Minutes of Meeting— October 18, 2005
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, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, and Sante Parente
Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Brigham Hill III – Definitive Subdivision Plan cont.
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Bob Parente asking for a continuation of the hearing.
Dirk Underwood seconded by Thomas Collins moved to continue the hearing for Brigham Hill III until November 15, 2005 at 8:15 pm.
Vote: 4-0-1, Rodney Frias abstaining
Planner’s Report
Chestnut Hill Estates
Dirk Underwood recused himself from the Board.
The Board is in receipt of a bond reduction amount from the DPW. The recommended amount to remain in the bond is $112, 998.00. The Board sees no issue with this amount.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Thomas Collins, moved to reduce the amount of the bond for Chestnut Hill Estates to $112, 998.00.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Ms. Burke presented the Board with a covenant agreement for Chestnut Hill. She noted that because the bond is in the form of cash, the Board would not normally sign this type of agreement. Hudson Savings Bank is providing the developer with construction funding and has requested this agreement. Town Counsel has reviewed the document and approved it. The Board signed the Covenant.
Dirk Underwood returned to the Board.
Lauren Heights
Mike Norris, Atty. at Law & Mike O’Malley
Atty. Norris presented a request from the developer for an extension of time to complete the subdivision. He stated that the Board of Health told his client in January of 2005 that the septic system needed to be approved by DEP. Prior to that the developer thought all approvals had been obtained. He has sent in the application for approval and is waiting for official approval. Should have notification within a month.
The Board expressed concern that if the approval doesn’t come down from DEP in a timely fashion. They would like to be kept updated on the status of the septic approval.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Thomas Collins, moved to approve an extension of time to complete the Lauren Heights subdivision until October 31, 2006 with the condition that the developer appear before the Planning Board in four months to provide a status report.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Sante Parente, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of October 4, 2005 as amended.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Robert D’Amelio abstaining
24 Coolidge Street – Site Plan Review
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Brandon Ducharme asking for a continuation of the hearing.
Rodney Frias seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the hearing for 24 Coolidge Street until November 1, 2005 at 8:30 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Quinn Estates – Definitive Plan cont.
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Steve Poole asking for a continuation of the hearing.
Dirk Underwood seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to continue the hearing for Quinn Estates until November 15, 2005 at 8:30 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
ANR/Philip Street
Present: Dave Zanca, Zanca Land Surveyors
The plan shows a land swap so that a proposed addition can meet the setback requirements. The Board sees no problem with the plan.
Rodney Frias seconded by Sante Parente, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA” owned by Randall D. & Ellen O. Carter and Jeffrey & Laura Atwater as drawn by Zanca Land Surveyors of Stow, MA dated September 27, 2005 and authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Scenic Road Tree Cutting
Present: Tony Marques, Tree Warden
Mr. Marques indicated that there was one tree, a 24” Oak, that needed to be removed due to the construction of the River’s Edge Estates subdivision. The DPW has no objection to the removal of the tree. They would request that the developer plant 2-3 trees to replace the one coming down.
There was no input from the public.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to close the public hearing.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the removal of a 24” Oak tree on Brigham Street with the condition that the developer plant 3 2 ½ -3 inch red maple trees per the direction of the DPW director.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
3 Bonazzoli Avenue – Site Plan Review
Present: Craig M. Tateronis
Mr. Tateronis updated the Board on the status of the application. The Applicant received ZBA approval the previous week. He feels with that out of the way the Board can act on the site plan now. Ms. Burke noted that ITC had not finished review while waiting for ZBA as well. The Board asked for a brief presentation.
Mr. Tateronis reviewed the proposal. There will be 9 antennae in three sectors. The tallest antenna will be 30’2” from the ground. Should be a benign impact as this zone is industrial.
There was no input from the public. The Board will wait to make a decision until after ITC review.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Thomas Collins, moved to continue the hearing for 3 Bonazzoli Avenue until November 1, 2005 at 7:00 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Coolidge Street/Highland Commons – Site Plan Review/ANR
Present was: Jed Hayes & Dan Bradnini, Sullivan Hayes Companies
Randy Hart, VHB
Bill Hoffman, Deluca/Hoffman
Peter Tamm, Goulston & Storrs
Al Wells, SEA Consultants
Tom Collins recused himself from the Board.
Mr. D’Amelio asked for a rough estimate to begin construction. He was told approximately August 1, 2006. The developer is estimating for a five-year build out of the whole site. The Board will likely condition traffic improvements prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
There were five outstanding engineering items remaining. Mr. Wells reviewed his memo with the Board. The first two items are related to the water tank design and ownership. Mr. Bradinini stated that the developer’s vision is that they would work cooperatively with the DPW regarding the design. Mr. D’Amelio asked that the Planning Board be notified regarding any meetings between the DPW and the development team. The Board will include conditions regarding the tank.
The next item is regarding the K value. The applicant has presented two plans. SEA recommends the plan with the less steep slopes. This would require a Planning Board waiver of the K value amount.
The next item relates to the review and design of Highland Common Drive. The applicant would ask that the road be considered a street and designed as such. They may need to use it to obtain frontage later on. If they do they will come back to the Board.
Finally, the last item relates to two existing culverts on site. SEA is concerned that if the culverts are not adequate and they fail, there could be problems down the road. Mr. Hoffman indicated that the culverts are adequate, but the applicant has no objection to the requirement of an assessment. The Board will condition an assessment of the existing on site culverts to be reviewed and approved by the DPW and SEA.
Also Mr. D’Amelio indicated that drain manholes are required. The applicant agreed.
There was no additional input from the public.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing for Highland Commons.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
The Board will issue a decision on November 1. 2005.
Tom Collins returned to the Board.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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