Minutes of Meeting— January 3, 2006
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: Sante Parente, Tom Collins, Dirk Underwood, Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias and Town Planner, Jennifer Burke
Quinn Estates – Definitive Subdivision Review cont.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to continue the public hearing until February 7, 2006 at 8:15pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Planner’s Report
Brigham Hill III
Rodney Frias recused himself from the Board
The Board reviewed the proposed conditions of approval. A discussion of the pavement width of Parcel D took place between the board and the developers. The developer proposed 6’. The Board stated that it would like to see the path be paved 8’ with a 2” dense binder.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Sante Parente moved to approve the plan entitled “Definitive Subdivision Plan Brigham Hill Estates III in Hudson, MA” owned by Ashbury Realty Trust as drawn by Central Mass Engineering & Survey, Inc., on August 10, 2004 last revised December 11, 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.
Prior to the commencement of authorized site activity, the Planning Board Office shall be given 48 hours written notice. If the activity at the Project Site ceases for longer than 30 days, 48 hour written notice shall be given to the Planning Board Office prior to restarting work.
A copy of this Decision and all final approved Plans shall be kept at the Project Site.
Members or agents of the Planning Board shall have the right to enter the Project Site and to gather all information, measurements, photographs or other materials needed to ensure compliance with this approval. Members or agents of the Planning Board entering onto the Project Site for these purposes shall comply with all safety rules, Regulations and directives of the Applicant and the Applicant’s contractors.
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 looked 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 a qualified Professional Engineer familiar with the original subdivision design 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.
Four of the following five lots will have individual septic systems and will not be connected to Town sewer: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 30 and Lot 31.
Unregistered vehicles and/or equipment will not use existing town roads (i.e. Exeter Road, Forbes Road and Chadwick Road).
Prior to the first occupancy permit, Parcel D (to be used as access to the ARRT) will be paved 8 feet wide with a 2 inch dense binder for the entire length of the parcel.
The Developer will provide an access easement on Parcel “A” as shown on the approved plans. Said easement will be 15 feet wide and include an 8-foot stone dust path.
No occupancy permit will be given until there is a minimum water system pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi) in the dwelling as measured on the first floor elevation, per the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems. Documentation demonstrating that each dwelling has such a minimum pressure shall be forwarded to the DPW and Planning Board.
The Developer will construct the following catch basins with double catch basin grates; Exeter Road CB Station 18+50; Exeter Road CB Station 29+50
The Developer shall submit a Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Plan for review and approval by the Planning Board. The Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Plan shall be prepared for both construction and post-development stormwater controls, in accordance with Standard #9 of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Policy. Site activity shall not commence until the Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.
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 605’.
4.1.4.2 Maximum Centerline Grade
The road grades on Exeter and Forbes Roads will be 9% for more than 300 feet.
4.1.4.5 Grades
The grade at the intersection of Exeter and Forbes Roads will be 5% without a leveling area.
4.1.2.5 Alignment
There will be a 25-foot property line radii at the intersection of Forbes and Exeter Roads.
5.9.1 Monuments
Iron pins may be set at all front lot corners.
5.6.1 Curbs, Berms and Guard Rails
The installation of Type 2 Bituminous Concrete Curb will be installed except at the Forbes Road cul-de-sac and at the intersection of Exeter and Forbes Roads.
5.4.2 Sidewalks
Sidewalks will be constructed only on one side of Forbes and Exeter Roads as shown on the plans.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Rodney Frias returned to the Board.
Hammond Hill Estates
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood moved to continue the public hearing for Hammond Hills Estates until February 21, 2006 at 7:45pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
400 Main Street – Site Plan Review cont.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Sante Parente moved to allow the Applicant to withdraw without prejudice.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
ANR
Cox Street
Tom Dipersio presented the board with plans allowing for a change in the dimensions of two of the lots in order to accommodate one of lots to allow for a pool.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, Massachusetts” owned by Paul M. Lively and Anthony Loureiro as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated August 17, 2005 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Thomas Collins, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of December 20, 2005 as amended.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to adjourn at 8:00pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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