<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">Hello,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">The Town of South Hadley is looking for any model RFPs for consultants, or consultant referrals, to do an assessment of building height requirements in our zoning code. The project deliverable is intended to include architectural schematics to illustrate building height standards.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">A recent architectural assessment for a potential mixed use development brought to our attention that the maximum building height in our zoning code most likely creates low ceiling heights on the second and third floors thereby creating conditions that would be unmarketable. Increasing building height is extremely controversial so we are seeking an architectural assessment with illustrations for potential height increases.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">We are also seeking to reevaluate top floor setback requirements. Similarly, we have been informed by a developer that such requirements significantly increase the cost of construction making the project unfeasible. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">Any sample RFPs for similar projects would be appreciated.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">Thanks,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">Anne</div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="color:rgb(11,83,148);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Anne Capra, AICP</span><br></div><div><font color="#0b5394" face="georgia, serif">Director, Planning & Conservation</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394">Town of South Hadley </font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394">116 Main Street | South Hadley, MA 01075</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394">(413) 538-5017 x6128</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394"><a href="mailto:acapra@southhadleyma.gov" target="_blank">acapra@southhadleyma.gov</a></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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