The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:30p.m., Robert D’Amelio, Chairman, called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Rodney Frias, Joan Melillo, Peter De Bakker, and Richard Gelpke
Members Absent: Robert D’Amelio
7:30 Administration
Jonathan Markey of Foresite Engineering submitted subdivision plans for developer Paul F. Malloy for the proposed Chestnut Hill Estates to the Board. A hearing was set for the second meeting in October 2003.
Joan Melillo, seconded by Richard Gelpke, moved to accept the minutes of September 2, 2003, as written.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
The Board decided to determine what measures are necessary to make a policy change, specifically to address the issue of insufficient binder requirements for new roads.
Mr. Gelpke shared an update relative to the Community Development Plan (CDP). He told the Board that there was a meeting this morning of the Steering Committee for the purpose of discussing the housing element of the plan. The Board discussed the feasibility of cluster zoning.
The Board discussed the option of dedicating one half-hour of each meeting to dealing with subjects like cluster zoning and the CDP. The Board scheduled the October 7, 2003 meeting for 7:00 p.m. to allow 30 minutes for an initial discussion of cluster development zoning.
The Board will send a letter to Neil Fossile to inform him that the Exeter Street pump station is operating with excessive deficiencies, and giving Mr. Fossile thirty (30) days to remedy said deficiencies before an inspection, which will happen on or about November 4, 2003.
7:45 Discussion: Lauren Estates
Present: Michael O’Malley, CSH Realty Trust
Mr. D’Amelio told Mr. O’Malley that his plan expires in March 2004. Mr. O’Malley responded that he has until March to request an extension. Mr. D’Amelio informed him that erosion and the slope of some of the banks would potentially be a problem over the winter. He added that the site must be left in a safe manner for the winter. Mr. O’Malley must work this out with Bob LaBossiere of DPW.
Discussion: Pheasant Trail
Present: Richard Beaton, Hayes Development
Richard Hayes, Hayes Development
Mr. D’Amelio informed Mr. Hayes that the Board intends to hold the bond for Pheasant Trail until the winter has passed and the post-winter condition of the road can be assessed.
Mr. Hayes expressed his opinion that the current binder would hold, and his desire to complete the work and put the top on the binder before the winter. Mr. Hayes suggested bringing in an independent consultant, as Mr. LaBossiere had suggested previously.
Mr. Gelpke asked for clarifications on the subdrain schedule. Mr. Hayes estimated they would be fixed within two to three weeks. Mr. Hayes explained that the cracked binder cracked due to frost or rain almost immediately after being laid down. He feels this is not at all related to the subdrains.
Mr. De Bakker expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of roads in general. He pointed out that it’s the Town’s responsibility to ensure that roads are laid properly by all developers. Mr. de Bakker added that he would think it was in the developer’s best interest to hold off on laying the top over the binder.
Mr. D’Amelio told Mr. Hayes that the decision relative to the laying of the top is up to him, but that the Board will hold the bond until June 2004 until it is clear that the road is satisfactory.
Mr. Beaton asked the Board whether they would extend the completion deadline to accommodate the need to wait to lay the top.
Mr. D’Amelio said that at the October 21, 2003 meeting, Mr. Hayes would return and report on the subdrains, and give the Board his decision pursuant to the timing of laying the top, at which point the Board will decide on a time period for extension.
Mr. Hayes asked for a waiver of the required inlet stones as almost all of berm is in. Mr. D’Amelio indicated that the berms were temporary, and inlet stones are required. They are to be replaced from stone to stone or driveway to driveway in continuous sections.
8:35 Adjournment
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to adjourn.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
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