Minutes of Meeting— February 17, 2004
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, Peter de Bakker, Richard Gelpke, Rodney Frias and Joan Melillo
7:00 Site Plan Review: 21 Church Street
Present: Bob Parente, Central Mass Engineering
Ron Young, Boys and Girls Club
Bill Gould, Hudson Light and Power
Mr. Parente presented the project to the Board. The Boys and Girls Club intends to double the area of their facilities, as well as to add parking spaces. The applicant has submitted mylar plans as well as plan copies to the Board. The Internal Traffic Committee has signed the plans. The Board stated that an as-built plan would be necessary before an occupancy permit is granted.
The Board called for questions and comments from public.
Mr. Gould pointed out that Light and Power requires that snow not be stored in front of the dumpster on the plan, to ensure that Light and Power has access to its transformer, located behind the building. The Board stated that the refining of the retaining wall to accommodate this need must be shown on the as-built prior to occupancy.
Marty Moran asked how close work would be to the pond. Mr. Parente estimated the main portion of the work would be about 200 feet form the pond, with the closest point being approximately 180-190 feet away.
Joan Melillo, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
Joan Melillo, seconded by Richard Gelpke, moved to approve site plan for 21 Church Street, titled “Site Plan of Land in Hudson, Massachusetts”, drawn by Robert Parente, P.E. 30400, of Central Mass. Engineering & Survey, Inc., dated January 12, 2004 and revised January 26, 2004, with the condition that as-built plans are submitted to the Board thirty (30) days prior to the granting of an occupancy permit.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
7:20 Site Plan Review: Hillside Retirement Community
Present: Tom McCarthy, Southborough Ventures
Kevin Quinn, Quinn Engineering
Chief Dusseault, Hudson Fire
Dale MacKinnon, EarthTech
Submitted:
Letter to Tom McCarthy of Southborough Ventures from Anthony Monteiro of Hudson Light and Power, dated February 17, 2004.
Dale’s Report
Traffic Report from EarthTech
Police letter
Fire letter
Inspections letter
The Board reconvened the public hearing for Hillside Retirement Community. The Board noted that there are many outstanding concerns and issues from many boards and departments throughout the Town.
Mr. MacKinnon reported that his largest concern involves groundwater-contouring necessary to detain the high water table elevation throughout the site for roads and buildings. Mr. MacKinnon noted that none of his concerns are insurmountable. He will be recommending that the Conservation Commission require that the emergency access road be moved to the location of drainage basin. Quinn Engineering will provide borings results to EarthTech. EarthTech and Quinn Engineering will meet before the next meeting to create an updated set of plans.
Ms. Burke pointed out that the ZBA might have some leeway that the Board does not have in terms of aesthetic issues. Mr. Garcia stated his support for the project.
Mr. Quinn summarized the changes made to the plan since the last meeting. The streets are 28 feet wide with a two-foot berm. There is one, four-foot wide sidewalk. The engineer has added a berm and a stone wall to the emergency access road. The front-lines of the buildings have been moved back three feet, and the square footage of the buildings has been reduced as a result.
Chief Dusseault summarized his letter to the Board (noted under “Submitted”).
A Traffic Study discussion ensued between Vanasse and Associates and EarthTech.
The traffic consultants will meet, as will the engineers, prior to the next meeting. A speed study will be requested and paid for by the developer.
Mr. McCarthy requested that the Board consider voting to approve the site plan with conditions. Mr. Garcia expressed his support for the project.
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to continue the public hearing until March 2, 2004 at 7:30.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
Administration
Chestnut Hills Definitive Plan approval
The Board will come to the office tomorrow or Thursday to sign the approval notice.
Bond Reduction for Green Meadow Estates
The Board signed a bond reduction Form J for this development.
Affordable Interiors Completion Bond Approval
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve a completion bond for Affordable Interiors in the amount of $60,000.
Vote: 3-0-0
Falls Brook Bond Reduction Request
The Board will not vote to reduce this bond at this time.
Pheasant Trail Bond Reduction Request
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to reduce the amount for the sidewalk bond only, so as to leave a remaining balance of $5661.10.
Vote: 3-0-0.
Chestnut Farms
The Board will not vote to reduce this bond at this time.
Minutes
The Board will approve the minutes from February 3, 2004 at the next meeting.
Adjournment 10:15 p.m.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Peter de Bakker, moved to adjourn.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
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