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Minutes of Meeting – September 17, 2013
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, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, David Daigneault, Jennifer Burke, Planning Director and Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
78 Cherry Street, Site Plan Review
Present were: Tim Doherty, Applicant
Thomas DiPersio, Jr., Thomas Land Surveyors
Mr. D’Amelio convened the public hearing.
Mr. DiPersio informed the Board that the applicant is seeking to construct a parking lot at 78 Cherry Street. This is currently a gravel site that is vegetated on the east side of the property. The project will consist of adding minor grading, subsurface draining and paving as well as a ramp to allow vehicle access into the bottom level of the building. Because vehicles will be allowed in the building floor drains will be installed. The drains will discharge through an oil/water system. A handicapped ramp will be added to improve access into the building. A total of 13 parking spaces will be provided.
The applicant is also proposing to add a raised bed approximately 2 – 3 feet high along the side of the rail trail in which he will add planters for shrubs.
Mr. Doherty is planning on cutting back some trees on the east side of the property. The Board requested that Mr. Doherty submit a landscaping plan to Ms. Burke for her approval.
Mr. Underwood asked about the proposed lighting. Mr. Doherty assured him that there will not be any lights casting outward.
Ms. Burke asked Mr. Doherty what that size of his largest truck is. He stated that no larger than a standard 18-wheeler and there would not be more than 2 trips per weeks with this size vehicle.
There was a discussion regarding the need for a variance as the open space requirement is 35% and the applicant is only providing 23%. Ms. Burke noted that she would speak with Jeff Wood as nothing is being constructed they may be grandfathered.
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to close the public hearing.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, moved to approve the plan entitled “Site Plan of Land in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Thomas Land Surveyors and Engineering Consultants of Hudson, MA and date July 12, 2013 with the following findings:
- There is adequate protection of the adjoining property against detrimental or offensive uses on the site.
- The convenience and safety of vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement within the site an in relation to t he adjacent streets is adequate.
- There are adequate methods of disposal of sewage refuse and other waste 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, good, products, materials and equipment incidental to the normal operation of uses permitted or permissible.
- There is adequate control of lighting, sound emissions 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 at the pre-construction conference.
- Hours of operation 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 the work.
- A copy of this Decision and al final approved Plans shall be kept at the Project Site.
- Members 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 or the Applicant’s contractors.
- The Planning Board’s erosion control plan as attached shall be adhered to and governed. All erosion control shall be in place and approved by the Planning Directory before construction begins. Weekly erosion control reports shall be submitted to the DPW and the Planning Department no later than noontime 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 to 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 drawing / sketch of the proposed landscaping will be provided to and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of the decision and signing of plans.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
ANR – 1 Walcott Street
Present was: Scott Hayes, Foresite Engineering
Mr. Hayes informed the Board that the applicant is seeking to create a two acre lot by splitting the lot down the middle leaving a 2.5 acre lot remaining. All set back and size requirements are being met.
The Board had no issues with the plan.
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to accept the plan entitled “ Plan of Land on Walcott Street in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Foresite Engineering, Stow, MA and dated August 22, 2013 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
Minutes
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to approve the minutes of August 6, 2013, as written.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous.
Adjournment
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to adjourn at 7:25 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Document List September 17, 2013
Document |
Location |
Site Plan Application and Plans for 78 Cherry Street |
Planning Office |
Form A – 1 Walcott Street |
Planning Office |
Minutes of August 6, 2013 |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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