Minutes of Meeting – October 27, 2010
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:00 p.m., Bob D’Amelio called the meeting to order.
Present: Bob D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, Tom Collins, Dirk Underwood, Jennifer Burke, Planning Director and Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
7:00 Public Hearing: Amendment of Zoning By-Laws
Article 11 - Proposed Amendment to Site Plan Approval
Ms. Burke noted for the Board that the major changes to the Site Plan Review By-Law are in the formatting and organizing of the by-law itself. The Planning Boards role is better defined in the amended version and the by-law will now follow what we actually do.
There are two items that are new requirements for developers. The first being the ability to bond projects. The proposed by-law allows the Board to require performance guarantees where they feel it is necessary. The second item is the impact statement requirement. The Board would have the ability to waive this requirement for smaller projects.
Another change to the By-Law was the removal of the 90 day approval period. This was done on the advice of Town Counsel to avoid constructive grants.
There were no members of the public present.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to recommend Article 11 as written to the November 2010 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Article 12 - Proposed Amendment to Wireless Communication Facility By-Law
Ms. Burke explained why she sought sponsorship from the Zoning Board as opposed to the Planning Board who typically sponsor these types of articles. Ms. Burke noted that certain members of the Board could monetarily gain from the proposed amendments of the By-Law.
In drafting the By-Law amendment Ms. Burke took into consideration the comments and concerns of abutters during recent public hearing regarding wireless communications facilities. Ms. Burke also noted a letter written by Andy Massa of Michigan Drive outlining why the Crestview and Saratoga locations should be excluded as possible sites.
Ms. Burke stated that it is not good planning to have Town meeting as the legislative body regulate specific locations in Town and that this would be the responsibility of the property owners. In the case of the water tower sites that would be the Board of Selectmen.
There were no members of the public present.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, made a motion to recommend Article 12 as written to the November 2010 Special Town Meeting Warrant;
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to adjourn at 7:30PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Document List October 27, 2010
Document |
Location |
Letter from Andy Massa dated October 18, 2010 |
Planning Office |
Proposed Site Plan Approval By-Law |
Planning Office |
Proposed Wireless Communication Facilities By-Law |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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