Minutes of Meeting— September 5, 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, Tom Collins, Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, Dirk Underwood and Town Planner, Jennifer Burke.
Planner’s Report
24 Coolidge Street
Present was: Gerry Buzanoski, Ducharme & Dillis
Mr. Buzanoski updated the Board on the modification. He has discussed the plan with DPW. He presented a new, mutually agreed upon plan showing the dry water mains 2-5 feet off the existing lines. He noted that this is a compromise. He also noted that with this new plan the infiltration bed does not need to be reconfigured.
Ms. Burke noted that there is nothing in writing from DPW but that she had spoken with Max Kamel. He issued a verbal approval.
Mr. Collins asked how far apart the pipes would be vertically. He was told 10 feet.
Tom Collins, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to approve the modification to the site plan for 24 Coolidge as shown on the plan entitled “Dry Water Main Revisions – Alt. A” as drawn by Ducharme & Dillis of Bolton, MA dated August 29, 2006.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Chestnut Hill Estates
The DPW has provided the Board with a bond reduction amount of $105,843.00.
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to reduce the bond for the Chestnut Hill Estates subdivision to $105,843.00.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Dirk Underwood abstaining
River’s Edge Estates
The DPW has provided the Board with a bond reduction amount of $160,126.50.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to reduce the bond for the River’s Edge Estates subdivision to $160,126.50.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Sante Parente abstaining
ANRs
Old North Road
Present was: Tom DiPersio, Sr.
Mr. DiPersio indicated his client is dividing the land into 4 buildable lots and one larger parcel. The Board has no issues with the plan.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to accept the ANR plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, Ma”, owned by Estate of Warren Wilkins, as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated August 7, 2006 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Shay Road
Ms. Burke noted that Kathy Kane Adams was unable to attend the meeting. This ANR was approved previously. They would like to extend the back lot to allow more room for the septic system. The Board has no issues with the plan.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Sante Parente, moved to accept the ANR plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, Ma”, owned by Shirley M. Kane, as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying of Stow, MA dated August 28, 2006 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias moved to approve the minutes of July 18, 2006 as amended.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Sante Parente abstaining
Tom Collins, seconded by Bob D’Amelio moved to approve the minutes of August 1, 2006 as written.
Vote: 3-0-2, with Dirk Underwood and Rodney Frias abstaining
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood moved to approve the minutes of August 15, 2006 as written.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Lauren Heights
Present was: Todd Lobo, Hannigan Engineering
Mike O’Malley & Kevin O’Malley
Mr. Lobo discussed the erosion issues with the Board. He showed the erosion control plan. There was discussion around the erosion problems on the site and in the surrounding area. Ms. Burke reviewed her observations with the Board and discussed her attendance at a meeting on site to begin to address these issues. The Applicant needs to get the site stabilized as soon as possible. The Applicant is before the Conservation Commission on Thursday night. Mr. D’Amelio will attend that meeting.
Mr. Lobo briefly discussed proposed grade changes. He was told the Board would need plans showing the approved grades vs. the new proposed grades. He also noted that SEA would review any proposed changes.
Adjournment
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to adjourn at 9:00 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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