Minutes of Meeting— August 2, 2005
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Robert D’Amelio called the meeting to order.
Present: Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, Tom Collins, and Sante Parente
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Al Wells, SEA Consultants
Causeway Street/Hilltop Road
Present: Tom DiPersio, Thomas Land Surveyors
Mr. D’Amelio indicated that DPW had not had an opportunity to review the plans. The Board will take no action until the DPW has reviewed and commented. Mr. DiPersio presented the Board with new plans indicating the list of waivers. The Board will address the plans on August 16, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
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Shay Road
Dave Zanca presented the plan to the Board. The lot was previously approved for a subdivision. That approval has expired. AT this point Mrs. Kane would like to separate one buildable lot and leave 50 feet of frontage on the remaining parcel.
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA.” Owned by Shirley M. Kane as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated July 8, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, unanimous
Planner’s Report
Ms. Burke presented memos from DPW and Recreation. There are still outstanding issues with both departments. She also indicated that the Conservation issues have not been resolved. Mr. Ansari addressed the Board and reviewed the status of the site. He will have everything complete by the next meeting. A meeting will be set up on site to discuss required plantings. All items must be complete no later than August 16, 2005.
Hillside Retirement Community – Site Plan Review
Present: Tom McCarthy, Lloyd Geisinger
Don Springhetti, Cubellis Saivetz Associates
Mr. McCarthy presented the updated site plan to the Committee. He discussed the benefits to the Community derived from this project. Mr. Geisinger reviewed the new design plan. There will be a reduction in units. There will be attached and detached homes. There will be a back alley scheme with garages in the rear. The streetscape will be pedestrian friendly with sidewalks along each street.
Mr. Springhetti reviewed the engineering changes and compared it with the previously approved plan.
Mr. D’Amelio noted the DPW memo and that some issues regarding water pressure and connection have not yet been addressed. He noted for the record that approval by the Planning Board does not approve outstanding DPW issues. The developers stated that they are aware of the issues and have agreed to meet with the DPW to address them.
Mr. Frias asked how the site would be stabilized during construction. Mr. Geisinger noted that a small amount of land would be opened at a time. They will be using temporary basins and the transition areas will have stone slopes.
Mr. Geisinger reviewed the phasing plan with the Board. The west side will be done 1st and the east side will be done 2nd.
Mr. D’Amelio noted a letter from Hudson Light and Power addressing several concerns. Mr. McCarthy indicated that he had met with Light and Power officials on June 9, 2005. AT that time he felt all their questions were addressed.
David Bianco, Hudson Light & Power, expressed the department’s concerns regarding liability, noise control and security. He feels that Town Counsel should be asked to review this project in light of the concerns. The Board did not agree with the concerns and argued that the developer will be required to add language in the marketing materials regarding the Light and Power operations.
Mr. D’Amelio asked about the location of the walking trails. Mr. McCarthy stated that the Conservation Commission would determine them.
Mr. Bianco asked if the vegetated screening is still in place. He was told yes. He stated that the Light & Power Department is opposed to that condition.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to close the public hearing.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
The Board discussed the following conditions:
All original conditions remain in effect.
The DPW has the authority to make any determination regarding water on the site.
The engineer will provide a list of all modifications to the plan.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the site plan modifications for 12 Wheeler Road as shown on the plan entitled “Modification to Site Plan in Hudson Massachusetts Technology Drive Hillside Retirement Community” owned by Hillside Service Corp as drawn by Cubellis Saivetz Associates of Braintree, MA dated June 21, 2005 last revised July 4, 2005 with the following conditions:
All original conditions remain in effect.
The DPW has the authority to make any determination regarding water on the site.
The engineer will provide a list of all modifications to the plan.
And authorize the Agent to sign upon receipt of the modifications list.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Brigham Hill III – Definitive Subdivision Plan cont.
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Parente asking for a continuation of the hearing.
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the hearing for Brigham Hill III until September 20, 2005 at 7:45 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
503 River Road – Site Plan Review cont.
Present was: Joe Peznola, Hancock Associates
The Board is in receipt of a letter from SEA Consultants stating that all outstanding issues have been addressed.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing and to approve the site plan for 503 River Road entitled “Proposed Warehouse and Production Facility” owned by Michael & Nancy Casaceli as drawn by Hancock Associates of Marlboro, MA dated May 24, 2004 last revised July 27, 2005 with the following condition:
The stormwater infiltration system and sediment tank must be H-20 rated for vehicular traffic loadings.
And authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Quinn Estates – Definitive Subdivision Plan
Present: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Jim Quinn
Mr. Poole presented the plan to the Board. The proposal is for two house lots to be maintained in the Quinn family. They are asking for a waiver of roadway construction and to be allowed to use the existing gravel drives on the land. There is a proposed wetland crossing and replication. Mr. Poole indicated that he has reviewed all correspondence and feels that all issues can be addressed.
The only major items are from the Fire Chief’s comments he would like the access widened to 18 feet and the new house to be sprinkled. The applicant will widen the access and consider sprinkling the house. Mr. D’Amelio stated that sprinklers are very little to ask relative to the waivers requested.
The Board expressed concern that the means of access are not located on the proposed right of way. The board would like the applicant to look at moving the drives.
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the hearing for Quinn Estates until September 20, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Riverside Farms – Definitive Subdivision Plan Amendment
Present: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Dave Petkauskos
Before reviewing the plan, Ms. Burke showed pictures to the Board of the site. Currently there are many piles of trash and debris on the site. Mr. Petkauskos explained that tires and trash had been buried and he is cleaning the site and will remove the material. Ms. Burke noted that the Conservation Commission has issued an enforcement order and the Board of Health is having the ground water tested. The Board would like to be kept informed regarding the situation.
The request filed is for two common drives on the site. One to access lots 1 & 2 and one to access lots 8 & 9. Ms. Burke noted that the length of the proposed drives is greater than 250 feet. A waiver will be required. The Fire Chief sent a memo outlining his concerns. The Board suggested that the applicant address his concerns directly and come back once all issues have been resolved.
The applicant will return on August 16, 2005 at 7:15 pm.
Minutes
Tom Collins, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to approve the minutes of July 19, 2005 as amended.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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