Minutes of Meeting— December 7, 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, Rodney Frias, Peter de Bakker, Dirk Underwood, and Tom Collins
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner, Dale MacKinnon, Earth Tech
Planner’s Report
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to release all monies held in the bond for Patriot 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 accept and sign the Tri-Partite Agreement for the Lauren Heights subdivision in the amount of $400,000 between the Town, the developer and the Hudson Savings Bank.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Rodney Frias, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to sign the Form J2 and release lots 1-12 of Lauren Heights based on receipt of the signed bond.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to set the bond for Riverside Farms at $502,995.00.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
The Board is in receipt of a request from Pheasant Trail to reduce the bond amounts. DPW has provided estimates. Board members expressed concern that the residents still have outstanding issues and the possibility that the roads may not be plowed as well or as quick as they should. The Board decided to take no action until at least after the first snowfall.
400 Main Street
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing for 400 Main Street until January 4, 2005 at 8:15 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Brigham Hill III
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing for Brigham Hill III until December 21, 2004 at 8:15 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-1, Rodney Frias abstained
710 Main Street
Present: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Don McCarthy
Mr. Poole updated the Board on the status of the project. Earth Tech has reviewed the plans and provided a report. Mr. D’Amelio noted that there are many questions that need to be answered. The engineers should meet to discuss the issues.
The Board would like a letter from Jeff Wood indicating that the existing business/structure is in compliance with any ZBA decisions on file.
Matt Michela, 714 Main Street, noted for the Board that the ZBA has additional restrictions. He will provide a copy to the Town Planner.
Lance Nelson, 5 Rock Avenue, questioned the safety of the project. He showed a drawing created by abutters proving that once constructed the project will provide an unsafe situation.
Josh Neville, 6 Rock Avenue, expressed concern that there is no fire access to the rear of the building. His home directly abuts the property and if there is a fire his home could be in jeopardy.
Matt Michela asked that the abutters have ample time to review the plans and waivers when submitted.
Jim DeWolf, 2 Old County Road, asked who Mr. MacKinnon represented. The Board explained his position.
The Board will continue the hearing but will need all additional information at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to continue the hearing until January 18, 2005 at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Rodney Frias, seconded by Peter de Bakker, moved to approve the minutes of October 5, 2004 as written.
Vote: 4-0-1, Tom Collins abstaining
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of October 19, 2004 as amended.
Vote: 3-0-2, Peter de Bakker & Tom Collins
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of October 26, 2004 as amended.
Vote: 4-0-1, Tom Collins
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of November 16, 2004 as written.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
Antonio Loura, Selectman
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