Minutes of Meeting— June 21, 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
Al Wells, SEA Consultants
Planner’s Report
Ms. Burke presented a request from David Petkauskos for a bond reduction and lot release for Riverside Farms. The DPW has provided a bond amount of $261,885.00
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to reduce the bond for Riverside Farms to the amount of $261,885.00.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to release lots 1-9 of the Riverside Farms.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke presented a request from Mike O’Malley for a bond reduction for Lauren Heights. The DPW has provided a bond amount of $285,323.50. This does not include the lot development release. Ms. Burke stated that she has signed off on 4 building permits. At this time the Board will only release what DPW has recommended.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, moved to reduce the bond for Lauren Heights to the amount of $285,323.50.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Main/Princeton Streets
Present: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
Mr. Zanca updated that Board on the status of this project. The Board expressed concern that the property between 490 Main Street and the new construction should be cleaned up and loamed and seeded. The Board discussed how they would guarantee this clean up. A $2,500 bond was suggested. The Applicant agreed to provide a bond. The Board also noted that the Town Planner must review and approve the installation of the haybales.
Mr. Zanca noted that he would like to change the street name from Princeton Street to Freitas Way. The Department Heads have signed off on the change. It was noted that the Police expressed concern that it is very similar to Frias Court. The Board will require a different name.
The Board noted the waivers requested and is comfortable granting them.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to approve the plan entitled “Proposed Plan of Princeton Street (Private Way) in Hudson, MA” owned by Doris Freitas as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated March 30, 2005 revised May 17, 2005 with the following conditions:
The haybales and silt fence installation will be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner prior to any construction.
A bond in the amount of $2,500 will be provided for final clean up prior to issuance of the building permit.
And authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, unanimous
Brigham Hill III – Definitive Subdivision cont.
Present: Bob Parente, Niel Fossile
Rodney Frias recused himself.
The Board noted that comments have been received from SEA Consultants. Mr. Parente indicated that he had reviewed the comments. After a brief discussion of the comment letter the Board suggested a meeting between the applicant and SEA.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the hearing for Brigham Hill III until August 2, 2005 at 8:00 pm.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Rodney Frias returned to the Board.
503 River Road – Site Plan Review
Present: Sean Vasington, Hancock Associates
Mr. Vasington presented the project to the Board. He noted the major changes to the plan including that the house will remain and a temporary greenhouse will be constructed. Also the warehouse will be one open space instead of being broken down into separate offices.
The Board asked about the septic design. Ms. Burke indicated that the Board of Health would review and approve a septic plan. The Board had some questions regarding drainage. The Board decided that SEA should review the plan with a concentration on drainage.
Ms. Burke indicated that a $2,500 check would be required for the review. She will ask the previous engineer for any information he has on the plan.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the hearing for 503 River Road until August 2, 2005 at 8:15 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
469 River Road – Waiver of Site Plan Review
Present: Dave Rykbost
Mr. Rykbost presented his project to the Board. There is a letter from the Fire Chief indicating that he has no problems with the tank, but lists the installation requirements.
There was no input from the public.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the site plan review waiver request with the following conditions:
The tanks will hold diesel fuel only. If the applicant wants to change to gasoline, he will need to come back to the Board for approval.
Break Away nozzles must be used on the pumps.
The Fire Chief will have the final sign off at installation.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Rodney Frias, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to approve the minutes of June 7, 2005 as amended.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
River’s Edge Estates – Definitive Subdivision cont.
Present: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
The Board noted that there are multiple letters from Town Departments and from SEA with comments on the plans. The Board asked the applicant to address all these comments with the respective Boards. A meeting will be scheduled with the Town Planner, the DPW and SEA.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the hearing for River’s Edge Estates until July 19, 2005 at 8:30 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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