Minutes of Meeting – September 4, 2012
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:00 p.m., Robert D’Amelio called the meeting to order.
Present: Robert D’Amelio, Rodney Frias, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, David Daigneault, Jennifer Burke, Planning Director and Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
141 & 153 Broad Street, Site Plan Review Cont.
Present were: Scott Hayes, Foresite Engineering
Jack Sargent, Wildwater Development
Mr. Hayes updated the Board as to the status of the project.
A water resource overlay district has been added adjacent to the wetlands as per the request of Town Counsel. The drainage system will be conventional as opposed to the originally proposed porous asphalt, as the Conservation Commission had reservations regarding this type of drainage.
Infiltration beds have been added to the south end of the parcel to collect any excessive storm water.
The applicant has acquired 12,000 square feet of land in order to shift the access drive away in order to get the site work and grading beyond the 25 foot wetlands buffer zone.
Mr. Hayes noted a couple of outstanding issues with SEA that the applicant wanted to discuss with the Board before further revising the plans. The major issue is they did not have adequate test hole data to document that the beds were substantially elevated above the water table. Mr. Hayes believes that his data is adequate. After a discussion regarding additional testing the Board decided to have the testing done and have SEA there during the test pits to look at the type of soil and the water elevation.
The other issue is the maneuverability of the access drives. Mr. Hayes noted that he spoke to the Deputy Fire Chief and he believed that there is reasonable room to maneuver the trucks. The Board requested a letter from the Fire Department stating this.
Mr. D’Amelio asked that the applicant also furnish the Board with a letter from the DPW stating that they reviewed the plans and are comfortable with the plans as designed. He would also like a letter from Tony Marques specifically addressing the issue of the water pipe being placed below the sewer line.
The operation and maintenance plan was questioned. The developer is willing to sweep the streets twice annually.
Sandy Bouchard, 18 Overland Street questioned why the 25 foot water resource area is being crossed by other water sources. Ms. Burke noted that this is under the purvue of the ZBA.
Ms. Bouchard also noted that as there will be less vegetation in this area it will lessen the capacity for filtration. She asked for a bond to insure that if her basement does flood that the developer will pay to clean it up.
Mr. Hayes will set up a time to meet with SEA to perform the tests on the test holes.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to continue the public hearing for 141 & 153 Broad Street to October 2, 2012 at 7PM.
Vote: 5-0-0, Unanimous
Old North Road / Mazmanian Discussion
Present was: Tom DiPersio, Sr.
Mr. DiPersio presented a conceptual plan for this property to the Board. The property is accessed off Old North Road it runs out into lower Main Street. The existing conditions plan has been submitted which shows the topographical features of the land, the wetland delineation and a yield plan. This is a conventional subdivision with a road coming in from Old North Road to an intersection going up 450 feet to a cul-de-sac with a connecting road which runs out to lower Main Street. This subdivision has seventeen conventional lots which meet the zoning requirements for this district.
The steepest grade is just slightly over 7%. The plan shows a schematic layout of drain, water and sewer. Under the provisions of the Open Space Development by-law the lot sizes can be reduced as well as the infrastructure with the goal of increasing open space.
The lots have been reduced from the 60,000 square foot minimum to approximately 12,000 square feet.
The bulk of the land on this property will be preserved in perpetuity as open space. There is a Tennessee gas line on this property which runs from south to north. There are wetlands on the property which will require a notice of intent to be filed with the Conservation Commission.
The drainage pattern on the subdivision will be utilizing the low impact methodology which is surface treatment with very little pipe to manhole structure. All lots will be serviced by sewer and town water.
Ms. Burke asked if there is any potential for affordable housing opportunities. Mr. DiPersio said he would take the up with the applicant.
Mr. Dipersio stated that they will be requesting a waiver for the reduction of the street right of way. They would be asking that the width of the right of way go from the required 50 feet down to about 40 feet. He also noted that would also be requesting a waiver for the pavement, asking that it be reduced from 26 feet to 24 feet. Ms. Burke noted that the intention of this by-law is to decrease pavement and infrastructure.
The Board took no action.
Mr. Frias left the meeting.
81 High Street Discussion
Present was: Tom DiPersio, Sr.
Mr. D’Amelio explained to the audience that this is not a public hearing just an informational meeting to keep the abutters up to date of what is happening with this project as it has generated a lot of interest.
The proposal is to build one single family home on the lot.
Mr. DiPersio is now representing the applicant. He noted that his major concern before going forward with this project is the turn around radius for fire trucks. These plans will require several waivers from this Board.
Mr. DiPersio noted that a T-turn around at the end of the road would accommodate a fire truck as well as a snow plow. There is a hydrant which in the middle of the turn around would need to be relocated.
He is asking if the Board would be willing to consider this type of road configuration for this project, as a cul-de-sac will not fit at the end of this road. Mr. D’Amelio stated that he would not feel comfortable making a decision on that and perhaps if the applicant filed a preliminary plan this could all be discussed with comment from the public.
Mr. DiPersio agreed to submit a preliminary set of plans in the next month or so.
Minutes
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to accept the minutes of July 17, 2012, as written.
Vote: 3-0-1, Unanimous
Adjournment
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, moved to adjourn at 8:15 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Document List September 4, 2012
Document |
Location |
81 High Street Preliminary Subdivision Application & Plans |
Planning Office |
Minutes of July 17, 2012 |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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