Jonathan Marchessault notched the shoot-
out-winning goal as he snapped a quick wrist
shot past Hartford netminder Jason Missi-
aen. Alex Alerardi added the other Conver-
sion for Springfield, beating MIssiaen with a
backhanded shot.
Falcons goaltender Mike McKenna (3-1-
0) stopped four of the five Wolf Pack shoot-
out attempts, along with 22 of the 24 sbots
he faced through regulation and overtime.
After Dylan McIlrath gave Hartford an
early 1-0 lead, Lukas Sedlak evened the
score at the 9:56 mark of the first period.
The rookie stole the puck in the neutral zone,
led a 2-on-l rush and fired a wrist shot into
the back of the net. For Sedlak, the young-
est player on the Springfield squad, the score
was his team-leading fourth of the season.
The Falcons grabbed a 2-1 lead at 9:02
of the second period when Aleardi streaked
into the offensive zone and delivered a feed
across the crease to Andrew Joudrey for the
score. For the Falcons assistant captain, the
goal was his first of the season.
Hartford's Andrew Rowe scored at 17:15
of the second period to even the score at 2-2.
Rowe was the only member of the Wolf Pack
to convert in the shootout.
Missiaen (2-1-1) made 32 saves on 34
shots in 65 minutes in net, but allowed two
of four shootout attempts past him.
Falcons fall to Phantoms
The Falcons were defeated by the Adiron-
dack Phantoms, 2-1, at the Glens Falls Civic
Center Wednesday nighl.
Special teams played a major role in the
contest, as both of Adirondack's goal were
score on the power play -a Kris Newbury
tally at 15:03 of the second period and a
Chris VandeVelde tally at 12:24 of Lbe third
period.
Adirondack was 2-for-5 with the man ad-
vantage, while the Falcons went O-for-6 on
the power play.
Springfield cut the deficit in half at 13: II
of the third period when Lukas Sedlak bur-
ied a loose puck into the back of the net. For
the rookie Sedlak, the score was his third of
the season, tying him with lake Hansen for
the team lead.
With under a minute left in regulation
and the Springfield net empty, the Falcons
worked on a 6-on-4 advantage after a Bruno
Gervais slashing minor. Patrick McNeill's
slap shot from the high slot rang off the post,
and the Falcons were unable to even the
score late.
Jeremy Smith (3-1-1) stopped 28 of the 30
shots he faced in net for Springfield, losing
in regulation for the first time this s.eason.
Adirondack netminder Cal Heeter (2-2·0)
made 27 saves on 28 shots.
Church News
DEATH NOTICES & SERVICES
Yacteen, Nawal
Died Oct. 30, 2013
Private Burial
Young, Gary G.
Died Oct. 22, 2013
Private Services
Nardi, Evelyn M.
Died Oct. 28, 2013
Funeral Nov. 1, 2013
Agawam Funeral
Home
st. John's Travelers
announces upcoming trips
Sl. John's Travelers has announced the following upcom-
. ing trips, which are open to the public.
Feb. 7-9: The Winter Carnival Festival in Quebec City,
Canada. Accommodations at the Four-Star Hilton in Quebec
City.
Cost is $465 per person (double occupancy); $455 per per-
son (triple occupancy); $655 per person (single occupancy).
A $100 deposit is required by Dec. 1, with the balance due
Jan.7.
The bus departs at 7 a.m. from St. John's Church, 833
Main St., Agawam and will return at approximately 8 p.m.
***
Feb. 18-20: "Dream Lovers" at the Taj Mahal (Eva Tereso
and Jimmy Mazz as Connie Francis and Bobby Darin) on the
boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. Two nights accommodations
at the Taj Mahal and a $60 slot bonus.
Cost is $189 per person (double occupancy); $184 per per-
son (triple occupancy) $289 per person (single occupancy).
A $50 deposit is required by Dec, 15, with the balance due
Jan. 15.
The bus will depart at 7:30 a.m. from St. John's Church,
833 Main St., Agawam and will return at approximately 8
a.m.
For infonnation and reservations on the above trips, call
Emile Cote at 335-9440,
St. John's to host
holiday bazaar
The St. John's Holiday Bazaar will be
held Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. until 3
p.m. in the Parish Center. The bazaar will
feature Christmas wreaths and decorations
in addition to a baked goods booth, candy
booth, St. John's famous jewelry booth,
and Attic Treasures booth.
There will be books for young and old
alike, toys, bountiful baskets and raffles
and for the hungry shoppers, a snack bar.
Santa will also be there and available for
pictures.
The public is invited.
Agawam
Advertiser
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Policy
Turley Publications
offers two types of
obituaries.
One is a free, brief
Death Notice listing
the name of deceased,
date of death and
funeral date and place .
The other is a Paid
Obituary, (osting
$50, which allows
families to publish
extended death notice
information oltheir
own choice and may
include a photograph.
Death Notices Be
Paid Obituaries
should be submitted
through a funeral
home to:
obits@turley.com.
Exceptions will be
made only when the
family provides a death
certificate and must be
pre,paid.
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PagelS
Legal Notices
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
UNDER
MASS. G. L. c. 183A § (;
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
140G Autumn St.,
Agawam, Mass. 01001
By virtue of Judgment
and Order of Sale of the
Westfield District Court
(Docket No. 1344CV111)
in favor of Trustees of the
Overlook Town House
Condominium Association
against Ruby Perakis,
Antonia Perakis and Bank
of America establishing a
lien pursuant to Mass. G.
L c. 183A § 6 on the real
estate known as Unit 1400
of the Overlook Town House
Condominium for the pur-
pose of satisfying such lien,
the real estate will be sold at
Public Auction at 11:00 A.M.
on November 26. 2013 at the
premises. The premises to
be sold is more particularly
described as follows:
Certain real estate situ-
ated in Agawam, Hampden
County, Massachusetts,
described as follows:
Unit 140G in Building No.
140 (the "Unit") in Overlook
Town House Condominiums
(the "Condominium") in
Agawam, Hampden County,
Massachusetts, a condomin-
ium established pursuant to
and subject to the provision
of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 183A, created
by Master Deed (the "Master
Deed") dated October 30.
1979 and recorded on Octo-
ber 30. 1979 in the Hampden
County Registry of Deeds
at Book 4856, Page 38 as
amended in Book 5D30,
Page 208, The Unit is more
particularly described in the
Master Deed and the PJans
recorded therewith in the
Hampden County Registry
of Deeds at Plan Book 187.
Pages 84-91. The Unit con-
tains approximately 1058
square fe.et, and the post
office address of the unit is
140G Autumn Street. Aga-
wam, Massachusetts. The
Unit is conveyed together
with an undivided 3.33 per-
centage interest in the com-
mon areas and facilities of
the Condominium, as des-
cribed in the Master Deed.
Subject to pole and line
rights easements of record.
The Unit is conveyed
subject to and with the ben-
efits of all easements, rights,
reservations, restrictions,
agreements and provisions
contained in the Master Deed
and the By-Laws recorded
therewith, and the Rules
and Regulations from time
to time promulgated there-
under as authorized therein,
including without limitation
the restrictions set forth in
the Master Deed that the
Unit may be used only as a
dwelling for one family or
two persons unrelated by
blood and marriage and that
no business activities of any
nature may be conducted in
the Unit, except as provided
therein. The provisions of the
Master Deed and the Plans
and By-Laws recorded there-
with, as amended from time
to time, are hereby incorpo-
rated by reference and con-
stitute covenants running
with the land and are and
shall remain upon any per-
son or persons having at any
time any jnterest or estate in
the Unit and person claiming
through or under them.
This conveyance is also
made subject to and with
the benefit of the provisions
of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter l83A as now
in force and as from time to
time amended.
Title to the Unit is based
on deed recorded in Hamp-
den Registry of Deeds in
Book 14237. Page 119.
Said premises will be
sold and conveyed subject to
all unpaid taxes, tax titles,
water and sewer assessments,
municipal liens and assess-
ments, if any, which take pre-
cedence over the lien above
described. Said premises
will also be sold and con-
veyed subject to prior liens
or other enforceable encum-
brances of record entitled to
priority over the lien above
described, and subject to
and with the benefits of all
easements, restrictions, res-
ervations and conditions of
record, if any, insofar as such
are in force and applicable.
Said premises will also be
sold subject to an leases and
tenancies and rights of per-
sons now and at the time of
sale in possession or occu-
pancy of the premises, and
subject to all rights or claims
in personaJ property installed
by tenants or former tenants
now located on the premises,
belongipg to said tenants or
occupants. Said premises
are also sold subject to any
and aU laws and ordinances,
including (but not limited to)
all building codes, state sani-
tary code, and zoning by-
laws and/or ordinances and
any other Federal, State or
lOCal statutes, regulations and
rules. The premises are sold
"as is" and no representations
or warranties are made by the
undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE: Five
Thousand Dollars ($5.000)
will be required to be paid
in cash or by certified· check
or bank cashier's check by
the purchaser at the time and
place of the sale. The bal-
ance of the purchase price
shall be paid in cash or by
certified check or by bank
cashier's check, and the
deed delivered at the clos-
ing, which shall beheld at
the Law Office of Michael J.
Serduck. 256 North Pleasant
St.. PO. BOX 626. Amherst.
Massachusetts 0 I 004, at 9:00
A.M. on the 14th day fol-
lowing the foreclosure sale,
time being of essence. The
purchaser shall be respon-
sible for all closing costs,
Massachusetts deed excise
tax, all other taxes and all
recording fees. The purchas-
er will be responsible for all
AGAWAM ADVfRJISDlNIWS NfJlltmlber 7, 2013
condominium fees accruing
after November 26, 2013. If
purchaser fails to purchase
said unit without good cause,
the deposit shall be retained
as liquidated damages by the
JienhoJder.
This sale may be post-
poned or adjourned from
time to time, jf necessary. by
the attorney for the under-
signed at the scheduled time
and place of the sale.
The successful bidder
shall be required to sign a
Memorandum of Sale con-
taining the above terms at the
auction sale.
Other terms, if any, will
be announced at the sale.
Lienholder (Trustees of
the Overlook Townhouse
Condominium Association)
By Michael J. Serduck
Attorney for Lienholder
256 North Pleasant SI.
P.O. BOX 626
Amherst. Mass. 0 I 004
(413) 253-5761
Dated: October 23. 2013
10131.1117 .11114113
AGAWAM ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS
LEGAL
ADVERTISEMENT
October 22, 2013
Notice is hereby given
that the Agawam Zoning
Board of Appeals will hold
a public hearing at the Aga-
wam Public Library Com-
munity Room, 750 Cooper
Street, Agawam, MA on
Monday, November 25,
2013 at 6:45 PM for all par-
ties interested in the appeal
of Salmar Realty. Inc .• which
is seeking a Special Permit in
accordance with Section 180-
71 of the Zoning Ordinances
which would allow for the
construction of a "Dunkin
Donuts" restaurant on land
found to lie within the flood-
plain at the premises identi-
fled as 385-389 Main Street.
Doreen Prouty Chairperson
Agawam Board of Appeals
1117.11114/13
AGAWAM ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS
LEGAL
ADVERTlSEMENT
October 22, 2013
Notice is hereby given
that the Agawam Zoning
Board of Appeals will hold
a public hearing at the Aga-
wam Public Library Com-
munity Room, 750 Cooper
Street. Agawam, MA on
Monday, November 25,
2013 at 6:30 PM for all par-
ties interested in the appeal
of Dmitry Ivanov, who is
seeking a Special Permit in
accordance with Section 180-
7, Paragraph H of the Zoning
Ordinances which would
allow for the construction of
a single family dwel1ing at
the premises identified as 70
Bailey Street.
Doreen Prouty Chairperson
Agawam Board of Appeals
1117.11/14/13
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
Please check
the accuracy of
your legal notice
prior to submis-
sion (i.e., date,
time, spelling).
Also, be sure
the requested
publication date
coincides with
the purpose of the
notice, or as the
law demands.
Thank you.
The Agawam Planning
Board will hold a public
hearing on Thursday, Nov-
ember 21, 2013 at 7:30
PM in the Agawam Public
Library, 750 Cooper Street,
Agawam, MA. The purpose
of this hearing will be to hear
the petition of the. Agawam
Planning Board on a pro-
posed zoning amendment to
Section 180 of the Agawam
Zoning Ordinance by adding
a new district entitled "Mixed
Use Business C District." A
copy of the proposal can be
obtained from the Agawam
Planning Office between
the hours of 8:30 AM and
4:30 PM in the Agawam
Town Han, 36 Main Street,
Agawam,MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Travis P. Ward, Chainnan
Agawam Planning Board
1117.llfI4f13
AGAWAM ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS
LEGAL
ADVERTlSEMENT
October 22, 2013
Notice is hereby given
that the Agawam Zoning
Board of Appeals will hold
a public hearing at the Aga-
wam Public Library Com-
munity Room, 750 Cooper
Street, Agawam. MA on
Monday, November 25,
2013 at 7:00PM for all par-
ties interested in the appeal
of Salmar Realty, Inc., which
is seeking a Special Permit
in accordance with Section
180-44, Paragraph H of the
Zoning Ordinances which
would allow for a drive-thru
service window at the prem-
ises identified as 385-389
Main Street.
Doreen Prouty Chairperson
Agawam Board of Appeals
1117,11114/13
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Hampden Division
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413)748-8600
Estate of:
Linda Anne Bovat
Also Known As:
Linda Bovat
Date of Death:
April 25, 2013
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interested
in the above captioned estate,
by Petition of Petitioner Carl
V. Fransqueza of Feeding
Hills MA Petitioner Karen
M. Brown of Feeding Hills
.MA a Will has been admitted
to informal probate.
Carl V. Franqueza of
Feeding Hills MA Karen
M. Brown of Feeding Hills
MA has been informally
appointed as the Persona1
Representative of the estate
to serve without surety on
the bond.
The estate is being
administered under informal
procedure by the Personal
Representative under the
Massachusetts Uniform Pro-
bate Code without supervi-
sion by the Court. Inventory
and accounts are not required
to be -filed with the Court,
but interested parties are
entitled to notice regard-
ing the administration from
the Personal Representative
and can petition the Court
in any matter relating to the
estate, including distribu-
tion of assets and expenses
of administration. Interested
parties are entitled to peti-
tion the Court to institute
formal proceedings and to
obtain orders terminating
or restricting the powers of
Personal Represent~tives
appOinted ·under informal
procedure. A copy of the Peti-
tion and Will, if any. can be
obtained from the Petitioner.
1117113
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Tbe Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Hampden Division
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413)748-8600
Docket No. HD13P2094EA
Estate of:
Helen Katherine Cooley
Also Known As:
Helen Cooley and
Helen K. Cooley
Date of Death:
September 28, 2013
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To all persons interes-ted
in the above captioned est-
ate, by Petition of Petitioner
George H. Cooley of South-
ampton MA. a Will.has been
admitted to informal probate.
The estate is being
administered under informal
procedure by the Personal
Representative. under the
Massachusetts Uniform Pro-
bate Code without supervi-
sion by the Court. Inventory
and accounts are not required
to be filed with the Court,
but interested parties are
entitled to notice regard-
ing the administration from
the Personal Representative
and can petition the Court
in any matter relating to the
estate, including distribu-
tion of assets and expenses
of administration. Interested
parties are entitled to petition
the Court to institute fonnal
proceedings and to obtain
orders terminating or restrict-
ing the powers of Personal
Representatives appointed
under infonnal procedure. A
copy of the Petition and Wi11,
if any, can be obtained from
the Petitioner.
Pellegrini. Seeley, Ryan
& Blakesley. Pc.
Attorney Phyllis P. Ryan
85 Main SI. -Suite 308
North Adams,
MA 01247-3401
1117113
AGAWAM
CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
LEGAL AD
The Agawam Conserva-
tion Commission will meet
on Thursday, November
14, 2013 at 6:35 PM at the
Agawam Public Library, 750
Cooper Street, Agawam,
Mass. The purpose of thi~
meeting will be to hear the
Request for Detennination of
Applicability of Interpartolo
for property located at 164
Southwick Street.. '
By Order of Henry A.
Kozloski, Chairman
Agawam Conservation
Commission
1117113
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
AGAWAM
CITY COUNCIL
The Agawam City Coun-
cil will hold a public hear-
ing on Monday, December
2, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the
Roberta G. Doering School,
68 Main Street, Agawam,
MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the
Petition of John Conte and
Louis Conte. 661 Barry Street
as prepared by R. Levesque
Associates, Inc. for a pro-
posed Zone Change Plan for
Parcel H 13 8 18 on Sheri
Lane, Feeding Hills. The
Zone Change request is to
Change from Business A and
Agricultural to Business A.
A copy of the proposed Zone
Change can be obtained from
the Agawam Planning Office
or the Agawam City Clerk's
Office between the hours of
8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. in
. the Agawam City Hall, 36
Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Christopber C. Johnson
City Council President
1117113
LEGAL AD
AGAWAM
CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
The Agawam Conserva-
tion Commission will hold a
public hearing on Thursday,
November 14, 2013 at 6:40
PM. at the Agawam Public
Library. 750 Cooper Street,
Agawam, MA. The purpose
of this hearing will be to
hear the petition of Russo
for work to be performed
on Corey Street subject to
the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act.
By Order of Henry A.
Kozloski, Chairman
Agawam Conservation
Commission
1117113
AGAWAM
CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
LEGAL AD
The Agawam Conserva-
tion Commission will meet
on Thursday, November
14, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the
Agawam Public Library,
750 Cooper Street, Agawam,
Mass. The purpose of this
meeting will be to hear the
Request for Determination of
Applicability of Stop & Shop
Supermarket Co. for property
located at 1282 Springfield
Street.
By Order of Henry A.
Kozloski, Chainnan
Agawam Conservation
Commission
1117113
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The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 21,2013 at
7:30 PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of the Agawam Planning Board on a proposed zoning
amendment to Section 180 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinance by adding a new district entitled
"Mixed Use Business C District". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the Agawam
Planning Office between the hours of8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main
Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Travis P. Ward, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
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Item 9. Public Hearings
1. PH-2013-16 (TOR-2013-8) -An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the
Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances §180; Mixed Use Business District
(Public Hearing continued 12116113) (Tabled 12116/13) (Referred to Joint
Council Workshop with PB)
President Johnson -The Public Hearing was continued from our December 16th
meeting and the
item was tabled at our December 16th meeting. Is there a Motion to take the item off the
table?
Moved by Councilor Rossi, seconded by Councilor Perry. All in favor of taking the item
off the
table say Ay, any opposed? At this point, the Public Hearing is still open. The Chair
would ask
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if there's anyone in the audience who wishes to come forward and speak in favor of
TOR-2013-
8?
Corinne Wingard -Good evening. My name is Corinne Wingard. I live at 194 Elm
Street in
Agawam. I'm here because I feel there's just no down side to passing this Ordinance to
create a
new mixed use Business C zoning district. We would lose nothing. Nothing bad can
happen if
we pass this but there would be tremendous positives through the town. I think there's
five main
ways that this is good for the town and the first and most important way is it would help
solve the
Games & Lanes problem. Under the current zoning, there are very few uses for that
property.
Under the new zoning, there would be, it would allow more options and more uses so
that it
makes it more attractive to a potential buyer cuz they have more options of what they
can do with
the property. It would also send a positive message to businesses and it would create a
more
attractive gateway to our town. It would increase the supply and variety of market rate
apartment
type housing especially for young professionals and seniors and it would again
importantly make
us eligible to get infrastructure funding from the state. So I was going to go like this 1, 2,
3,4,5
and 5 is thumbs up but I'm not that coordinated but I would hope you give a thumbs up
because
this is a terrific opportunity. Thank you very much.
President Johnson -Thank you. Anyone else wishing to speak in favor of the mixed
use?
Ed Borgatti -Hi. My name is Ed Borgatti, 135 Franklin Street. Forgive me, I didn't plan
on
speaking tonight so I might be a little bit ali over the place but I just want to say I'm 100"'{'
for the
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zone change. I just think it's way down the road. I think you have a lot more issues there
than
worrying about a zone change. First of all a fence maybe would work if you don't have
anything
immediate maybe some basic cleanup of the property. How you make that happen?
That's your
job but it needs to be cleaned up. It's an embarrassment. I have people tell me it's an
embarrassment and I get upset talking about it. So if a fence going up would be a huge
plus for
the area to start. I don't think it's a lot to ask for as far as saying that that's people's
livelihood to
have that parking lot, that is absolutely absurd. The livelihood of those businesses relies
on
gelling rid of that building not worried about what people are parking there or not. That's
just the
most unbelievable thing I've ever heard and as far as making a Northampton area, we're
signing
ten year leases with Dollar Stores and Salvation Armies, you'll never see a Northampton
type
environment there. First of all, if you want quality retail there you've golla do something
about
that Sullivan Bridge. You've golla widen it, you've golla get on that. I know there was
discussion of that at one time but that needs to be addressed again and somebody
needs to get on
it because that needs to be opened up so people can come in to Agawam. In defense of
people
who don't want retail or Whatever, it is true that there's a certain non-quality retail that
you're just
not gonna get because it's just not accessible and I know a lot of you know that but
opening that
Sullivan Bridge would be huge. Also, the contamination issue, to use that as an excuse
it's just
absurd, I am for the mixed use zoning but I think it should be held off so you put your
feet to the
fire that makes you have to clean that area up. Don't put a feather in the cap and say, I
know a lot
of you grew up here, I grew up here, I went to school here and please, step outside the
box and
look at the area from somebody who grew up in Agawam. Understand how bad it is.
Main
Street's looking good, Feeding Hills looks good, what is the problem down there?
There's golla
be something that can be done. Don't be told that you can't do anything and then
change it to
mixed use and look like there's a feather in the cap saying oh we're making a change -
you're not
making a change until it gets cleaned up. It needs immediate cleaning! I'm ready to go
over
there with a truck, I know I talked to Jimmy, going over there with a truck and making
dump runs
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myself and kudos to like Gina and Bob Rossi that spoke up and actually said that needs
to be
cleaned up first. It absolutely needs to be cleaned up first. If you want to vote for your
zone
change tonight fine but if you don't clean it up, that's the sad part. It really, really needs
to be
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cleaned up. Let me just make sure I covered everything. I think I did. Alright, I think I'm
good
but I really just want it to get cleaned up because I really get a lot of people, I hear a lot
of people,
I think I give a lot back to the community. I'm not trying to toot my own horn but in the
last two
years, we gave back $17,000 to this local community to all the sports team and
everything just
doing our give back Mondays. I need to have a vibrant area there to continue to do my
business.
We're doing great, I'm not denying that but I'm working hard because it's not, I don't
have a
business where people are driving by and popping in, it has to be a destination and we
had to
promote it that way to make it a destination because we certainly don't have any traffic
driving
by. So if you think it's easy to do business down there go look around at what's come
and gone,
just in the last two years, so we work hard down there. I know that Letellian Jewelers,
Rene over
at Hair & Co., we've all been there for twenty-five years and we work at it and we have a
cafe
down there now doing great. She's awesome but she complains also that you're just
looking at
that place every single day and I go in that cafe and she looks right at it and it's just so
frustrating.
Please get it cleaned up. Please. Thank you.
President Johnson -Thank you. Anyone else wishing to speak in favor of the mixed
use
business district? Seeing none, anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the mixed use
business
district? Anyone wishing to be recorded in name only in favor of the mixed use business
district?
Seeing none, anyone wishing to be recorded in name only in opposition? Seeing none, I
hearby .
close the Public Hearing. We have before us TOR-2013-8. I'm not sure if back in
December we
had a Motion to approve it or not, so the Chair would entertain a Motion to approve.
Motion
made by Councilor Cavallo, seconded by Councilor Bitzas. This is an Ordinance
amendment and
requires two readings so this would be to approve the first of the two readings.
Questions or
discussion on -Councilor Rossi?
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Councilor Rossi -Thank you. The Walnut Street Shopping Center I have given a great
deal of
consideration and thought on this to the point where I've even woken up a couple times
early and
that's totally unacceptable to me. Listening to Mr. Borgatti speak over there, he hit a few
nails
right on the head. To promote a zone change at this point in time would be a huge, huge
mistake.
A zone change isn't gonna solve the problems down there. When you touched on the
volumes of
traffic over at the Sullivan Bridge, that's only the spear of the iceberg, of the sword, you
have to
look at the volumes of traffic coming down Springfield Street, congestion on the
intersection
down there. You have to look at the volumes of traffic on Suffield Street and the egress
and
access that they have in that they have in that area. You have to look at the way that
shopping
center is set up. Whoever planned that thing and developed that thing had absolutely no
vision
whatsoever, totally no viSion, that is not a shopping center. When Ed Borgatti said that
his store
is a destination, that's exactly the way that thing was developed. That is nothing more
than three
small strip malls, strip centers, with no coherence whatsoever. The only thing that they
have in
common is the proximity to one another. If you want to get that thing done, if you want to
get
that shopping center vibrant again, because it has been vulnerable since the day it has
begun and
over the years, through all of the further growth and the inability of Agawam to stay
competitive,
we've lost a great deal down there. We used to have the Food Mart to draw a lot of
traffic down
there, destination traffic, Zayre's -destination, every store that was down there even if
you went
to those anchor stores, no one would ever park over there and look, they wouldn't, if you
walk
out of Dave's Pet Food City and you say to your partner, your wife or whoever you may
be with,
what do you say we get something to eat, you can't even see his building from there!
People will
be talking about going someplace else to get something to eat when you got a fine
establishment
right there in the same shopping center but they would never see it. If you want to get
that place .
cleaned up the first thing you need to do is you need to get that building out of there, you
need to
tear that building down and bulldoze it so you never even knew it was there, that's the
first thing.
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The second thing you need to do is you need to partner with Mass Highway because the
only way
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you're ever gonna get traffic into that place and have pedestrian accessibility is to
partner with
Mass Highway. You have to restructure the interior, the flowing of the traffic on the
inside, we
talked about at one time making part of that one way to come in and go out and have
exits out
towards the hill and out towards Suffield Street and have entrance only off of Springfield
Street,
all of those things have to be considered and another thing that you really need down
there and
it's desperately needed it over the years is you gotta have a Merchants Association or an
Owners
Association so everybody can get together and get on one page and fix those facades
up, maybe
put some awnings up, maybe talk about putting some industrial, that goes with one
another that
entices someone to shop, for someone to stay in the area. Those are all problems that
have to be
looked at and I'm gonna tell you something, mixed zoning isn't the answer for that, not
now not
ever will be the answer for that. Maybe in a suburban setting mixed zoning probably
would go
well because they were forced in that years ago, that's the way we were brought up,
that's the our .
society developed through mixed zoning, where people lived above the storefronts and
they
walked across the street to the mills, that's not a trend here for Agawam, a suburban
community,
that's not the way, we're not looking for residential, is that what we're looking for?
Apartments
above those buildings? You want to put mixed retail and mixed commercial, that's fine,
but we
don't need rentals up there, but I'm getting away from the subject, the point I'm trying to
make is
this, mixed zoning isn't the answer. It's not going to be the answer right now and if we go
ahead
and create a zoning, a district for mixed zoning, all we're going to do now is further
complicate
an already over-burdened zoning that we have in this community right now and I don't
think
there's anybody on this panel right now that doesn't agree that we've got some very
serious
problems in our zoning laws and this is just gonna further complicate it because if we
pass this,
it's not gonna stay with the Food Mart area, it can go anywhere in the community, it's a
by right.
Any development you want to make in the Games & Lanes area, you don't need a zone
change to
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do, you really don't. This City Council and this Planning Department can get together,
put their
heads together and come up with anything that we need necessary to get a viable
building in there
or make it a park, I don't care, make it whatever you want to do with it but mixed zoning
is not
the answer and if this Council goes ahead and makes it right now, it's a huge, huge
mistake. Get
rid of that building and let's partner up with some other organizations and start making
some real
progress down there.
President Johnson -Councilor Calabrese, then Councilor Bitzas?
Councilor Calabrese -Okay, yeah what Mr. Borgatti and Councilor Rossi here have
been
saying here tonight make so much sense. I've really been mulling this one over a lot and
I've
gotta tell you I've been kind of going back and forth, yes, no, yes, no, some things about
it I
really like, other things I'm thinking is it really necessary? But for me it's coming down to
a
matter of priority and priority number one has got to be doing something with that Games
&
Lanes, I mean it's been sitting down there like a hulking heap for years. I can remember
having
my son's kindergarten birthday party there, well the kid's now in college and that fire
happened
shortly after his birthday so I mean it's ridiculous. While I was inclined to favor this mixed
use
zoning, I think it's too soon, I think it's moving in the right direction but not at the right
time, so
I'm actually going to be voting no tonight even though I kind of like the concept of what's
going
on here only because we've really gotta put pressure on getting that Games & Lanes
property
cleaned up so that the businesses down there on Walnut Street Ext. can have a
neighborhood that
they can be proud of again. I mean they've already got wonderful businesses that they're
proud
of, they deserve to have a decent surrounding in which to do business. Thank you.
President Johnson -Councilor Bitzas?
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Councilor Bitzas -Yes, Mr. President, I don't know if you Councilors went through all
this
information that we got and all the positives that would come with the mixed zoning. I
don't
think any businesses are against that, the only problem he said is to clear the zoning,
the old
building which I agree with you should be as soon as possible but if we don't do this, the
mixed
zone change, that would delay it a lot longer and that area would be more depressed for
years and
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years to come. This is to be a saver for that area. This is to be a concept, I can see it, so
people
go there and walk around with sidewalks and pedestrians and cafes and shops, being
the New
England character of the town, to be a destination point, to have every single restaurant
there or
every single businesses and we attract more businesses and if pass this mixed zone, it's
a great
opportunity now, we expedite Games & Lanes property for somebody to get it and use it,
even as
a parking lot to ma.ke a park in there or something, you make money for them so this is,
my
opinion, it is avery, very plus and I think if you agree and you say yes, I agree we like
this but we
wait, you don't do us a favor and you don't do a favor to the town too. That area is so
bad, needs
something and if instead, if you bring a quality development, more quality developments
will
come. Agawam is a beautiful, beautiful town to live and raise our families, if we have
something
attractive there, the people of Agawam we would patronize, they'd be there with the kids,
with
the carriages, go around, socialize, have gardens, walks, this is two examples in the
South Hadley
village and it said the Village Commons is an outstanding example of mixed use
development in
South Hadley center which includes retail shops and restaurants, a movie theater as well
as
... component, it is designed to fit compactly all the small site and town commons and
well
defined street lined, pedestrian friendly features and parking in the back. Then we have
another
one, I'm not going to read everything, ... Commons in Amherst with the same idea. It is
absolutely, we should go with all this information that we have and I believe Mr.
President, we
had a workshop and I believe we had a great presentation from the Planner and I would
like to see
somebody for the record to say to the people, what the workshop was, make some
report,
unfortunately I was not there, I was working late, but somebody should make some
report about
the presentation. We make a big mistake, if you really want to see that area developed
and be
nice to help all the surrounding businesses and community, we have to make the first
step to the
right direction, one step forwards not stop and go backwards for many, many years to be
there.
Thank you.
President Johnson -Councilor Rheault, then Mineo?
Councilor Rheault -Yeah, well, if you want somebody that was at the workshop, I was
there
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and I didn't hear an awful lot that really turned me on. I think that the comments by
Shelley and
Ed and Councilor Rossi are very valid. I think it would be a serious mistake to change
the zoning
and then leave the eyesore there. The real problem is Games & Lanes. You've got to get
that out
of there. Unfortunately, the Mayor is not gonna step in and get involved. He wants no
part to it
so it's up to this Council to do something with regards to it. What that answer is I don't
know yet
but we've got to put our heads together. As far as comparing it to South Hadley and to
Amherst,
those are college towns; we've got a different total atmosphere. Look across the street
from our
shopping center and what do we got? The Agawam Motor Lodge and Medallion across
the
street? So and the widening of that bridge is on the plans so it would be incumbent on us
to get
together with Mass and straighten that out because that's the gateway really into the
town.
Passing this zone change is not the answer. We've heard this language about ten years
ago on
property out on Corey Street and it hasn't changed and there's been nothing done there
and
there's been nothing done on the shopping center so if we're gonna really do something,
we've
got to start talking and take some action.
President Johnson -Councilor Mineo?
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Councilor Mineo -My opinion is I think we've got to start somewhere and I believe
passing this
tonight, I thought we were going to be eligible for some type of grants down there.
President Johnson -Yes, that is my understanding too.
Councilor Mineo -So if you vote against it, then we're not looking to get any grants so I
mean I
think it's a positive and I understand about putting the cart before the horse but I mean I
think
we've got to start somewhere. I understand Mr. Borgatti's point; I certainly would not
want to
own a business across the street from that. It's terrible. I'm surprised that, I don't know
how
long, it's got to be over ten years that Games & Lanes has been out of there and I can't
believe
that we can't do anything about it to make any type of improvements down there but I
think
passing this, if we can get some type of grants, I think we're moving in a positive
direction and I
mean like I said, I think we've got to start somewhere.
President Johnson -Councilor Cavallo?
Councilor Cavallo -Yeah, maybe some of you, I don't know if you're familiar with the
Millis in
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Ludlow and I believe the same group when we had that little piece of land where they
finally put
that solar farm was it WestMass, Mr. President, or they come in, yeah, they started
renovating
there. They have Health South is one of the big anchors but they have a building that
there
basically is there and they're renovating it and it's mixed development, they're gonna
have stores,
there are gonna be some apartments there and so forth and as I said before at the last
meeting
when I went to Connecticut, it was a golf course that went bankrupt and it was
purchased and it
was open space and it was very simple, easy, to get the people in there and build of
course a
mixed development property. But I agree with, and again I had my thoughts about it too
because
at the workshop all we heard was that the town is not gonna take responsibility for
Games &
Lanes. The developer or the owner of that building was there and he said he had put a
million
dollars into the property already to clean it up and there's more that has to be done and
frankly, I
don't know where the money would come from but I think the town would be absorbing a
lot of
debt and liability if they did purchase the property based on what I heard at the
workshop. So
again, Mr. Borgatti is correct, I agree that we've got to get rid of Games & Lanes before
you can
really revitalize that property, there's no question about it. And then when we were on
the Casino
Committee, we were told that DOT and a couple of you went to that same hearing and
they were
there and they said we're gonna have to do something with the bridge to get the traffic
into the
Big E grounds but then I read in the paper a couple of weeks ago, the DOT has already
come up
with their budget over the next couple years and they're gonna take care of the Viaduct
in
Springfield on Route 91 and they're spending all this money now and that's it, I don't
know how
much money is gonna be available to take care of the Sullivan Bridge so you really in a
Catch 22
situation here but again, I'm inclined to go along with a couple of the councilors that
spoke this
evening and I think it should be put on hold before we can do something with the
property at
Games & Lanes and once that's rectified then certainly it's something we can reexamine
in the
future. Thank you.
President Johnson -Stepping from the Chair, I'm confused by some of the comments
that I've
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heard. First I believe Mr. Borgatti spoke in favor of the zone change, not in opposition to
the
zone change. With all due respect, I share Mr. Borgatti and many of the councilors'
frustration
regarding the Games & Lanes property but that's not what this is about, with all due
respect. Th is
is about changing the underlying zoning on that district. Why doesn't it work now?
Because part
of that property was developed before zoning existed, another part was developed under
our
current zoning which was written in the 1950's which promotes strip mall development
so part of
the difficulty that most of those property owners face is they want to redevelop their
properties,
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they can't because they're existing non-conforming structures and as an attorney I'll tell
you it's
very difficult to get approval to modify existing non-conforming structures, they're very
strict
rules regarding that including ZBA approval and the ZBA's hands are tied relative to
what
percentage of the property can be redeveloped or modified. I said at the workshop that
we had
with the Planning Board and I firmly believe that this is step one in a three-step process
and the
steps I believe are we need to change the underlying zoning so that property owners
there can
find a way to redevelop those properties to make them more modem, we need to as a
community
develop a Master Plan for the public spaces in that district and certainly, what most of
the people
think is the top priority is, we need to deal with the Games & Lanes property. I met with
the
Mayor this afternoon during Agenda review and he indicated that as I suggested at the
meeting
last week, that he's been in contact with the PVPC -Pioneer Valley Planning
Commission -on
the concept of a redevelopment authority as a way to deal with the Games & Lanes
property so
that the liability of the town would be limited if the property was ultimately owned by the
redevelopment authOrity and then there's a whole host of grants available to
redevelopment
authorities to just do that -redevelop the property. But again, we can't change the
Mayor's mind
relative to what he feels his position is regarding the Games & Lanes property but we
shouldn't in
my opinion leave the property owners who overwhelmingly support this, they all got
notices in
the mail from the Planning Board and from us, and not a single one showed up and said
it was a '
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bad idea, the only one that showed up is Mr. Borgatti and he spoke in favor of it. I don't
get the
logic of saying let's shoot it down when it's a step in the right direction. It may not be the
solution. I don't think that it is the solution but it's one of the steps in the solution and it
does
make us eligible for state grant money according to PVPC by moving forward with mixed
use
development so why do what the property owners don't want us to do which is leave it
lhe way it "
is, fore 0 otenti ities and make it harder to deal with the Games &
anes
IJroblem and the overall structure. If you looked at the aerial map of that area, the
proposed
district, you can see the Springfield Street side was all developed in the 50's, the Food
Mart plaza
and such as strip development. The back part where EB's and such was developed prior
to that,
prior to zoning being in place, so we need to get our act together and get our zoning
updated from
the 1950's to this century and put in place a tool that property owners can use to make
their
properties better and then we have to do our part. We have to follow through and make
sure we
get the plan, the Master Plan, of the public spaces in that area and we have to do what
Mr.
Borgatti says we have to do. We have to get Games & Lanes cleaned up. It's gonna cost
the
taxpayers money unfortunately but the responsible vehicle, I think, to do it is with the
redevelopment authOrity to limit the liability for the town and just when I say that, it's not
necessarily the liability for clean up on that site, it's the potential that the plume from that
contamination is spreading to adjoining properties and if the town becomes the owner of
the
property by way of tax title, we're not responsible to clean it up but we may potentially be
liable
to neighboring properties from which the contamination spreads, especially if the EPA or
the
DEP come in and say that it's an imminent public health hazard. Then we could be
required to
step in perform the clean-up but if we put it in a redevelopment authority, it would be the
only
asset so if someone wanted to sue, yeah you could have the worthless piece of property
if you
want it because that's what it is unfortunately, it's a property that the cost to remediate
substantially exceeds it's fair market value. So I plead with you, the Planning Board put a
tremendous amount of work into this, they spent months and months and months,
please it's a
step in the right direction. Stepping back into the Chair, Councilor Rossi then Councilor
Calabrese, then Councilor Bitzas.
Councilor Rossi -Well I certainly agree with the redevelopment authority coming in
and doing
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something with the Games & Lanes but I'm gonna have to draw your attention to the
early 1980's
when there was an evaluation done on that shopping center, the same questions were
asked in the
lower 80's that are being asked today, the same problems existed then, that exist today.
Those
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people that owned those properties down there were asked if they were gonna do
something with
their buildings and unanimously they said no. They were not gonna go and do anything
with their
building or change those buildings so to go and change the district down there for
building
owners or property owners down there who have no intentions of knocking those
buildings down
or going through major renovations to put up some kind of a mixed development. There
is no
rhyme or reason to those shopping centers down there. You're gonna have to get people
to put
their heads together and decide what kind of retail and commercial storage fronts that
you want to
get together, to get some sort of cohesiveness. If you're looking for pedestrian activity,
you're
gonna have to have people come there, get out of their cars and go shop somewhere.
Right now
it's all pointed purchasing down there, all of it, Ed Borgatti was absolutely correct when
he said
people come to his place, they come there purposely to go there and when they get in
their car
they leave, they don't go on foot and go looking at other shopping areas down there.
These
questions had been asked back in 1984, the same questions, and nothing has been
done. Games
& Lanes has been vacant for over 20 years, nothing has been done. I agree that doing
with the
redevelopment authority is wonderful, let's get that thing out of the way and then if you
decide
that mixed use is something that you want, let's get everybody together, let's all put our
little
heads together, put our shoulders together and get to the wheel and decide what we
want to do
and come out with some kind of a plan in how we want to do it and if mixed use
development is
the answer, then so be it, you've got my vote but beforehand, I think the cart is way, way
before
the horse. I don't even think there's a cart in sight, that's how far I think this is way out of
whack
here and I respect the enthusiasm of the Planning Board and I admire their interest in all
of this
whole thing but I think it's way, way too early to even consider this because I think it's
gonna be
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more of a burden in the long run because nothing's gonna get done. There's nothing
that's gonna
get done down there, that's all. If you want my personal opinion, I think this mixed zoning
was
designed for one purpose -Games & Lanes property. Once that thing was cleaned up
by the
redevelopment authority, vacant property, then some developer's gonna come in there
and put up
some kind of a medical center. Do you think that's the answer down there? That's
another
destination point. You're looking for vibrant shopping, that's not the answer. I think you
ought
to hold off on this, that's my opinion.
President Johnson -Councilor Calabrese?
Councilor Calabrese -Yeah, I almost want to say ditto to Councilor Rossi. Again, I'm
not
objecting to the concept of what's being proposed here. I have a problem with the timing.
I love
the idea of the redevelopment authority that Councilor Johnson was talking about and
we talked
about it at the workshop. I think it's a great idea. I'm a little dubious on the grant money.
The
Commonwealth is still in pretty hard economic times and I'd kind of like to have a little bit
more
of specifics other than saying well we will qualify for some grants. That's like saying the
check
is in the mail to me. Again it's not the concepti object to, it's the timing and I think we
need to
really light a fire under that Games & Lanes to get that resolved, then we can move
forward with
something that's rational, that fits in the environment down there so again I am going to
be voting
no but it's not because I'm objecting to the concept, I'm objecting to the timing. Thank
you.
President Johnson -Councilor Bitzas?
Councilor Bitzas -Yes, Mr. President, you did a great presentation and I appreciate
that. I think
if you didn't open the eyes of all the councilors, I don't know what else can do that so I
don't see
any businesses to oppose this. Not one. All the businesses they like it and we have us
here now
try to oppose it, find excuses, find something a reason to say 'no I'm voting against it
because but
I like it'. You cannot have both ways, you like it you vote yes, you don't like it you vote no
period. We have the grants coming to us. We have the promise as Mr. President said
before with
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the Mayor that we're going to do something to clean up the property of Games & Lanes,
this is
not be an obstacle for cleaning up nor if you vote against it, you expedite the cleaning of
the
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Games & Lanes. If you think that way, you're absolutely false. I mean we have a
responsibility
to this town to make that area better and as I said before this is the first step to the right
direction.
If we say I don't and we say okay don't give any attention, all these people the business
down
there, they like to see this happen and we're down here saying no we don't want it for a,
band c
reasons but we like it. You cannot have both ways again. Now have the courage to vote
yes if
you like it and vote no if you don't like the concept period. I'm not going to tell you how to
vote;
you vote for your conscience but think about that area there. This area needs help,
needs our help
to make it better. As the President said you give all the reasons how we can say no?
Thank you.
President Johnson -Councilor Perry?
Councilor Perry -Yes, thank you Mr. President, through the Chair I actually agree with
you
George this time!
Councilor Bitzas -That's a good start to a new year!
Councilor Perry -The way I look at it is if we leave it as is, it's gonna stay as is. Games
&
Lanes is definitely an eyesore, it has been, we the majority of us sat at a workshop back
in
November I believe it was with the Mayor in regards to Games & Lanes and he point
blank told
us that there is nothing that the town was going to do about it. We're not going to take it
on taxes
because then we own it and we own the liability. As Councilor President stated there is a
plume
of contamination that could possibly be going out and the town would take that liability
on. The
Mayor made it dear to us that evening that he wasn't planning on doing anything. He
had
experts in there explaining everything to us. I'm glad to hear in your meeting today that
he's
taking your advice in regards to redevelopment, creating that and hopefully moving
forward to
eliminate that but getting back to what we're discussing, the mixed zones, it is the start
as far as
I'm concerned because like I say, it's a beginning. It's the starting line to where we have
to move
forward in that area. Basically I agree with Councilor Rossi, we have to partner with
Mass
Highway as far as the Sullivan Bridge goes. I believe it was probably about 8-10 years
ago that
this Council and I was charged with it because I was the head of the Traffic & Safety
Committee,
put a letter forth because they lowered the status on that project. There's different levels
that
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Mass Highway rates projects, or pending projects, and they actually lowered us down to
Level C I
think it was which would mean fs never gonna happen. We put a Resolution together
and letters
and sent them to the state and Mass Highway and they moved us up to Level B I believe
it was at
the time. I think if we're ever gonna get any type of response or money to re·do that
bridge, this
is a step in the right direction. Put the zoning in place, put a Master Plan together on the
infrastructure, I mean that's our job, that's the community's job to do that, we will get
some
benefits from grant money but also the efforts to get rid of Games & Lanes, all these
things are
going to be pos~ives to hopefully get money to re-do the infrastructure or grants to help
us to do
that so I think this is the first step that we need to take because like I stated in my
opening
statement is to leave ~ as is, it's going to stay as is so I'll be voting in favor of~. Thank
you.
Councilor Mineo· Move the Agenda item.
Councilor Cichetti -Second.
President Johnson -There's no other lights on so we have before us TOR·2013·8. If
you're in
favor of the first reading, vote yes. If you're opposed, vote no. It requires eight votes. I'd
ask
Barbara to call the Roll please.
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ROLL CALL -6 YES (Councilors Bitzas, Cichetti, Johnson, Mineo, Perry and
Suffritl), 4
NO (Councilors Calabrese, Cavallo, Rheault and Rossi), 1 ABSENT (Councilor
Letellier)
President Johnson -With a vote of six yes, four no, you've defeated the first reading of
TOR·
2013·8.
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Town of Agawam
·36 Main Street Agawam, Mils$lichusetts 01001-1837
October 9,2013
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Dennis J. Perry, Vice President
George Bitzas, COllllCiloI .
Cecilia P. Calabrese, Coun¢ilor .
. Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor
James P. Cichetti, Councilor
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Robert A. Magovem,Councilor
Joseph Mineo, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
. Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413.-786-9927
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At its duly called meeting held .on Octob~r 3, 2013, the Agawam Planning Board voted to be the
petitioner on the attachtidZoning AmencInient "Mixed Use Business G District" ..
If you have any questions, pleasecontactthis office at 786-0400, extension 8738.
Sincerely, . '7t-~t?~
Travis P. Ward, Chairman
AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD
cc: Clerk, Solicitor, File
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Agawam Mixed Use Development Ordinance
Pagell
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. Proposed Agawam Mixed Use Development Ordinance
(Prepared by PVPC and Agawam Mixed Use Committee, updated 10-3-13)
6.6 MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
6.61 Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Oevelopment in appropriate areas of the Town and to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare in the Town of Agawam by establishing controls that will
facilitate flexible development while protecting the public interest.
6.62 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creatiyedevelopment by
providing guidelinElS which encourage amix of uses compatible with existing and neighboring
properties; to proyidehousing and business uses in locations where a variety of town services
are available; to promo!eutilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent, furthermore, is to encourage interaction among activities
located within a Mixed Use Oevelopment. to enhancebusinessviiatity, reduce vehicular traffic,
provide employment opportunities for residents close to home,enSi.lrethecompatibility with
each other oftheoomrnercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects of
buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located by:
1. Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a limited area, including
residential, commercial ,and office;
2. Accommodating mixed_use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other
uses on the ground floor and residential.units above; .
3. Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-
oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
4. Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize services in the
vicinity oftheirresidences,
5. Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing,
6. Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building,
7. Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the district,
8. FaCilitating integrated physical design,
9. Promoting a high level of design quality,
10. Encouraging the development offlexible space for small and emerging businesses,
11. Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions,
and
12. Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the district to
accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shoppers.
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6.63 Establishment and Administration
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A The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District is shown on the Zoning Map as set forth on the
map entitled "Agawam Mixed Use Business C District", dated · , prepared by
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. This map is hereby made a part of the Zoning Ordinance
and is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
B. The provisions of this Section 6.6 shall be administered by the Plann ing Board, except as
otherwise provided herein. . .. .
C. The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to be unnecessary to
the review cfa particular plan. Such waiver deCisions must be documented in writing by the
Planning Board,
6.64 Definitions
A The follOwing definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications l,lnder these zoning
ordinances:
1. Assisted Living: Hou$ing for adults, with serviCes provided, such as meals, laundry, and
housekeeping.
2. Business Senilces:.Services used in the conducting of business and commerce, including
only:
a. Consurnerand mercantile credit reporting;
b. Nev.isservices; .
c. Research, development and testing;
d. Business management and consulting;
e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
3. Cafe: a coffee house. or small restaurant, often with. an enclosed or outdoor section
extending onto the sidewalk .
4. Driveway: A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or Off-street parking or
loading space,
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is the sale of pre-
prepared or rapidly prepared. food directly to \he customer in a ready-to-consume state for
consumption either within the restaurant buitding or off the premises. Orders are not
generally taken at the customer's table, and food is generally served· in dispcsable
wrapping or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A live/work unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., studio, loft, or one
bedroom) consisting of boih a commercial/office and a reside!1tial component that is
occupied by the same resident. The live/work unit shall be theptiniarydwelling of the
occupant.
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7. Lot Coverage: means the area of a lot covered by the footprint of all structures, as well as
decks, balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, driveway areas, expressed as
a percentage of the total lot area. .
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract of land, building, or structure with two
(2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, commercial,
institutional, or entertainment, in a compac! village form, with vehicular access to an
accepted public way. A proposed Mixed UseDeveloprnent shall demonstrate that the
project shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the proposed
development.
9. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemical smelt
10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the
care of a person or his/her apP'!rel, including but not limited to: .
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garments services not exceeding 5,000 square feet of
floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. Photographicseritices;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration; .
g. Funer<lJ services;
h.' Health clubs;
i. Clothing rental.
11 . Professional Setyices: Services performed by professional perSons for business and
personaltise,including, but not limited to:
a..Medicafand health offices and clinics not exceeding 5,000 feet of floor '!rea per office
or group%ffices;
b. Planning; . ., ." ..
c. Engineering and architectural;
d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior and/or Handicapped Housing. or SeniorApartments: Age-restricted muHi-unit
housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped persons; withself.,contained living units for
older adults who are able to care .for themselves, Usually rio additional services such as
meals or transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating 6stablishmentwith tum over rates generally of at least one
hour or longer, serving food intended for consumption on the premises.
14. Treebelt: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a minimum width of
five feet.
6.65 Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review In a Mixed Use Development
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1. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Development Overlay
District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with s.180-13. The
following uses may be included by right with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a
mixed use development:
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
i. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs):
j. Health club:
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more walls);
I. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jeWelry or ceramics);
q. Cillicuses;
r. Livelworkunits;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The above uses are not allowed as stand-alone struct1./res in this district.
B. Special Permit Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development with the approval of a
Special Permit from the Board of Appeals in accordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. Hotel/Motel not exceeding 10 guestroorns perestal)lishment;
b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services whiCh clean elothingarticles on site.
c. Animal hospitals;
d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, pharmacies or cafes;
2. Within a mixed use development, the fot/owing uses shall not be allowed as free standing
buildings, and shall not provide drive through service windows:
a. Fast food restaurants;
b. Sit down restaurants;
c. Banks and automated teller machines (ATMs) .
C. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses shall not be included wlthina. MiXed Use Development:
a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasolinefillingslations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. Junkyards.
D. Same-structure/On-site Mixed Use
1. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no restriction on combining
different categories of use within the same building except any imposed by the State
BUilding Code or other federal, state, or local. regulations.
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2. No mixed use development shall have morethan 75% of the total' square footage in
the development used for residential uses, including multi-family uses, assisted living
and senior housing.
E. SpeCial Permit Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section 6.65(9) above must
meet the Special Permit requirements in Section 180-11 andthEl Site Plan Approval
requirements in Section 180-13. .
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also meet the following
additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for Mixed Use
Developments in Section 6.66 below.
b. The project is consistent w~h the purposes of this ordinance, as stated in Section 6.62.
F. DimensionalReqUirements
The dimensional requirements applicable to the MixedUseOverfay District are shown in the
Table of Dimensional ahd Density Regulations belOW: . .
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations for the Mixed Use. Business C District
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Lot Area Frontage Front Side Rear Height •. Lot Setback
Yard Yard Yard COllerage
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6.66 Performance Standards for Mixed Use Developments .
To the extent feasiblEl,all Mixed Use Developments must meetthe PerformanCe Standards in
Sections 6.66 A-O belOW. .
No use shall be permitted that causes. or results in dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes
excessive odor, noise, vibration or excessive light vioJati/lg.lne standards set forth in the
performance criteria in this Section 6.66 A-O . .
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conducted under this Section
6.6 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be minimized .
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts shall be as narrow
as is feasible, without resulting in traffic safety issues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall be provided for
access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
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4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation connections
to adjacent lots.
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the following uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate over 700 vehicles/day
(based on Institute of Transportation Engineers rates found in Trip Generation)
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development structure of more than 25,000
square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any external enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development total to 25,000
square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requiremenis for a traffic study for external
enlargements of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the 25,000
gross floor area threshold. The traffic impact statement shall contain:
a. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for
daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattern for both vehiCles andpedestrlan access shall be
described and related to the site plan, including vehicular movements at all major
interseCtions likely to be affected by tile proposed use ofthe site;
c. Traffic flow patterns at the site. including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one hundreC\ (100) feet of the site; :" . ",-'. ' .
d. A detailed assessment ofthe trafficsafetyimpactsoftl1epropo!led project or use on
the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road;'incl~dii1gihe projected number
of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak
hour traffic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection . Existing daily and peak
hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be given;
e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestfianCirculation plan shall be designed to
minimize conflicts and safety problems. '. .
B. Noise:
. 1. In order to protect,preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, and quiet of
the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction, control,and.prevention of such loud or
raucous noise that unreasonably disturbs, injUres, or endangerstl1ecomfort, privacy,
repose, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height of four feel(4'} above the ground surface at all property lines, using a sound meter
which meets the most current American National Standards Institute's Specification for
Type II Sound Level Meters, must not exceed the following standards:
7:00 a:m: to 7:00 p.m. 65*
7:00p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 50
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2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (I.e. lawn mowers, leaf
blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance of the site's outdoor areas (I.e.
lawn,garden, parking, etc.). Such outdoor maintenance shall be limited to between the
hours of 8:00 am 7:00 pm .
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1. Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively conftnedwithin the building, or so
regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or other disturbance from being perceptible
(without the use of instruments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located.
No emissions are permitted which can:
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matte(in such quantities as to be offensive
2. The determination o.f what emissions are in violation of this provision shall be made by the
zoning Enforcement Officer or his/her designee taking into consideration all of the following:
• the leve.1 of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin of the odor is natural or unnatural;" .'
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the na!ure·and;toning of the areafroin which the odor emanates and the area where it
is received; ' ..
• the duration of the odor; ilnd whether the odor. is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
1. Lighting systems should be designed, constructed, and installed in a manner that controls
glare and IIghttrespass, minimizes obtrusive light, conserves energy and resources while
maintaining safety, visibility, 's'ecurity of.ihdividuals and property and curtailing the
degradatioriof the nighttime visualenvironmeni.E:veniydistribute.d lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on surrounding nliighbti'moQdsand ihcll!;lse efficiency. By
directing light where it is needed and only the intensity neoessaiy to serve the intended
purpose, thes~ standards will prevent glare and its harsh shadoWs and blind spots. All
lightingshallcomp/y with the following:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare shall be conducted
. entirely within an enclosed building. No directorsl<y-r~ect$d glare, whether from
floodlights or from high temperature processes suchasweldingshall.be permitted
beyond its lot lines onto neighboring properties, or onto anystreet.
• Exterior lighting, including but not necessarily limited to lighting of exterior walls of
buildings from an external light source, lighting of parking areas, and lighting of walks
and drives shall be done in such a mariner to direct light away from adjacent lots and
public ways. . .
• All outdoor light fixtures and illuminated signs shall be designed , located , installed and
directed in such a manner as to prevent light trespass beyond the property line, and
light ilbove a ninety-degree horizontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to
provide photometric plans and/or manufacturing speCificatiOn sheets to show
conformance with these standards
• All nonessential lighting, including display, parking, and sign lighting, shall be turned off
after business hours, leaving only the lighting necessary for site and pedestrian
security, crime prevention and streetlighting.
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• All lighting shall be recessed and shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall conform to the following output standards:
E. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and. equipment shall be stored in accordance with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be screened from view from
public ways and abutting properties.
F. Waste Disposal:
1. Waste disposal shall follow state and town Board of Health regulations.
2. Storage of waste and waste facilities shall be screened from view from public ways and
neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be made for the disposal of trash, which may include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision of trash compactors within the building or on site, as well as
a signed annual contract for rubbish removaL
4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7AM and 11PM
only. Dumpsters must be fenced , gated and screened from view.
G. Loading/Unloading:
1. The Planning Board may require that operations, includingloading.and unloading shall be
limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM only.
2. Loading and unloading platforms and doorways specially designed for loading/unloading
are prohibited on the. front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
1. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk system shall connect
all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appropriate circulation or continuity to an
existing pedestrian or bicycle circulation system. These uses include, but are not limited to
residential, parking, transit, bicycling, industrial, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must conform to requirements of the.American with Disabil ities
Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A treebelt is reguired adjacent to sidewalk
areas. The Planning Board can waive treebelt requirements in situations where they
determine that local conditions warrant.
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4. The development should provide internal and/or public pedestrian connections that are
direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amenities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and
benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and Loading, and Shared Parking Requirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall parking be allowed
in the treebel! adjacent to the sidewalk or within the front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located .either on or off the 101. Applicant must show proof of space,
dedicated to the use, its location relative to the building, and must indicate if the space is
owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for emergency and
servicevehidesthrough the layout and design of driveways, interior service roads, or
pedestrian and bicycle circulation corridors.
4. The Planning Boardmay allow shared parking in a mixed use¢evelopmenl.
5. A parking study shall be requited for all new structures within the District. A parking
study is not required for re,useofexisting structures. A formal parking study may be
waived for small developments where there.isestablished experience with the land use
mix and its impact is expected to be minimal.jfj;;tandardrates,are not available or
limited, the applicant may collect data at similarsitesto establish local parking demand
rates. . .
J . Alleys:
1. Alleys are permitted to access parkingiMh¢irearofstfuctures, with Planning Board
review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well lit. Alleys musibe paved, with a
minimumwidthof10 feet.
K. Development and DeslgnSllIndllrds:
1. Existing buildings shall be recused for mixed use development!;, where. feasible, as a
priority over new construction. .
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
HistoricPlaces and/or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places or within a local
historic district as established by M.G.L. Chapter 40C, $hall be converted, constructed,
reconstructed, restored or altered to maintain· or promote the'status of the building or
structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
3. Applicants shall consult the Agawam Design Guidelines Handbook for guidance regarding
design issues for mixed used development. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how the
proposed development addresses the design issues referenced in the Agawam DeSign
Guidelines Handbook.
L. Signs:
1. Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam in s. 180-75 through
s.180-89.
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2. Permitted signs include: signs located within \he sign band on building facades; awning
signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades; window signs and un-moveable free-
standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs; and for sale or for
lease signs. .
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable s igns; internally lit plastic
signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be constructed of wood,
metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass or "mcased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include external white lighi illumination.: provided it is shaded from
view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed. sixteen square feet in area.'
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of ten feet; other free-
standing signs shall have a maximum height offour feet.
M. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Screening of mechanical eqUipment, trash, and loading areas shall be provided through the
use of walls, "fences, and/or dense; evergreen plant materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minlrriumwidtl)ofat.least five feet, and can
consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use areas to provide
visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define
logical areas for pede$trian and vehirulartraffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped WithsUffloient shadl;i~ .. to provide 50%
shade within fifteen (15) years of installation. . .
5. Completion of the landscaping requirements may be postponed due to seasonal weather
conditions for a period notto.exceed six (6)rnonth.s from the time of project completion.
6. Applicants shall reference the landscaping recommendalio~sof;he Agawam Design
Guidelines Handbook when preparing a proposed landscape plan.
N, Green Infrastructure.and Stormwater' Runoff
1. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects Shall recharge all stormwater on
site. The use of green infrastrUcture strategies tOr stonnwater recharge, such as
permeable pavements, tree box filters, green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration
basins and green roofs, are strongly encouraged ApplicantS' site plans shall indicate how
the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and stormwater recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
1. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the public walkways or
roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growingseason.
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P. Appearance/Architectural Design
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1. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of building in
the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam through the use of appropriate building
materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques.
Applicants should consult the Agawam Design Guidelines Handbook for specifiC guidance
on design issues.
2. In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the building design is
compatible with the following design guidelines:
a. Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of wood, aluminum or
vinyl;
b. Exterior facade treatment is compatible on' aU sides visillle, from a public way or parking
lot; ,
c. Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, forin and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and
avoid monotony. '
4. Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation ,~n<lproposed buildings shall be
compatible with the historic character and scale of contiguouspuiidings within the
immediate neighborhood vicinity. '
5. Proposed buildings should relata harmoniously to each other.
6. Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant,and per'i;ohal service establishments
are strongly e!lcouraged to be located on the ground or belOw grade, building levels.
7. The entire building fa~de must be oriented to front and side street property lines and must
be located within ten feet of such 'property lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocket'pa'rI<s, are encouraQlld within the development; , , " ,','
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any restaurant use,
and must comply with the following standards:
a. Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor dining areas,
provided tliat all necessary licenses are acquired. These licenses are to be
gathered through the Liquor Commission, the Building Department and the
Board of Health. '
b. The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or less than the hours
of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas which abut residential areas must
end outdoor dining and seating by 11 pm. '
c. Litter must be cleaned up regularly.
6.67 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for provision of affordable
housing, if the following criteria are met:
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1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dwelling units in a mixed use development may
be designated as affordable housing. Affordable housing will be defined as those
residential units affordable to a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the
med ian income in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease arrenlal controls that will
ensure continued affordability by future low and moderate income households. Deed
restrictions or .similar devices shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these
purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their construction
constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shall determine the density bonus, which may consist of both of the
following:. .
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An.increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
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Proposed Agawam Zoning Bylaw
What is the objective of Mixed Use Development Districts?
Mixed use districts foster well-planned, mixed-use, compact developments within downtown and
village areas, in keeping with the character of traditional ew England villages. They can create
places with unique and pos itive local identities, and to provide development opportunities for
expanding a community's economic diversity and vi tality.
Why are Mixed Use Development Districts needed?
Low-density urban sprawl has become the Pioneer Valley's dominant form of growth, consuming
open land at an accelerated pace. Smart growth principals promote the mixing of commercial and
residential uses to help create more interesting, functional, and environmentally sensitive built
environments. Mixed-use developments integrate housing, shops, offices, schools, parks, and civic
facilities into compact areas to make biking, walking, and using transit easier. They can help limit
sprawl and lessen air pollution.
How do Mixed Use Development Districts work?
Communities can adopt mixed use village center zoning to provide for pedestrian-friendly "Main
Street" shopping districts with attractive facades, parking on the street or behind buildings, tree-lined
streets and human scale buildings with offices/apartments above first-floor shops. Mixed-use projects
can combine residential, retail, office, and public institutional uses in compact villages or clusters to
provide opportunities for people to live close to work and services.
The Agawam Mixed Use Development District is an overlay district, which is superimposed over
severa l underlying zoning districts. It does not create any new zoning restrictions, but rather allows
neW opportunities for economic development. The overlay district will be established in the Walnut
Street Extension Area, a district roughly bounded by Springfield Street, Suffield Street, Ramah Circle
North, Shopping Court and Columbus Street (see zoning map for additional details).
The bylaw will allow mixed use developments to be constructed with the approval of a Special Permit
with Site Plan Approval granted by the Planning Board. The following uses may be included within
a mixed use development: retail uses; quality restaurants; multi-family residential uses; home
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occupations; professional service offices; personal service establishments; municipal uses; banks or
financial institutions; health club; small hotel or motel; bed-and-breakfast establishments; townhouses;
theatre; park; artist studio/residence; assisted li vi ng residential uses; parks and recreation; artisan
manufachlring; civic uses; live/work units; mu ltiple uses in the same structure.
The bylaw prohibits certain uses in Mixed Use developments, such as industrial uses, gas stations,
auto sales, and adult uses.
To protect the community and neighborhoods, the bylaw contains detailed performance standards for
such issues as: access and traffic impacts; noise; vibration; odors; lighting; storage; waste disposal;
loading; vehicular access; parking; architectural design; signs; and landscaping.
Finally, the bylaw provides a density bonus for Mixed Use developments that include affordable
housing.
DID YOU KNOW ...
In a Seattle study, authors found that by mixing land uses and enhancing the relative convenience
on non-outo travel. 12.2% of all trips were non-motorized, compared to 3.9% in single-use residential
neighborhoods.
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLES FROM THE PIONEER VALLEY
South Hadley Village Commons
The Village Commons is an outstanding example of a mixed use development in South Hadley
center, which includes retail shops and restaurants, a movie theater, as well as a residential
component. It is designed to fit compactly on a small site on the town common, with a well-defined
street line, pedestrian-friendly features and parking in the rear.
Pomeroy Commons, Amherst
Pomeroy Commons is a mixed-use development in Pomeroy Village Center of Amherst. Five
townhouse-style residential units occupy the top two floors, with commercial space on the street
level. The site is located in the center of south Amherst, within walking distance of many amenities.
The building features a front porch and balcony in the style of a grand old Berkshires hotel, parking
in the rear, and secure bicycle storage in a shed at the end of the building.
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Proposed Agawam Mixed Use Development Ordinance
(Prepared by PVPC and Agawam Mixed Use Committee, updated 10-3-13)
6.6 MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
6.61 Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Development in appropriate areas ofthe Town and to protect the public
health, safety, lind general welfare in the Town of Agawam by establishing controls that will
facilitate flexible development while protecting the public interest.
6.62 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creative development by
providing guidelines which encourage a mix of uses compatible with existing and neighboring
properties; to provide housing and business uses in locations where a variety of town services
are available; to promote utilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent, furthemnore, is to encourage interaction among activities
located within a Mixed Use Development, to enhance business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic,
provide employment opportunities for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility with
each other of the commercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects of
buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located by:
1. Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a limited area, including
residential, commercial ,and office;
2. Accommodating mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other
uses on the ground floor and residential units above;
3. Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-
oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
4. Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize services in the
vicinity of their residences,
5. Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing,
6. Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building,
7. Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the district,
8. Facilitating integrated physical design,
9. Promoting a high level of design quality,
10. Encouraging the development of flexible space for small and emerging businesses,
11. Facilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions,
and
12. Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the district to
accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shoppers.
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6.63 Establishment and Administration
A. The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District is shown on the Zoning Map as set forth on the
map entitled "Agawam Mixed Use Business C District", dated , prepared by
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. This map is hereby made a part of the Zoning Ordinance
and is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
B. The provisions of this Section 6.6 shall be administered by the Planning Board, except as
otherwise provided herein.
C. The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to be unnecessary to
the review of a particular plan. Such waiver decisions must be documented in writing by the
Planning Board.
6.64 Definitions
A. The following definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications under these zoning
ordinances:
1. Assisted Living: Housing for adults, with services provided, such as meals, laundry, and
housekeeping.
2. Business Services: Services used in the conducting of business and commerce, including
only:
a. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting;
b. News services;
c. Research, development and testing;
d. Business management and consulting;
e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
3. Cafe: a coffee house or small restaurant, often with an enclosed or outdoor section
extending onto the sidewalk
4. Driveway: A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or off-street parking or
loading space.
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is the sale of pre-
prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the customer in a ready-to-consume state for
consumption either within the restaurant building or off the premises, Orders are not
generally taken at the customer's table, and food is generally served in disposable
wrapping or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A livelwork unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., studio, loft, or one
bedroom) consisting of both a commercial/officeand a residenlialcomponent that is
occupied by the same resident. The livelwork unit shall be the primary dwelling of the
occupant.
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7. Lot Coverage: means the area of a lot covered by the footprint of all structures, as well as
decks, balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, driveway areas, expressed as
a percentage of the total lot area.
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract of land, building, or structure with two
(2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, commercial,
institutional, or entertainment, in a compact village form, with vehicular access to an
accepted public way. A proposed Mixed Use Development shall demonstrate that the
project shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the proposed
development.
9. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemical smell.
10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the
care of a person or his/her apparel, including but not limited to:
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garments services not exceeding 5,000 square feet of
floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. Photographic services;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration;
g. Funeral services;
h. Health clubs;
i. Clothing rental.
11. Professional Services: Services performed by professional persons for business and
personal use, including, but not limited to:
a. Medical and health offices and clinics not exceeding 5,000 feet of floor area per office
or group of offices;
b. Planning;
c. Engineering and architectural;
d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior and/or Handicapped Housing or Senior Apartments: Age-restricted multi-unit
housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped persons, with self-contained living units for
older adults who are able to care for themselves, Usually no additional services such as
meals or transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating establishment with turnover rates generally of at least one
hour or longer, serving food intended for consumption on the premises.
14. Treebelt: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a minimum width of
five feet.
6.65 Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review in a Mixed Use Development
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1. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Development Overlay
District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with s.180-13. The
following uses maybe included by right with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a
mixed use development:
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
i. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs);
j. Health club;
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more walls);
I. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jewelry or ceramics);
q. Civic uses;
r. liveiwork units;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The above uses are not allowed as stand-alone structures in this district.
B. Special Permit Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development with the approval of a
Special Pemnit from the Board of Appeals in accordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. Hotel/Motel not exceeding 10 guest rooms per establishment;
b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services which clean clothing articles on site.
c. Animal hospitals;
d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, phamnacies or cafes;
2. Within a mixed use development, the following uses shall not be allowed as free standing
buildings, and shall not provide drive through service windows:
a. Fast food restaurants;
b. Sit down restaurants;
c. Banks and automated teller machines (ATMs).
c. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses shall not be included within a Mixed Use Development:
a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasoline filling stations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. Junkyards.
D. Same-structure/On-site Mixed Use
1. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no restriction on combining
different categories of use within the same building except any imposed by the State
Building Code or other federal, state, or local regulations.
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2. No mixed use development shall have more than 15% of the total square footage in
the development used for residential uses, including multi-family uses, assisted living
and senior housing.
E. Special Penn it Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section 6.65(8) above must
meet the Special Permit requirements in Section 180-11 and the Site Plan Approval
requirements in Section 180-13.
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also meet the following
additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for Mixed Use
Developments in Section 6.66 below.
b. The project is consistent with the purposes of this ordinance, as stated in Section 6.62.
F. Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements applicable to the Mixed Use Overlay District are shown in the
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations below:
Table of Dimensional and Densitv Regulations for the Mixed Use. Business C District
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum
Lot Area Frontage Front Side Rear Height Lot Setback
Yard Yard Yard Coverage
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6.66 Perfonnance Standards for Mixed Use Developments
To the extent feasible, all Mixed Use Developments must meet the Performance Standards in
Sections 6.66 A-O below.
No use shall be permitted that causes or results in dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes
excessive odor, noise, vibration or excessive light violating the standards set forth in the
performance criteria in this Section 6.66 A-O .
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conducted under this Section
6.6 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be minimized.
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts shall be as narrow
as is feasible, without resulting in traffic safety issues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall be provided for
access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
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4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation connections
to adjacent lots.
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the following uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate over 700 vehicles/day
(based on Institute of Transportation Engineers rales found in Trip Generation)
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development structure of more than 25,000
square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any extemal enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development total to 25,000
square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requirements for a traffic study for external
enlargements of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the 25,000
gross floor area threshold. The traffic impact statement shall contain:
a. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for
daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattern for both vehicles and pedestrian access shall be
described and related to the site plan, including vehicular movements at all major
intersections likely to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
c. Traffic flow pattems at the site including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the site;
d. A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts ofthe proposed project or use on
the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road, including the projected number
of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak
hour traffic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection. Existing daily and peak
hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be given;
e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be designed to
minimize conflicts and safety problems.
B. Noise:
1. In order to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, and quiet of
the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction, control, and prevention of such loud or
raucous noise that unreasonably disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, privacy,
repose, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height of four feet (4') above the ground surface at aU property lines, using a sound meter
which meets the most current American National Standards Institute's SpeCification for
Type II Sound Level Meters, must not exceed the following standards:
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7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. 50
11 :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45
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2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, leaf
blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance of the site's outdoor areas (i.e.
lawn, garden, pa~ing, etc.). Such outdoor maintenance shall be limited to between the
hours of 8:00 am 7:00 pm.
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C. Emissions and Odors:
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1. Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively confined within the building, or so
regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or other disturbance from being perceptible
(without the use of instruments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located.
No emissions are permitted which can:
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matter in such quantities as to be offensive
2. The determination of what emissions are in violation of this provision shall be made by the
zoning Enforcement Officer or his/her designee taking into consideration all of the following:
• the level of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin of the odor is natural or unnatural;
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the nature and zoning of the area from which the odor emanates and the area where it
is received;
• the duration of the odor; and whether the odor is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
1. Lighting systems should be designed, constructed, and installed in a manner that controls
glare and light trespass, minimizes obtrusive light, conserves energy and resources while
maintaining safety, visibility, security of individuals and property and curtailing the
degradation of the nighttime visual environment. Evenly distributed lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and increase efficiency. By
directing light where it is needed and only the intenSity necessary to serve the intended
purpose, these standards will prevent glare and its harsh shadows and blind spots. All
lighting shall comply with the following:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from
floodlights or from high temperature processes such as welding shall be permitted
beyond its lot lines onto neighboring properties, or onto any street
• Exterior lighting, including but not necessarily limited to lighting of exterior walls of
buildings from an external light source, lighting of parking areas, and lighting of walks
and drives shall be done in such a manner to direct light away from adjacent lots and
public ways.
• All outdoor light fixtures and illuminated signs shall be designed, located, installed and
directed in such a manner as to prevent light trespass beyond the property line, and
light above a ninety-degree horizontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to
provide photometriC plans and/or manufacturing specification sheets to show
conformance with these standards
• All nonessential lighting, including display, parking, and sign lighting, shall be turned off
after business hours, leaving only the lighting necessary for site and pedestrian
security, crime prevention and streetlighting.
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• All lighting shall be recessed and shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall conform to the following output standards:
Maximum Site Average Footcandle at
(footcandle) (footcandle) Property Line
5 2.5 0
E. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored in accordance with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be screened from view from
public ways and abutting properties.
F. Waste Disposal:
1. Waste disposal shall follow state and town Board of Health regulations.
2. Storage of waste and waste facilities shall be screened from view from public ways and
neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be made for the disposal of trash, which may include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision of trash compactors within the building or on site, as well as
a signed annual contract for rubbish removal.
4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM
only. Dumpsters must be fenced, gated and screened from view.
G. Loading/Unloading:
1. The Planning Board may require that operations, including loading and unloading shall be
limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM only.
2. Loading and unloading platforms and doorways specially designed for loading/unloading
are prohibited on the front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
1. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk system shall connect
all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appropriate circulation or continuity to an
existing pedestrian or bicycle circulation system. These uses include, but are not limited to
residential, parking, transit, bicycling, industrial, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must conform to requirements of the American with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A treebelt is reguired adjacent to sidewalk
areas. The Planning Board can waive treebelt requirements in situations where they
determine that local conditions warrant.
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4. The development should provide internal and/or public pedestrian connections that are
direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amenities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and
benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and Loading, and Shared Parking Requirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall parking be allowed
in the treebelt adjacent to the sidewalk or within the front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located either on or off the lot. Applicant must show proof of space,
dedicated to the use, its location relative to the building, and must indicate if the space is
owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for emergency and
service vehictes through the layout and design of driveways, interior service roads, or
pedestrian and bicycle circulation corridors.
4. The Planning Board may allow shared parking in a mixed use development.
5. A parking study shall be required for all new structures within the District. A parking
study is not required for re-use of existing structures. A formal parking study may be
waived for small developments where there is established experience with the land use
mix and its impact is expected to be minimal. If standard rates are not available or
limited, the applicant may collect data at similar sites to establish local parking demand
rates.
J. Alleys:
1. Alleys are permitted to access parking in the rear of structures, with Planning Board
review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well lit. Alleys must be paved, with a
minimum width of 10 feet.
K. Development and Design Standards:
1. Existing buildings shall be re-used for mixed uSe developments, where feasible, as a
priority over new construction.
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places and/or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places or within a local
historic district as established by M.G.L. Chapter 40C, shall be converted, constructed,
reconstructed, restored or altered to maintain Of promote the status of the building or
structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
3. Applicants shall consult the Agawam Design Guidelines Handbook for guidance regarding
design issues for mixed used development. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how the
proposed development addresses the deSign issues referenced in the Agawam Design
Guidelines Handbook.
L. Signs:
1. Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam in s. 180-75 through
s.180-89.
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2. Permitted signs include: signs located within the sign band on building facades; awning
signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades; window signs and un-moveable free-
standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs; and for sale or for
lease signs.
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable signs; internally lit plastic
signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be constructed of wood,
metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass or encased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include external white light illumination, provided it is shaded from
view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed sixteen square feet in area.
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of ten feet; other free-
standing signs shall have a maximum height of four feet.
M. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Screening of mechanical equipment, trash, and loading areas shall be provided through the
use of walls, fences, and/or dense, evergreen plant materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minimum width of at least five feet, and can
consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use areas to provide
visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define
logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped with sufficient shade trees to provide 50%
shade within fifteen (15) years of installation.
5. Completion ofthe landscaping requirements may be postponed due to seasonal weather
conditions for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the time of project completion.
6. Applicants shall reference the landscaping recommendations of the Agawam DeSign
Guidelines Handbook when preparing a proposed landscape plan.
N. Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Runoff
1. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects shall recharge all stormwater on
site. The use of green infrastructure strategies for stormwater recharge, such as
permeable pavements, tree box filters, green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration
basins and green roofs, are strongly encouraged. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how
the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and stormwater recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
1. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the public walkways or
roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growing season.
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P. Appearance/Architectural Design
1. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of building in
the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam through the use of appropriate building
materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques.
Applicants should consult the Agawam Design Guidelines Handbook for specific guidance
on design issues.
2. In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the building design is
compatible with the following design guidelines:
a. Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of wood, aluminum or
vinyl;
b. Exterior facade treatment is compatible on all sides visible from a public way or parking
lot;
c. Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and
avoid monotony.
4. Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation and proposed buildings shall be
compatible with the historic character and scale of contiguous buildings within the
immediate neighborhood vicinity.
5. Proposed buildings should relate harmoniously to each other.
6. Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments
are strongly encouraged to be located on the ground or below grade building levels.
7. The entire building fa~de must be oriented to front and side street properly lines and must
be located within ten feet of such properly lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocketparks, are encouraged within the
development;
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any restaurant use,
and must comply with the following standards:
a. Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor dining areas,
provided that all necessary licenses are acquired. These licenses are to be
gathered through the Liquor Commission, the Building Department and the
Board of Health.
b.The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or less than the hours
of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas which abut residential areas must
end outdoor dining and seating by 11 pm.
c. Litter must be cleaned up regularly.
6.67 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for provision of affordable
housing, if the fOllowing criteria are met:
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1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dWelling units in a mixed use development may
be designated as affordable housing. Affordable housing will be defined as those
residential units affordable to a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the
median income in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease or rental controls that will
ensure continued affordability by future low and moderate income households. Deed
restrictions or similar devices shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these
purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their construction
constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shall determine the density bonus, which may consist of both of the
following:
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
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Dear Agawam City Councilors:
We, the undersigned, strongly ask you to vote in FAVOR of the Mixed Use Zoning Ordinance in
an effort to improve the Walnut Street business area. We sign this petition in hope you will
support this endeavor so that the Town of Agawam would be eligible for District Local
Technical Assistance to help business owners in the vicinity and provide much needed incentives
for redevelopment.
Thank you.
Name Sig"ture Address
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Support Mixed Use Business C Zone Change
Dear Agawam City Councilors:
We, the undersigned, strongly ask you to vote in FAVOR of the Mixed Use Zoning Ordinance in
an effort to improve the Walnut Street business area. We sign this petition in hope you will
support this endeavor so that the Town of Agawam would be eligible for District Local
Technical Assistance to help business owners in the vicinity and provide much needed incentives
for redevelopment.
Thank you.
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COMPARISON OF USES REGULATED BY ZBA I EXISTING ZONING VS BUSINESS C
USES DISTRICT I SPECIAL PERMIT(SP)
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Business A Business B Industrial A Business C
I • Drive-inlDrive SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/lBA
Through Restaurant
Drive-through Service SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/ZBA SP/lBA
Windows
Trucking Tenninals NA SP/ZBA SP/lBA NA
Retail Shopping NA sprrc" SPITC NA
Centers (as defined in
180-48 I)
HoteisIMotels B~Right By Right By Right SP/lBA
DJ'Y Cleaners By Right By Right By Right SP/lBA
Animal Hospitals SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/lBA
Sit Down Restaurants By Right By Right By Right By Right
ATM SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/ZBA SP/lBA
Industrial Uses NA NA By Right unless NA • hazardous or
offensive, then lBA
Motor Vehicle Sales NA NA NA NA
Gasoline Filling By Right By Right By Right NA
Stations
Adult Entertainment SP/lBA SP/lBA SP/lBA NA
Junkyard NA NA SP/lBA NA
* There are no parcels in the proposed Business District that can meet the dimension requires for Retail Shopping Centers.
District
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C
Business
A
Industrial
A
Purpose:
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MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
To foster a greater opportunity for creative development by:
• Allowing for a diversity of uses;
• Encouraging pedestrian-oriented shopping;
• Promoting opportunities for people to work, shop, and
socialize within close proximity to where they reside;
• Promote high quality, integrated design.
Background:
The 2010 Agawam Economic Development Plan
identified Walnut Street Extension as Priority Area I for
future economic development. The Plan recommends:
"Redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties
for retail, commercial, and mixed-use. Encourage design
standards that address architectural design, landscaping,
pedestrian movement, and traffic flow. Create a
village/town center for residents."
Comparison with Business A and Industrial A:
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Setback
Lot Area Frontage Front Side Yard Rear Yard Height Lot
Yard Coverage
Os./. 251eet lOleet Oleet 20leet 451eet! 3 75% 151ed
s/J}r/es o s.f. 251eet 35feet Ofeet 25feet 45feetl3 50% N.A.
stories
40,000 100 feet 40feet 25feet 25feet 40feet/2 50% N.A.
sJ. stories
Comparison of Uses Regulated by ZBA: Attached
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COMPARISON OF USES REGULATED BY ZBA
EXISTING ZONING VS BUSINESS C
USES DISTRICT
SPECIAL PERMlT(SP)
YIN
Business A Business B Industrial A Business C
Drive-in/Drive SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Through Restaurant • Drive-through Service SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Windows
Trucking Tenninals NA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA NA
Retail Shopping NA SPfTC* SP/TC NA
Centers (as defined in
180-48IJ
Hotels/Motels By Right By Right By Right SP/ZBA
Dry Cleaners By Right By Right By Right SP/ZBA
Animal Hospitals SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Sit Down Restaurants By Right By Right By Right By Right
ATM SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Industrial Uses NA NA By Right unless NA
hazardous or
offensive, then ZBA • Motor Vehicle Sales NA NA NA NA
Gasoline Filling By Right By Right By Right NA
Stations
Adult Entertainment SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA NA
Junkyard NA NA SP/ZBA NA ---_. * There are no parcels in the proposed Business District that can meet the dimension requires for Retail Shopping Centers.
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Proposed New Business C Mixed Use
Commercial, Residential, and Retail
Zoning District to improve the
Walnut St. Extension Business Area
*Make the entire area more attractive
and welcoming to customers.
*Give building owners new opportunities
to gain additional income for their
properties.
*Provide more options for redeveloping
Games and Lanes.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, MAY 19, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Roberta Doering Middle School
68 Main St., Agawam, MA.
Corinne M. Wingard
194 Elm St., Agawam, MA., 01001 -tel: 413-786-9467
Deborah Dachos, Director of Planning
Town of Agawam-tel: 786-0400, ext. 8245
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EXHIBIT A TO TOR-2013-8
ARTICLE XIX
MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
180-139Scope
To regulate Mixed Use Development in appropriate areas of the Town and to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare in the Town of Agawam by establishing controls that will
facilitate flexible development while protecting the public interest.
180-140 Purposes
A. The purpose of this ordinance is to foster a greater opportunity for creative development by
providing guidelines which encourage a mix of uses compatible with existing and neighboring
properties; to provide housing and business uses in locations where a variety of town services
are available; to promote utilization of existing buildings and property, and to encourage the
provision of open areas. The intent. furthermore, is to encourage interaction among activities
located within a Mixed Use Development, to enhance business vitality, reduce vehicular traffic,
provide employment opportunities for residents close to home, ensure the compatibility With
each other of the commercial, and residential uses, ensure that the appearance and effects of
buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located by:
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Allowing a diversity of uses in close proximity in the district within a limited area, including
residential, commercial, and office;
Accommodating mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other
uses on the ground floor and residential units above;
Encouraging development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-
oriented storefront-style shopping streets;
Promoting the opportunity for people to work, meet, shop and utilize services in the
vicinity of their residences;
Providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing;
Providing opportunities for a mixture of uses in the same building;
Promoting a positive pedestrian environment in the district;
Facilitating integrated physical design;
Promoting a high level of design quality;
Encouraging the development of flexible space for small and emerging businesses;
FaCilitating development proposals responsive to current and future market conditions;
and
Encouraging the development of open spaces and parks within the district to
accommodate workers, residents, pedestrians, and shoppers.
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180-141 Establishment and Administration
A. The Agawam Mixed Use Business C District shall include the properties listed below, These
properties are included by reason of their potential to provide a flexible development area
aligned with the purpose of this Article,
Assessor's Map, Block and Lot
114-5-34
115-9-1
J15-1-1
J15-1-2
J15-1-3
J15-4-1
J15-4-2
J15-4-3
J15-4-4
J14-3-3
J14-3-4
J14-3-5
J14-3-7
J14-4-1
Jl4-4-2
J14-4-3
Jl4-4-5
J14-4-6
J14-4-7
J14-4-B
Jl4-4-9
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B. The provisions of this Section 180-144 shall be administered by the Planning Board, except as
otherwise provided herein.
C, The Planning Board may waive any information requirements it judges to be unnecessary to
the review of a particular plan, Such waiver decisions must be documented in writing by the
Planning Board.
180-1420efinitions
A. The following definitions shall apply to all mixed use applications under these zoning
ordinances:
1, Assisted living: Housing for adults, with services provided, such as meals, laundry, and
housekeeping,
2. Business Services: Services used in the conducting of business and commerce, including
only:
a. Consumer and mercantile credit reporting;
b. News services;
c. Research, development and testing;
d, Business management and consulting;
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e. Insurance company service offices;
f. Real estate offices.
3. Cafe: A coffee house or small restaurant, often with an enclosed or outdoor section
extending onto the sidewalk
4. Driveway:. A space, located on a lot, built for access to a garage or off-street parking or
loading space.
5. Fast Food Restaurant: An establishment whose principal business is the sale of pre-
prepared or rapidly prepared fo.od directly to the customer in a ready-to-consume state for
consumption either within the restaurant building or off the premises. Orders are not
generally taken at the customer's table, and food is generally served in disposable
wrapping or containers.
6. Live-work Units: A livefwork unit is defined as a single unit (e.g., studio, loft, or one
bedroom) consisting of both a commerciaVoffice and a residential component that is
occupied by the same resident. The livelwork unit shall be the primary dwelling of the
occupant.
7. Lot Coverage: The area of a lot covered by the footprint of all structures, as well as decks,
balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, driveway areas, expressed as a
percentage of the total lot area.
8. Mixed Use Development: The development of a tract of land, building, or structure with two
(2) or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, office, commercial,
institutional, or entertainment, in a compact village form, with vehicular access to an
accepted public way. A proposed Mixed Use Development shall demonstrate that the
project shall be served by town water and sewer service upon completion of the proposed
development.
9. Odor: A strong and unpleasant smell, for example, a garbage or chemical smell.
10. Personal Services: Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the
care of a person or his/her apparel, including but not limited to:
a. Laundering, dry cleaning and garment services not exceeding 5,000 square feet of
floor area per establishment;
b. Coin operated laundries;
c. Shoe repair;
d. Photographic services;
e. Beauty and barber shops;
f. Apparel repair and alteration;
g. Funeral services;
h. Health clubs;
i. Clothing rental.
11 . Professional Services: Services performed by professional persons for business and
personal use, including, but not limited to:
a. Medical and health offices and clinics;
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b. Planning;
c. Engineering and architectural;
d. Accounting;
e. Auditing and bookkeeping;
f. Educational and scientific.
12. Senior andfor Handicapped Housing or Senior Apartments: Age-restricted multi-unit
housing for 55 and older adults, or handicapped persons, with self-contained living units for
older adults who are able to care for themselves. Usually no additional services such as
meals or transportation are provided.
13. Sit Down Restaurant: An eating establishment with turnover rates generally of at least one
hour or longer, serving food intended for consumption on the premises.
14. Treebel!: Can consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches with a minimum width of
five feet.
180-143 Use Regulations
A. Uses Allowed by Right with Site Plan Review in a Mixed Use Development
1. Mixed use developments may be constructed in the Mixed Use Development Overlay
District with Site Plan Review by the Planning Board in accordance with s.180-13. The
following uses may be included by right with Site Plan Review within a mixed use structure in a
mixed use development:
a. Retail Uses;
b. Sit Down Restaurants;
c. Cafes and outdoor dining areas;
d. Multi-family Residential uses;
e. Home Occupations;
f. Professional Service Offices;
g. Personal Service Establishments;
h. Municipal Uses;
i. Banks or financial institutions, automated teller machines (ATMs);
j. Health club;
k. Townhouses (single family dwellings connected by one or more walls);
I. Cinema, theatre, or auditorium;
m. Park, recreation or playground;
n. Artist studio/residence;
o. Assisted living residential uses senior apartments, and senior housing;
p. Artisan manufacturing or production (hand tools only, e.g. jewelry or ceramics);
q. Civic uses;
r. Live/work units;
s. Multiple Uses in the same structure;
t. Bars and cocktail lounges.
The above uses are not allowed as stand-alone structures in this district.
B. Special Permit Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The following uses may be included within a mixed use development with the approval of a
Special Pennit from the Board of Appeals in accordance with s. 180-11 and 180-12:
a. Hotel/Motel not exceeding 10 guest rooms per establishment;
Minimum
LotArea
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b. Dry cleaning, linen cleaning, or diaper services which clean clothing articles on site;
c. Animal hospitals;
d. Drive-up service windows associated with banks, pharmacies or cafes;
e. Fast food restaurants.
2. Within a mixed use development, the above listed uses shall not be allowed as free
standing buildings.
C. Prohibited Uses in a Mixed Use Development
1. The follOwing uses shall not be included within a Mixed Use Development:
a. Industrial uses;
b. Motor vehicle sales, maintenance and repair facilities;
c. Gasoline filling stations;
d. Adult entertainment uses;
e. Automobile or truck sales;
f. Junkyards.
D. Same-structure/On-site Mixed Use
1. Within an approved Mixed Use Development, there shall be no restriction on combining
different categories of use within the same building except any imposed by the State
Building Code or other federal, state, or local regulations.
2. No mixed use development shall have more than 75% of the total square footage in
the development used for residential uses, including multi-family uses, assisted living
and senior housing.
E. Special Permit Criteria for All Mixed Use Developments
1. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit in Section 180-143(B) above must
meet the Special Permit requirements in Section 180-11 and the Site Plan Approval
requirements in Section 180-13.
2. All Mixed Use Developments requiring a Special Permit must also meet the following
additional Special Permit criteria:
a. The project complies with the additional Performance Standards for Mixed Use
Developments in Section 180-144 below.
b. The project is consistent with the purposes of this ordinance, as stated in Section 180-
140.
F. Dimensional Requirements
The dimensional requirements applicable to the Mixed Use Overlay District are shown in the
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations below:
Table of Dimensional and Densitv Regulations for the Mixed Use. Business C District
Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Setback
Frontage Front Side Rear Height Lot
Yard Yard Yard Coverage
25 feet 10 feet o feet 20 feet 45 feet! 75% 15 feet
3 stories
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180-144 Performance Standards for Mixed Use Developments
To the extent feasible, all Mixed Use Developments must meet the Performance Standards in
Sections 180-144 A-O below.
No use shall be pemnitted that causes or results in dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes,
excessive odor, noise, vibration or excessive light violating the standards set forth in the
performance criteria in this Section 180-144 A-Q.
Any other performance standards of the town shall also apply to uses conducted under this Section
180-144 of the Agawam Zoning Ordinances.
A. Access and Traffic Impacts:
1. Traffic and safety impacts to the existing and proposed roads shall be minimized.
2. Access provided via shared curb cuts shall be encouraged. Curb cuts shall be as narrow
as is feasible, without resulting in traffic safety issues.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be separated and walkways shall be provided for
access to adjacent properties and between businesses.
4. Plans must illustrate provisions for safe automobile, pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Provisions must be made for motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation connections
to adjacent lots.
5. The Planning Board shall require a detailed traffic study for the follOwing uses:
a. high volume traffic generating uses with a trip generation rate over 700 vehicles/day
(based on Institute of Transportation Engineers rates found in Trip Generation);
b. the construction of a new Mixed Use Development structure of more than 25,000
square feet in gross floor area; and
c. any external enlargement that brings the Mixed Use Development total to 25,000
square feet gross floor area for all structures.
6. The Planning Board may waive any or all requirements for a traffic study for external
enlargements of less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area in excess of the 25,000
square feet gross floor area threshold. The traffic impact statement shall contain:
a. The projected number of motor vehicle trips to enter or leave the site, estimated for
daily and peak hour traffic levels;
b. The proposed traffic flow pattern for both vehicles and pedestrian access shall be
described and related to the site plan, including vehicular movements at all major
intersections likely to be affected by the proposed use of the site;
c. Traffic flow patterns at the site including entrances and egresses, loading and
unloading areas, and curb cuts on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the site;
d. A detailed assessment of the traffic safety impacts of the proposed project or use on
the carrying capacity of any adjacent highway or road, including the projected number
of motor vehicle trips to enter or depart from the site estimated for daily hour and peak
hour traffic levels, road capacities and impacts on intersection. EXisting daily and peak
hour traffic levels and road capacities shall also be given;
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e. A parking lot vehicle traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be designed to
minimize conflicts and safety problems.
B. Noise:
1. In order to protect, preserve, and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, and quiet of
the inhabitants of Agawam through the reduction, control, and prevention of such loud or
raucous noise that unreasonably disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, privacy,
repose, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons, all noise levels, measured at a
height of four feet (4') above the ground surface at all property lines, using a sound meter
which meets the most current American National Standards Institute's Specification for
Type II Sound Level Meters, must not exceed the following standards:
I TnneofDay ~Max. Sound Level (dBA)
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 65*
7:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. 50
11 :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45
*Note: 65 dba = normal conversation; 50 dba = noise level of a normal working
refrigerator; 45dba = a quiet library
2. These standards shall not apply to power tools and equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, leaf
blowers, sweepers, etc.) used in the normal maintenance of the site's outdoor areas (i.e.
lawn, garden, parking, etc.). Such outdoor maintenance shall be limited to between the
hours of 8:00 am 7:00 pm.
C. Emissions and Odors:
1. Emissions and odors shall be completely and effectively confined within the building, or so
regulated as to prevent any nuisance, hazard, or other disturbance from being perceptible
(without the use of instruments) at any lot line of the premises on which the use is located.
No emissions are permitted which can:
• cause any damage to health of humans, animals or vegetation
• cause excessive soiling
• result in odorous gases or odoriferous matter in such quantities as to be offensive
2. The determination of what emissions are in violation of this provision shall be made by the
Zoning Enforcement Officer or hislher designee taking into consideration all of the
following:
• the level of the odor;
• the nature of the odor is usual or unusual;
• the origin of the odor is natural or unnatural;
• the level of the ambient odor;
• the proximity of the odor to living/sleeping facilities;
• the nature and zoning of the area from which the odor emanates and the area where it
is received;
'. the duration of the odor; and whether the odor is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
D. Lighting:
1. Lighting systems should be designed, constructed, and installed in a manner that controls
glare and light trespass, minimizes obtrusive light, conserves energy and resources while
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maintaining safety, visibility, security of individuals and property and curtailing the
degradation of the nighttime visual environment. Evenly distributed lighting throughout a
site will minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and increase efficiency. By
directing light where it is needed and only the intensity necessary to serve the intended
purpose, these standards will prevent glare and its harsh shadows and blind spots. All
lighting shall comply with the following:
• Except for approved exterior lighting, operations producing glare shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building. No direct or sky-refiected glare, whether from
floodlights or from high temperature processes such as welding shall be permitted
beyond its lot lines onto neighboring properties, or onto any street.
• Exterior lighting, including but not necessarily limited to lighting of exterior walls of
buildings from an external light source, lighting of parking areas, and lighting of walks
and drives shall be done in such a manner to direct light away from adjacent lots and
public ways.
• All outdoor light fixtures and illuminated signs shall be designed, located, installed and
directed in such a manner as to prevent light trespass beyond the property line, and
light above a ninety-degree horizontal plane. If necessary, an applicant may need to
provide photometric plans and/or manufacturing specification sheets to show
conformance with these standards
• All nonessential lighting, including display, parking, and sign lighting, shall be tumed off
after business hours, leaving only the lighting necessary for site and pedestrian
security, crime prevention and streetlighting.
• All lighting shall be recessed and shielded to prevent off-site glare.
• Site lighting shall conform to the following output standards:
E. Storage:
1. All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored in accordance with Fire Prevention
Standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and shall be screened from view from
public ways and abutting properties.
F. Waste Disposal:
1. Waste disposal shall follow state and town Board of Health regulations.
2. Storage of waste and waste facilities shall be screened from view from public ways and
neighboring properties.
3. Appropriate provisions shall be made for the disposal of trash, which may include, but shall
not be limited to, the provision of trash compactors within the building or on site, as well as
a signed annual contract for rubbish removal.
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4. Dumping of dumpsters shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM
only. Dumpsters must be fenced, gated and screened from view.
G, Loading/Unloading:
1. The Planning Board may require that operations, including loading and unloading shall be
limited to weekdays between the hours of 7 AM and 11 PM only.
2. Loading and unloading platfonms and doorways specially designed for loading/unloading
are prohibited on the front side of any building.
H. Walkways:
1. For public convenience, a pedestrian and/or bicycle way or sidewalk system shall connect
all uses on the site, and otherwise provide appropriate circulation or continuity to an
existing pedestrian or bicycle circulation system. These uses include, but are not limited to
residential, parking, transit, bicycling, recreation, and commercial uses.
2. Walkways and sidewalks must confonm to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB).
3. Sidewalks are required along all town streets. A !reebelt is required adjacent to sidewalk
areas. The Planning Board can waive !reebelt requirements in situati(ms where they
detenmine that local conditions warrant.
4. The development should provide intemal and/or public pedestrian connections that are
. direct, convenient and pleasant with appropriate amenities (e.g. attractive sidewalks and
benches).
I. Vehicular Access, Parking and Loading, and Shared Parking Requirements:
1. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. In no case shall parking be allowed
in the treebelt adjacent to the sidewalk or within the front setback of any lot.
2. Parking spaces may be located either on or off the lot. Applicant must show proof of space,
dedicated to the use, its location relative to the building, and must indicate if the space is
owned or leased.
3. Buildings that do not have frontage on a street must provide access for emergency and
service vehicles through the layout and design of driveways, interior service roads, or
pedestrian and bicycle circulation corridors.
4. The Planning Board may allow shared parking in a mixed use development.
5. A parking study shall be required for all new structures within the District. A parking
study is not required for re-use of existing structures. A formal parking study may be
waived for small developments where there is established experience with the land use
mix and its impact is expected to be minimal. If standard rates are not available or
limited, the applicant may collect data at similar sites to establish local parking demand
rates.
J. Alleys:
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1. Alleys are permitted to access parking in the rear of structures, with Planning Board
review. Alleys must be safe, secure and well lit. Alleys must be paved, with a
minimum width of ten (10) feet.
K. Development and Design Standards:
1. Existing buildings shall be re-used for mixed use developments, where feasible, as a
priority over new construction.
2. Buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of
Historic Places and/or the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places shall be converted,
constructed, reconstructed, restored or altered to maintain or promote the status of the
building or structure on, or eligibility for inclusion on the State or National Register of
Historic Places.
L. Signs:
1. Signs shall conform to the existing ordinances of the Town of Agawam in s. 180-75 through
s. 180-89.
2. Permitted signs include: signs located within the sign band on building facades; awning
signs; hanging signs projecting from building facades; window signs and un-moveable free-
standing signs.
3. Temporary signs permitted include: political signs; special events signs; and for sale or for
lease signs.
4. Prohibited signs include: flashing signs; roof signs; moveable signs; intemally lit plastiC
signs.
5. Each business may display not more than two permanent signs.
6. Sign materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Signs may be constructed of wood,
metal, stone, gold leaf, glass, canvas, stained glass or encased in a wooden frame.
7. Sign illumination may include external white light illumination, provided it is shaded from
view off the premises, and neon.
8. Sign size: Signs may not exceed sixteen square feet in area.
9. Sign height: Free-standing pole signs shall have a maximum height of ten feet; other free-
standing signs shall have a maximum height of four feet.
M. Landscaping Requirements:
1. Screening of mechanical equipment, trash, and loading areas shall be provided through the
use of walls, fences, and/or dense, evergreen plant materials.
2. The landscaped perimeter area shall have a minimum width of at least five feet, and can
consist of tree planters, brick pavers, and benches.
3. Landscaping shall be provided for driveways and other vehicular use areas to provide
visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define
logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
4. Interior parking areas shall be landscaped with sufficient shade trees to provide 50%
shade within fifteen (15) years of installation.
5. Completion of the landscaping requirements may be postponed due to seasonal weather
conditions for a period not to exceed six (6) months from the time of project completion.
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N. Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Runoff
1. To the extent feasible, Mixed Use Development projects shall recharge all stormwater on
site. The use of green infrastructure strategies for stormwater recharge, such as
permeable pavements, tree box filters, green streets, rain gardens, stormwater infiltration
basins and green roofs, are strongly encouraged. Applicants' site plans shall indicate how
the proposed development addresses green infrastructure and stormwater recharge.
O. Maintenance of Landscaping and Screening:
1. All landscaping and screening shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Landscaping and screening plant materials shall not encroach on the public walkways or
roadways in a way that impedes pedestrian or vehicular traffic or visibility.
3. Shrubs or trees that die shall be replaced within one growing season.
P. Appearance/Architectural Design
1. Architectural design shall be compatible with the historic character and scale of buildings in
the neighborhood and the Town of Agawam through the use of appropriate building
materials, screening, breaks in roof and wall lines and other architectural techniques.
2. In making its decision, the Planning Board may consider whether the building design is
compatible with the following design guidelines:
a. Exterior facades are faced with stone or brick, or clapboards of wood, aluminum or
vinyl;
b. Exterior facade treatment is compatible on all sides visible from a public way or parking
lot;
c. Facades facing town streets have windows facing the street.
3. Variations in architectural detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest and
avoid monotony.
4. Existing buildings subject to reconstruction or rehabilitation and proposed buildings shall be
compatible with the historic character and scale of contiguous buildings within the
immediate neighborhood vicinity.
5. Proposed buildings should relate harmoniously to each other.
6. Buildings shall be designed so that retail, restaurant, and personal service establishments
are strongly encouraged to be located on the ground or below grade building levels.
7. The entire building faifade must be oriented to front and side street property lines and must
be located within fifteen (15) feet of such property lines, with sidewalks in front of buildings.
8. Public open spaces, such as plazas and pocket parks, are encouraged within the
development;
Q. Outdoor Dining
1. Outdoor dining shall be permitted by right, as an accessory use for any restaurant use,
and must comply with the following standards:
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a.Alcohol may be served to and consumed by patrons in outdoor dining areas, provided
that all necessary licenses are acquired. These licenses are to be gathered through
the Liquor Commission, the Building Department and the Board of Health.
b. The hours of operation of outdoor dining areas may be equal to or less than the hours
of operation of the main restaurant. Dining areas which abut residential areas must
end outdoor dining and seating by 11 pm. .
c. Litter must be cleaned up regularly.
181-145 Optional Affordable Housing Bonus
A. A density bonus may be provided by the Planning Board, in return for provision of affordable
housing, if the following criteria are met:
1. At least ten (10%) percent of the total dwelling units in a mixed use development may
be designated as affordable housing. Affordable housing will be defined as those
residential units affordable to a household earning up to eighty percent (80%) of the
median income in Agawam's statistical area.
2. The affordable housing units shall include resale, lease or rental controls that will
ensure continued affordability by ·future low and moderate income households. Deed
restrictions or similar devices shall be used to limit future sale or rental prices for these
purposes.
3. The affordable units may be located in an existing structure if their construction
constitutes a net increase in the number of dwelling units in the development.
B. The Planning Board shall determine the density bonus, which may consist of both of the
following:
1. An increase in building height to a maximum of 4 stories;
2. An increase in lot coverage to a maximum of 95%.
Dated this ___ day of ______ ----', 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND lEGALITY
Vincent F. Gioseia, City Solicitor
March 2010
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PRIORITY AREA 1 Walnut Street Extension
Total Acreage: 24.70 Total number of Par~~ls: 17
Current ZQning: Business A, Industrial A and Residence A-2
Site Description: The Walnut Street Extension area is the main commercial shopping district fo r the
town. Located just over the bridge from West Springfield, this area is also a key gateway to the
community. There is a mix of existing commercial businesses and large underutilized / vacant
buildings. Public transit service is available during weekdays and Saturdays.
Water: Yes, 12" water main, provided by Town ~: Yes, provided by Town
Accessibilib1: Excellent Building Tll!es: Commercial and residential
Access to Local Amenities: Banks, fast-food, fine-Number of vacant l underutilized properties:
dining, pharmacies/drugstores, retail, personal Nineteen
services, and day care establishments within or in
dose proximity to target area.
Adjacent Land Uses and Zonin&= Commercial, light industrial, goverrunent, and residential (mobile
home and single family) land uses. Adjacent zoning indudes Business A, Business B, Industrial A and
Residence A-2 Districts.
Site Constraints: None Soil Limitations: None
Brownfiglds: Three TQPQgraph)! Map: At Engineering Department
Traffic: High Pul1li~ Transit Available: Yes
Development Stratel:)!: Redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties for retail, commercial,
and mixed-use. Encourage design standards that address architectural design, landscaping, pedestrian
movement, and traffic flow. Create a village / town center for residents. Consider "green" technology,
such as green roofs, as part of redevelopment plan.
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Purpose:
Background:
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MIXED USE BUSINESS C DISTRICT
To foster a greater opportunity for creative development by:
• Allowing for a diversity of uses;
• Encouraging pedestrian-oriented shopping;
• Promoting opportunities for people to work, shop, and
socialize within close proximity to where they reside;
• Promote high quality, integrated design.
The 2010 Agawam Economic Development Plan
identified Walnut Street Extension as Priority Area 1 for
future economic development. The Plan recommends:
"Redevelopment of vacant and underutilized properties
for retail, commercial, and mixed-use. Encourage design
standards that address architectural design, landscaping,
pedestrian movement, and traffic flow. Create a
village/town center for residents."
Comparison with Business A and Industrial A:
Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Setback
Lot Arell Frontage Front Side Yard Rear Yard Height Lot
Yard
10fUl
25fUl 35feet Ofeet 2Sfeet 50% N.A.
100 feet 40feet 25feet 2Sfeet 50% N.A.
Comparison of Uses Regulated by ZBA: Attached
COMPARISON OF USES REGULATED BY ZBA
EXISTING ZONING VS BUSINESS C
USES DISTRICT
SPECIAL PERMIT(SP)
YIN
Business A Business B Industrial A Business C
Drive-inlDrive SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Through Restaurant • Drive-through Service SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Windows
Trucking Tenninals NA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA NA
Retail Shopping NA SP/TC* SPITC NA
Centers (as defined in
180-48 I)
HotelslMotels By Right By Right By Right SP/ZBA
Dry Cleaners By Right By Right By Right SP/ZBA
Animal Hospitals SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Sit Down Restaurants By Right By Right By Right By Right
ATM SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA
Industrial Uses NA NA By Right unless NA
hazardous or
offensive, then ZBA • Motor Vehicle Sales NA NA NA NA
Gasoline Filling By Right By Right By Right NA
Stations
Adult Entertainment SP/ZBA SP/ZBA SP/ZBA NA
Junkyard NA NA SP/ZBA NA
* There are no parcels in the proposed Business District that can meet the dimension requires for Retail Shopping Centers.
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Town of Agawam
36 Main Street Agawam, Massach1ts~tts 01001~1837
Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927
May 19,2014
Christopher C. Johnson, President
Dennis J. Perry, Vice President
George Bitzas, Councilor
Cecilia P. Calabrese, Councilor
Paul C. Cavallo, Councilor
James P. Cichetti, Councilor
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Joseph Mineo, Councilor
Donald M. Rheault, Councilor .
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Anthony Suffriti, Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
At its duly called meeting held on May 1, 2014, the Agawam Planning Board voted to send a
positive recommendation to the City Council in favor ofTOR-2014-4 Mixed Use Business C
District.
In supporting the Mixed Use District, .the Planning Board believes this is a critical first step towards
the revitalization of the Walnut Street Extension shopping area. By adopting the amendment:
1. The Town will send a positive message to those interested in the Games and Lanes property
that the Town is supportive of its redevelopment. While maximizing the developable area,
the Mixed Use District will eliminate the possibility that an industrial use would be located
on the site. In addition, it sets clear and concise standards for its redevelopment. Continued .
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private ownership of the property would be in the best interest of the Town of Agawam and
Agawam taxpayers since the cost of clean-up would be incurred by a private party, not the
taxpayers of the Town.
2. The Town will send a positive message to the many businesses that are located within the
proposed Business C District, acknowledging their contribution to the Town in the form of
valuable services, tax revenues ($358,429 in 2013) and jobs. The Mixed Use District
provides greater flexibility to these business owners/property owners to make improvements
to their properties while protecting them from irresponsible development by others.
3. The Town will be eligible for District Local Technical Assistance offered by the Pioneer
Valley Planning Commission for studying the parking, pedestrian and traffic demands of the
Walnut Street Extension Shopping Area. Preparation of plans and designs to address the
critical lack of necessary parking, will enable the Town to apply for up to $1 million in
MassWorks grant funds to construct the necessary improvements to make this area
economically viable, increase tax revenues, increase employment opportunities and make it
a destination for Agawam residents.
4. The Town will show a commitment to zoning reform by replacing regulations drafted over
sixty years ago with comprehensive, well conceived, clearly worded regulations that, when
implemented, will result in quality development. .
The Planning Board supports the Mixed Use Business C District because it is an important step in
addressing the issues of blight, contamination, poor parking and traffic flow that have plagued the
Walnut Street Extension area for many years. Adoption will benefit the entire community, while
inaction may result in additional empty storefronts, loss of tax revenues, job loss and more costly
corrective actions in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Office at 786-0400, extension 8738.
Since~~/f7
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
AGAWAMPL~GBOARD
cc: Clerk, Solicitor, File
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Town of Agawam
Interoffice Memorandum
To:
CC:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Christopher C. Johnson, President Agawam City Council
Law Department, Planning Department
Mayor Richard A. Cohen
April 30, 2014
Games and Lanes Redevelopment
Thank you for meeting with the City Solicitor Vince Gioscia; Law Clerk, Will Reichelt;
Planning Director, Deb Dachos and me on April 16, 2014 to discuss the next steps for
the Games and Lanes property.
Property History
In 1989, while investigating a spill of gasoline at the site, it was determined that the
groundwater was contaminated with chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs),
found in dry cleaning solvents. Between September 1989 and October 1995, 18
groundwater wells were installed on the property. In 1997,66 tons of soil contaminated
with CVOC was removed from the site, a pump-and-treat system was installed, and ef-
forts to bioremediate the groundwater were initiated. The pump-and-treat system was
in operation for three to four years. In 2001, the system was terminated based upon
the conclusion that it had operated to its fullest capacity and that no substantial de-
crease in contamination would result from continued operation. From 2002 through
2004, other methods to remediate the site were employed. Testing of the monitoring
wens continued until 2008 when the property owner obtained Financial Inability Status
from MassDEP which protected him from further remediation/monitoring responsibility.
The property owner has reported that he has spent approximately $1 million attempting
the clean the site.
Given that there are CVOCs in the groundwater, the contamination has migrated off site
generally in a northeasterly direction. CVOC and its related bi-products have been de-
tected at properties located on Walnut Street Extension and Suffield Street.
Town Initiated Activities
Since 2000, the Town has actively worked with the property owner to identify a potential
buyer who could both remediate the contamination and redevelop the site. In
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2007, the Town applied for and received "Exceptional Opportunity Area" status from the
Commonwealth for the Games and Lanes site and the former Food Mart site. Such a
designation enables the Town to negotiate Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements
with prospective tenants/owners. TIF's enhance the desirability of a property. Early on
a party with extensive experience with Brownfields was in negotiations with the owner.
However, the economic conditions at that time deterred the prospective buyer from pro-
ceeding with the purchase. Since then, a few developers have shown interest in the
site, but have been dissuaded due to the uncertainty over the extent of the contamina-
tion and the expense of remediation. MassDEP had also wished to know the full extent
and direction of the plume of contaminated groundwater.
In an attempt to define the extent of the contamination and establish realistic remedia-
tion costs, the Town retained the services of a Licensed Site Profession (LSP), O'Reilly,
Talbot and Okun (OTO), with a $50,000 grant from MassDevelopment. As you are
aware, OTO's Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment and Phase 11/ Remedial Ac-
tion Plan was completed at the end of March 2014. In summary, the report finds that
the actions which must be taken including additional air and groundwater testing and
remediation at off site properties will cost approximately $400,000. This figure does not
include demolition of the Games and Lanes building.
Currently, there are four parties interested in purchasing the property. All four have
been provided with the OTO report. All four have also been in conversations with the
property owner.
Next Steps
As we discussed, the Town would like to pursue the following course of action with the
final goal being the redevelopment of the Games and Lanes property.
1. The Town will give the private, interested parties 6 to 8 months to perform their
due diligence. A private party taking on the expense and liability associated with
the Games and Lanes site would be the most desirable outcome and in the best
interest of the Town of Agawam.
2. The Planning Board continues to support the adoption of the Mixed Use C Dis-
trict. If the zoning amendment is adopted, the possibility of using the site for in-
dustrial purposes would be prevented. Adoption will also ensure that the future
development of the site would be in keeping with the overall development plan
for the Walnut Street Extension area.
3. During the 6 to 8 month period, the Town will begin the necessary steps to cre-
ate a Redevelopment Authority. This will involve developing a Redevelopment
Plan, receiving approval of said plan from the Department of Housing and Com-
munity Development and then seeking state funding to provide for the clean-up
of the property. This would be far less preferable in terms of cost to the Town
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than encouraging private development, but would provide a viable solution if a
private sale does not take place.
4. The Town may also file a petition to obtain a court order to enter and secure the
site.
I look forward to working with the Council to achieve an acceptable solution to the diffi-
cult issues posed by the Games and Lanes site. The above plan will ultimately result in
the remediation/redevelopment of the site.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.