Minutes of Meeting— May 17, 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, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, and Sante Parente
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Planner’s Report
The Board welcomed Mr. Parente as its new member.
Ms. Burke introduced Al Wells from SEA Consultants. The Board welcomed Mr. Wells as the new engineering consultant for the Town. Mr. Wells introduced Marie Harris and Kirsten Ryan who will be working with the Town as well. He talk about his firm and then asked the Board members some introductory questions.
Ms. Burke presented the brochure for the MAPD Annual Conference. She asked the Board to authorize $65 to cover the cost of her attendance.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to authorize the payment of $65 for the Town Planner’s attendance at the MAPD 2005 Annual Conference.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
The Board received a Definitive Subdivision Plan submittal for the River’s Edge Estates subdivision.
Main/Princeton Streets
Present: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Mr. D’Amelio reviewed with the Board his experience with the Conservation Commission. He attended the meeting and also a site visit with the Commission. The project will go before the Conservation Commission again on Thursday.
Mr. D’Amelio expressed concern for the construction of the road within the wetland. Mr. Zanca indicated that the road construction would end before the wetland begins. The filing with Conservation is strictly buffer zone work,
Mr. Poole stated that the plan is before the Board for suitable width and grade. The Board would like a complete list of waivers needed. Mr. Poole will put that together. Mr. D’Amelio indicated that he felt a full width road was not necessary. He will be asking the applicant to leave the Melillo’s drainage pipe free flowing with a swale to direct it in the right direction.
The Board noted that there would be a condition for one house only.
The applicant will return on June 21, 2005 at 7:45 p.m.
Brigham Hill III – Definitive Plan cont.
Present: Bob Parente & Niel Fossile
Mr. Parente updated the Board on the status of the project. He noted that the Conservation appeal has been settled and the DEP has agreed that the wet areas are not subject to Conservation Commission jurisdiction. Mr. Parente indicated that he met with Tony Marques, Ms. Burke and Katrina Proctor last week to discuss the water tank site. Mr. Marques is doing some additional research on the necessity of federal permits and Katrina is confirming that an NOI is not required. Once all that is complete, they will be prepared to proceed.
The Board indicated that there is a new consulting firm and they will be brought up to speed in order to continue the review. Ms. Burke asked Mr. Parente for a complete set of plans and drainage calculations.
Matt Scott, 2 Forbes Road asked about the time frame to begin construction. Mr. Fossile indicated about 1-1½ years. He also asked that SEA review the drainage to confirm that run off is OK.
Mr. Parente will fax an extension letter to the Board this week.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the public hearing for Brigham Hill III until June 21, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
ANR
Present was: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
Brigham Street
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. This plan cuts out a large parcel of wetlands. The purpose is to protect the wetlands and to add land to the developer’s personal lot. The developer is ready to file the definitive subdivision plan once the ANR is signed.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA.” Owned by Paul L. Davis and Francis J. Davis and George A. Davis and Judith A. Davis as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated May 3, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 3-0-1, with Sante Parente abstaining
Lilac Lane
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. The land is to be deeded to Paul Carney to be used for horse access.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson & Marlborough, MA.” Owned by Hugo G. Guidotti, Jr. & Sally T. Guidotti, Trustees of the Guidotti Hudson Realty Trust as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated May 10, 2005 noting that Parcel C is not to be considered and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the minutes of May 3, 2005 as written.
Vote: 3-0-1, with Sante Parente abstaining
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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