Minutes of Meeting— July 17, 2007
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, Jennifer Burke, Town Planner and Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
Planner’s Report
Hickory Lane
The Board is in receipt of a fax form Mike O’Malley requesting a change to the proposed fence around the detention basin. The Board asks Ms. Burke to ask Tony Marques to look at it and report his findings to Mr. O’Malley.
Hammond Hills Waiver Request
Present was: Paul Davis
Mr. Davis has submitted a waiver request for the granite curbing required at the Hammond Hills Site. Mr. D’Amelio believes that it would be bad policy to grant this waiver after a public hearing and plan approval. Mr. Davis stated that it is just too expensive to use granite for the curbing.
Mr. Underwood informed Mr. Davis that granite curbing is a requirement of the DPW.
The Board took no action
Riverside Farms Bond Reduction Request
The Board is in receipt of a request for a bond reduction amount for Riverside Farms. The DPW has provided an amount of $178,638.00.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to reduce the bond for the Riverside Farms to $178,638.00 per the DPW’s recommendation.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
66 Cox Street, Site Plan Review
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Mr. Poole explained to the Board that this plan had already been approved and that the applicant had missed the two year window to construct. He is requesting approval of a resubmitted plan.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, moved to approve the plan entitled “Site Plan, 66 Cox Street, Hudson, MA” as drawn by Zanca Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated February 16, 2006, with all original conditions remaining intact, and Authorize the Agent to Sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
454 River Road, Site Plan Review
Present was: Jim Maceiro
Mr. Maceiro approached the Board requested that they approve the resubmitted site plan for 454 River Road. He had missed the 2-year window. Ms. Burke suggested that the Board include a set of Standard General Conditions prior to approving the plan.
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to approve the plan entitled “Site Plan for Proposed Addition in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors of Hudson, MA dated March 14, 2005 with inclusion of standard general conditions, and Authorize the Agent to Sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
190 Washington Street, Site Plan Review
Present was: Scott Hayes, Foresite Engineering
Scott Hayes came before the Board with a Site Plan for 190 Washington Street. This is an existing dwelling next to Bella’s Carwash. The proposal is for Bashas’s Natural Marketplace to move to this location. The house in a C-6 Zoning District. The intent is to make some minor modifications to the existing structure. There will be a small addition at the rear of the building. It will serve as a retail food store and a small café.
Mr. Hayes informed the Board that the steep slope along the property line will be filled in to create a natural barrier between the two properties.
Mr. Underwood asked whether the property utilizes town sewer. Mr. Hayes responded yes. Mr. Frias then inquired as to whether the plans include fire hydrants. Mr. Hayes again said yes.
Ms. Burke added that the engineers have agreed to push back the plan to add an additional 10 feet to the frontage to allow for future takings from Mass Highway.
The Internal Traffic Committee has approved the new plan, however Chief Braga has discouraged them to include a left in or out of the property onto Washington Street. Mr. Hayes stated that they are reluctant to do so, however if it is mandated then they will not include the left in or out.
Mr. D’Amelio expressed his hesitation in allowing the left in or out, stating that currently Basha’s has a left in and out and is only moving one house down from her current location. Ms. Burke contends that the Board needs to remain consistent in their decision to not allow traffic to enter or exit by turning left.
Mr. Underwood and Mr. D’Amelio stated that they were opposed to the left in and out of the property. Mr. Frias, however, only opposes the left out onto Washington Street. It was noted that the Plan needs to be revised to include an island to prevent drivers from turning left onto the site as well as the inclusion of proper signage.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to close the public hearing and have the petitioner return August 21, 2007 at 7:30 for a decision.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
1 Glendale Road, Site Plan Review
Present was: Christopher Yates, Atty. at Law
Atty. Yates approached the Board requesting approval of the site plan for 1 Glendale Road. His client is seeking to expand a pre-existing, non-conforming structure from a two-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling.
The Board of Health has approved the installation of a new septic system. The Conservation Commission has issued an order of conditions. A sprinkler system is also being added per the Fire Departments requirements.
Mary Finn, 447 Main Street asked whether or not the existing structure will remain in tact. Atty. Yates stated that yes it would. She also expressed her concern about all the loud parties that the current tenants have at the house. She stated that she and her husband are sick of all the noise. Atty. Yates informed Mrs. Finn that the property owner would be moving into the property, therefore, this would no longer be an issue.
Alice Leonard, 322 Cox Street agreed with Mrs. Finn.
Mr. Frias noted that the plans show three screened in porches. However, they are referred to on the plans as breezeways. Mr. Frias would like to see the wording change to more accurately reflect the building plans.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to close the public hearing and moved to approve the site plan entitled “Site Plan for Proposed Building Addition 1 Glendale Road in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Consolidated Design Group of Hudson, MA dated June 12, 2007 and revised June 30, 2007, with the Standard General Conditions and Authorize the Agent to Sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Canceled Meeting
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins made a motion to cancel the meeting for August 7, 2007.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
234 Washington Street, Site Plan Review
Present were: Michael Dryden, Heritage Design Group
Eric Knapp, Plaza Properties
Mr. Dryden is proposing that landscaping and snow storage be installed in the parking lot of 234 Washington Street. His plans show that he would like to move 4500 Sq. Ft of pavement and include a 30-foot wide aisle in order to organize the traffic flow. He is also asking that the Board accept a grade change in the parking lot to accommodate the loading docks.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to close the public hearing and moved to approve the site plan entitled “Site Plan 234 Washington Street (Route 85) Washington Square Plaza in the Town of Hudson, MA for Hudson Washington LLC, 7 Sunderland Road, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01604” as drawn by Heritage Design Group of Whitinsville, MA dated June 18, 2007, with the Standard General Conditions and Authorize the Agent to Sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Tom Collins, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to approve the minutes of June 19, 2007, as modified.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to adjourn at 8:30 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
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