Minutes of Meeting— March 6, 2007
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:30 p.m., Vice Chairman Rodney Frias called the meeting to order.
Present: Tom Collins, Rodney Frias, Dirk Underwood, Jennifer Burke, Town Planner and Teresa Vickery, Clerk
Planning Board Vacancy
Ms. Burke informed the Board that she was in receipt of 3 Interest Forms for the vacancy of the Planning Board. Ms. Burke stated that the Board had previously scheduled a special meeting for March 13th, however since the agenda was light she suggested the Board meet with the candidates at 7:00 PM on March 20, 2007.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood made a motion to cancel the meeting on March 13th and schedule the interviews with the candidates on March 20, 2007 at 7:00pm.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
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Brigham Street
Present was: Tom DiPersio
Mr. DiPersio indicated that this change was spurred by Tony Marques. Tony wanted the driveway to come off the frontage. He did notlike the access easement. The Board has no issues with the plan.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to accept the p entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated March 6, 2007 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Planner’s Report
Riverside Farms Bond Reduction
The Board is in receipt of a bond reduction amount from the DPW for Riverside Farms. The DPW recommends holding $197,393.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to reduce the bond to $197,393 for Riverside Farms.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Hammond Hill Bond Reduction
The Board is in receipt of a bond reduction amount from the DPW for Hammond Hills. The DPW recommends holding $108,671.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Tom Colllins, made a motion to reduce the bond to $108,671 for Hammond Hills
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
WestRidge Retirement Community
Present were: David Eastridge
Gabe Thaisz
Doug Hartnett, Principal Engineer, Cubellis
Mr. Eastridge informed the Board that the plans showing grades and utilities were forwarded to Tony Marques for his review. He stated that Tony Marques did not have any objections to the changes made to the plan.
Mr. Frias stated that Tony Marques’ lack of objections to the plan did not sufficiently address the issues the Board had with the modifications of the original plan. He felt that Mr. D’Amelio had other questions about the modifications and he does not want to approve any changes without allowing Mr. D’Amelio to look at the revisions.
One issue that was left after the meeting of January 16th was whether or not to forward the plans to SEA. Ms. Burke said that she would speak to Mr. D’Amelio as soon as possible to get his feedback as well as to inquire whether or not he would like to review the plans or send them directly to SEA. Ms. Burke stated that she would contact the developer with an update.
Ms. Burke presented the Board with a list of accepted street names. She has spoken with public safety officials and they have approved these names. She asked that the Board approve the proposed street names.
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to accept the street names and locations for WestRidge Retirement Community as shown on the street name plan as provided.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Brigham Street Stonewall Removal
Present were: Jeffrey E. Gray, EM Realty Trust
Kristen Gray-Lembo
Mr. Gray approached the Board with a request that the stone wall on Brigham Street be altered. He stated that the wall is too high, the driveway is too narrow causing not only a visibility problem but also a safety problem. He wants to widen the driveway and lower the profiles at the opening.
The Board members agreed that is was a clear safety issue.
Ms. Burke noted that the applicant should try to use as much of the existintg stone as possible when reconstructing.
There was no imput from the public.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to close the public hearing.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to approve the removal of the stone wall at 15 Brigham Street per the plan entitled “Site Plan of Land in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson dated January 26, 2007.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
3 Highland Park Avenue – Site Plan Review
Present was: Mark Donohoe, Acton Survey & Engineering
Mr. Donohoe presented the Board with a site plan for the property at 3 Highland Park Avenue. A 2,245 Sq. Ft building that is proposed with an auto repair or auto body shop on the first floor and professional office space on the second floor.
The Internal Traffic Committee has signed off on the plan except for Jeff Wood because they would need a permit from the ZBA if automobile repair is involved.
Ms. Burke stated that this is quite a straightforward plan and she does not find it necessary to send to SEA Consultants.
The Board had no issues with the plan.
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to close the public hearing.
Vote: 3-0-0, unanimous
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to approve the site plan entitled “Site Plan Drawings 3 Highland Park Avenue in Hudson” as drawn by Acton Survey & Engineering of Acton, MA dated February 6, 2007, with the following conditiions:
A list of 24-hour emergency contact information must be provided to the Town Planner and the DPW prior to any work being done on site.
Hours of construction 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 the conditions 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.
A final occupancy permit shall not be issued until an as-built plan indicating lot grading and drainage system BMP’s has been confirmed to be consistent with the approved plans to the Town Planner’s reasonable satisfaction.
And authorize the agent to sign.
Vote: 3-0-0, unanimous
Minutes
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood moved to approve the minutes of January 16, 2007, as written.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood moved to approve the executive session minutes of January 16, 2007, as written
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Wind Turbines
Ms. Burke informed the Board that she has been approached by a gentleman inquiring about having a by-law created in the town to allow the installation of wind turbines. She stated that the EA’s office as well as herself are hesitant to go forward with this.
Ms. Burke asked the Board whether they would be willing to sponsor this by-law as a Planning Board article at the November Town Meeting. At this time, all of the present members of the Planning Board are unwilling to sponsor such a by-law.
Surface Remediation Technologies, Inc,
Ms. Burke is in reciept of a letter from SRT regarding the clean up of Riverside Farms. The Board had required submittal of this letter prior to issuing building permits. Ms. Burke checked with the conservation committee, they issued a Certification of Compliance on the clean up issue. Ms. Burke wanted to confirm that the Board was satisfied with the clean up and that she could sign off on the building permits.
The Board had no issues.
Adjournment
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to adjourn at 8:15 PM.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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