Minutes of Meeting— October 17, 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: Tom Collins, Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, Dirk Underwood and Jennifer Burke, Town Planner
Planner’s Report
35 South Street
The Board is in receipt of a letter and plans outlining the proposed modification to the stormwater management system. The Board sees no issue with the proposed changes.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to approve the modification to the stormwater management system for 35 School Street as shown on the plan entitled “Revised Drainage Plan 35 School Street Hudson, Mass.” As drawn by Consolidated Design Group of Hudson, MA dated September 25, 2006.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Old North Woods
Tom DiPersio, Jr. presented the Board with a preliminary plan filing for Old North Woods subdivision. The board noted that a $5,000 check would be required before the plans are sent to SEA for review and comment.
Riverside Farms
The Board is in receipt of a letter requesting an extension of time to complete the Riverside Farms subdivision. The Board would like an update on the clean up. The Board also noted that no building permit would be issued until certification is received that the clean up is complete and correct.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to extend the time to complete the Riverside Farms subdivision until October 31, 2007.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Quinn Estates
Present was: Paul Giannetti, Atty. at Law
Dave Quinn
Atty. Giannetti reviewed with the Board that his client is requesting that the Board amend it conditions of approval to waive the sprinkling of the second house if a log cabin is built. If no log cabin is built the sprinklers will go in.
Mr. D’Amelio clarified that the sprinkling was not a requirement from the Fire Chief. It was recommendation. In fact the Fire Chief originally recommended not waiving the road construction. He noted an email for Chief Blood. The email indicates that there is no requirement for sprinkling the house.
Atty. Giannetti stated that his client is comfortable not sprinkling and the liability it causes.
Mr. D’Amelio read the email again and noted that the Fire Chief is not saying he is OK with the access to the homes. Mr. D’Amelio would like to see the Chief asked specifically about access.
Mr. Frias stated that he could see waiving the sprinkling as long it is a log cabin.
Ms. Burke noted that her recommendation is to not waive conditions already in place regardless of what that condition is.
The Board will ask the Fire Chief if he is comfortable with servicing the house regardless of the sprinklers. The Board will address this again on November 21, 2006.
Oak Ridge Estates
Present was: Mike Frias
Tom DiPersio
Tom Collins recused himself from the Board.
Mr. Frias presented new plans to the Board. They show the hydrant relocated to closer to the homes. He is asking the Board to waive the sprinkling in the two homes. The Board will ask the same question of the Fire Chief and address the issue on November 21, 2006.
Mr. Frias also talked about the new grade changes and riprap slope along the side of the street. The board would like to see a cross section showing a filter fabric under 8” – 18” stone.
Tom Collins returned to the Board.
Lauren Heights
Present was: Mike & Kevin O’Malley
Mike Norris
Atty. Norris presented the extension request to the Board. Due to the amount of site work and the market conditions it has taken the developer longer than anticipated.
Mr. D’Amelio asked if the erosion control measures were put in place and if the Conservation Commission was satisfied. Ms. Burke read an email from Katrina Proctor saying that the developer is in compliance.
Mr. D’Amelio also mentioned that the Board has the authority to place a Full Time inspector on site. Mr. Norris indicated that work is progressing and a full time inspector is not necessary at this time. Mr. D’Amelio noted that if the developer is before the Board one more time for erosion issues a full time inspector will be automatically hired.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to extend the time to complete the Lauren Heights subdivision until October 31, 2007 with provision that if there are any more erosion issues the Board will hire a Full Time inspector to be paid by the developer.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to reduce the bond for the Lauren Heights subdivision to $216, 383.50 per the DPW recommendation.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
The Board noted that they were OK with releasing the Occupancy Permits.
Atty. Norris presented the grade changes to the Board. The Developer has modified the slopes to be 3:1 all the way down. The Board feels that this is a better design of the slope.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to approve the modification to the grading plan for Lauren Heights as shown on the plan entitled “Revised Grading Plan in Hudson, Mass.” As drawn by Hannigan Engineering of Leominster, MA dated October 4, 2006.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
256 Washington Street, Walgreen’s – Site Plan Review
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to continue the public hearing for 256 Washington Street until November 21, 2006 at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Robert D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to adjourn at 8:15 pm.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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