Minutes of Meeting— February 1, 2005
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:30 p.m., Chairman Robert L. D’Amelio called the meeting to order.
Present: Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, Peter de Bakker, Dirk Underwood, and Tom Collins
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Planner’s Report
Ms. Burke presented a request from Farooq Ansari for a bond reduction and street acceptance in May. She noted that the DPW recommends a bond reduction to $82,318.50. The Conservation Commission still has some outstanding issues. David Esteves, Conservation Commission member, spoke about the outstanding issues. He also expressed concern that the detention basin is dangerous without a grate on top of it. The Board indicated that they would ask the DPW to review the detention basin. Ms. Burke stated that in her opinion there were too many outstanding issues and the street acceptance should be revisited for November Town Meeting. The Board agreed. The Board took no action at this time.
Ms. Burke presented a request for lot release so that the lot can be sold. Ms. Burke indicated that she had spoken with the DPW and they have no objection to the release.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to release Lot 15, 7 Kattail Road from the covenant.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke presented a bond reduction request from Lauren Heights. The DPW has recommended a reduction to $333,696.70. Ms. Burke also asked the Board the process by which they wanted to reduce the lot development money. Mr. D’Amelio suggested that after the building permit application is reviewed and signed off by the Town Planner the lot development money can be released for those lots. The Board agreed.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to reduce the bond amount for Lauren Heights to $333,696.70 per the DPW memo.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke asked the Board to support the funding of her attendance at the CPTC Annual Conference.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to authorize $50.00 for the Town Planner to attend the CPTC annual conference.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. Collins removed himself from the Board.
Oak Ridge Estates
Present: Tom DiPersio, Jr. & Mike Frias
Fire Chief Dusseault
Mr. DiPersio updated the Board on his progress. Earth Tech is in the process of reviewing the updated plans. Mr. DiPersio reviewed the changes with the Board. The major change is the proposed layout. There is now a 650 foot cul-de-sac layout. However the request to only construct a portion of the road and then a common drive is still proposed. The road will only be accepted from station 0 - station 275.
Chief Dusseault reviewed his access concerns with the Board. He noted that he would prefer that all access roads be the full width of Town requirements. However if that is completely impossible he would be willing to waiver the width somewhat if the dwellings were sprinkled with domestic fire suppression. He would also like to see the cul-de-sac remain intact and not use the Y turn around. Mr. DiPersio said he would discuss those issues with the applicant.
Mr. Esteves said that the Conservation Commission would prefer to see the crossing remain at 18 feet with the possibility of widening after the crossing. The Chief indicated he would consider that.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing for Oak Ridge Estates until March 1, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. Collins returned to the Board.
Mr. Underwood removed himself from the Board.
Main & Brook Streets - Sauta Condos
Present: Jack Sargent & Art Peters, Midland Development
Mr. Sargent updated the Board on his progress. Earth Tech has reviewed the plans and met with the developer and DPW. There are some items that the developer needs to complete. They expect to have revised drawings back to Earth Tech by Friday.
The Board asked if the developer had seen the letter from Charter Oak Country Club. They had and are still negotiating with Mr. Daley. Ms. Burke indicated her reluctance to allow the Board to condition their approval with the proposed conditions. She particularly noted condition #4 and condition #3.
The Board noted that in the previous meeting there was discussion of accessing the Underwood property. It was determined that the Board can not legally allow a subdivision to be accessed via a private road.
Mr. D’Amelio noted that he would ask the developer to carefully look at the installation of the drainage. He also asked about the water connection. The developer indicated that they plan to do the water as soon as possible.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to continue the public hearing for Sauta Condos until March 1, 2005 at 8:15 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. Underwood returned to the Board.
Brigham Hill III
The developer has requested a continuance until the Conservation issues are resolved.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing for Brigham Hill III until March 15, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-1, Rodney Frias abstained
ANRs
Present: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
Indian Lakeshore Drive
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. Most of this project is in Marlboro. Two small pieces are in Hudson. The Board noted the City of Marlboro’s requirement for lot shape. The Board asked Ms. Burke to look at that when revising the regulations.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Marlborough, MA and Hudson, MA.” Owned by Edwin A. and Mary E. Saaristo of Hudson, MA as drawn by Zanca Land Surveyors of Stow, MA dated January 25, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Brigham Street
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. There are three ANR lots on the driving range. Some of the lots are in the floodplain but there is enough room for a single-family house. Mr. Zanca noted that a subdivision for the rest of the lot would be brought before the Board soon.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA.” Owned by Paul L. Davis and Frances J. Davis and George A. Davis and Judith A. Davis of Hudson, MA as drawn by Zanca Land Surveyors of Stow, MA dated January 14, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Chapin Road
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. The owner would like to carve out lots to deed parcels to the abutters.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA.” Owned by Robert J. Cabral of Marlborough, MA as drawn by Zanca Land Surveyors of Stow, MA dated January 12, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of January 18, 2005 as written.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Robert D’Amelio abstaining
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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