Minutes of Meeting— May 18, 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, Richard Gelpke, Rodney Frias, Dirk Underwood, and Jennifer Burke
7:30 Retirement of Richard Gelpke
The Board noted the retirement of Richard Gelpke from the Board. Mr. Gelpke stated that of all the boards he has served on, the current Planning Board is one of the finest. The Board expressed its gratitude for the service of Mr. Gelpke.
7:35 Administration
The Board discussed the issue of a possible bond reduction for the Falls Brook subdivision, as requested by the developer. The Board is in receipt of a memo from the DPW advising the Board that a blaance of $82,318.50 should be sufficient to complete the project.
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to send a memo the Building Commissioner and to the Conservation Commission to inform them that Ansari Builders is requesting a bond reduction for the Falls Brook subdivision, and to ask them to provide input to the Board with regard to Falls Brook, so that the Board is able to make an informed decision relative to the requested bond reduction.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
Jennifer Burke, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to send a letter to Ansari Builders to inform them that the decision relative to their requested bond reduction has been tabled until such time as the Board receives information it has requested, with regard to the Falls Brook subdivision, from the Building Commissioner and the Conservation Commission.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
7:40 Discussion: Chestnut Farms
Jennifer Burke, seconded by Richard Gelpke, moved to reduce the bond for Chestnut Farms in the amount of $4168.79, which reduction will leave a remaining balance of $10,000.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
7:55 Discussion: Pheasant Trail
Present: Richard Hayes, Hayes Development
Richard Beaton, Hayes Development
Mr. D’Amelio read, and provided a copy to developer, the memo from DPW detailing outstanding issues at the Pheasant Trail subdivision, and further indicating that no reduction is recommended at this time. The Board noted the inadequate screening around the barn as well as around 4 other lots, as required by the order of conditions. The Board noted that the catch basins might be too close to roadways.
Mr. Beaton and Mr. Hayes submitted a proposed completion schedule dated May 17, 2004. The Board reviewed the schedule and discussed it. The developers expect to remove the pile of fill on an empty lot abutting Brigham Street by the end of June. Ms. Simpson will send a copy of the order of conditions for Pheasant Trail to Hayes Development. The Board feels the proposed schedule is legitimate and that most work is not weather sensitive.
8:10 Discussion: 420 Main Street
Present: Don Garcia, President, Economic Development Commission
No representative of 420 Main Street was present.
The Board reviewed the in-progress as-built plan supplied by Steve Poole.
The Board will ask Mr. Poole to appear with an appropriate as-built plan and narrative. Until he appears with the requested items, no occupancy permit will be granted.
8:25 Administration
Present: Farooq Ansari, Ansari Builders
Mr. Ansari arrived and the Board explained the action it will take relative to the requested bond reduction for Falls Brook. Mr. Ansari stated that he did not have a problem with the Board seeking outside opinions. He further indicated that he is prepared to move the walkway at 15 Falls Brook Road when so directed by Mr. Berman and Ms. Haavind. Mr. Ansari apologized for the inconvenience caused by the encroachment onto Town property at 10 and 15 Falls Brook Road, after being informed of same by the Board. He asked the Board to consider at least a partial release so that Ansari Builders can pay its contractors.
The Board noted the two newest members, and turned its attention to reorganization of the Board.
Jennifer Burke, seconded by Richard Gelpke, moved to appoint Dirk Underwood and Rodney Frias as agents for the Board.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
Jennifer Burke, seconded by Richard Gelpke, nominated Rodney Frias as Planning Board Vice-Chair.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to appoint Jennifer Burke as clerk for the Board.
Vote: 4-0-1, Burke abstained.
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes from May 4,2004 as amended.
Vote: 3-0-2, Burke and Underwood abstained.
Ms. Simpson will submit minutes from May 18, April 6 and April 13 to the Board for approval on June 1, 2004.
Ms. Burke will not attend June 1, 2004 meeting.
Jennifer Burke, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to send a memo to Jeff Wood directing him not to issue an occupancy permit for Bella’s Touch Free Car Wash, 176-182 Washington Street, until the EarthTech report has been received.
Vote: 4-0-1, Frias abstained.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Jennifer Burke, moved to sent a copy of the order of conditions for 176-182 Washington Street to Shawn MacIver, and to write him a letter to remind him that until all conditions are met, no occupancy permit will be issued.
Vote: 4-0-1, Frias abstained.
Adjournment
Richard Gelpke, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jennifer Burke
Clerk, Hudson Planning Board
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