Minutes of Meeting— October 26, 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, Jennifer Burke, Rodney Frias, Peter de Bakker, Dirk Underwood
7:00 Interviews with Candidates
Present: Christopher Tibbals, Justin Provencher, Thomas Collins, Interim Planning Board Candidates
Mr. Tibbals, Mr. Justin Provencher and Mr. Collins spoke to the Board about why they hope to serve on the Planning Board. The Board invited them to attend the joint appointment meeting with the Board of Selectmen on November 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
7:15 Site Plan Review: Coolidge Street (Route 62)
Present: Sean Vasington, Hancock Associates, Tony Ferecchia, Applicant
Mr. Vasington presented the project to the Board. Mr. Ferecchia intends to open a second Tony’s Auto Sales location. Neighboring property is either commercial or undeveloped. Mr. Burke informed the Applicant that he’d need to obtain a waiver of the 1:40 scale rule for the site plan. The Board requested several updates and additions to the plan, which it will review at the next meeting.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing for review of the site plan for Coolidge Street until 7:00 p.m. on November 10, 2004.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous.
7:30 Definitive Plan Review: Brigham Hill III
Present: Aldo Cipriano, Arthur Bergeron, Niel Fossile
Mr. Frias has recused himself from the meeting. Mr. Cipriano joined the meeting.
Mr. Bergeron spoke on the status of the project with regard to engineering and Conservation. He reported on ongoing discussions with Town Counsel, in talks with Town Counsel and the Board of Selectmen has agreed to work with them to eliminate all outstanding litigation. He indicated that the Applicant will not ask for a Planning Board vote until a satisfactory lot for the tank has been located.
Mr. D’Amelio stated that the poor water pressure was most urgent concern of residents.
Mr. Marques reported that a concrete tank is planned, will support water pressure in existing houses as well as proposed houses. Said tank will be located below the roadway.
The Board called for public comments and questions:
Mr. Rodney Frias is concerned that it took over 18 months, including discussions with Town Counsel, to fix the required water station,
Mrs. Fossile suggested that arborvitae be planted outside the pump fence to provide a visual buffer.
John Guisti, 5 Exeter Road, is not convinced that a water tank is necessary.
Ralph Barry, 8 Exeter Road, expressed concerns about blasting.
Gerald Garneau, 9 Brenton Wood Road, expressed concerns over the budget for building the Road should the developer decide he does not wish to do so.
Matt Sky, 2 Forbes Road, stated that safety is important.
Lisa MacKinnon, 6 Exeter Road, reported that the pump station strains and squeaks all summer long.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to continue the public hearing for the Brigham Hill III definitive plan until December 7, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 3-0-1, Burke abstained.
Adjournment
Bond for Lauren Heights
The Board reviewed the bond report from the DPW and based on a perceived error returned the report for correction by the DPW.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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