Minutes of Meeting— February 21, 2006
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: Sante Parente, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, Robert D’Amelio and Town Planner, Jennifer Burke
Planner’s Report
River’s Edge Estates
The DPW has provided a bond estimate in the amount of $212,750. The developer will be providing a surety. The Board would like Town counsel to review the paperwork.
Thomas Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood moved to accept a bond for the River’s Edge Estates subdivision in the amount of $212,750.
Vote: 3-0-1 with Sante Parente abstaining.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins moved to release lots 4-10 upon receipt of surety and approval of the form by Town counsel.
Vote: 3-0-1 with Sante Parente abstaining
35 School Street – Site Plan Review continued
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Mr. Poole presented the plan to the Board with changes.
The Board reviewed and discussed the walls, which according to the applicant various options are presently being looked at. The Board indicated that grade elevations should be shown on top of the walls and indicated on the plans. The Board also reviewed the 17-20’ tieback and wooded area that will remain undisturbed. The Board questioned the wall elevations and the close vicinity to the abutters.
Al Wells, SEA Consultants, discussed the 7 items addressed in his letter to the Board and said compliance on drainage and storm water must be met. The applicant will respond to all the issues addressed in the letter prior to the next meeting scheduled in March.
Claudia Chase, 48 Washington Street, expressed concern over underground springs and wanted to examine the plans. Mr. Poole indicated that the project will have no impact on the springs.
The Board discussed the shed and fence shown on the existing condition plans. The shed will be removed and the fence relocated. The Board would like the applicant to meet with the abutter prior to the next meeting.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to continue the public hearing for 35 School Street to March 7, 2006 at 7:45pm.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Hammond Hill Estates – Definitive Plan Review
Present was: Tom DiPersio, Thomas Land Surveyors
Tom Collins recused himself from the Board
Mr. DiPersio presented the revised plan to the Board. The Board reviewed grading of lots 6 & 7 and the need to bring the road up 6’. The Board is concerned about the stabilization of the slope and wants to see comments added to plan about the type of stabilization that will be used. Mr. DiPersio indicated the plans showed revised drainage calculations in accordance to SEA’s comments. The applicant indicated revisions also showed clarity to lot numbers, limits of projects and clearings as well as a crosswalk.
Mr. Underwood expressed concern regarding the sidewalk not extending around the cul-de-sac. Mr. DiPersio will show the sidewalk extended. The Board discussed that the plan showed drainage of lots from one lot to another. Drainage options were discussed between the Board, applicant and Mr. Wells. The Board indicated that a change in grades was needed to allow drainage towards the street. The Board would also like to see tree lines shown on the plans and a change to the slope at the end of the cul-de-sac.
The Board read a letter from the DPW addressing the issue of water supply and pressure. The letter indicates Curley Drive and Hearthstone Drive have different water lines and sources than Hammond Hills. The new development will not adversely impact the existing homes.
Marilyn Boardman, 23 Curley Drive, asked what the distance from end of pavement to the lot line is. She was told 75 feet.
Angie Missel, 9 Hearthstone Drive, expressed concern over possible blasting of ledge rock and the impact it will have to her septic system. The Board indicated that if blasting was required that it would be regulated and enforced by the fire department.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Sante Parente moved to continue the public hearing for Hammond Hills Estates to March 7, 2006 at 8:00 pm.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Tom Collins returned to the Board
Minutes
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Thomas Collins moved to approve the minutes of January 3, 2006 as amended.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to adjourn at 8:30pm.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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