 Conservation CommissionMinutes of Meeting -- March 20, 2003
A meeting of the Hudson Conservation Commission was held in the Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts. At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Martin Moran called the assembly to order.
Present: Martin Moran, Jose Rodrigues, Judith Sabourin, Minot Wood, William Brochu and John Sturgis
Absent: David Esteves
11 Lilac Lane (RDA)
Present was: Richard Casaceli
Mr. Casaceli presented the project to the Commission. The applicant would like to dredge his pond and clean it up. The pond is about 13,000 square feet on the surface. There is no inlet or outlet.
Mr. Moran thinks this is a resource area. It is over 10,000 square feet. A Notice of Intent should be filed.
Martin Moran, seconded by John Sturgis, made a motion to issue a positive determination for 11 Lilac Lane for the dredging of the pond.
Vote: 5-0-1 with Judith Sabourin abstaining
13 Temple Avenue (RDA)
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Mr. Poole presented the project to the Commission. The applicant would like to construct a garage adjacent to the house. The foundation for the garage is already in place. The Commission was concerned that the work had begun without permission.
The Commission would like the soil stabilized and expect that no work will occur beyond the hay bale line.
Martin Moran, seconded by Minot Wood, made a motion to issue a negative determination for 13 Temple Avenue in accordance with the plan entitled “Proposed Garage #13 Temple Avenue Hudson, MA” owned by H. Patrick Thornton and Erica P. Bigelow as drawn by Zanca Land Surveyors of Stow, MA and dated March 5, 2003 with the following conditions:
1. All disturbed areas must be revegetated with groundcover suitable to stabilize the soil.
2. There shall be no disturbance beyond the hay bale line as shown on the plan.
Vote: 5-1-0 with Judith Sabourin opposing
Bill Brochu, seconded by John Sturgis, made a motion to write a letter to the applicant expressing the Commission’s displeasure at proceeding with the work prior to permitting.
Vote: 6-0-0 unanimous
5 Worcester Avenue (NOI)
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Mr. Poole presented the project to the Commission. The applicant would like to demolish the existing house and rebuild it in the same location. The contractor has advised the applicant that it will be better to tear down instead of repair. The application will also have to be filed with the ZBA.
The Commission would like the house moved closer to the street. Mr. Poole would like to check with his client before agreeing and changing the plans.
Martin Moran, seconded by Minot Wood, made a motion to continue the public hearing until April 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
Vote: 6-0-0 unanimous
Falls Brook
The Commission reviewed the status of the Falls Brook Subdivision. The Planning Board has sent him a letter giving him until July 1, 2003 to complete their work. Mr. Moran read an email from Dave Crossman expressing some concerns.
Mr. Moran also explained that Mr. Ansari had tried to pour foundations not in accordance with the schedule of work as approved by the Commission. Mr. Moran had the Building Commissioner stop the pouring and require Mr. Ansari to follow the schedule.
Martin Moran, seconded by Bill Brochu, made a motion to send a letter to Ansari Builders reiterating Dave Crossman’s concerns.
Vote: 6-0-0 unanimous
Proposed Wetlands By-Law
The Commission reviewed the most recent version of the proposed by-law. Everyone seemed to be in agreement with the final changes. Some changes were made to the proposed fee schedule. The Commission will now forward a copy to the Executive Assistant for Town Counsel’s review.
Minutes
Martin Moran, seconded by John Sturgis, made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2003 meeting as corrected.
Vote: 6-0-0 unanimous
Martin Moran, seconded by John Sturgis, made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2003 meeting as written.
Vote: 5-0-1 with Judith Sabourin abstaining
Martin Moran, seconded by John Sturgis, made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2003 meeting as written.
Vote: 5-0-1 with Bill Brochu abstaining
Adjournment
At 9:00 p.m., John Sturgis, seconded by Minot Wood, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 6-0-0 Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
JLB
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