Minutes of Meeting— December 20, 2005
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, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, and Sante Parente
399 River Road – Site Plan Review cont.
Present was: Cynthia O’Connell, Beals Associates
Ms. O’Connell presented the plan to the Board. The proposal is for a parking lot adjacent to the existing parking area. There are two entrances. One is one way in and one is one way out. There is also a retention basin proposed that will allow the water to infiltrate back into the ground. The church has no plans to construct this immediately. They are trying to feel comfortable that permits will be possible.
Mr. D’Amelio asked if the church would be expanding. He was told it was possible. He expressed concern that by approving this plan the Board’s hands would be tied if another site plan came through. Ms. Burke explained that if a new site plan comes through the process, the Board has the opportunity to review the entire site.
Ms. Burke also noted that Jeff Wood had requested the Applicant file an ANR plan to remove the interior lot line and merge this parcel with the existing. She asked that the Board condition any decision on the filing and approval of that plan.
There was no input from the public.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to close the public hearing for 399 River Road.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to approve the site plan entitled “Plans to Accompany Site Plan Approval for Lot B-1-A 399 River Road” owned by Barna Limited Partnership of Hudson, MA as drawn by Beals Associates, Inc. of Boston, MA dated November 30, 2005 with the following conditions:
An ANR plan will be filed with and accepted by the Planning Board prior to the Agent signing the site plan.
A final occupancy permit shall not be issued until an as-built plan indicating lot grading and drainage system BMP’s has been confirmed to be consistent with the approved plans to the Town Planner’s reasonable satisfaction.
And authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Planner’s Report
The Board is in receipt of a Definitive Plan filing for White Pond Road.
Dirk Underwood recused himself from the Board.
Chestnut Hill Estates – Discussion
Present was: Thomas DiPersio, Thomas Land Surveyors
Mike Heim, The Oakwood Group
Mr. DiPersio reviewed the status with the Board. The Applicant has met with the Underwoods. They are still trying to work out an agreement. He then presented a plan showing only lot 2. He would like the Board to approve the clearing limit for lot 2.
Mr. D’Amelio expressed concern that the Applicant is presenting this piecemeal. He feels the Board needs to see the final grades and how the lots relate to each other. Mr. Frias agreed. The Board stated they had no problem with the concept but wanted to see one plan with all the lots.
The Applicant is also asking for an extension of time to complete. The current approval expires February 3, 2006.
Sante Parente, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to extend the time to complete the Chestnut Hill Estates subdivision until December 31, 2006.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Dirk Underwood returned to the Board.
Rodney Frias recused himself from the Board.
Brigham Hill III – Definitive Subdivision Review cont.
Present was: Arthur Bergeron, Atty. at Law
Niel Fossile, Ashbury Realty Trust
Atty. Bergeron updated the Board on the status of the project. The engineers met to work out remaining issues. New plans were provided today. Al Wells, SEA Consultants indicated that he had reviewed the most recent plans. Everything seemed to be OK except for two minor housekeeping issues. He will provide those items for conditions.
It was noted that 4 lots will be septic lots. The specific lots will be noted by Atty. Bergeron. There was also discussion of easement locations. Ms. Burke noted where the Town would like to see easements. Mr. Fossile agreed to one location. He is also providing a parcel to be deeded to the Town for ARRT access. The Board would like that access paved.
Rodney Frias, 22 Brenton Wood Road, asked whether or not the water tank needed to be constructed prior to homes at certain elevations. Mr. Wells will meet with Tony Marques and ask that question. Along with a question regarding the water pressure.
Sante Parente, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to close the public hearing for Brigham Hill III.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
The Board will vote on approval on January 3, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Rodney Frias returned to the Board.
ANR
Cox Street
The Applicant requests that the Board wait until it’s next meeting to act upon this plan. In order to have all owners written approval.
Shelly Lane
Mike O’Malley presented the plan to the Board. He is creating a separate parcel to locate the on site shared septic system. The new parcel is not a buildable lot.
Sante Parente, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, Massachusetts” owned by Chestnut Farms Development Corp. of Marlboro, MA as drawn by Hannigan Engineering of Leominster, MA dated December 5, 2005 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Rodney Frias, seconded by Thomas Collins, moved to approve the minutes of December 6, 2005 as amended.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to adjourn at 8:45pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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