Planning
Regular MeetingSpringfield, MA · December 4, 2024
Minutes
Springfield Planning Board
Springfield, MA 01106
Regular Meeting http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Minutes ~ Alvin Allen
(413) 787-6020
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall--Room 220
I. Call to Order
6:00 PM Meeting called to order on December 4, 2024 at City Hall--Room 220, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Jennifer McQuade Present
Gloria DeFillippo Absent
Leo Florian Present
Rico Daniele Present
Rosemary Morin Absent
Chelsea Choi Absent
Martin Cunningham Present
Luca Mineo Present
II. Acceptance of Minutes
III. Public Hearings:
A. Site Plan Review
1. Petition (ID # 8347)
For a Planning Board Site Plan Review (Tier 2) for the Construction of a New Mixed-Use
Building with Nine (9) Residential Units, at the Property Known as ES Parker Street (09510-
1964), as Allowed by M.G.L. and the Springfield Zoning Ordinance Article 4, Table 4-4,
Section 2.4.
Request: See Above
Owner: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders,
Inc.
By: Val Shvetz
Petitioner: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders,
Inc.
By: Val Shvetz
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
Conditions:
. This Site Plan approval is granted solely for the construction of a mixed-use development containing nine
(9) residential units and one (1) non-medical office at the property known as ES Parker Street (09510-
1964).
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. The use shall be developed in accordance to the attached site plans and elevations, with the addition of
conditions #4 through #10.
. The petitioner shall install a six (6) foot high, solid fence, along the perimeter of the property.
. All landscaping shall be installed as per the approved plans.
. All landscaped and lawn areas shall be irrigated.
. The proposed dumpster(s) shall be completely enclosed.
. The site shall be maintained free of all trash, litter, debris and overgrown vegetation.
. Any and all public tree belts and sidewalks shall be maintained, including snow removal.
. In addition to the site plan approval, a full review by the Department of Public Works, as per the
provisions of City Ordinance, Chapter 27, Article VIII, § 27-58 through 27-63, will be required. This
approval must be obtained prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. If as a result of this review, changes
are required to the approved site plan, the applicant will be required to come back to the Planning Board
for approval, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
. Any and all building permits, including sign permits, shall be obtained prior to start of construction.
. Compliance with these conditions, as well as any and all zoning regulations, is required. Failure to
comply may result in denial of the issuance of a Building Permit and/or Occupancy Permit, revocation of
any permits issued and/or enforcement by the Code Enforcement Department punishable by fines of up
to $200 per day for each day a violation exists.
Approval Criteria/Findings: (Article 12, Section 12.3.60)
. The project, with approved waivers, complies with all applicable provisions and requirements of
Springfield Zoning Ordinance, including all use, dimensional, site, utility, and overlay district standards.
. The project avoids significant detrimental environmental impacts, including stormwater runoff, erosion
or sedimentation.
. The project ensures adequate light and air quality for adjacent properties and minimizes detrimental
visual impacts on adjacent uses and public streets, parks, buildings, and other public places.
. The project will not impair pedestrian safety or overload existing roads, considering their current width,
surfacing, and condition.
. The project will provide adequate access for fire, police, and emergency vehicles.
. The project will minimize noise, dust, odors, solid waste, glare, or any other nuisances in accordance with
the City Ordinance.
. The project has no impacts on historic resources as determined by Section 12.7 of the Springfield Zoning
Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Parker_St_ES_2024 (PDF)
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RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0]
AYES: McQuade, Florian, Daniele, Cunningham, Mineo
ABSENT: Gloria DeFillippo, Rosemary Morin, Chelsea Choi
IV. Non-Subdivisions
V. All Other Matters Properly Before the Board
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Agenda
Springfield Planning Board
Springfield, MA 01106
Regular Meeting http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Agenda ~ Alvin Allen
(413) 787-6020
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall--Room 220
I. Call to Order
6:00 PM Meeting called to order on December 4, 2024 at City Hall--Room 220, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
II. Acceptance of Minutes
III. Public Hearings:
A. Site Plan Review
1. Petition (ID # 8347)
For a Planning Board Site Plan Review (Tier 2) for the Construction of a New Mixed-Use
Building with Nine (9) Residential Units, at the Property Known as ES Parker Street (09510-
1964), as Allowed by M.G.L. and the Springfield Zoning Ordinance Article 4, Table 4-4,
Section 2.4.
IV. Non-Subdivisions
V. All Other Matters Properly Before the Board
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Springfield Planning Board
Springfield, MA 01106
Regular Meeting http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Agenda ~ Alvin Allen
(413) 787-6020
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall--Room 220
I. Call to Order
6:00 PM Meeting called to order on December 4, 2024 at City Hall--Room 220, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
II. Acceptance of Minutes
III. Public Hearings:
A. Site Plan Review
1. Petition (ID # 8347)
For a Planning Board Site Plan Review (Tier 2) for the Construction of a New Mixed-Use
Building with Nine (9) Residential Units, at the Property Known as ES Parker Street (09510-
1964), as Allowed by M.G.L. and the Springfield Zoning Ordinance Article 4, Table 4-4,
Section 2.4.
Request: See Above
Owner: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders,
Inc.
By: Val Shvetz
Petitioner: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders,
Inc.
By: Val Shvetz
IV. Non-Subdivisions
V. All Other Matters Properly Before the Board
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