Minutes of Meeting— May 4, 2004
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, Peter de Bakker, Joan Melillo, Richard Gelpke, Rodney Frias
7:00 Site Plan Review: Hillside Retirement Community
Present: Tom McCarthy, Southborough Ventures
Kevin Quinn, Quinn Engineering
Dale MacKinnon, EarthTech
Dave Carrier, Hudson Light & Power
The Board discussed remaining details with EarthTech and the applicant. Each page of plans must be stamped and dated by Quinn. General Note 20 will be revised.
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the site plan for Hillside Retirement Community, and to authorize the Agent to sign once revisions have been made, with the conditions that:
A preconstruction conference shall be held, prior to the start of any work. The applicant must invite representatives of the Planning Board, the Conservation Commission, EarthTech, Hudson Light and Power, and the Department of Public Works, as well as the Building Commissioner.
At the preconstruction conference, the applicant must provide the name and contact information for a twenty-four hour emergency site contact.
Erosion controls must be in place and inspected by Quinn Engineering, who will in turn report in writing to the Board when said controls have been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications, before any other work can commence.
After Phase IV remediation, Rizzo Associates must confirm in writing to the Planning Board that the site is clean and meets the approved Phase IV remediation plan and MCP requirements.
A water truck must be onsite during construction for the purpose of dust control.
The Phase IV remediation area may be cleared initially, but the applicant will request the approval of the Board prior to stumping and stripping.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
Administration
Danforth Woods
The Board will send a letter to Ahmed Mirajuddin, confirming his April 27, 2004 conversation with Mr. D’Amelio. The letter will also explain the process the Board has in mind for the slope repair process, as well as to request a deposit for independent review.
Pheasant Trail
The Board is in receipt of a memo, dated May 4, 2004, from Bob LaBossiere of the DPW. He does not recommend that the requested Bond Reduction be granted at this time.
The Board will send a letter to Hayes Development instructing them not to install final course of pavement without written approval from the Planning Board. The letter will reference the memo, and will further state that no further bond reduction will be made until you Hayes Development appears before the Board. The letter will remind Hayes Development of its June 2004 approval expiration date, and will ask that Hayes appear to discuss these issues with the Board on May 18.
Falls Brook
The Board is in receipt of a memo, dated May 4, 2004, from Bob LaBossiere of the DPW. He does not recommend that the requested Bond Reduction be granted at this time. The Board will write a letter to Ansari Builders to inform them that no reduction will be granted at this time. The Board will remind Mr. Ansari that the approval for Falls Brook expires on July 31, 2004, and will ask him to submit a completion schedule to show that he will be able to complete all remaining work by July 31, 2004. In addition, the Board will ask him to provide an update on the status of solutions for the easement issues that remain for 10 Falls Brook and 15 Falls Brook.
Revolutionary Ridge
The Board is in receipt of a memo, dated May 4, 2004, from Bob LaBossiere of the DPW. He does not recommend that the requested Bond Reduction be granted at this time. The Board will write a letter to Bedford Builders to inform them that no reduction will be granted at this time.
Minutes
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Joan Melillo, moved to approve the April 27, 2004 minutes as amended.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
8:05 Discussion: 282 Central Street, Chestnut Farms
Present: Michael O’Malley, CSH Realty Trust
Mr. O’Malley has an approved septic system for Lauren Heights and is working on tying into the Town sewer system. He stated that the planned excavation is half completed. Mr. O’Malley will submit a schedule for completion and will appear before the Board again on May 18, 2004.
Mr. O’Malley asked if his as-built plan for 282 Central Street needs to be submitted 30 days prior to occupancy, since such submission was not a condition when signed. The Board will write a memo to Mr. Wood indicating that it does not expect Mr. O’Malley to submit as-built plans for this site plan 30 days prior to occupancy because the approved plan predates this policy.
7:45 ANR: Shay Road
Present: Tom DiPersio Sr.
Mr. DiPersio presented the plan to the Board. Parcels A and C will be combined to create Lot 4. Ms. Denise Griffin must sign the Form A as well.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Joan Melillo, moved to approve the ANR plan for Shay Road titeled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA,” dated March 8, 2004, drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors, and to authorize the agent to sign the plan once Denise Griffing signs the Form A, and said form is delivered by the applicant.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
7:45 ANR: Cox Street
The applicant is exchanging land with an abutting neighbor in order to change the shape of each lot.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Richard Gelpke, moved to accept the ANR plan for Cox Street, titled “Plan of Land in Hudson MA,” dated April 15, 2004, and drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors, and to authorize the agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0.
Adjournment
The chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:30.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jennifer Burke, Clerk, Planning Board
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