Minutes of Meeting – December 3, 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, Rodney Frias and Jennifer Burke, Planning Director.
Minor Modification Request – WestRidge Retirement Community
Present was: David Eastridge, Thorndike Development
Mr. Eastridge explained that he is before the Board to request a minor modification to the site plan for WestRidge. The applicant is seeking to replace nine single family units with ten attached buildings. This results in one additional unit than the most recently approved plan making the total 143 units. Mr. Eastridge explained that the reason for the change is that these type of units selling better than the single family units.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to accept the changes to the WestRidge site plan as shown on the plan entitled “LAYOUT AND ZONING PLAN” as drawn by Cubellis Associates Inc. dated June 21, 2005 last revised November 12, 2013 as minor modifications with no further action required by the Planning Board.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Extension Request – 37 Coolidge Street
The Board is in receipt of a letter from David Kane requesting an extension. He explains in his letter that there are legal issues with his mother’s estate that have not allowed him to proceed with the project until the issues are resolved. Ms. Burke stated that she explained to Mr. Kane that under the Planning Boards regulations they can only grant an extension for one year, as he is asking for a period of time longer than that.
Mr. Frias suggested granting the extension for a year and then have him come back before the Board for a further extension. The approval expires on February 21, 2014.
Rodney Frias, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, made a motion to grant an extension for 37 Coolidge Street for one year, expiring February 21, 2015.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous.
Medical Marijuana By-Law Discussion
Ms. Burke gave the Board a brief overview of the By-Law. She explained that there is a current moratorium in Town which expires next June. Before the moratorium expires the Town needs to designate a specific overlay district to locate these treatment centers. If a district is not designated treatment centers will be able to be located in any district. This gives the Town some control over the situation.
Ms. Burke, Chief Stephens, Captain Burks and Sam Wong all worked together to craft the By-Law. Ms. Burke believes that the by-law being presented covers the concerns of the Police Department as well as the Board of Health in a way which still allows applicants a reasonable opportunity to sell medical marijuana in Town.
The Limited Commercial / Light Industrial (LCI) District has been selected to house these centers, which is located along Route 62 near Highland Commons.
The Board of Health will license these establishments and is currently preparing regulations.
Adjournment
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to adjourn at 7:45 PM.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Document List December 3, 2013
Document |
Location |
WestRidge Modification Request dated 11/18/13 and updated plans |
Planning Office |
Extension request – David Kane |
Planning Office |
Medical Marijuana By-Law |
Planning Office |
Minutes of November 5, 2013 |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
| 
