Minutes of Meeting – April 5, 2011
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, Dirk Underwood, David Daigneault, Jennifer Burke, Planning Director and Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
Planner’s Report
Brigham Hill III Bonding / Phasing Discussion
Present were: Niel Fossile
Geraldine Fossile
Ms. Burke noted that the new bond amount does not include the septic and the number of lots has been reduced down to 14. The new amount is approximately $415,000.
Mr. Fossile requested that the lot development fee be waived as this is $140,000 and would substantially reduce the bond. The Board did not agree to waive the fee.
There was a discussion about the electrical conduits and the amount of work that has been completed on them. The Board noted that Light & Power are the ones who provided this amount.
Mr. Fossile questioned the amount of bituminous concrete remaining in the bond. He wanted to know if any was provided for Exeter Road. The Board was unclear on that and would ask DPW to clarify.
Mr. D’Amelio stated questioned the amount of money required for testing, stating that water and sewer testing should already be complete. The Board will confirm any remaining tests to be done on site.
The Board as well as Mr. Fossile agreed that the amount the DPW comes back with after looking in to the above referenced amounts will be the final cost of the bond.
ANR – 445 Main Street
Present was: Thomas DiPersio
Mr. DiPersio presented the ANR for 445 Main Street to the Board. He explained that the applicant, Mr. Monteiro is buying land from his neighbor to increase the size of his lot. This does not affect the frontage it simply increases the area of Mr. Monteiro’s land, the remaining parcel will be an unbuildable lot. The Board had no issues with regard to the plan.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Rodney Frias, moved to accept the plan entitled “Plan of Land in Hudson, Massachusetts” as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors & Engineering Consultants, Inc. of Hudson, MA and dated February 24, 2011 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to accept the minutes of March 22, 2011
Vote: 3-0-1, David Daigneault abstaining.
Mr. D’Amelio left the meeting.
Highland Commons:
Mr. Frias would like the manufacturer of the wall material to comment on the life expectancy as well as the failure rate of the rock. He noted that two engineers are saying two different things and the Board needs to bring in the opinion of a third party. The Board will schedule the next meeting with Mr. DiPriest for May 17, 2011 in the mean time Ms. Burke will send a letter with questions for the manufacturer.
Adjournment
Rodney Frias, seconded by David Daigneault, moved to adjourn at 7:45 PM.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Document List April 5, 2011
Document |
Location |
Form A – 445 Main Street and Plans dated 02/24/2011 |
Planning Office |
Bond Estimates from the DPW for Brigham Hill III |
Planning Office |
Minutes of March 22, 2011 |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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