Minutes of Meeting— November 16, 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, Rodney Frias, Peter de Bakker, Dirk Underwood, and Tom Collins
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner, Dale MacKinnon, Earth Tech
Planner’s Report
Ms. Burke presented the Board with a schedule of meeting dates and their respective deadlines for 2005. She asked the Board to make a policy change and allow for a four-week deadline prior to meetings. The Board agreed and accepted the new schedule. Ms. Burke also asked the Board to authorize to sign all regular bills in their stead. The Board agreed.
Ms. Burke asked the Board to consider paying the American Planner’s Association Dues in the amount of $180.00.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to authorize payment of the American Planner’s Association dues in the amount of $180.00.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Peter de Bakker, moved to release all monies held in the bond for Green Meadow Lane, noting that the DPW had confirmed that all work has been complete and one full year has passed since Town meeting approval.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Rodney Frias, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to release all monies held in the bond for 469 River Road, Dave’s Landscaping, noting that the Building Commissioner had confirmed that all work for which the bond was held is complete.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke presented the Board with a Bond Estimate from the DPW for the Lauren Heights subdivision. The DPW has indicated that $334,585.20 should be sufficient to cover construction of the roadways. Ms. Burke noted that Mr. O’Malley’s attorney is preparing a Tri-Partite Agreement. Members of the Board expressed concern that the site is a tricky site
that there have already been some issues on site. It was suggested that the Board bond the road at $400,000.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to set the bond for Lauren Heights at $400,000.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke discussed with the Board the Commonwealth Capital Fund application put forth by the Town. The application lays out the Town’s proposals to increase a broad range of housing in town. The State has asked the Planning Board to provide a letter stating its commitment to furthering the Zoning Amendments proposed in the application. The Board agreed. The Chairman signed the letter as written by Ms. Burke.
Ms. Burke presented the As-Built Plan for 420 Main Street, Hudson Body & Paint. She stated that she had met Mr. Poole on site to go over the issues. She expressed concern to the Board that the layout of the spaces is dangerous and poorly planned out. She had spoken with the ITC about the issue and after discussion with them, Ms. Burke would recommend to the Planning Board that the wheel stops be moved out 2 feet and that the parking spaces be located in front of building adjacent to the wheel stops. The Board agreed.
Chestnut Hill Estates
Present: Tom DiPersio, Sr.
Mr. Underwood recused himself from the meeting.
Mr. DiPersio reminded the Board which project this is. The project has been sold and the new owner would like to make some modifications to the approve plan. They would like to redo the drainage and bring it all toward the street now. They would also like to relocate some driveways. They would also ask to modify the buffer along the Underwood property and located existing trees and supplement instead of replanting the entire 50 feet. Two other minor changes would be having wells for the homes instead of town water and asking for a waiver of the sidewalk on one side of the street.
Preconstruction meeting with DPW and clearing limits have been staked in accordance with the approved plan. Mr. Frias asked for more specifics regarding the Underwood buffer. They would come back in with a planting plan after locating the trees and determining site specific issues.
Mr. D’Amelio expressed concern with the detention pond being in the front of the subdivision. He wondered if it was possible to make it subsurface. Mr. DiPersio would look at the options.
Dale MacKinnon, Earth Tech, noted that the basin should be 2 feet above ground water. In general, the Board agreed with the concept. The applicant must file an amendment to the subdivision plans.
Mr. Underwood returned to the meeting.
Jenkins Farms
Present: Tom DiPersio, Sr.
Mr. DiPersio indicated that they are still testing. The Board decided to take no action and allow the developer to proceed with the Definitive Plans.
Oak Ridge Estates
Present: Tom DiPersio, Jr.
Mike Frias
Mr. Collins recused himself from the meeting.
The project is 9 acres and proposes 4 lots. The front of the property is fairly flat and the progresses into steep grades toward the wetland in the rear. The proposal is for a right of way through the property, but to only construct it in the front portion. The applicant is proposing the standard roadway cross section except for the requested waiver of sidewalk construction. There is a cul de sac proposed prior to the wetland. There will be a small wetland crossing and then a turn around for emergency vehicles just beyond the wetland.
All lots are proposed to be connected to Town Water and Sewer. The project has been submitted to the Conservation Commission. They are almost complete with review and are about ready to issue an Order of Conditions.
Earth Tech has provided a report but the applicant has not been able to read it yet. Mr. MacKinnon expressed concern that the right of way is extending into another property. He feels it should be constructed to Town’s standards or make it a dead end. He also pointed out that the slope and width of the common drive seem to be greater than allowed. The ITC has sent a memo, but the memo is not clear. Further clarification is needed by the ITC. The Board also expressed concern that the slopes be graded and stabilized prior to building permits.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to continue the hearing until January 4, 2005 at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. Collins returned to the meeting.
Lot 1 Kane Industrial Drive
Present: Jonathan Markey, Foresite Engineering
The proposal is for a 5500 square foot building at the associated parking. The drainage has been designed per the regulations. Mr. Markey indicated that a variance from the lot area requirement has already been obtained.
Ms. Burke noted that a waiver from the 40-scale plan is required. She also reminded the applicant that a Special Permit under the Watershed Protection District would be required.
The Board asked if the DPW has reviewed the drainage calculations. Ms. Burke will check. The Board asked if the Board of Health has already approved the septic system. Mr. Markey said yes. Mr. De Bakker asked if any screening was proposed between the neighboring building and the proposal. The applicant indicated that none was proposed.
There were no comments from the public.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing on Lot 1 Kane Industrial Drive.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the site plan entitled “Lot 1 Kane Industrial Drive Hudson, Massachusetts” owned by Kane Industrial Trust, 5 Kane Industrial Drive, Hudson, MA 01749, as drawn by Foresite Engineering Associates, Inc., 16 Gleasondale Road, Suite 1-1, Stow, MA 01775 dated September 3, 2004, last revised October 5, 2004 with the following conditions:
A waiver from the 40-scale plan must be obtained from the Building Commissioner.
The DPW must confirm that they are comfortable with the on site drainage.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Coolidge Street (Route 62), Tony’s Auto Sales
Present: Joe Peznola, Hancock Associates, Tony Ferecchia, Applicant
Mr. Peznola reviewed with the Board the outstanding issues and their resolutions. The Board was comfortable with the items as addressed.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing on Tony’s Auto Sales.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the site plan entitled “Proposed Auto Repair Facility Coolidge Street (Route 62) Hudson, MA 01749 for Tony’s Auto Sales & Service” owned by Eagle Realty Trust, 67 Winter Street, Lincoln, MA 01773, as drawn by Hancock Associates, 626 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740 dated January 26, 2004, last revised November 16, 2004 with the following conditions:
An as-built plan stamped by a registered engineer and a narrative describing all changes must be submitted to the Planning Board at least 30 days prior to expected occupancy. No occupancy permit will be issued until the Board confirms that the project was constructed in accordance with the approved plans.
All retaining walls will need a building permit.
All applicable State permits must be obtained.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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