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Yes If YES, enter delivery addnws below: CJ�No .pe oMsM im C1 1 Fia*$ftd Do" Q �AeoelpRfor eMmyftMcl%dDefrrery 13 = FeeftedDWIVeq Rest AOdt]eNtiery' Domestic Return Recebt First -Class Mail Postage & Fees PWd LISPS Permit No. G-10 9590 9402 2291 6225 5029 70 UnRed States PostaISCOA66 • Sender: Please print y©ur name, address, aril ZIP+4® In this lox' Town of Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01;001 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD September 17, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark R..Paleologopoulos, Chairman Violet E. Baldwin Nicholas Pandolfi Mario Tedesch MEMBERS ABSENT: David A. Chase ALSO PRESENT: Pamela R. Kerr ~` Mr. Paleologopoulos called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 1. BONDSTATUS — Lango Lane — PBI, Inc. Roy Benjamin of PBI, Inc. (developer) submitted a written request for a one year extension to the Lango Estates Performance Agreement. Motion was made by Mr. Pandolfi and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to approve a one year extension of the Lango Estates Performance Agreement to October 1, 2016. VOTE 4-0 2. SITE PLAN — Shibley Court Apartments Mr. Tedeschi removed himself from the table at this time. John MacMillan and Joe DiCarlo of Reinhardt Associates were in attendance to present this Site Plan as well as Don Robert of Baystate Restoration Group. Mr. Robert began by explaining that there was a previous fire at the apartments and the owners must construct units to comply with ADA requirements. Mr. MacMillan explained that the fire caused smoke and water damage to approximately twenty studio apartments and this has triggered the Architectural Access Board requirements. He stated that 50% of the replacement units must be handicapped: accessible. The plan shows a new three unit (handicapped units) single story building with laundry. Joe DiCarlo then explained that there is 90' between the existing and proposed buildings and that they are modifying (re -striping) the existing parking lot to accommodate handicapped parking spaces and curbs. He explained that the area contains well drained soils and that they are proposing one large drywell for roof and stormwater drainage. 'Mr. MacMillan stated that he building will contain walk in units and will be built slab on grade. Mr. Paleologopoulos brought up the issue that this area of the complex was to remain as open space per the ZBA. Mr. MacMillan stated that they have filed a Special Permit with the ZBA to allow for this building. Ms. Baldwin stated Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 that the area is used currently as boat storage and asked where the boats will be stored once the new building is constructed. Mr. MacMillan stated that there will no longer be a boat storage area. Ms. Baldwin asked if they had received the comment from the Safety Officer. Mr. MacMillan stated that the proposed construction will improve the handicap access and `parking ;at the complex. Mr. Paleologopoulos<asked if sidewalks are proposed. Mr. DiCarlo stated no, that. it's mostly parking login front of the building. Ms. Baldwin asked if any exterior lighting is proposed. Mr. MacMillan stated additional lighting isn't necessary and stated that there are currently 6' post lights. Ms. Baldwin asked if a dumpster is proposed. Mr. MacMillan stated there is an existing dumpster in the parking lot but is not enclosed.- Mr. Paleologopoulos stated that the Board requires that dumpsters be screened and enclosed. Ms. Baldwin asked about additional landscaping. Mr. MacMillan stated none is proposed. The members agreed to table this item tonight to allow for the applicant to address professional staff comments. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to table the Site Plan for Shibley Court Apartments to the next meeting to allow for professional staff comments to be addressed: VOTE 3-0 2. SITE PLAN`— The Sportsplex — Garden Street Mr. Tedeschi remained away from the table for this item as well. Mark Arigoni of Milone and MacBroom was in attendance to present this site plan. He explained that this proposal includes two parcels of land on Garden Street; one is an approximately 6 acre farm field and the other is approximately 15 acres and is mostly wooded. He explained that the smaller parcel currently contains four unit housing complex along with accessory buildings that will be demolished. The proposed driveway for this soccer complex is shown in location of the existing driveway of the four unit building. The plan shows a gravel parking area for 220 cars with timber rails to define it and he explained that it will be curbless. The plan shows infiltration basins for drainage. He explained that the soils are very sandy and well drained. He stated that a wetland report was submitted which shows that no wetlands were found on the property. In order to verify those findings, the report was shown to the Conservation Commission Chair and there was subsequent site walk- conducted with Mr. Arigoni and members of the Commission at which time the members asked that a formal Request for Determination of Applicability be filed with them. He went on to explain that the proposal calls for two 230' x 380' soccer fields and that from April through November they will be outdoor synthetic fields and from November through the winter season enclosures (domes) will be put in place and each field can be split into three smaller fields and at the end of the winter the domes will be down. An infiltration basin is shown along the west side of the fields as well as;a lager basin at the rear of the site. Mr. Arigoni stated that the drainage has been designed for a 100 year storm and there should not be any standing water in the basins. There is a 30'-35' wide gravel access road between the fields for maintenance, emergency vehicles and; snow storage and removal. He went on to explain that one of the Team Meeting comments was from the Fire Department who requested emergency access be provided to the rear and around the fields. He stated that that they can and will provide that. A landscape plan has been submitted as well as 2 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 elevations of the proposed accessory building. He explained that the building will be a pre-fab steel building with a green roof and beige siding and will be constructed slab on grade. He then went through the Engineering Department comments. The first calls for a traffic analysis. He stated that he has put together a draft traffic and parking generation analysis and will be submitting to the Town Engineer tomorrow. He stated during a full` winter ;day there is.a parking need for 120 cars as well as 10 staff spaces. The second Eng. Dept. comment was regarding the need for sight lines exiting the sight. He stated that multiple curb cuts exist at this location and when designing the plan he tried to line up the driveway with the existing Memorial Drive across the street as much as possible. He explained that there are trees on the frontage of the second adjacent parcel and that they will work with the owner to remove those trees. On the directly abutting two unit building, the Eng. Dept. has recommended that a sidewalk be constructed through the driveway to keep vehicles from parking within the road right of way. He stated that he feels this would be a driveway to nowhere and would pose a danger for kids riding bikes since the sidewalk ends. He is proposing striping and signage to limit or regulate the parking on the adjacent two family building. The proposed signage could be a curve sign and speed limit sign. He reiterated` that his proposal to gain and maintain sight distance is to clear some trees; prevent tandem parking on the adjacent two family lot; and provide signageon the street. He went on to state that there will be a gate across the driveway when the facility is closed, approximately 30'' to 40' into the site. Ms. Baldwin asked if a dumpster is proposed. Mr. Arigoni stated yes and he will show that on the plan. Ms. Baldwin asked for cut sheets on the proposed lighting. Mr. Arigoni stated that he will address that. Ms. Baldwin asked about the Fire Department comment regarding sprinklers. Mr. Arigoni stated that the plan now shows a b" fire suppression line. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked for more detail on the drainage design. Mr. Arigoni explained that stone french drains are shown with an 8" perforated pipe to the detention pond for each side and in the center aisle. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked if any thought was given to provide entrance and exit only curb cuts. Mr. Arigoni stated that the sight distance issue is only with exiting traffic. Ms. Baldwin questioned whether the proposed landscaping would protect the neighbors from any dust that would eminate from the gravel lot. Mr. Arigoni stated that they tried to provide evergreens as they would have the best filter potential. He also stated that they intend to maintain a good gravel surface to minimize any dust. He stated that >they could also enhance the landscaping in that area. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked what type of lighting was proposed for inside the domes. Mr. Arigoni explained that the domes lights on wires will be inside the domes and they will shine down. He went on to say that the material of the domes is opaque. He then went through his response letter on all comments he has received so far. Mr. Paleologopoulos mentioned the Site Plan review comment that an RDA be filed with the Conservation Commission. Mr. Arigoni' stated that the Commission has requested an official RDA be filed even after their site walk as there is a culvert at Route 57 that they are concerned about. He explained that there are no impacts within '100' of the area but will file the RDA if required to. He then stated that the parking area will contain timber guiderails to separate and define the 10' parking spaces; and that the gravel can be painted if required. He went on to say that during the winter they could use orange whips to help define the spaces. In terms of sign location, he stated that there will be a sign on the building and one at the frontage. He will provide a detail. Rick Giordano, property owner, stated that he also owns the two family next door and feels that sidewalks on that lot will depreciate the value of his duplex. He feels that with the demolition of the farm house there should be adequate sight distance. He then gave the Board members 3 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 permission to walk the property. The members ,agreed to table this item tonight and walk the property before the next meeting. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to table the Site Plan for The Sportsplex on Garden Street to the next meeting (October 1.1). VOTE 3-0 Mr. Tedeschi returned to the table at this time. 4. DISCUSSION — South Westfield Street Since the last meeting Mr. Levesque has prepared a list of 29 waivers that he would be requesting. He stated that this would not be a roadway, but the creation of a private way for two lots with a 46' ROW. He stated that the waivers requested are all for the design and construction of the roadway. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked what if the lots are sold in the future. Mr. Levesque stated that they could put a condition on the plan in perpetuity. Mr. Tedeschi asked if this scenario would set a precedent and asked if the Board has allowed this in town previously. Mr. Levesque stated that the owners have a right to subdivide and that they are 'looked at on a case by case basis. In conclusion, the members agreed they need additional time to look into this and to setup a;meeting with the Law Department. 5 FORM A — Springfield Street — Smith This plan shows an adjustment of a property line to allow this parcel to have a full, even two acres. The plan conforms to zoning'. Motion was made by Mr. Tedeschi and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to approve the plan for Smith on Springfield Street under "Subdivision Control Law Not Required". VOTE 4-0 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 3, 2015 Motion was made by Mr. Pandolfi and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi to approve the minutes of September 3, 2015 as written. VOTE 2-0-2 (Baldwin and Tedeschi abstained) 7. Correspondences — n/a 8 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT — Samuel Street — Calabrese Mr. Calabrese has signed his Performance Agreement for the 'Samuel Street subdivision. it is now ready for the Board's signatures. 0 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 Motion was made by Mr. Pandolfi and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi that the Planning Board sign the Performance Agreement for the Samuel Street subdivision by Calabrese. The, meeting; adjourned at 8:15 PM. VOTE 4-0 5 Agawam Planning Board September 3, 2015 AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD September 3, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman David A. Chase, Vice Chairman Nicholas Pandolfi MEMBERS ABSENT: Violet R. Baldwin ALSO PRESENT: Marc Strange Pamela Kerr Mr. Paleologopoulos called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 1, BOND STATUS — Lots 4 and 11 Burlington Estates The developer's attorney has requested a one year extension on the Performance Agreement for Lots 4 and 11 Burlington Estates. There was a brief discussion of the fact that the developer no longer owns either lot. One lot has been built upon but during construction, damage was done to the sidewalk. The other lot is still vacant but the owner is unwilling sign a covenant. Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Mr._ Pandolfi to extend the Performance Agreement for Lots 4 and 11 Burlington Estates for one year to September 16,>2016 as requested. VOTE 3-0 2. DISCUSSION South Westfield Street Rob Levesque was in attendance with Brad and Doreen Prouty of South Westfield Street. Mr. Levesque asked for an informal discussion with; the Board members regarding the Prouty's desire to create a building lot on their property for their son. They do not have sufficient frontage and will need to construct a roadway to create the frontage. Mr. Levesque explained that they do not wish to construct a subdivision but just want to create the one building lot. Discussion centered on what the Board would be amenable to in terms of granting waivers of the roadway design standards and whether it would be considered a private way; The members were in agreement that they wouldneed to see a list of proposed waivers in order for them to provide more guidance. Mr. Levesque agreed and indicated that he would do further research and determine exactly what waivers would be needed and put something in writing for the Board. 1 Agawam Planning Board September 3, 2015 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — August 6, 2015 Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to approve the minutes of August 6, 2015 as written. The meeting adjourned at 730 PM. VOTE 2-0-1 (Pandolfi abstained) 0 36-Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1801 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 June 19, 2017 Bradford and Doreen Prouty` 891 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Prouty At its duly called meeting held on June 15, 2017, the Agawam Planning Board voted to approve the preliminary plan entitled "Preliminary Plan, Proposed Two LotSubdivision,; Parcel ID: E3 2 3, 891 South Westfield Street, Feeding H1ls, MA" conditional upon the attached Engineering Department concerns; and legal documents shall be submitted with the Definitive Plan restricting further development of the property. In other business, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the following waivers of the Agawam Subdivision Rules and Regulations (as referenced in the attached request): Section 159-8 (A) (6) Section 159-8 (C); Section 159-8 (D) Section 159-12; Section 159-19 and Sections 159-22 to 24. Ifyou have any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 8737 Sincerely, Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD MRPprk cc Building Insp., Eng. Dept., Town Clerk, R. Levesque, M N 11 C_J R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES INC. 40School 5trW, P.O. 13OX s40, Westfield, MA 01005 p 413.SSB.0905 f 413568.0586 • wwxtirlalaM.com May 2, 2017 Mr. Mark Paleologopoulos, Chairman Town of Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE:: Preliminary Subdivision Application 891 South Westfield Street Agawam, MA 01001 (Map E3, Block 2, Parcel 3) Ri A Project #170402 Dear Chairman Paleologopoulos B Board Members, On behalf of the applicant, Bradford and Doreen Prouty, we are herein submitting :a Preliminary Subdivision Application for the above referenced property. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) new single-family building lot. The remaining land with existing single-family residence will fully conform to all Agawam zoning regulations. Both lots will be accessed by the existing, fully functioning gravel driveway. As part of this project a portion of the existing driveway will be converted into a right-of-way; this will ensure viable access to South Westfield is created if/when either parcel is sold. Due to the minimal size of this project the Prouty's are forced to request waivers of Agawam's subdivision control regulations. Simply put, it is not economically feasible for the Prouly's to construct a fully conforming subdivision road in order to service one (1) additional building lot. In order to eliminate all maintenance responsibilities and liability for the town of Agawam, the Prouty's propose to maintain the new right -of way as a private way. This concession gives the Town of Agawam access to the tax revenue associated with a typical building lot without incurring any additional maintenance costs or lability. In order to for this project to proceed the applicant requests; waivers from the following regulations: § 159-8 (A) (b) - The proposed subdivision is located approximately200' from the nearest intersection, not 300' as required. The proposed subdivision is expected to create 20 vehicle trips (10 new trips & 10 existing trips). Due to the minimal volume of trips generated we request this regulation is waived. § 159-8 (C) - We request typical roadway design standards to be waived due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-8 (D) - The proposed "way" does not have the required fifteen foot property line radius. Instead the way is laid out at sixty feet wide. We feel the intention of this regulation is met with the ample right of waywidth. A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANY Ll R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. 40 School Street, P.O. BOX'64o, westflefd, MA 010135 P4132%8.0995 = f 413.SW.0985 www.rlaland.com 159-8 (C) - We request typical roadway cross section requirements to be waived due to the project size nd private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-12 - The proposed subdivision will not alter drainage patterns or flow rates therefore we request typical drainage requirements to be waived. § 159-19 - We request typical roadway design standards to be waived due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-22 to 24 - Due to the project size and private classification of the ;proposed roadway, we feel these regulations are not applicable. Enclosed herewith, please find the required application items. We look forward to meeting with the Town of Agawam staff in order to discuss the proposed project. We<appreciate ;the discretion and positivity shown by the Town in prior meetings regarding this project. It is the intention of the applicant and RLA to make appropriate concessions in order to satisfy the concerns of the town. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience. Sincerely, R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. Robert M. Levesque, RLA, ASLA President Cc: Bradford'& Doreen Prouty A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANY Pamela Kerr From: Michelle Chase Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 4 2S PM To: Rob;Levesuge Cc: 'Mindy Stone'; Pamela Kerr, Michael Albro; Vladimir Caceres Subject: RE: Prouty- Meeting Hi Rob, I'm not sure if a meeting is necessary, read my response below and we can discuss tomorrow or meet early .next week. Sorry, for not calling earlier, work is very hectic lately. I spoke with Pam about this yesterday and here are;DPW/Engineering's concerns: • The bearings and distances will be ,required for the new property lines. • The bottom 30' of the driveway shouldbe paved to prevent gravel from tracking into the roadway.- • The width of the driveway at the entrance to the roadway should allow for vehicles to enter and exit atthe ,same time to reduce the chances of accidents due to vehicles having to stop to let others out • What do the owners plan to do if vehicles come from opposite directions at the same time? Are they planning to drive on the grass? • Technically both parcels should need to be given new Prouty Way addresses and a street sign meeting Town standards will need to be placed at the intersection. Police and Fire will need to confirm their; preference for these addresses for emergency purposes. • Some sort of legally binding and recorded restriction needs to be put on this private way to only allow for the two parcels to access it. No additional splitting or developing of the existing parcels should be allowed and no abutting parceis should be allowed to connect. There are already traffic concerns with two parcels adding more will just increase issues. • The Planning Board needs to decide what the limits of such a project should be allowed in town ... 2, 3, 4 parcels? Once approved, these types of "subdivisions" could start popping up in other locations. • The DPW Deputy Supt needs to confirm the size of the water service connection at the Main to see if it needs to be upgraded. Please check with John Decker on this item. • Engineering will neither recommend or oppose approval of this plan. If the planning board chooses to issue all of the requested waivers, that is their decision to do so. Engineering may have additional comments as new information becomes available. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely, Michelle C. Chase, F.E. Town Engineer P:413-821-0625 F:413-821-0631 Agawam - Engineering Division 1000 Suffield Street' Agawam, MA 01001 www.a Wam.ma:us Please consider the environment before printing this email From: Rob Levesuqe fmailto:Robl(&rlaland, com] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 8:04 AM 1 Ll June 8, 2017 VIA EMAIL; mchase0agawam.ma.us; Michelle C. Chase, P.E. Town Engineer Agawam - Engineering Department 1000 Suffield street Agawam, MA 4 100 Re: Preliminary Subdivision Application 891 South Westfield Street, Agawam RLA Project File: 170402 Dear Ms. Chase: On behalf of our client, Brad and Doreen Prouty, we are herein responding to the DPW/Engineering's comments made to us in an email dated June 8, 2017. The format and wording has been kept consistent with the original comments, with R. Levesque Associates' (RLA) response below in bold. 1. The bearings and distances will be required for the new property fines. RL4. Understood. The Definitive Plan will include said requirement. 2. The bottom 30' ,of the driveway should be paved to prevent gravel from tracking into the roadway, RLA: Understood. The Definitive Plan will include said requirement. 3. The width of the driveway at the entrance to the roadway should allow for vehicles to enter and exit at the some time to reduce the chances of accidents due to vehicles hawing to stop to let others out. RLA: Understood. The Definitive Plan will include said requirement. 4. What do the owners plan to do if vehicles come from opposite directions at the same time? Are they planning to drive on the grass? RLA: A bypass area will be induded 'with the Deli Xva Plan. <;: �. 011[I 1'tAINININ '5C,RVICES COMPANY a 5. Technically both parcels should need to be given new Prouty Way addresses and a street sign meeting Town standards will need to be placed at the intersection. Police and Fire will need to confirm their preference for these addresses for emergency purposes. RA: Understood. 6. Some sort of'legolly binding and recorded restriction needs to be put on this private way to only allow for the two parcels to access it. No additional splitting or developing of the existing parcels should be allowed and no abutting parcels should be allowed to connect. There are >already traffic concerns with two parcels adding more will just increase issues. RLA: Such o restridion will be included with the Definitive Plan, 7. The Planning Board needs to decide what the limits of such a project should be allowed in town ... 2, 3, 4 parcels? Once approved, these types of "subdivisions" could start popping up in other locations. RLA: No comment. 8. The DPW Deputy Supt._needs to confirm the size of the water service connection at the Main to see if it needs to be upgraded. Please check with John Decker on this item. RLA.• Understood.Our office will coordinate with John Decker. 9. Engineering will neither recommend or oppose approval of this plan. If the planning board chooses to issue all of the requested waivers, that is their decision to do so. RLA: Understood, Should you have any questions regarding the aforementioned information, please -do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience. Sincerely,, Robert M. Levesque, RLA,4SLA` President cc: Brad and Doreen Prouty 1 =°SNVJ PI:.ilNNING SCF-4VICES COMPANY Pamela Kerr From: Michelle Chase Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:11 PM To: Mindy Stone Cc: Rob Levesuge; Pamela Kerr; Michael Albro; Vladimir Caceres; Brad Prouty Subject: Re: Prouty Meeting Thanks Mindy. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 8, 2017, at'6:23 PM, Mindy Stone <mind s@rlaland.com> wrote: Hi Michelle, Please see the attached letter in response to your email below. Thanks! Mindy Stone, Executive Assistant 40 School Street, P.O. Box 640 Westfield, MA 01085 P 413.568.0985 Ext 109 F 413,568-0986 www rlaland.com From: Michelle Chase [mailto:MGhase(cbagawam,ma,us] Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 4.25 PM To: Rob Levesuge Cc: 'Mindy ' Stone', Pamela Kerr, Michael Albro; Vladimir Caceres Subjects RE: Prouty -Meeting Hi Rob, I'm not sure if a meeting is: necessary, read my response below and we can discuss tomorrow or meet early next week. Sorry, for not calling earlier, work is very hectic lately. spoke with Pam about this yesterday and here are DPW/Engineering's;concerns • The bearings and distances will be required for the new property lines. • The bottom 30' of the driveway should be paved to prevent gravel from tracking into the roadway. • The width of the driveway at the entrance to the roadway should allow for vehicles to enter and exit at the same time to reduce the chances of accidents due to vehicles having to stop to let others out. • What do the owners plan to do if vehicles come from opposite directions at the same time? Are they planning to drive on the grass? 0 • Technical) both parcels should need to be given new Prouty Wa addresses and a streetsi n Y p g Y Y g meeting Town standards will need to be placed at the intersection. Police and fire will need to confirm their preference for these addresses for emergency purposes. • Some sort of legally binding and recorded; restriction needs to be put on this private way to only allow for the two parcels to access it. No additional splitting or developing of the existing parcels should be allowed and no abutting parcels rshould be allowed to connect. There are already traffic concerns with two parcels adding more will just increase issues. • The Planning Board needs to decide what the limits of such a project should be allowed in town ... 2, 3, 4 parcels? Once approved, these types of "subdivisions" could start popping, up in other locations. • The DPW Deputy Supt. needs to confirm the size of the water service connection at the Main to see if it needs to be upgraded. Please check with John decker on this item. • Engineering will neither recommend or oppose approval of this plan. If the planning board chooses to issue all of the requested waivers, that is their decision to do so. Engineering may have additional comments as new information becomes available. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely, Michelle C. Chase, P.E. Town Engineer 11: 413-821-0625 F: 413-821-0631 Agawam- Engineering Division 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 wim aeai�am.ma us Please; consider the environment before printing this email From: Rob Levesuge [mailto:Robl(cbrlaland.com] Sent: Tuesday, June%06, 2017 8:04 AM To: Michelle Chase CC: 'Mindy Stone'; Pamela Kerr Subject: Prouty - Meeting Michelle, Can you meet to discuss the project this week. We want to make sure we can respond to any questions you have before the end of the week so you have time to review anything we submit before the next planning board meeting. Thanks!! Robert M. Levesque, RLA, ASLA President R'L.evesque Associates, hic. 40 School Street Westfield; MA 01085 Tele: (413) 568-0985 Email: roblgrlaland.com Confidentiality/Public Record Statement. Under Massachusetts Law, any email created or received by an employee of The Town of Agawam is considered a public record. All email correspondence is subject to the, requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 66. This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender and delete all copies, 2 0 9 Agawam Planning Board June 1, 2017 AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD June 1, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman Violet E. Baldwin Charles Elfman Mario Tedeschi MEMBERS ABSENT: Nicholas Pandolfi ALSO PRESENT: Marc Strange Pamela Kerr Mr. Paleologopoulos called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 1. REQUEST TO RESCIND — Site Plan Approvals (2) — Eversource — South West Street and South Westfield Street Eversource has withdrawn their two Site Plan applications. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi to rescind the Site Plan approval for Eversource on South West Street. VOTE 4-0 Motion was made by Mr. Tedeschi and seconded by Mr. Elfman to rescind the Site Plan approval for Eversource on South Westfield Street. VOTE 4-0 2. SITE PLAN — 531 River Road — Labun Rob Levesque was in attendance this evening. He presented a revised plan that addresses Engineering Department comments. He also provided a photometric plan for the security and site lighting. He stated that the security lighting is 10watts and will be on from dusk til dawn. The site lighting is 30 watts and will be switch operated. He stated that all lights broadcast down. The members had reviewed this plan at the last meeting and were ready to vote on it tonight. Motion was made by Mr. Elfman and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi to approve the Site Plan for Labun — 531 River Road with the condition that the June 1, 2017 Engineering Department comments be addressed. Agawam Planning Board June 1, 2017 VOTE 4-0 3. PRELIMINARY PLAN — South Westfield Street— Prouty Mr. Paleologopoulos stated that the Board requested a legal opinion from the Law Department regarding this plan and have received a memo from them. Rob Levesque stated that waivers will be needed for this ``private way". He went onto say that the property is large but the right of way as shown on this plan is for two lots only and that any additional lots would have to be created through the subdivision process. He stated that further development of this property would be difficult with the 500' dead end street length requirement, steep topography, and soil conditions. The Engineering Department has not yet provided comments on the plan as they were waiting for something from the Law Department. Today, an email was submitted stating that need additional time to review the plan. Mr. Levesque stated that he responded to that email that they would like action tonight as this is a gravel driveway with no maintenance issues for the Town. He went on to say that the Prouty's have contacted their abutters who have no problem with the plan; as proposed. Mr. Tedeschi asked about the waiver requests. 'Mr. Levesque stated that they have essentially, asked for waivers of all of the street design standards as this will still be a gravel private way. Mr. Paleologopoulos stated that he did not feel this would be a negative impact to the town but asked for an opinion from the Law Department as the Board has not received or approved subdivision plans for private ways in the past. Elizabeth Stanislawski, 91 Federal Street— asked about safety purposes/access to the property. Mr. Levesque explained that there will be a turnaround provided for emergency vehicle access. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi'to table the Preliminary Plan for Prouty -- South Westfield Street to the next meeting (June 15''). VOTE 4-0 4. SITE PLAN - 308 Suffield Street— One Stop Convenience John Strandberg was in attendance. He stated that he has met with the Engineering Department since the last meeting and submitted a revised plan. The Engineering Department submitted comments on the revised plan today. He went over the comments and stated that they have no problem addressing them. He also pointed out that the plan no longer shows a drive up ATM. Mr. Paleologopoulos stated that he visited the, site recently and asked what the posts arefor that are in the area of the proposed dumpster. Mr. Strandberg stated they will be removed and the dumpster will be located there with a fence around it. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Elfman to approve the SitePlanfor One Stop Convenience with the following conditions: June 1, 2017 Engineering Department comments are to be addressed; the following landscape maintenance note is to be placed on the plan "All plantings must be maintained and that portion of the public way abutting the parcel and including the treebelt shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition by the owner of the parcel." and three sets of revised plans shall be submitted for Planning Board signatures. 2 C Ll Agawam Planning Board June 1,'2017 VOTE 4-0 5. FORM A — Shoemaker Lane — Zielinski This plan shows a large tract of land being divided into two lots. Motion was made by Mr. Tedeschi and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to approve the plan for Zielinski on Shoemaker Lane under "Subdivision Control Not Required". VOTE 4.0 6. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT & RELEASE OF COVENANT— Lot 5 Farmington Heights The developer has posted a bond for construction of lot 5 Farmington Circle and signed a new Performance Agreement. A Release of Covenant can be executed. Motion was made by Mr, Tedeschi and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to sign and execute a new Performance Agreement for Lot 5:Farmington Circle and a Release of Covenant. VOTE 4-0 7. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT & EASEMENT Def.Plan D'Amato Way The petitioner has signed a -Performance Agreement and submitted the Storm Drainage Easement for the D'Amato Way subdivision. The Easement has been reviewed and approved in-house however it has not been signed by the property owner. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Elfrnan to sign the Performance Agreement for D'Amato Way and to approve the Storm Drainage Easement. VOTE 4-0 The Chairman will sign the Easement once the owner has signed it. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —May 18, 2017 Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Elfman to approve the minutes of May 18, 2017 as written. The meeting adjourned at 725 PM. VOTE 3-0-1 (Tedeschi abstained)' 3 E E Brad and Doreen Prouty of 891 S. Westfield St. are looking to subdivide their property so that their son -can :build his own house. After looking at the proposed subdivision, if you have no objections, we would appreciate your signature of approval in this. Thank -you. Sincerely, Brad and Doreen Prouty EAMOAM - -.. . .... -- - � ...... m gds ii fh s _-��=--------------------- ---------- 11 C 0 Town of Agawam Law Department May 31, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Board FROM: Patrick-M. Toney SUBJECT Prouty Lot Waivers and Private Place This is in response to the Planning Board's request to get an opinion on what the use of a private place for the, subdivision and The Planning Board's authority to grant waivers. With regards to the waiver question, §159-35 of the Agawam By -Laws states: "Strict compliance with the requirements of these rules and regulations may be waived when, in the judgment of the Board, such action is in the public interest and not inconsistent with the Subdivision Control Law." The Board may grant waivers so long as the Board deems a waiver is in the public interest and not inconsistent with MA General Laws. The project must comply with Agawam By -Laws found in §180 as well. As to the proposed road "Prouty way §159-8(B)(1)(a) of the Agawam By Law states: "Any proposed Street shall be indicated on the plans as being one of the following classes Place: These streets shall not be over 500`feet in length, unless otherwise allowed by the Board, with no allowance for further extension. A maximum daily traffic (ADT) of 100 vehicles per day allowed for a street to be classified as a place. The Engineering Department may need to expand on the specifications and requirements for the Way/Place as proposed. That is not an area of expertise for the Law Department. That being said "Prouty Way" meets the definition of a.Place per §159-8(B)(1)(a). The parcel owner may wish to set deed restrictions pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184 or create an easement that will run with the land and be a part of any sale of either parcel in the future. r To Law Department CC From: Planning Board Date 5122/17` Subject: Preliminary Plan - South Westfield Street - Prouty The Planning Board has received the attached Preliminary Subdivision Plan and application by Prouty for property on South Westfield Street. The plan shows the creation of a private way to service two lots (the existing house and the second lot that this plan creates). This layout is unique to the Board (creation of lots and frontage on.a private way) and asks for a legal interpretation of the Board's authority on such plans. The intent is to keep the existing gravel driveway to service both homes. Waiver requests have been submitted for the roadway design and drainage. The plan was tabled until the Board's June 1st meeting. Please provide the Board with a legal opinion on this application. FROM THE DESK OF... YOUR NAME TITLE: TowN of AGAwAM 36 MAIN ST AGAwAM MA O1001 Email address' Here 413-786-0400 X Extension Fax: 413-786-9927 J Pamela Kerr From: Michelle Chase Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 10:31 AM To: robl@rlaland.com Cc: Pamela Kerr; Marc Strange Subject: RE: prouty subdiv Rob, I think officially the Engineering Department is going to hold off on making any comments on this project until we get a ruling from legal, building and planning. The issues below will still be valid, however, what I am not sure about it the fact that the plan creates frontage without the actual street and all that entails. Legally, if this is considered frontage, then the parcels could be split further and developed, then we would have additional traffic, ,etc on a private way. And then we need to start to consider the road and especially the intersection to meet subdivision and, road, standards for safety purposes. I have a meeting I have to run to, but feel free to call me this afternoon if you want to discuss. Michelle C. Chase, P.E. Town Engineer P: 413-821-0625 F: 413-821-0631 Agawam - Engineering Division 1000 Suffield Street' Agawam; MA 01001 wwwa awam:ma us Please consider the environment before printing this email From: Michelle Chase Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:17 PM To robl@rlaland.com Subject: prouty subdiv On my way out the door, but wanted to tell you that -1 don't think we will have anything major to comment on for that "subdivision" as far as I am concerned that is a planning, legal and building dept. issue -it seems like more of a shared private driveway to me. We may just recommend that the standpipe hydrant be installed and perhaps pave the bottom "30' or so of the driveway so as to not track rocks, etc. into the public way since there will be additional traffic. I'll take another look at it tomorrow. I have a meeting in the am but should be available all afternoon Michelle C. Chase, P.E. Town Engineer' P: 413-821-0625- F413-821-0631 Agawam- Engineering Division 1000`Suifield Sheet Agawam, MA 01001 w%magawan ma.us 'Please consider the environment before; printing this email LI E Brad and Doreen Prouty of 891 S. Westfield St. are looking to subdivide their property so that their sore can build his own house. After looking at the proposed subdivision, if you have no objections, we would appreciate your signature of approval in this. Thank -you. Sincerely, Brad and Doreen Prouty ---ids _. ---- 1_`/_l__ D, c t820w '643 pi.""ON► ' ROSS & ROSS ATTORNEYS AT LAW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 121 STATE STREET; SUITE 201 SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01103; TELEPHONE 413 736.2725 FACSII4III.E 413 736-1247 R.OSSROSSPC.COM CAULEEN ROSS KEARNEY JOHN D. ROSS III RICHARD A. SYPEK May 1-7, 2017 Mr. & Mrs. Bradford Prouty 891 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 RE: Preliminary Subdivision Approval for 891 South Westfield Street Dear Mr. & Ms. Prouty, JOHN D. ROSS, JR. (1922 to 2014) I have had the opportunity to review the Preliminary Plan Proposed Two Lot Subdivision for 891 ;South 'Westfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA., dated May 2, 2017 as prepared by R_ Levesque Associates, Inc. You have sought my opinion as to whether the private way as proposed can constitute frontage for zoning purpose for the ability to create one more building lot on the fourteen acre parcel. The simple answer is yes providing that the private way is laid out and approved in accordance with M.G.L. cAl § 81K-GG, commonly known as "the subdivision control law." Due to the design features of the proposed road you will need to seek and obtain waivers from the Planning Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 § 81 R. If I can be of any furthe: RAStmlp Ol r Pamela Kerr Front: Ralph V.Ritchie <rritchie13@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 7:21 PM To: Pamela Kerr, pker@agawam.ma.us Subject: Planning Boardmeeting Prouty My comments are a concern that the town or city if you say is going to be spending funds for the benefit on a single individual and what is the cost benefit to the community.. In our area of the community for over the past 40 years the community has indicated it would establish services. I have lost count of the number of time your group has made promises. What is the benefit to the town to do a sub -division when there is not sufficient frontage to be within code? Will the town have to spend funds to add a water service to the sub -divided property? Will the town have to spend for electrical service? Will the town have to pay for plowing and road service since it appears would have to be a private road? Will the town have to pay for additional trash removal, since It would be another location on a new road extension? How would the location of the property on the sub -division effect water flow from the property as to not impact other near by property owners. 0 To: Planning Board From: Sergeant Steven Grasso Date: May 12, 2017' Re 891 South Westfield Street i have reviewed the application, and viewed the site of the proposed Two Lot Subdivision at 891 South Westfield Street. There is nothing to indicate that the subdivision will create any safety concerns regarding vehicle, pedestrian or bicycle traffic. PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW OFFICE OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Date of Review: May 11, 2017 Date Received' May 4, 2017 Distribution Date May 9,2017 Planning Board Meeting Date: May 18, 2017 Mandatory Date for Final Action: June 18, 2017 Name of Applicant: Bradford & Doreen Prouty Address: 891 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Address of Property: same Name of Subdivision: Prouty Way Number of Lots. 2 Deposit: $300.00 Preliminary Plan Content Statement of Interest in Land: O.K. Locationmapof site and surroundings: O.K. Environmental Study: Relationship to zoning, etc.: The property is zoned Residence A-2 and Agricultural. The plan shows a proposed private way with Lot 1 to be built upon for a single family home and Lot 2 to retain the existing single family home. Existing topo, water table, etc.: O.K. Impacts of proposed development: A list of waiver requests is attached. The letter states that "it is not economically feasible.....to construct a'fully conforming subdivision road to service one additional building lot'. The majority of the waiver requests are for the roadway design and drainage. In order to grant waivers of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations the Planning Board must be satisfied that they are in the best interest of the Town. Minutes of two meetings (9/3/15 and 9/17/15) at which this matter was discussed have been attached for your reference. Other: Lot survey with existing easements, abutters, zone lines, and existing streets: O.K. Topographic Plan: Existing contours at 2' intervals O.K. Environmental elements: OK Proposed streets and lot lines: See Impacts of Development above. Sewage, water and drainage: See Engineering comments. i 0 R LEVE50UE ASSOCIATES, INC. 40 School St"at, P.O. BOX 640, vveatfield, MA 01085 p 4M.568.09E6 t 4135G8.0986 - www.rlaland.com May 2, 2017 Mr. Mark Paleologopoulos, Chairman Town of Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE. Preliminary Subdivision Application 891 South Westfield Street Agawam, MA 01001 (Map E3, Block 2,;Parcel 3) RLA Project # 170402 Dear Chairman Poleologopoulos & Board Members, On behalf of the applicant, Bradford and Doreen Prouty, we are herein submitting a Preliminary Subdivision Application for the above referenced property. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) new single-family building lot. The remaining land with existing single-family residence will fully conform to all Agawam zoning regulations. Both lots will be; accessed by the existing, fully functioning gravel driveway. As part of this project a portion of the existing driveway will be converted into a right-of-way; this will ensure viable access to South Westfield is created if/when either parcel is sold. Due to the minimal size of this project the Prouty's are forced to request waivers of Agawam's subdivision control regulations. Simply put, it is not: economically feasible for the Prouty's to construct a fully conforming subdivision road in order to service one (1) additional building lot. In order to eliminate all maintenance responsibilities and liability for the town of Agawam, the Prouty's propose to maintain the new right -of way as a private way. This concession gives the Town of Agawam access to the tax revenue associated with a typical building lot without incurring any additional maintenance costs or lability. In order to for this project to proceed the applicant requests waivers from the following regulations: § 159-8 (A) (6) - The proposed subdivision is ,located approximately 200'`from the nearest intersection, not 300' as required. The proposed subdivision is expected to create 20'vehicle trips (10 new trips;& 10 existing trips). Due to the minimal volume of trips generated we request this regulation is waived. § 159-8 (C) - We request; typical roadway design standards to be waived due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-8 (D) - The proposed "way" does not have the required fifteen foot property fine radius. Instead the way is laid out at sixty feet wide. We feel the intention of this regulation is met with the ample right of way width. A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANY 0 0 R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. 40 School Street, PA. BOX 640, Westfield, MA 0108S p 413.568.0985 • f 413.568.0986 www.rlaland.com 159-8 (C) - We request typical roadway cross section requirements to be waived due to the project size nd private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-12 - The proposed subdivision will not alter drainage pattems or flow rotes therefore we request typical drainage ,requirements to be waived. § 159-19 - We request typical roadway design standards to be waived due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-22 to 24 - Due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway, we feel these regulations are not applicable. Enclosed herewith, please find the required application items. We look forward to meeting with the Town of Agawam staff in order to discuss the proposed project. We appreciate the discretion and positivity shown by the Town in prior meetings regarding this project. It is the intention of the applicant and RLA to make appropriate concessions in order to satisfy the concerns of the town. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience. Sincerely, R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. Robert M. Levesque, RLA, ASLA President Cc: Bradford & Doreen Prouty A LAND, PLANNING SERV`ICeS COMPANY 0 Agawam Planning Board September 3, 2015 AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD September 3, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman David A. Chase, Vice Chairman Nicholas Pandolfi MEMBERS ABSENT: Violet E. Baldwin ALSO PRESENT: Marc Strange Pamela Kerr Mr. Paleologopoulos called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 1. BOND STATUS -- Lots 4 and I I Burlington Estates The developer's attorney has requested a one year extension on the Performance Agreement for Lots 4 and 11 Burlington Estates. There was a brief discussion of the fact that the developer no longer owns either lot. One lot has been built upon but during construction, damage was done to the sidewalk. The other lot is still vacant but the owner is unwilling sign a covenant. Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to extend the Performance Agreement for Lots 4 and 11 Burlington Estates for one year to September 16, 2016 as requested. VOTE 3-0 2. DISCUSSION South Westfield Street Rob Levesque was in attendance with Brad and Doreen Prouty of South Westfield Street. Mr. Levesque asked for an informal discussion with the Board members regarding the Prouty's desire to create a building lot on their property for their son. They do not have sufficient frontage and will need to construct a roadway to create the frontage. Mr. "Levesque explained that they do not wish to construct a:subdivision but just want to create the one building lot. Discussion centered on what the Board would be amenable to in terms of granting waivers of the roadway design standards and whether it would be considered a private way. The members were in agreement that they would need to see a list of proposed waivers in order for them to provide more guidance. Mr. Levesque agreed and indicated that he would do further research and determine exactly what waivers would be needed and put something in writing for the Board. 0 A awarn Planning Board September 3, 2015 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — August 6, 2015 Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to approve the minutes of August 6, 2015 as written. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. VOTE 2-0-1 (Pandolfi abstained) F4 0 0 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 permission to walk the property. The members agreed to table this item tonight and walk the property before the next meeting. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to table the Site Plan for The Sportsplex on Garden Street to the next meeting (October s'). VOTE 3-0 Mr. Tedeschi returned to the table at this time. 4. DISCUSSION — South Westfield Street Since the last meeting Mr. Levesque has prepared a list of 29 waivers that he would be requesting. He stated that this would not be a roadway, but the creation of a private way for two lots with a 46' ROW. He stated that the waivers requested are all for the design and construction of the roadway. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked what if the lots are sold in the future. Mr. Levesque stated that they could put a condition on the plan in perpetuity. Mr. Tedeschi asked if this scenario would set a precedent and asked if the Board has allowed this in town previously. Mr. Levesque stated that the owners have a right to subdivide and that they are looked at on a case by case basis. In conclusion, the members agreed they need additional time to look into this and to set up a meeting with the Law Department. 5. FORM A — Springfield Street — Smith This plan shows an adjustment of a property line to allow this parcel to have a full, even two acres. The plan conforms to zoning. Motion was made by Mr. Tedeschi and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to approve the plan for Smith on Springfield Street under "Subdivision Control Law Not Required". VOTE 4-0 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- September 3, 2015 Motion was made by Mr. Pandolfi and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi to approve the minutes of September 3, 2015 as written. VOTE 2-0-2 (Baldwin and Tedeschi abstained)' 7. Correspondences — n/a S. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT — Samuel Street— Calabrese Mr. Calabrese has signed his Performance Agreement for the Samuel Street subdivision. It is now ready for the Board's signatures. 4 0 0 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 Motion was made by Mr. Pandolfi and seconded by Mr. Tedeschi that the Planning Board sign the Performance Agreement for the Samuel Street subdivision by Calabrese. VOTE 4-0 The meeting adjourned at 815 PM. Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015` AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD September 17, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman VioletE. Baldwin Nicholas Pandolfi Mario Tedeschi MEMBERS ABSENT: David A. Chase ALSO PRESENT: Pamela R. Kerr Mr. Paleologopoulos called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. 1. BOND STATUS — Lango Lane — PBI, Inc. Roy Benjamin of PBI, Inc. (developer) submitted a written request for a one year extension to the Lango Estates Performance Agreement. Motion was made by Mr. Pandolfi and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to approve a<one year extension of the Lango Estates Performance Agreement to October 1, 2016. VOTE 4-0 2. SITE PLAN — Shibley Court Apartments Mr. Tedeschi removed himself from the table at this time. John MacMillan and Joe DiCarlo of Reinhardt Associates were in attendance to present this Site Plan as well as Don Robert of Baystate Restoration Group. Mr. Robert began by explaining that there was;a previous fire at the apartments and the owners must construct units to comply with ADA requirements. Mr. MacMillan explained that the fire caused smoke and water damage to approximately twenty studio apartments and this has triggered the Architectural Access Board requirements. ;He stated that 50% of the replacement units must be handicapped accessible. The plan shows a new three unit (handicapped units) single story building with laundry. Joe DiCarlo then explained that there is 90' between the existing and proposed buildings and that they are modifying (re -striping) the existing parking lotto accommodate handicapped parking spaces and curbs. He explained that the area contains well drained soils and that they are; proposing one large drywell for roof and stormwater drainage. Mr. MacMillan stated that he building will contain walk in units and will be built slab on grade. Mr. Paleologopoulos brought up the issue that this area of the complex was to remain as open space per the ZBA. Mr. MacMillan stated that they have filed a Special Permit with the ZBA to allow for this building. Ms. Baldwin stated 0 0 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 that the area is used currently as boat storage and asked where the boats will be stored once the new building is constructed. Mr. MacMillan stated that there will no longer be a boat storage area. Ms. Baldwin asked if they had received the comment from the Safety Officer. Mr. MacMillan stated that the proposed construction will improve the handicap access and parking at the complex. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked if sidewalks are proposed. Mr. DiCarlo Stated no, that it's mostly parking lot in front of the building. Ms. Baldwin asked if any exterior lighting is proposed. Mr. MacMillan stated additional lighting isn't necessary and stated that there are currently 6' post lights. Ms. Baldwin asked if a dumpster is proposed. Mr. MacMillan stated there is an existing dumpster in the parking lot but is not enclosed. Mr. Paleologopoulos stated that the Board requires that dumpsters be screened and enclosed. Ms. Baldwin asked about additional landscaping. Mr. MacMIlan stated none is proposed. The members agreed to table this item tonight to allow for the applicant to address professional staff comments. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Pandolfi to table the Site Plan for Shibley Court Apartments to the next meeting to allow for professional staff comments to be addressed. VOTE 3-0 2. SITE PLAN — The Sportsplex — Garden Street Mr. Tedeschi remained away from the table for this item as well. Mark Arigoni of Milone and MacBroom was in attendance to present this site plan. He explained that this proposal includes two parcels of land on Garden Street; one is an approximately 6 acre farm field and the other is approximately 15 acres and is mostly wooded. He explained that the smaller parcel currently contains a four unit housing complex along with accessory buildings that will be demolished. The proposed driveway for this soccer complex is shown in the location of the existing driveway of the four unit building. The plan shows a gravel parking area for 220 cars with timber rails to define it; and he explained that it will be curbless. The plan shows infiltration basins for drainage. He explained that the soils are very sandy and well drained. He stated that a wetland report was submitted which shows that no wetlands were found on the property. In order to verify those findings, the report was shown to the Conservation Commission Chair and there was subsequent site walk conducted with Mr. Arigoni and members of the Commission at which time the members asked that a formal Request for Determination of Applicability be filed with them. He went on to explain that the proposal calls for two 230' x 380' soccer fields and that from April through November they will be outdoor synthetic fields and from November through the winter season enclosures (domes) will be put in place and each field can be split into three smaller fields and ;at the end of the winter the domes will be taken down. An infiltration basin is shown along the west side of the fields as well as a lager basin at the rear of the site. Mr. Arigoni stated that the drainage has been designed fora 100 year storm and there should not be any standing water in the basins. There is a 30'-35' wide gravel access road between the fields for maintenance, emergency vehicles and snow storage and removal. He went on to explain that one of the Team Meeting commentswas from the Fire Department who requested emergency access be provided to the rear and around the fields. He stated that that they can and will provide that. A landscape plan has been submitted as well as 2 0 Agawam Planning Board September 17, 2015 elevations of the proposed accessory building. He explained that the building will be a pre-fab steel building with a;green roof and beige siding and will be constructed slab on grade. He then went through the Engineering Department comments. The first calls for a traffic analysis. He stated that he has put together a draft traffic and parking generation analysis and will be submitting to the Town Engineer tomorrow. He stated during a full winter day there is a parking need for 120 cars as well as 10 staff spaces. The second Eng. Dept. comment was regarding the need for sight lines exiting the sight. He stated that multiple curb cuts exist at this location and when designing, the plan he tried to line up the driveway with the existing Memorial Drive across the street as much as possible. He explained that there are trees on the frontage of the second adjacent parcel and that they will work with the owner to remove those trees. On the directly abutting two unit building, the Eng. Dept. has recommended that a sidewalk be constructed through the driveway to keep vehicles from parking within the road right of way. He stated that he feels this would be a driveway to nowhere and would pose a danger for kids riding bikes since the sidewalk ends. He is proposing striping and signage to limit or regulate the parking on the adjacent two family building. The proposed signage could be a curve sign and speed limit sign. He reiterated that his proposal to gain and maintain sight distance is to clear some trees; prevent tandem parking on the adjacent two family lot, and provide signage on the street. He went on to state that there will be a gate across the driveway when the facility is closed, approximately 30' to 40' into the site. Ms. Baldwin asked if a dumpster is proposed, Mr. Arigoni stated yes and he will show that on the plan. Ms. Baldwin asked for cut sheets on the proposed lighting. Mr. Arigoni stated that he will address that. Ms. Baldwin asked about the Fire Department comment regarding sprinklers. Mr. Arigoni stated that the plan now shows a 6" fire suppression line. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked for more detail on the drainage design. Mr. Arigoni explained that stone french drains are shown with an 8" perforated pipe to the detention pond for each side and in the center <aisle. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked if any thought was ,given to provide entrance and exit only curb cuts. Mr. Arigoni stated that the sight distance issue is only with exiting traffic. Ms. Baldwin questioned whether the proposed landscaping would protect the neighbors from any dust that would eminate from the gravel lot. Mr. Arigoni stated that they tried to provide evergreens as they would have the best filter potential. He also stated that they intend to maintain a good gravel surface to minimize any dust. He stated that they could also enhance the landscaping in that area. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked what type of lighting was proposed for inside the domes. Mr. Arigoni explained that the domes lights on wires will be inside the domes and they will shine down. He went on to say that the material of the domes is opaque. He then went through his response letter on all comments he has received so far. Mr. Paleologopoulos mentioned the Site Plan review comment that an RDA be filed with the Conservation Commission. Mr. Arigoni stated that the Commission has requested an official RDA be filed even after their site walk as there is a culvert at Route 57 that they are concerned about. He explained that there are no impacts within 100' of the area but will file the RDA; if required to He then stated that the parking area will contain timber guiderails to separate and define the 10' parking spaces and that the gravel can be painted if required. He went on to say that during the winter they could use orange whips to help define the spaces. In terms of sign location, he stated that there will be a sign on the building and one at the frontage. He will provide a detail. Rick Giordano, property owner, stated that he also owns the two family next door and feels that sidewalks on that lot will depreciate the value of his duplex. He feels that with the demolition of the farm house there should be adequate sight distance. He then gave the Board members 3 0 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1801 Tel.,413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 PLANNING BOARD May 9, 2017 Dear Abutter:. Brad and Doreen Prouty have submitted a Preliminary Subdivision Plan to subdivide their 991 South Westfield Street property into two lots. The Planning Board will be reviewing this plan at their May 18, 2017 meeting which begins at 6:30 PM andwill be held at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street (Children's Room). If you have any questions you may contact this office at 786-0400 extension 8245. Sincerely, lee Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD MRP:prk 0 0 E2115 E262 E324 AGUDELO HENRY} ASSELIN FRANCIS J BRATNICHENKO OLEG 914 SO WESTFIELD ST 97'BRADFORD DR 863 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 F2 16 E2 5 1 F2 1 5' BRUNO SEVERINA BRUNO SEVERINA BRUNO SEVERINA 953 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 953 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 953 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 F217 E229E268 BRUNO SEVERINA CALO JENNIFER M CASSIDY KEVIN J 953 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 935 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 41 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 E2 6 10 E2 2 10 E2 6 1 C14AREST EDWARD M CULLEN THOMASR ENDERLE JOSEPH E JR LIT 21 BRADFORD DR 943 SO WESTFIELDST 105 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2513 E26`7 E325 GARDNER FREDERICK D HENCE RONALDM JAMESON BRADFORD H 60BRADFORD DR 51 BRADFORD' DR 873 SO WESTFLD ST FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA-01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2 2 7 E2 6 4 F2 1 10 JOANIDES GREGORY A LARIVIERE RONALD EN LIT LEVINE JOSEPH N 919 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 79 BRADFORD DR 113 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01001 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2' 5 11 E2 2 5 E2 6 5 LOVECHIO MATTHEW M LY THAO HAI MALEC MELISSA 40 BRADFORD DR 8 MEYERS DR 7113RADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 E2 1 14 E2 5 16 E2 6 3 MARCHESE CATHERINEL MILES MARK MONTANEZ THOMASINE A 922 SO WESTFIELD ST 88 BRADFORD DR 87 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2-6 11 E2 2 6 E2 1 16 MORACE DARREN MORRISSEY MATTHEW "M OAK RIDGE GOLF CLUB INC I I BRADFORD DR 14 BRADFORD DR 850 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030' FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 E2' 1 6 E2 2 8 E2 113 OAK RIDGE GOLF CLUB INC. ORSUCCI JOSEPH PARKER MAUREEN A P O BOX 242 929 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 932 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2 5 17 PRESTON PAULA D 96 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA-01030- E269 RITCHIE RALPH V 31 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2 5 12 SMIST PETER J 50`13RADFORD'DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2515 THE P & R REALTY TRUST 80 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 E3 2=2 WESTERN MASS ELECTRIC CO P.O. BOX 270 HARTFORD, CT 06141 E3 2 3 E2;5 14 PROUTY BRADFORD R RANSTROM BARRY J 891 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 70 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E326 F2111 ROY RICHARD M JR+ SANTIAGO NANCY 849 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 1`12 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 F2 1 12 E2 5 18 SOLEK JOSHUA T SOPET DEBRA L 5 TANNERY RD 104 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- E2510 E423 THOMAS RACHEL M TOWN OF AGAWAM 30 BRADFORD DR 36 MAIN ST FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030- AGAWAM, MA 01001-1837 E2612 E266 WHITE BRUCE C WYMAN GUDRUN I L/T 905 SOUTH WESTFIELD ST 61 BRADFORD DR FEEDING HILLS, MA:01030- FEEDING HILLS, MA 01030 11 ! / r To: Engineering Department, Board of Health CC: From: Planning Board Date: 5/9/17 Subject: Preliminary Plan —South Westfield Street - Prouty Please review and comment on the attached Preliminary Plan for Prouty on South Westfield Street prior to the Board's May 18th meeting. Thank you, :prk FROM THE DESK OF... YOUR NAME TITLE TOWN OFAGAWAM 36 MAIN ST AGAwAM, MA 01001 Email address Here 413-786-0400 X Extension Fax:413-786-9927 -late. W'A'e-U � l To the Department Officer malcin e Payment: Received of oreen and Bradford Prouty s Listed Above the sum of 300.00 Dollars for the Preliminary Plait Filing Fee 5l3f2417 for collectic� Treasurer PAYMENe SUMMARY RECEIPT Town of -Agawam TOWN HALL 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM MA.01001.: .DATE_ 45/04./.17 CUSTGMER#: 000000000 TXME: 12;38 CLERK: kareri.dr RBCPT#: 1244.006 PREV SAL: TP/YR: MS:/2017 AMT PAID.: 300.00 SILL: ADJSTMNT! EPP.DT:: 05/04/.17 PAL ➢UE: MISCELLANEOUS PAYMENT - `-TOTALS----------------- PRINCIPAL PAID: 340.00 INTEREST PAID:: .00 ADJUSTMENTSs .00 DISC :TAKEN: .:00 IAT TENDERED: 300..00 AMT.APPLIED: 300.00 CHANGE: 00 PAI➢ BY PLANNING PAYMENT METH: CHECK. PAYMENT REF:. ,A,) - . qp From: LETTER OF' IZ f.I;VESQ(_, ASSOCIATE'S, INC-. Data: Aprill 2016 A Land Planning Services Company Project No: 161210 www.rlatand.com Project Name:- Pr % 40 School S+reef, P.O. Box 640, Westfield, MA 01086 RE: Preliminary:Subdivis 413-568-0985 (0) 413-568-0986 (F) To Town of Agawam — Planning Department 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Attention: Pamela Kwr _ I We Are Tronsmitfing to You: ❑ Under Separate Cover VIA ❑ Attached ❑ Approval of Subcontmdor El Specifications ❑ Order on Contract ❑ Photographs ❑ Report ❑ Original Drawings ❑ Proposal ❑ Form _ ❑ Other Number DWG./Revision Drawing Description of Copies Date Number 2 1 1 Preliminary SubdiVWon Appliccffion 9 1 FfreliminarySubdivision Plan 24 x 36 6 Preliminary Subdivision Plan 11 x 17 1 Filing Fee $300.00 Check These are Transmitted as Noted .Below: For Approval ❑ Approved as Submitted ❑ For Information ❑ Approved as (Voted ❑ For Action ❑ For Corrections ❑ As Requested ❑ For Review and Comments ❑ Resubmit Copies for Approval ❑ Resubmit' Copies for Distribution ❑ Retum Corrected Prints Remarks: Hi Pam, Please feel free to contact our office should you have any questions. Thank you for your time and consideration. Doreen Prouty o m Q U By: MAY0 4 N17 Aft --V ,AiV1 PLANNING BOARD PrEliminary Subdivision Application Application &Supporting Documents Proposed Two (2) Lot Subdivision 891 South Westfield Street Agawam, MA 01001 (Map E3, Block 2, Parcel 3) Applicant & Owner: Bradford & Doreen Prouty 891 South Westfield Street Agawam, MA 01001 RLA Project # 170402 RECEI'VED MAY p 4 2917 PLANNING 130ARD LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC A LAND PLANNING; SERVICES COMPANY 40 School StrEEt, P.O. BOX 640, WE50Eld, MA 01085' p 413558,0985 � f 413.568.0986 wLuLu.r1a1and:com TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION -APPLICATION 891 SOUTH WESTFIELD ROAD (MAP E3, BLOCK 2, PARCEL 3) AGAwAM, MA ITEM TITLE PAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS ECTION COVER LETTER & WAIVER REQUESTS................................................................ 1 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FORM B.................................................. 2 LocusMAP............:................................................................................ 3 DEED..... .......... ....................... .. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY ...... -- ..... ....................................................... 5 NOTARIZED STATEMENT OF INTEREST ....... ........ ........................... d APPENDIX I "PRELIMINARY PLAN —PROPOSED TWO LOT SUBDIVISION" PLAN BY R LEVESQLIE ASSOCIATES, INC. DATED MAY 2, 2017 SECTION 1 COVER LETTER &WAIVER REQUESTS R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. 40 School Street, P.O. BOX 640, Westfield, MA 01085 p 415.568.0985 • f 413.56B.0986 wwwAaland.rom May 2 2017 Mr. Mark Paleologopoulos, Chairman Town of Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 RE: Preliminary Subdivision Application 891 South Westfield Street Agawam, MA 01001 (Map E3, Block 2, Parcel 3) RLA Project #170402 Dear Chairman Paleologopoulos & Board Members, On behalf of the applicant, Bradford and Doreen Prouty, we are herein submitting a Preliminary Subdivision Application for the above referenced property. The proposed subdivision will create one (1) new single-family building lot. The remaining land with existing single-family residence will fully conform to all Agawam zoning regulations. Both lots will be accessed by the existing, fully functioning gravel driveway. As part of this project a portion of the existing driveway will be converted into a right-of-way this will ensure viable access to South Westfield is created if/when either parcel is sold. Due to the minimal size of ;this project the Prouty s are forced to request waivers of Agawam's subdivision control regulations. Simply put, it is not economically feasible for the Prouty's to construct a fully conforming subdivision road in order to service one (1) additional building lot. In order to eliminate all maintenance responsibilities and liability for the town of Agawam, the Prouty's propose to maintain the new right -of way as a private way. This concession gives the Town of Agawam: access to the tax revenue associated with a typical building lot without incurring any additional maintenance costs or lability. In order to for this project to proceed the applicant requests waivers from the following regulations § 159-8 (A) (6) -The proposed subdivision is located approximately 200' from the nearest intersection, not 300' as required. The proposed subdivision is expected to create 20 vehicle trips (10 new trips & 10 existing trips). Due to the minimal volume of trips generated we request this regulation is waived. § 159-8 ,(C) - We request typical roadway design standards to be waived due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-8 (D) The proposed "wall` does not have the required fifteen foot property line radius. Instead the way is laid out at sixty feet wide. We feel the intention of this regulation is met with the ample right of way width. A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANY R LEVESQUE,ASSOCIATES, INC. 40.Schoai Street;: P.O. BOX 640. Westfield.. MA 01095 p 419 568.098s - f 413.568:0986 , Luw rlaland.com § 159-8 (C) - We requesttypical roadway cross section requirements to be waived due to the project size bind private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-12 - The proposed subdivision will not alter drainage patterns or flow rates therefore we request typical drainage requirements to be waived. § 159-19 - We request typical roadway design standards to be waived due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway. § 159-22 to 24 - Due to the project size and private classification of the proposed roadway, we feel these regulations are not applicable. Enclosed herewith, please find the required application items. We look forward to meeting with the Town of Agawam staff in order to discuss the proposed project. We appreciate the discretion and positivity shown by the Town in prior meetings regarding this project. It is the intention of the applicant and RIA to make appropriate concessions in order to satisfy the concerns of the town. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact our office at your convenience. Sincerely, R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. Robert M. Levesque, RLA, ASLA President Cc: Bradford & Doreen Prouty A LAND PLANNING SERVICES COMPANY SECTION Locus N SECTION PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FORM B TOWN OF AGAWAM FORM'B Application for Approval of Preliminary Plan File one completed form with the Planning Board and a copy with the Town Clerk in accordance with requirements of Section III-B. May 2 2017 To the Agawam Planning Board - The undersigned' herewith submits the accompanying Preliminary Plan -of property located in the Town of Agawam for approval as a subdivision under the: requirements of the Subdivision Control Law and the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land of the Planning Board in the Town of Agawam. 1. Name of Applicant Bradford & Doreen Prouty Address 891 South Westfield Street.., Agawam, MA 01001 I Name, of Engineer or Surveyor R Leyesq] a Associates, Inc. Address_4"0 School Street, Westfield, MA- 01085 3. Deed of Property Recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Page 372 Book 7860 4. Location and Description of Property (attach sheet) S. A list of the documents included in this application shall accompany; notice to the Town Clerk. Documents required to be submitted with this notice: a. Notarized statement of interest in the land. b. Environmental. study. c. plans d. Certified copy of Deed. Signature of Owner Address ?(?/ s-. /I).. !t) SECTION 4 DEED 7 $ S 0 U3 12 XWW AM rM BY S FFOOM 651503 7tW WE, MCM R. FF= w dWIM A. PRWIY, fwmrly DO = A. UMW Feeding M-Ils (A m1. lupden Ca"!, mommawft in ;aasidusdon or --w ($1.00) Lim Vow :to BR#11Bm R, ?WAY aid DORFilI A. PROM huebarai and wife, bath of s91 South l edtfield Shvet, Feedk g Hills (, llnepden Caurty, i4tseaehkeerts as Tmmnts by the &WITety erd rat as Termw is JA CUMMm � ePlih <R CMAIR tool eatate aituatod in #4 WM MtdislKill*), Baspiss:CoraLT, llsseaChusetts located on the Raarorly side of Routh tkstfield street end shoun as Parcel 2 (two) on "Plan of Lad in AgewA, Meso., 'fora Divided by RredfokA Prouty, Mar, 1981 Seal& I"'a 60`" and recorded in as.ydon Coorty Registry of Ouad■ is Rook of Plana 209, races 66 and 67. Said parcel wotalam 15.016 sores of land. Deieg ;M Banc presissa wavered to the granters herein by dead of Zvotgtt I. Bond at u;, dated Watch 100 1"1 and recorded in SaWan'Coantl'Registry af'Ddeds is lock $012, page 300. BigVAP 4. N edia ar dh 15th AV ode1! 91 i PM rk. r Dix m A. amity of ' HAMPMW, a Haw er 15, is 91 Mom Paso+r4 qrmo im aksu am d BRAI&UM R. PPDM dtld. DORM A. PROM, f/Va Uoeeen A: s ly -6 -madoff i do irl mm rarlar11a1 N be tom` I' aYB it A JpTwsare Osdd � ACI'dlllQ ;owala..rrrs ip Rey rw� sMs�� sum No dfMthrr� Rest � E ip Mw whwMale i madkl C 1 rto r� %wIqk WAM* 4%ftRk P SECTION 5 ENViRONMENTAL STUDY Environmental Study For Preliminary Subdivision 891 South Westfield Street (Parcel ID; E3'-2-3) Agawam, MA 01001 RLA Project No. 170402 1. Introduction The subject properly is ,located east of South Westfield Street and is designated as parcel E3-2-3 with the Town of Agawam Assessors Database. The applicant proposes to create a two (2) tot subdivision as shown on the attached plan entitled "preliminary Plan — Proposed Two Lot Subdivision", dated 5/2/2017 prepared by R Levesque Associates, Inc. The property is recorded in the Hampden County registry of Deeds in Book 7860, Page 372. The subject parcel is 15.016± acres. A Locus Map is also included 'in Section 3 of this application package. The subject parcel is mostly within the Agricultural zoning district with a road frontage portion of the property zoned Residence A-2. Adjacent properties to the west and south are also single-family residences within the Residence A-2 and agricultural zoning district. According to current Agawam Assessor's information, the abutting property to the north consists of vacant forested land owned by Western Mass Electric Company. The abutting property to the east is a large tract of vacant forested land that is owned by the Town of Agawam. The proposed subdivision is designed to be in compliance with appropiate Agawam Subdivision Rules and Regulations (Chapter") 59), Agawam Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 180), and other applicable municipal and state regulations. 2. Existing Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The subject property currently contains a driveway with access from South Westfield Street to service a single family home proximate to the northwest corner of the property. Surrounding the existing home is a generous lawn area, multiple accessory structures, and a pond with an area of approximately 14,500 square feet. The remaining property to the east of the lawn area is wooded, consisting of mainly deciduous trees. At the for eastern end of the property, Philo Brook, a perennial stream with adjacent wetlands, flows southerly through the property. The property generally slopes to the southeast with the highest elevation at the northwest corner of the property. The attached site plan shows elevation contours in greater detail. As shown on the attached NRCS soil map, the property contains Raynham silt loom, Belgrade silt loam, Amostown fine sandy loam, Ninigret fine Environmental Study for Preliminary Subdivision 891 South Westfield Street, Agawam, MA Page'2 of 2 sandy loam, Woodbridge fine sandy loam, and Meckesville loam 'soil 'series. Please refer to the attached NRCS soil map for location of said mapped soils. The subject parcel is not located within a Special Flood Zone area according to Flood Insurance Rate Map 25013C0391 E, dated 7/16/201`3. The subject parcel is not located within Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) jurisdiction. Please refer to the attached site plan for more detail regarding the existing site conditions. 3. Proposed Development Impacts The applicant proposes to create two (2) lots to be serviced by a private way. It is the intent for "tot 1" shown on the attached plan, to be built upon for a single- family home while "Lot 2" will retain the existing single-family home. The proposed project is minimal in terms of overall development relative to the remainder of the site and is not expected to adversely affect pedestrian and vehiculartraffic within the surrounding area, solid waste storage and disposal, or air and water duality. The proposed home on Lot 1 will be serviced by a public water supply line in South Westfield Street and a private septic disposal system. Lot 1 consists of previously cleared land, therefore the future construction of a single-family home will not disturb historic, architectural, or archaeological features within the site. The effect on outdoor recreation opportunities will not be affected as the subject property is currently privately owned and the lots created by this proposed subdivision are intended to; remain as such. The majority of the subject parcel, east of the existing home area, will remain unaltered and preserve existing forest lands thus protecting the watershed to Philo Brook. Limiting development to only one lot, in a previously cleared area, will limit habitat fragmentation and retain continuity with the adjacent tracts of forest to the north and east. Should the proposed construction of a single-family home on Lot 1 be deemed within Conservation Jurisdiction, the applicant will be required to file with the local Conservation Commission and Massachusetts DEP under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. For further information on site layout, please see the attached site plan. END OF NARRATIVE ADDENDUM Soil Map --Hampden County, Massachusetts, Central Part Map Unit Legend 891 South V*stfield Street, Agawam, MA Harnpden County, Massac utsett6, Centrai Part ilM"M Msp Unit Symbol I111ap UnK Name Acres In AOI Pint of AOI 30A Raynham sift loam, 0 to 3 5.2 17.7% percent slopes 2258 Belgrade sift loam, 0 to 8 1.0 3 5% percent slopes 258B TAmc�sto;wn�&"a:ndy oam, 0 5 5 18.7% o 276B Ninigret fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 4.7. 162% percent slopes 312E Woodbridge fine sandy loam, 0,, 1.5 5.0% to 8 percent slopes, extremely stony 327B Meckesville loam, 3 to 8 1.4 46% percent slopes 327C Meckesville loam, 8 to 15 9.0 30.9% percent slopes 327D Meckesville loam, 15 to 25 1.0 3 3% percent slopes Totals for Area of Interest 28.2 100.0% N)A Natural Resources Web Sol Survey 5=017 211111111 Conservation SerAce National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 3 SECTION t NOTARIZED STATEMENT OF INTEREST Agawam Planning Board STATEMENT OF INTEREST Date Ay/ ao 17 The petitioner hereby certifies that he is the owner of all lands contained within the description of the subject petition. 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JR. DEED BOOK, PAGE. 10586, 543 ■ NIF BRATNICHENK0, OLEG DEED BOOK, PAGE. 20551, 550 r7i jio PROPOSED 10' WIDE EASEMENT FOR ELECTRIC, COMMUNICATION & CATV LINES N/F WESTERN MASS ELECTRIC CO. ........... 916'± ,:, f r t i ;ram BUILDING SETBACK Rv t. ;rw � .,i k: /�`/a4 f ,` j s t i, ' !x {:-`� ,I ,�� ITj P, f) X 04A. # E ti 10 v BUILD rr 000* iJ Lot 2 Remaining land AREA zz 12.725 ACRES SETBACK 139'± -100BUFFEBUILDING SETBACK R , Vr POND ]% J f t f e. � v PROPOSEDC) BUILDINGI ENVELO8E •N 1 U� NIF J JAMESON, BRADFORD H ....... ..... 12465, 247 k DEED BOOK, PAGE. J -ZAA . ....... ....... .... . LOT I Z� to be deeded to Phill PROPOSED LOT I ip Prouty '�' )f fx, SEPTIC TRENCHES AREA 1.448 ACRES co J, ! /4 NNI --rIAAACK-Z/ 200'± ...... . .... ILDING 50 V J Xllz��, - 6t) OAK AA 3+00\ t Un 3 0 -4 4 2+0 + N• -4 00 4 M + 0 82 O 811.2 *iHWay 800.7 A VARIABLE WIDTH PRIVATE WAY AREA 0.843 ACERS M ....... .... 'T 'AY 393'± NIF N/F MORACE, DARREN N/F N/F CHAREST, EDWARD M. WHITE, BRUCE C. DEED BOOK, PACE: 19975, 195 RITCHIE, RALPH V. <'a DEED BOOK, PACE. 7563, 259 DEED BOOK, PAGE. 19942, 475 DEED BOOK, PAGE: 3703, 374 40 0 20 40 810 1 401 EXISTING CATCH BASINS SEE SUBDIVISION NOTE 4 PROPOSED HAMMERHEAD TURNAROUND LENGTH 35' RADIUS = 25' BUILDING SETBACK 748'f T— NIF CASSIDY, KEVIN J. DEED BOOK, PAGE. 14699, 510 ZONING INFORMATION LOT INFORMATION ZONE RESIDENCE A-2 AGRICULTURE SITE PLAN INFORMATION REQUIRED REQUIRED MINIMUM LOT SIZE 15,000 S.F. 20,000 S.F. MINIMUM FRONTAGE 110, 120' MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK 30, 35' MINIMUM SIDE YARD SETBACK 15' 15' (RES. A-2) MINIMUM REAR YARD SETBACK 20' 20' (RES. A-2) MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE 40% NONE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT 35'12.5 STORIES 35'12.5 STORIES SURVEY NOTES 1. THE RECORD OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PARCELS IS BRADFORD R. & DOREEN A. PROUTY. SEE HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS BOOK 7860 PAGE 372. 2. THE PROPERTY LINES SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED UPON A PLAN TITLED, "PLAN OF LAND IN AGAWAM MASS TO BE DIVID3ED FOR BRAD PROUTY" PREPARED BY R.A.FORESI, DATED MARCH 1981. SEE HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS BOOK OF PLANS 209 PAGE 66 & 67- 3. THE EXISTING BUILDING(S) SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON AN APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENT OF THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURES. THE ACTUAL LOCATION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING WALLS AND CORNERS SHOULD BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION WORK THAT WOULD ABUT OR TAKE PLACE ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING BUILDING(S). IF THE PLAN HEREON IS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT PURPOSES, THE PARTIES CONDUCTING LAYOUT SHALL CONTACT R. LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES INC. PRIOR TO SAID LAYOUT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONTROL. PLEASE NOTE WHILE THE BUILDING(S) ARE SHOWN TO BE SQUARE, IT SHOULD NOT BE ASSUMED THAT THE WALLS ARE SQUARE OR PLUMB. R. LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIRD PARTY LAYOUT OF THE PLAN SHOWN HEREON. 4. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SITE PLANNING PURPOSES AND SHALL NOT BE USED FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF LAND OR FOR ANY OTHER USE. 5, SUBJECT PARCEL CONTAINS 15.016 ACRES±. 6. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES SHOWN HEREON MAY BE SUBJECT TO RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS AS CONTAINED IN THE VARIOUS DEEDS OF RECORD DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTIES. THE LOCATION AND EXTENT OF ANY SUCH RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF THIS PLAN. 7. WETLANDS SHOWN ARE BASED ON FIELD OBSERVATION OF APPROXIMATE HIGH WATER LINE. THIS DELINEATION IS CORROBORATED BY MASSCIS DATA. 8. THE EXISTING CONDITIONS INFORMATION SHOWN IS BASED UPON A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PERFORMED BY R LEVESQUE ASSOCIATES, INC. ON APRIL 26, 2017. 9. THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HEREON HAVE BEEN LOCATED FROM FIELD SURVEY INFORMATION, AVAILABLE RECORD DATA, AGAWAM CIS AND OWNER INFORMATION. THE SURVEYOR MAKES NO GUARANTEE THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HEREON COMPRISE ALL SUCH UTILITIES IN THE AREA, EITHER IN SERVICE OR ABANDONED. THE SURVEYOR FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN HERE ARE IN THE EXACT LOCATION INDICATED, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE LOCATED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE FROM AVAILABLE INFORMATION. : 4. ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES SHOWN HEREON ARE REFERENCED FROM THE AGAWAM CIS MAPPING SYSTEM, 5. THE SUBJECT PARCEL IS ZONED RESIDENCE A-2 AND AGRICULTURAL ACCORDING TO THE AGAWAM ZONING MAP. 6. THE SUBJECT PARCELS ARE NOT LOCATED WITHIN A SPECIAL FLOOD ZONE AREA ACCORDING TO FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP NUMBER 25013CO391E - EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 16, 2013. 7. THE SUBJECT PARCELS ARE NOT LOCATED WITHIN NATURAL HERITAGE & ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAM (NHESP) JURISDICTION ACCORDING TO mASSGiS DATA. SUBDIVISION NOTES 1. ALL LOTS IN THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL BE SERVICED BY PRIVATE SEPTIC SYSTEMS. 2. ALL LOTS IN THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL BE SERVICED BY A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LINE IN SOUTH WESTFIELD STREET. 3. THE EXISTING GRAVEL PAVED DRIVEWAY WILL SERVE AS THE SUBDIVISION ROAD. NO ROAD ALTERATIONS ARE PROPOSED AS PART OF THIS SUBDIVISION. 4. PRE AND POST DRAINAGE PATTERNS AND FLOW RATES WILL REMAIN THE UNCHANGED AFTER DEVELOPMENT. 5. THE PROPOSED ROAD "PROUTY WAY" IS CLASSIFIED AS A PLACE AS DEFINED Iby AGAWAM SUBDIVISION REGULATION 159-7 IR ,,v vt1c 3 N/F N/F N/F N/F HENCE, RONALD M. DEED BOOK, PACE. 14856, 136 WYMAN, GUDRUN I LIT DEED BOOK, PAGE. 19916, 574 TAUSCHER, AARON C. LARIVIERE, RONALD EN L/T DEED BOOK, PAGE. 19980, 337 DEED BOOK, PACE: 18992, 161 PERMITTING_ b z 0 woo 41 = W w000' W 3: W MW CL Ul rrr u C. fu CL RONNE v W W 0 tL U1 0 0 00 a. SMUTE PREPARED FOR: Doreen & Brad Prouty 891 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills, MA 01001 ISSUANCE DATE- May 2, 2017 REVISIONS. DATE: UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OF THIS DOCUMENT IS A VIOLATION OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE LAW SCALE; AS NOTED RLAPROJ. NUMBER: '170402 Eel