Minutes of Meeting— June 7, 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, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, and Sante Parente
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Planner’s Report
Ms. Burke presented a request for street acceptance from Farooq Ansari relative to Falls Brook. She noted that the DPW had provided comments indicating that there are several outstanding issues. The DPW recommends that Mr. Ansari walk through the development with their office for a final punch list. There is also a letter from Conservation indicating that they still have outstanding issues. The Board asked Ms. Burke to write a letter to Mr. Ansari stating that before street acceptance will be considered the Planning Board needs to receive a letter from Conservation that all outstanding issues have been resolved to their satisfaction, a letter from DPW indicating that all punch list items have been completed, a letter from the Director of Recreation stating that she is satisfied with the plantings and status of the
access parcel to Danforth and the DPW must review and approve all street acceptance and as built plans. The Board would like to set a deadline of August 2, 2005 for this information.
Ms. Burke presented a request from Mike O’Malley for a bond release. The Board noted that 10% retainange is held for a year after street acceptance. The DPW recommends releasing all funds except $7,882 which is the 10% retainage.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to reduce the bond to the 10% retainage in the amount of $7, 882.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
The Board received a Definitive Subdivision Plan submittal for Old North Road.
The Board received a Definitive Subdivision Plan submittal for the Jenkins Farms subdivision.
Ms. Burke noted that the Land Court and Registry of Deeds had never been notified of the appointment of the new agents. She asked for a new vote.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Thomas Collins, moved to appoint Dirk Underwood and Rodney Frias as agents for the Board.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. D’Amelio expressed concern that the auto repair garage next to the Eagles building on Cox Street is violating the Site Plan as approved. Ms. Burke will look into the situation.
Hillside Retirement Community
Present: Tom McCarthy & Lloyd Geisinger
Mr. McCarthy updated the Board on the status of the variance requests. He is asking the Planning Board to support the variances before the Zoning Board. Mr. Geisinger reviewed the new proposal and the variance requests with the Board. The variance requests are as follows:
Section 5.8.1.2 (c) to permit buildings to face upon a private way with a width of twenty-six (26) feet and to permit the distance between detached buildings to be fifteen (15) feet
Section 5.8.1.2 (d) to permit a detached – unit dwelling to contain more than 2,400 square feet of living area
Section 5.8.1.2 (g) to permit principal buildings to have no setback on an exterior lot line abutting land to be made subject to a conservation restriction
Section 5.8.1.2 (i) to permit one (1) parking space inside a garage and an additional space in a location on the lot other than in front of such garage
Ms. Burke noted that the ITC had reviewed these requests and voted to support the variances. She also noted that Chief Dusseault voted to abstain from that vote.
The Board members except for Mr. Frias commented on their preference for the new proposal and saw no problem supporting the variance requests. Mr. Frias expressed some concern for a lack of comment by the Fire Chief and stated that he would abstain from any vote.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to support the variance requests as submitted.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Rodney Frias abstaining
400 Main Street – Site Plan Review
The Board is in receipt of a letter withdrawing the plans.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to allow the applicant to withdraw the plans without prejudice.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
ANR
Present was: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
Zina Road
Mr. Zanca presented the plan to the Board. This plan cleans up the lot lines of the previously approved subdivision with the addition of a new parcel. The applicant will return with a common driveway plan.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA.” Owned by Riverside Farms Estates & Walter H. Zina as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated May 23, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, unanimous
Minutes
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the minutes of April 19, 2005 as written.
Vote: 3-0-2, with Dirk Underwood and Sante Parente abstaining
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the minutes of May 17, 2005 as written.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Rodney Frias abstaining
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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