The Planning Board herewith stipulates rules
and regulations for the subdivision and/or development of land which
lies within the floodplain as described in the Town Ordinance.
Authority for these regulations is derived from
the commitment of the Town of Agawam to the Federal Insurance Administrator
under the Federal Flood Insurance Act. These rules and regulations
shall take priority over any conflicting regulations of the Planning
Board.
A. The finished grade of land at all sides of any major
building shall be set at a minimum grade above flood level as determined
by the Planning Board from historic flood data.
B. The total area may not be removed from the floodplain
or graded in such a way as to cause additional hazard to the remainder
of the floodplain areas. No more than one-third (1/3) of the total
area may be regraded or filled.
C. More than one exit from the total area shall be provided
for emergency evacuations by clearing and suitable grading and related
work, and no obstructions to vehicular passage shall be allowed within
the exit route. This exit may not require paving or other surfacing.
The developer shall so note any deeds concerning obstructions to passage.
D. Utilities. Town sewer systems shall be constructed
to the specifications of the Department of Public Works and Board
of Health to ensure safety from flooding. All water lines, gas and
electric lines shall be constructed with suitable area master shutoff
valves. All aboveground utility control boxes shall be constructed
to avoid flood damage and to elevations as determined by the Planning
Board. Electric and telephone lines shall be underground and all access
to underground utilities shall be constructed to the specifications
of the Department of Public Works. Any drainage pipes opening into
the floodway (river or stream) shall be constructed to the specifications
of the Department of Public Works to prevent flooding of the system.
E. All plans reviewed by this Board which lie in the
floodplain shall be stamped or legally noted so that landowners and
future occupants shall be aware of their responsibilities. The notation
shall be endorsed on Form A, Subdivision Control Not Required, as
well as Form B, Subdivision Control, preliminary and definitive plans.