Minutes of Meeting – October 16, 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, 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. D’Amelio summarized the latest letter from Kleinfelder. In their letter they stated that all the additional information that they had required has been submitted to them by the applicant. Based on their review they stated that all their prior comments have been satisfactorily addressed. Comment letters from the Fire Chief and DPW Director have been sent to the Planning Director stating that they are satisfied with the new site plan.
At the last meeting Mr. D’Amelio requested a letter from Tony Marques specifically addressing the issue of the water pipe being placed below the sewer line. In his letter Mr. Marques states that sewer mains in general are placed 18 inches below the water main where feasible with a 10 foot horizontal separation. He stated that it has been permitted in the past that if a sewer must cross over the water main it must be sleeved ten feet in each direction at the crossing point and the ends sealed using a water tight material to prevent possible contamination.
Mr. Underwood asked how often the road would be cleaned. Mr. Hayes stated that twice annually, every spring and fall. There will be a six foot property fence around the northern border between the subject parcel and the Overland Park Condominiums.
Mr. D’Amelio would like full time inspection during work on all underground utilities. Weekly erosion control reports must be submitted to the Planning Director.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to close the public hearing and approve the site plan entitled “North Ridge Apartments Site Development Plan” as drawn by Foresite Engineering of Stow, MA dated January 5, 2012 last revised September 26, 2012 with the following findings:
- There is adequate protection of the adjoining property against detrimental or offensive uses on the site in that the Board will require a landscaped buffer.
- The convenience and safety of vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement within the site and in relation to the adjacent streets is adequate.
- There are adequate methods of disposal of sewage refuse and other wastes resulting from uses permitted or permissible on the site and methods of drainage for surface water.
- There is adequate space for off street parking. Loading and unloading of vehicles, goods, products, materials and equipment incidental to the normal operation of uses permitted or permissible.
- There is adequate control of lighting, sound and odor emanating from the site.
And conditions:
A list of 24-hour emergency contact information must be provided to the Planning Director and the DPW prior to any work being done on site.
Hours of construction will be Monday through Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No work or operation of machinery may happen before 7:00 a.m., in accordance with the town’s noise by-law or after 5:00 p.m. Per the Massachusetts General Laws, work on Sundays and holidays need to be permitted on a case by case basis by the Chief of Police.
Prior to the commencement of authorized site activity, the Planning Board Office shall be given 48 hours written notice. If the activity at the Project Site ceases for longer than 30 days, 48 hour written notice shall be given to the Planning Board Office prior to restarting work.
A copy of the conditions and all final approved Plans shall be kept at the Project Site.
Members or agents of the Planning Board shall have the right to enter the Project Site and to gather all information, measurements, photographs or other materials needed to ensure compliance with this approval. Members or agents of the Planning Board entering onto the Project Site for these purposes shall comply with all safety rules, Regulations and directives of the Applicant and the Applicant’s contractors.
The Erosion Control Plan as approved and attached shall be adhered to and govern. All erosion control shall be in place and approved by the Planning Director before construction begins. Weekly erosion control reports shall be submitted to the DPW and the Planning Department no later than noon time on Fridays.
A final occupancy permit shall not be issued until an as-built plan indicating lot grading and drainage system BMP’s has been confirmed to be consistent with the approved plans at the Planning Director’s reasonable satisfaction.
If, during construction, a discrepancy is found between the approved plans and the existing regulations, the DPW and the Planning Director will be notified immediately. The DPW will make the final decision on how to proceed or if they are unable to make any decision, the matter will be referred back to the Planning Board for review.
A pre-construction conference shall be held prior to the commencement of construction, to include, at a minimum, the developer, the Planning Director, the DPW, the Pole Department, the Fire Department and a representative from the Conservation Commission.
The Storm Water Operation and Maintenance Plan will include two street sweepings per year. The catch basins will be inspected twice per year to determine the necessary cleaning schedule.
Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer will forward proof ownership of the land being purchased from 161 Broad Street to the Planning Board.
A 6 foot privacy fence will be installed along the northern border between the subject parcel and the Overland Park Condominiums.
There will be full time on-site inspection during all excavation and the installation of all underground utilities. If the DPW is unable to provide this inspection, the Town’s Consultant, Kleinfelder, will provide the service at the developer’s cost.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to accept the minutes of September 4, 2012, as corrected.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Update on Master Plan
Ms. Burke informed the Board that the consultants are working on the first chapters of the Master Plan. In these chapters they will be outline a build out analysis, one of the questions they have is how the Town wants to handle under utilized buildings and undeveloped land.
The Board would like them considered on the basis of highest and best use of the buildings/land.
The first Master Plan public forum will take place on December 10, 2012 and Ms. Burke asked that some members of the Planning Board be present.
Adjournment
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by David Daigneault, moved to adjourn at 8:15 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Document List October 16, 2012
Document |
Location |
Comment Letters from Chief Blood & T. Marques |
Planning Office |
Minutes of September 4, 2012 |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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