Minutes of Meeting— December 21, 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 reduce the monies held in the bond for Brigham Hill II, to the following amounts based on a recommendation from the DPW: Phase I - $0, Phase II - $0, Phase III - $67,599.88 and the water booster pump station - $0.
Vote: 4-0-1, Rodney Frias abstaining
The Board discussed the request for bond reduction from Pheasant Trail. The board is in receipt of a letter from the developer confirming his commitment to continue winter maintenance of the streets. The Board would like to meet with the developer and the abutters. A meeting was scheduled for January 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Burke presented a request from Riverside Farms to decrease the amount of pavement in the cul-de-sac. She presented the Board with letters from the DPW, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief indicating no objection to the change. She noted the fifty feet is typical in other subdivisions.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to authorize the change to the width of pavement in the cul-de-sac at Riverside Farms noting that the change is not substantial and will not require a full amendment to the subdivision approval.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke presented a request from Mike O’Malley regarding Lauren Heights asking to provide monthly erosion control reports instead of weekly. The Board felt that the reports are not cumbersome and should continue weekly.
Ms. Burke presented the new submittal requirements and application forms for the Board’s comment and approval.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to implement the new submission requirements and application forms as presented this evening.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Main & Brook Streets - Sauta Condos
Present: Jack Sargent & Art Peters, Midland Development
Mr. Underwood removed himself from the Board.
Mr. Sargent presented the project to the Board. The proposal is for 66 age-restricted condo units. There is also a small community building proposed. Two entrances are proposed: one on Main and one on Brook. The entrance on Main will be right turn only upon exit. Town water is proposed and a common septic system.
Mr. D’Amelio expressed concern that the drawings were labeled “progress print”. Mr. Sargent explained that they use that internally to determine what stage things are at. Mr. D’Amelio explained that the Board will require Earth Tech’s review of this project. A deposit of $2,500 will be required. He also noted concern that adjoining properties are not noted on the plans. He would like the surrounding topo and buildings for about 200 feet.
Ms. Burke asked various questions regarding landscaping and the proposed fields. The developer indicated that the field area would be left as a blank canvas and then the Recreation Department could proceed as they wished. Ms. Burke asked for a landscaping plan and to see the snow storage percentage.
Kim Underwood, 264 Chestnut Street, stated that the developers have agreed to provide an access easement to their landlocked property behind the development. He questioned that if the roads are private how would that work. The Board expressed concern regarding using a private development to access potential public ways.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to continue the public hearing for Sauta Condos until February 1, 2005 at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Mr. Underwood returned to the Board.
Brigham Hill III
Present: Bob Parente, Niel Fossile
Tony Marques, DPW
Mr. Frias removed himself from the Board.
Mr. Parente updated the Board on the status of the plans. He reviewed the waiver requests with the Board. He feels that all the DPW comments have been addressed. The plans have been delivered to Earth Tech and the DPW, but neither has reviewed them yet.
The water tank location is still an outstanding issue. Mr. Parente is submitting a filing to the Conservation Commission this week. It is the developer’s opinion that the ILSF’s shown on the parcel do not meet the calculations to show jurisdiction. If the RDA is denied by the Conservation Commission the developer may likely appeal to DEP. Mr. Marques reiterated that the indicated location is the best option for the Town. He also reminded the Board that per a previous decision the developer is required to supply a water tank site. If this parcel is not acceptable then other areas need to be looked at.
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing for Brigham Hill III until February 1, 2005 at 8:15 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-1, Rodney Frias abstained
Mr. Frias returned to the Board.
Minutes
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the executive session minutes of December 7, 2004 as written.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Peter de Bakker, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to approve the minutes of December 7, 2004 as written.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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