Minutes of Meeting— July 18, 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: Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, and Town Planner, Jennifer Burke
Pine View Estates - Definitive Plan Review cont.
Present was: Tom DiPersio, Thomas Land Surveyors
Mr. DiPersio addressed the Board regarding the DPW comment letter. All outstanding issues have been addressed
The Fire Department had concerns regarding the road width and the Building Inspector would like to see the frontage shown on the plans. The Board discussed streetlights. Currently only one light exists which is located on the other side of White Pond Road. The Board requested two streetlights be placed on the road: one halfway down and one at the end of the cul-de-sac.
The Board discussed the waiver requests. There were no issues with the waiver requests as presented on the plans.
There were no comments from the public.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to close the public hearing.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
The Town Planner will provide the Applicant with a list of conditions. The Applicant will return with a letter from the DPW stating issues were addressed.
The Board scheduled the decision for August 1, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
402 Main Street - Site Plan Review cont.
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Rodney Frias, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, moved to continue the public hearing for 402 Main Street to August 15, 2006 at 8:15pm.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
66 Cox Street - Site Plan Review
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Daryl Fillipe
Mr. Poole presented the Board with the amended site plan. The building has increased in footprint and there are three additional parking spaces. Mr. D’Amelio noted that the ITC minutes discuss a trench drain requirement by DPW. Mr. Poole noted that catch basins have been installed and that should be adequate. Ms. Burke will check with DPW to confirm this.
There were no comments from the public.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to close the public hearing for 66 Cox Street.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
The Town Planner will provide the Applicant with a list of conditions
The Board scheduled the decision for August 1, 2006 at 7:15 pm.
Main Street - Site Plan Review
Present was: Scott Hayes, Foresite Engineering
Christopher Yates, Atty. at Law
Atty. Yates presented the Board with a description of the project. The proposed plan calls for a combination of 1500 SF of office space and 4000 SF of industrial space. The site is in the M-6 industrial district. The site will have access to town water. A special permit is required to build in the watershed protection district.
The plan reflects modifications including an increased driveway width, relocation of dumpster and snow storage areas, as recommended by the ITC. Mr. Hayes reviewed the drainage system with the Board.
There were no comments from the public.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to close public hearing for Main Street.
Vote: 4-0-0, unanimous
The Town Planner will provide the Applicant with a list of conditions
The Board scheduled the decision for August 1, 2006 at 7:00 pm.
Planners Report
River’s Edge Subdivision
The Board reviewed a request for proposed roadway changes for River’s Edge Subdivision and felt the changes were minor.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to approve the minor modification of the roadway profile in accordance with the plan entitled “Roadway Profile of River’s Edge Estates in Hudson, Mass” as drawn by Consolidated Design Group dated May 17, 2005 last revised June 23, 2006.
Vote: 4-0-0 Unanimous
35 School Street
Steve Poole, Consolidated Design
Todd Marsh
Mr. Poole explained to the Board that the project at 35 School Street was stopped by the Building Commissioner and Mr. Marsh was told to come before the Board in regards to the design of the wall. The Applicant and structural engineer presented the Board with results of soil testing. The soil test showed the site as having glacial till. According to the structural engineer the original grade of 2:1 is now 1:1 or 1:2. The engineer indicated that because glacier till was present, mulch would look better and work just as well as riprap.
The Board explained that any modifications to the original plan required that the owner come before the Board. The original design plans called for riprap and not wood chips and plants. The Board expressed concern regarding past experiences and having to deal with slopes after the fact. The original plan has been engineered and reviewed. The Board is not comfortable changing it at this time. Mr. Marsh asked the Board if they would accept a bond. The Board has no jurisdiction to bond site plans. Mr. Marsh asked if he could appeal the Board’s decision. The Board indicated he could appeal to the court system.
The Board took no action on the request.
Lauren Heights
The Board discussed a request made by the applicant to eliminate a subdrain shown on the northwesterly side of road. The DPW provided a letter indicating that they have no issue with eliminating the subdrain.
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to allow the elimination of the subdrain as shown on the northwesterly side of the road on the approved subdivision plans.
Vote: 4-0-0 Unanimous
Villages at Quail Run
The Applicant is requesting an extension of time to complete the Villages at Quail Run. Mr. D’Amelio told all present that he had read letters from parties concerned and recently conducted a site walk of Villages at Quail Run. Mr. D’Amelio explained that the Applicant is requesting an extension of time to complete. He also explained that since the roads in the development are private, the Board has limited jurisdiction. Mr. D’Amelio reviewed resident’s concern over the community building, paving and landscaping not being completed, as well as some concerns over grading and flooding. Issues of lack of sidewalks and lighting were addressed. Residents told the Board that the Building Commissioner found building code violations. The Board assured the residents that The Building Commissioner confirmed that there were
no code violations.
The Applicant and the Board discussed the extension date and agreed that the project would be extended until November 1, 2006. The Applicant felt that they would have landscaping complete by August 1, 2006 and the community building complete with occupancy permit by November 1, 2006. Paving would be done when the weather got cooler.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood moved to grant an extension of time to complete for the Villages at Quail Run until November 1, 2006 and no further extensions will be granted.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
By-law amendments
The Board had a general discussion regarding proposed amendments for in-law accessory apartments and a Smart Growth 40R district.
ANR - Brigham Street
Present was: Tom DiPersio
Tom Collins recused himself from the Board.
The plan creates roundings at the street intersection per the DPW. The Board had no issue with the plan.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to accept the ANR plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, Ma”, owned by P.V. Davis Construction, as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated June 16, 2006 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 3-0-0,
Tom Collins returned to the Board.
Minutes
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Thomas Collins moved to approve the minutes of June 20, 2006 as corrected.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to adjourn at 9:30 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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