Minutes of Meeting— March 15, 2005
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:30 p.m., Chairman Robert 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
Highland Commons
Present: Bob Davis, Goulston & Storrs & Jed Hayes, Sullivan & Hayes
Mr. Hayes updated the Board on the status of the project. A contract has been signed with the Town of Hudson to purchase land surrounding the already owned land. The proposal is for a shopping center that straddles the Town line. There is a proposal to rezone a portion of the Berlin property at their April Town Meeting. He presented a “Hudson-only” plan to the Board. If the rezoning does not happen in Berlin. They are ready to move forward with the shopping center in Hudson and then incorporate residential on the Berlin situation.
Mr. D’Amelio stated that he feels they had jumped many hurdles already and feels this is a win win situation for the Town. Ms. Burke asked how many residential units could be built. Mr. Hayes indicated about 30. Mr. Underwood asked where the location of the old Town dump was. He was shown to location.
Mr. D’Amelio asked about the timeline. Mr. Hayes indicated that most of the engineering is complete and that likely within 60-90 days the Board could see a filing.
Sauta Farms – Site Plan Review cont.
Present: Jack Sargent & Art Peters, Midland Development
Mr. Underwood removed himself from the Board.
Mr. Sargent updated the Board with the status of the project. They are finalizing engineering issues with Earth Tech this week. There really isn’t much to discuss this evening.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the public hearing for Sauta Farm Condominiums until April 5, 2005 at 8:15 pm.
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 May 17, 2005 at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-1, Rodney Frias abstained
Oak Ridge Estates - Definitive Plan cont.
Present: Tom DiPersio, Jr.
Mr. Collins removed himself from the Board.
Ms. Burke updated the Board on the project status. All engineering items have been addressed. Mr. DiPersio handed out the final plans that incorporated all changes. Ms. Burke reviewed the proposed conditions of approval with the Board and the applicant. After a brief discussion regarding the conditions, Mr. D’Amelio asked for any additional comments. There was none.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing for Oak Ridge Estates.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to approve the definitive subdivision plan for Oak Ridge Estates entitled “Oak Ridge Estates Definitive Subdivision in Hudson, Massachusetts as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated September 9, 2004 last revised March 15, 2005 with the following conditions:
A pre-construction conference will be held between the developer, the Town Planner, the DPW and other interested parties. If construction begins without this conference construction will cease immediately until the conference is held and the appropriate people are in attendance.
A copy of the SWPPP must be provided to the Town Planner and the DPW at the pre-construction conference.
The Planning Board’s erosion control plan as attached shall be adhered to and govern. All erosion control shall be in place and approved before construction begins. Weekly erosion control reports shall be submitted to the DPW and the Planning Department no later than noontime on Fridays.
If, during construction, a discrepancy is found between the approved plans and the existing regulations, the DPW and the Town Planner will be notified immediately. The DPW will make the final decision on how to proceed or if they are unable to make any decision the matter will be referred back to the Planning Board for review.
Inspections shall be in accordance with the Town of Hudson Rules and Regulations, which allows the Planning Board to use a full time inspector to be paid by the developer. At this time, the DPW will handle the inspections on their own schedule. The Board reserves the right to require full time inspections if in the opinion of the Board they become necessary.
Once the first house is occupied, the roadway will be swept every Friday afternoon until the road is accepted by town meeting, unless waived in writing by the DPW with a copy to the Planning Board.
The subdivision will be completed within two years of approval. Prior to expiration, a developer may ask for a one-year extension of time to complete the subdivision. If the Board determines that a one-year extension is warranted, it will also review the bond amount and adjust for inflation. Extension requests after expiration will not be look upon favorably. If no extension is granted and the two years expires, then the subdivision will be in default and the approval will be withdrawn.
No building permits will be issued until a lot grading plan is reviewed and approved by the DPW and the Town Planner and no occupancy permits will be given until an as built plan of said lot grading and drainage system BMP’s has been accepted and approved by the Town Planner.
A domestic fire suppression system will be required in the homes on lots 3 & 4.
No occupancy permit will be given until there is a hydrant flow minimum of 750 GPM with flow documentation from each hydrant forwarded to the Hudson Fire Department.
The steamer cap on each hydrant will be color coded to indicate the expected fire flow per NFPA standards.
There will be an approved deep snow marker at each hydrant.
No occupancy permit will be given on lots 3 and 4 until the slope is adequately stabilized as determined by the Town Planner.
And with the following waivers:
3.3.3.9 Environmental Impact Statement
No EIS is required.
4.1.5.1 Length of Dead-end Streets
The length of Road “A” will be extended to 650’.
4.8.1 & 5.4 Sidewalks
No sidewalks are required in the subdivision.
5.6 Curbs, Berms and Guard Rails
All granite curbing is waived except at catch basins and transition stones.
The following waivers are approved for station 2+75 to end. (This portion of the road will remain private.)
Schedule A Standard Cross-Section
Road “A” from station 2+75 to end will be 18’ wide with 2’ shoulders.
4.1.5.2 Cul-de-Sac Turnaround
Road “A” at approximately station 5+75 will have a “Y” turnaround.
4.11 Common Driveways
The common driveway serving lots 3 & 4 will be 15’ feet wide with a 12% slope.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. Collins returned to the Board.
ANR
Present: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
Ordway/Chapin Roads
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. He reviewed that the applicants are swapping land to make their respective lots more normal in shape. Ms. Burke asked about the previous ANR that the Board had signed in February. Mr. Zanca presented a plan showing that it was recorded and deeded to a neighbor. The proposal tonight does not include that land.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA.” Owned by Robert J. Cabral and Stephen P. & Rosella M. Galofaro as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated March 4, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Zina Road
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. The applicant has acquired an adjacent parcel. He would like to create an additional lot. The plan also shows the addition of two common driveways. Ms. Burke expressed concern regarding the common driveways as shown. She stated that in her opinion the applicant should file an amendment to the subdivision plan showing those drives. Typically the Board would review common drives as part of the subdivision plan and ask for comment from the Department Heads. Members of the Board agreed but also expressed concern that the plan shows no topography. The Board asked the applicant to rethink the plan and come back with a better design.
Minutes
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of March 1, 2005 as written.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Robert D’Amelio abstaining
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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