The Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society & City of Northampton are requesting an amendment to the Final Order of Conditions for the redevelopment of the Three County Fairgrounds. The amendment seeks to clarify the scope of work for Phase 1 of the project which includes relocating show rings, adding a promenade, installing additional stormwater infrastructure, and expanding site utilities and gravel surfacing. While the overall master plan has not changed, the specific scope of Phase 1 has been modified after further consideration of feasibility and construction sequencing. The amendment requests the Conservation Commission approve these additions to Phase 1.

1. Permit Application
T d ' D t 11/1512010o ays a e:
Owner Applicant
Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society &
Society & City ofNorthampton City of Northampton
59 Fair Street & 212 Main St. 59 Fair Street & 212 Main St.
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
413-584-2237
hampfair@verizon.net
City of Northampton department: Yes
Work Location Information
How many lots involved in the project: 7
Map I Block Lots of all lots in project: 25-044; 25C-251; 25C-263; 25C-264; 32-001; 32A-249;
32A-251
Deed Book of all lots in project: 1949-192;252-407; 721-51; 3977-66; 650-185; 601-65; 1121-478;
1293-406
Project work address: 59 Fair Street
City I State I Zip: Northampton 01060
Zoning District: SC
Application for following Permit Types
D Planning Bd. Special Permit wl Site Plan
D Planning Bd. Special Permit wl
MAJOR Site Plan NO Special Permit
D Planning Bd. Major Site Plan Approval (No
Special Permit), including 40R projects
D Subdivision Preliminary
D Subdivision Definitive with no Preliminary
Approved
D Zoning Board Special Permit
D Appeal ofBuilding Commissioner-Zoning
D Variance
D Historic District (Elm St) Determination of
Appropriateness
D Wetlands Notice oflntent IF state wetlands
D Planning Bd. Special Permit wl Site Plan for ±lag
lots
D Planning Bd. Site Plan (NO Special Permit)
D Approval Not Required Plans
D Subdivision Definitive with Preliminary Approved
D Subdivision Definitive Amendment
D Zoning Board Finding
D Comprehensive Permit (40B)
D Demolition (Demolition
Delav)
D Central Business Architecture
D Wetlands Notice oflntent IF ONLY local
wetlands
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2. D
Wetlands Request for Determination OR
Resource Delineation
D Wetlands Certificate of Compliance
reauest
[R] Wetla~ds Amendment or
extensiOn
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3. Fee Information
Total Fee Amount: $0.00
Existing Use
Agricultural fairground
Planned Use
The applicant is requesting the Conservation Commission consider an Amendment to the Final Order of
Conditions for the redevelopment of the Three County Fairground. This amendment seeks to clarify the
limits of work for Phase 1 and does not significantly change the project. While the overall Master Plan
that was approved by the Commission on April 5, 2010 with the issuance of a Final Order of Conditions
(MassDEP File #246-0635) has not changed, the specific scope of work defined as Phase 1 on the plans
has changed.
The Final Order of Conditions (Book 10153, Pg. 78) references the following approved plans and
documents as the most recent submission:
1. Notice oflntent Plans, dated 3/5/2010
2. Stormwater Permit Plans and Report-Phase 1, dated 3/18/2010
3. Phasing Plan, dated 3/9/2010
The overall Notice oflntent Plans as indicated above and approved by the Commission have not
changed substantially. The limit of work delineated on the Stormwater Permit Plans and Report-Phase 1,
have been modified slightly after further consideration of project feasibility, estimated construction
sequencing and other permitting authorities. The expanded scope of work is limited to items presented in
the approved Notice oflntent Plans referenced above. This amendment requests the inclusion of the
following site related items to Phase 1:
A. The relocation of 2 existing show rings which are currently located within the work area for the
proposed barns.
B. The addition of the promenade located to the south and west of the proposed barns.
C. The installation of additional stormwater management infrastructure.
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4. D. The addition of other site utilities such as but not limited to: water line improvements, sanitary
services, site electrical, and site lighting.
E. Additional shed and outbuilding demolition.
F. Expansion of the trap rock gravel surfacing in the northeast corner of the site.
The procedures for amending a Final Order of Conditions as described in the DEP Wetlands Program
Policy 85-4 allow for an amendment to a Final Order if the Commission considers such factors as; 1)
Whether the project purpose and scope has changed, 2) Whether the project meets relevant performance
standards, and 3) Whether the project has potential for adverse impacts to protected statutory interests.
In regards to item 1; the overall purpose of the project has not changed. Any changes are limited to the
scope of work as shown in the 3/18/2010 Stormwater Permit Plans. All additional work currently
proposed for Phase 1 is consistent with the approved Notice oflntent Plans dated 3/5/2010. The
amended Phase 1 project meets all relevant performance standards. A Northampton Stormwater
Management Permit was issued on 11/8/2010 for all work currently depicted for Phase 1 satisfying item
2. In addition, a Zoning Board of Appeals finding was granted and the project, as currently shown,
received unanimous approval by the Planning Board on 11/10/2010. Lastly, no adverse impacts to
protected interests will be associated with the proposed Phase 1 project. All stormwater management
improvements are in compliance with current DEP and City standards. Additional stormwater
infrastructure has been proposed to expand improvement of the existing stormwater drainage system and
to increase the overall compensatory flood storage volumes for Phase 1.
Detailed Project Information
Wetlands Description: no waivers requested
Files Uploaded:
By typing my name in the signature box, I certify that all the information above is accurate to the best of my
knowledge, I am the property owner or have permission from the property owner to apply for this permit. I also
grant permission to the City ofNorthampton to inspect the proposed work
Signature: Jeffrey Squire Date Signed: 11/15/2010
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