Minutes of Meeting – March 17, 2009
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:30 p.m., Robert D’Amelio called the meeting to order.
Present: Robert D’Amelio, Tom Collins, Dirk Underwood, Rodney Frias, James Vereault, and Jennifer Burke, Planning Director
Lauren Heights
The Board is in receipt of correspondence from Town Counsel indicating that he filed the stay in bankruptcy court. A hearing has been scheduled for April 16, 2009.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to continue the default hearing for Lauren Heights until April 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Riverside Farms
Present was: Dave Petkauskos
The Board is in receipt of an email from Dave Petkauskos outlining his request for a waiver of the width of the cul-de-sac at Elaine Circle and the reason for it. He believes that when the original request was granted it was granted to 50 feet. Ms. Burke provided the original request to 55 feet and the Board approval of said request.
Mr. Vereault asked how the Fire Chief felt about the reduced width. Ms. Burke indicated that she had not yet asked him. Members of the Board expressed concern about consistently waiving certain items in a subdivision and thought that a legal opinion might be necessary. Mr. Frias stated that he felt the waiver was prudent and should be granted.
The Board directed Ms. Burke to ask the Fire Chief if the existing cul-de-sac is suitable for his vehicles. No legal opinion was requested.
The Board will reconsider this item at its meeting on April 7, 2009.
The Board is in receipt of a lot release request from Atty. Greg Mitrakas. The original lot release had the lot number incorrect. This request is merely a formality.
Thomas Collins, seconded by Robert D’Amelio, made a motion to release lot 1A in the Riverside Farms subdivision.
Vote: 4-0-1, with Rodney Frias abstaining
Tom Collins recused himself from the Board
Oak Ridge Estates
Present was: Mike Frias, F & C Construction
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Mike Frias requesting that condition #10 of the approval be removed and the fire hydrant flow be allowed at 550 gpm with 57 psi. Mr. Frias will also agree to install early monitoring systems in the homes on lots 1 & 2. These systems will notify the fire department immediately in case of a fire. The Board would like the Fire Chief to approve of the type of system prior to installation.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by James Vereault, made a motion to modify the subdivision approval by removing condition #10 and allowing the fire hydrant flow at 550 gpm at 57 psi with the condition that an early monitoring system is install in lots 1 & 2 upon approval of the Fire Chief.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
The Board noted that the time to complete the subdivision had expired on March 15, 2009. The Board asked for a status. Mr. Frias indicated that there is little work left to complete. The Board would like the road placed on the warrant for November for acceptance.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by James Vereault, made a motion to extend the time to complete Julian Lane until September 30, 2009.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Tom Collins returned to the Board
Rodney Frias recused himself from the Board
Brigham Hill III
Present was: Niel & Geraldine Fossile
The Board is in receipt of a letter asking for an extension of time to complete Brigham Hill III. Attached to the letter is a progress schedule. The Board discussed with Mr. Fossile his ability to have the infrastructure in for DPW to finish the water tank. He felt there would be no problem. The Board also discussed having all the infrastructure including drainage in and functioning and the roads to binder course by November 2010. Mr. Fossile felt that was doable.
James Vereault, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to extend the time to complete the Brigham Hill III subdivision until November 30, 2010 at which time all infrastructure including drainage will be in and functioning and the roads will be paved to binder course.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Historic District Appointment
Ms. Burke noted that Mr. Frias has indicated he would like to step down from his appointment on the Historic District Commission. Mr. Underwood would be willing to fill the vacancy when that happens. Mr. Frias said that he will stay on to conclude some ongoing items but will let the Board know prior to resigning.
ANR
Coolidge Street
Present was: Laura Kaplan, Atty. at Law
Atty. Kaplan presented an ANR to the Board for Highland Commons. This ANR recombines all the lots that were previously separated except for the Lowe’s parcel. It also allows for land swaps with the Town of Hudson and Jim’s Truck & Auto. The Board had no issues.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Thomas Collins, made a motion to accept the entitled,
“Plan of Land on Coolidge Street, Hudson, MA” as drawn by Owen Haskell, Inc. in Portland, ME dated January 13, 2009 last revised March 11, 2009 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Betterments
Ms. Burke explained that the DPW had sent up the betterment plans for sewer work on Forest Ave/Woodrow Street and water main installation on Murphy Road, White Pond Road, Parmenter Road and Hosmer Street. The Board had no issues.
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Rodney Frias, made a motion to accept the following betterment plans entitled,“Portions of Assessors Maps #43, 44, 45 55 56 57 67 68 69”; “Portions of Assessors Maps #36, 37, 46, 47, 48, 59, 60”; “Portions of Assessors Maps #21, 31, 32, 41, 41” as drawn by Zanca Land Surveying in Stow, MA dated February 2009 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
29 South Street
Ms. Burke explained that the DPW had sent up the ANR plan for 29 South Street. This plan separates the two pieces the Town is deeding to the Horseshoe Pub. The first piece is the current patio area that the pub has used for several years, but would like to make legal. The
second includes the new kitchen addition in the rear. Mr. Frias asked how much money the Town will receive for the purchase of this land. Ms. Burke did not know the actual figure, but stated that it was passed at Town meeting last May. The Board expressed concern that the Town is authorizing the use of land after the fact and wanted to know when it was going to stop.
The Board took no action.
Minutes
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to approve the minutes of January 20, 2009, as written.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, 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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