Development Impact Statement Name of Project: Red Tail Drive Acreage: 13.5 Acres± Type of Project: Residential Subdivision Owner: 96 East Street Development, LLC Location: rear of 112 East Street Parcel Numbers: Assessors Map 111, Parcels 31, 32, 33, 38, and 39 Engineer: James A. Gracia, PE Surveyor: Holmberg & Howe, Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers Zoning District: R-35 I. Project Description: a. Number of Units 9 Single Family Lots b. Private Ownership c. Number of Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms/Dwelling (average) d. Approximate Price/Unit Market value at time of sale II. Circulation Systems: 1. Street Design New street shall intersect with East Street on land of sufficient width to accommodate the required width of the right of way, while providing sufficient frontage and lot area for the two existing properties on either side of the proposed new street. New street shall terminate in a cul de sac located approximately 825 feet from the East Street right of way. 2. Street Classification Minor Street with ATD = 36 and Peak Hour = 18 3. Parking/Bus Stops Not Applicable 4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Not Applicable III. Support Systems: a. Water Distribution Public water supply will be extended to all lots, with fire hydrants placed at appropriate intervals. b. Sewage Disposal Public sanitary sewer service shall be extended to all lots. c. Storm Drainage Proposed street shall be equipped with a storm drainage system which shall control and treat stormwater flows according to the municipal and state Stormwater Management Guidelines. Treated and detained flows shall eventually be discharged into the existing stormwater system in East Street. The existing system discharges onto the northerly James A. Gracia, PE 99 Glendale Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Development Impact Statement Red Tail Drive Page 2 of 5 side of East Street, which eventually merges with the Manhan River at its confluence with the Oxbow of the Connecticut River. d. Refuse Disposal Private refuse haulers shall provide refuse disposal services. e. Lighting One new street light shall be proposed at the cul de sac. Existing street lights on East Street shall be sufficient to illuminate the new intersection at East Street. f. Fire Protection No type of fuel or hazardous materials storage shall be proposed for this subdivision. The distance to the Easthampton Public Safety Complex shall be 3.0± miles. g. Recreation Proposed subdivision shall be 3.6± to the entrance to Nonotuck Park. h. Schools Projected student population is undetermined IV. Natural Conditions: a. Existing topography consists of a long continuous slope extending from East Street up to the Mount Tom Reservation boundary. The total change in elevation, from East Street to the Reservation Boundary, is approximately 110 feet. The maximum existing slope is approximately 20%. b. Soils underlying the entire project consists predominantly of fine sandy loams through out the project area. Bedrock is anticipated at depths greater than 6 feet for the entire length of the proposed roadway. c. Mineral resources No mineral resources of any economic importance has been identified on the project site. d. Surficial Geology Nothing of importance or of concern has been identified. e. Depth to Water Table Average depth to groundwater is estimated to be approximately 5 feet below grade. f. Aquifer Recharge Area Project area does not fall within the recharge area for any public water supply. James A. Gracia, PE 99 Glendale Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Development Impact Statement Red Tail Drive Page 3 of 5 g. Wetlands there are no identified wetland resource areas within the project boundaries. No work shall be proposed within any Buffer Zone of wetlands outside of the project boundaries. h. Watercourses There are no watercourses within the project boundaries. i. Flood Prone Areas The entire project area is well above the nearest flood plain of the Manhan River or the Oxbow of the Connecticut River. j. Vegetative Cover The vegetative cover of the project area is presently low brush, with an occasional mature tree, and some grassy areas which had been mowed at some point in recent history. k. Unique Wildlife Habitat No unique wildlife habitat has been identified on the project area. l. Unique Flora - No unique flora has been identified on the project area. V. Design Factors a. Present visual quality of the area consists of an undeveloped slope along the Mount Tom range. The upper (southerly) boundary of the property is visually delineated by the high tension wires of the electric company power line and its easement. Above the power lines, the Mount Tom Reservation extends to the top of the mountain range. b. Significant Viewpoints There are no publicly owned view points on this parcel. The proposed dwellings on the upper lots shall enjoy a view out over the Oxbow and toward Northampton. c. Historic structures There are no structures of historic value within the project site. d. Architecturally significant structures - There are no structures of architectural significance within the project site. e. Architecture for development The proposed residential dwellings shall be of similar design to any other recently constructed residences. James A. Gracia, PE 99 Glendale Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Development Impact Statement Red Tail Drive Page 4 of 5 VI. Environmental Impact This proposed residential subdivision shall be constructed to meet all current environmental standards. The nature of the structures to be built, and the site landscaping around each house, shall not lend itself to surface water or groundwater contamination. No detrimental land usage shall be allowed during the build out of this project. One of the project developers shall be the sole builder of houses on these lots, therefore, control of the lot excavating and eventual landscaping shall remain with this individual. There shall be no land uses allowed which would risk surface water or groundwater contamination, or cause air pollution of any kind. The current Stormwater Management Guidelines mandate that erosion controls be provided and maintained in good condition during all construction on the site, which includes roadway and utility construction as well as house construction. Since this site is located on a relatively steep slope, the stability of all slopes shall be an important consideration in controlling erosion during rainfall events. All disturbed surfaces shall be revegetated as soon as possible in order to minimize any erosion potential. There shall be no land uses which shall create an increase in normal everyday noise levels. Energy conservation shall be addressed by each individual house owner. Wildlife habitats shall be preserved by minimizing the amount of land clearing for the proposed houses. The lots on the high side of the proposed street shall be quite deep, therefore, significant area shall be available behind those houses to be left undisturbed for wildlife habitat. The existing development along East Street consists of residential dwellings with most being close to East Street, however, a number of dwellings are situated farther up from the road (East Street) on the side of the slope, therefore, having these proposed houses situated on the slope is not out of character for this section of East Street. Underwood Avenue is located a relatively short distance along East Street and the majority of houses on this street are located at about the same relative elevation as the proposed houses on Red Tail Drive. VII. Plans The proposed development is consistent with the Easthampton Master Plan and any other planning documents pertaining to Easthampton. James A. Gracia, PE 99 Glendale Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Development Impact Statement Red Tail Drive Page 5 of 5 VIII. Phasing The proposed development shall be done in one single phase. Upon successful completion and approval of the roadway and utilities, house construction shall commence according to the demand of the housing market. It is anticipated that the nine houses could be constructed and sold within a two or three year period. James A. Gracia, PE 99 Glendale Street, Easthampton, MA 01027