Minutes of Meeting— September 20, 2005
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:30 p.m., Vice Chairman Rodney Frias called the meeting to order.
Present: Rodney Frias, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, and Sante Parente
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Planner’s Report
Ms. Burke presented the Board with proposed fees for site plan review. She explained that most other communities have a fee for site plan review.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to approve the site plan review fees as presented by the Town Planner.
Vote: 5-0-0, unanimous
The Board is in receipt of a letter from the Building Commissioner asking that the street names at Knott’s Clearing be changed. The Board asked the Town Planner to write a letter asking the developer to provide new names for the streets.
Sante Parente recused himself from the Board.
River’s Edge Estates
The Board reviewed the proposed conditions as presented by the Town Planner.
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to approve the definitive subdivision plan for River’s Edge Estates entitled “River’s Edge Estates Definitive Subdivision in Hudson, Massachusetts as drawn by Consolidated Design Group of Hudson, MA dated September 9, 2004 last revised March 15, 2005 with the following conditions:
A pre-construction conference will be held between the developer, the Town Planner, the DPW and other interested parties. If construction begins without this conference construction will cease immediately until the conference is held and the appropriate people are in attendance.
A copy of the SWPPP must be provided to the Town Planner and the DPW at the pre-construction conference.
A list of 24-hour emergency contact information must be provided to the Town Planner and the DPW at the pre-construction conference.
Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No work or operation of machinery may happen before 7:00 a.m., in accordance with the town’s noise by-law or after 5:00 p.m. Per the Massachusetts General Laws, work on Sundays and holidays need to be permitted on a case by case basis by the Chief of Police.
The Planning Board’s erosion control plan as attached shall be adhered to and govern. All erosion control shall be in place and approved by the Town Planner before construction begins. Weekly erosion control reports shall be submitted to the DPW and the Planning Department no later than noontime on Fridays.
If, during construction, a discrepancy is found between the approved plans and the existing regulations, the DPW and the Town Planner will be notified immediately. The DPW will make the final decision on how to proceed or if they are unable to make any decision the matter will be referred back to the Planning Board for review.
Inspections shall be in accordance with the Town of Hudson Rules and Regulations, which allows the Planning Board to use a full time inspector to be paid by the developer. At this time, the DPW will handle the inspections on their own schedule. The Board reserves the right to require full time inspections if in the opinion of the Board they become necessary.
Once the first house is occupied, the roadway will be swept every Friday afternoon until the road is accepted by town meeting, unless waived in writing by the DPW with a copy to the Planning Board.
The subdivision will be completed within two years of approval. Prior to expiration, a developer may ask for a one-year extension of time to complete the subdivision. If the Board determines that a one-year extension is warranted, it will also review the bond amount and adjust for inflation. Extension requests after expiration will not be look upon favorably. If no extension is granted and the two years expires, then the subdivision will be in default and the approval will be withdrawn.
No building permits will be issued until a lot grading plan prepared by the original Professional Engineer who designed the subdivision and showing that the lot is graded in accordance with the approved subdivision plan is reviewed and approved by the DPW and the Town Planner and no occupancy permits will be given until an as built plan of said lot grading and drainage system BMP’s has been accepted and approved by the Town Planner.
The municipal fire alarm system will be extended into the subdivision per the Fire Departments specifications.
No occupancy permit will be given until there is a hydrant flow minimum of 750 GPM with flow documentation from each hydrant forwarded to the Hudson Fire Department and the DPW. Dwellings closer than 40 feet apart must have a minimum water flow of 1000 GPM.
The steamer cap on each hydrant will be color coded to indicate the expected fire flow per NFPA standards.
There will be an approved deep snow marker at each hydrant.
Prior to issuance of any occupancy permit, the developer will provide 2 portable electric powered water removal pumps to the Hudson Fire Department.
Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permit, the developer will provide a gift of $3,000 per house for a total of $30,000 to be designated for sidewalk construction/road repairs along Brigham Street from the Marlborough Town Line northerly to Chapin Road.
Parcel “B” as identified on the subdivision plans will be permanently protected by a Conservation Restriction governed by the Hudson Conservation Commission or by agreement with Sudbury Valley Trustees, or similar organization prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits; further said restriction shall not prohibit passive access to the property by the public.
And with the following waivers:
3.3.3.9 Environmental Impact Statement
No EIS is required.
4.1.5.1 Length of Dead-end Streets
The length of the cul-de-sac will be extended to 540’.
4.1.5.2 Dead-end Streets
The paved turn around area will have a diameter of 100 feet.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Sante Parente returned to the Board.
Dirk Underwood recused himself from the Board.
Sauta Farms Condominiums
The Board is in receipt of an email responding to their letter regarding fire protection. The developer is indicating that he will not voluntarily address the Chief’s concerns. The Board will exercise its right to revisit the conditions at the October 4, 2005 meeting.
Dirk Underwood returned to the Board.
Riverside Farms
The appeal period has ended. No appeals have been filed and the Town Clerk has signed the plans. The Board signed the plans.
Minutes
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the minutes of September 6, 2005 as amended.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Brigham Hill III – Definitive Subdivision Plan cont.
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Parente asking for a continuation of the hearing.
Thomas Collins seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the hearing for Brigham Hill III until October 4, 2005 at 8:15 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Quinn Estates – Definitive Subdivision Plan cont.
Present: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Jim Quinn, Dave Quinn
Mr. Poole updated the Board on the status of the plan. He has made changes. SEA and DPW are reviewing the new plans and have not provided comments yet. The developer would like to discuss the access. They would like to use the existing gravel drive instead of constructing a new driveway off the right of way.
Mr. Quinn reviewed with the Board the status of farms in the area. He is concerned that he does not want to give up the farming aspect on the lot.
The Board agreed that using the existing drive would be beneficial. The approval would be conditioned that if the houses were sold out of the family the access would be moved to the right of way.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the hearing for Quinn Estates until October 18, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Pine View – Preliminary Subdivision Plan
Present: Tom DiPersio, Thomas Land Surveyors
Dana Stenquist
Mr. DiPersio presented the plan to the Board. The proposal is for two new houses. There is an existing house. The total acreage is 6. The cul-de-sac is slightly over 500 feet long. The topo is generally flat and the soils are sand. Not expecting major erosion control issues. The site is in the Watershed Protection District, but the slopes are less than 12%, so residential construction is allowed.
The Fire Chief requested extension of the water main. The DPW did not comment on that issue. The Board would like their comments before making any decision. They may be requesting a waiver for granite curbing.
The Board took no action on the preliminary plan.
3 Bonazzoli Avenue – Site Plan Review cont.
The Board is in receipt of a letter requesting a continuation to the next hearing.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to continue the public hearing for 3 Bonazzoli Avenue until October 18, 2005 at 8:15 p.m.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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