Minutes of Meeting – April 16, 2013
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, Jennifer Burke, Planning Director and Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
ANR – 1 Woodrow Street
Ms. Burke explained that the applicant is seeking to swap land to square off the property at 1 Walcott Street. The Board had no issues.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, made a motion to accept the plan entitled “ Plan of Land on Walcott Street & Edgewood Drive in Hudson, MA” as drawn by Foresite Engineering, Stow, MA and dated April 2, 2013 and Authorize the Agent to sign.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
WestRidge – Modifications to Site Plan
Present was: David Eastridge, Thorndike Development
The Board is in receipt of a letter dated April2, 2013 from Mr. Eastridge requesting that the Board determine whether the revisions to the site plan represent minor modifications. He explained the modifications to the Board. The applicant is seeking to change three of the larger five and six bedroom units to construct five duplexes. This will increase the number of buildings by two however it will decrease the number of units by five. This will lessen the impact to the site.
Mr. Eastridge stated that it is easier to sell the duplexes than it is to fill the multi-unit buildings.
The number of on street parking spaces will remain the same.
Ms. Burke stated that the applicant will also need to seek approval from the Zoning Board.
Bob D’Amelio, 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 April 2, 2013 as minor modifications with no further action required by the Planning Board.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Brigham Hill III – Bond Reduction
Present were: Atty. Michael Norris
Niel & Geraldine Fossile, Ashbury Realty Trust
At its last meeting the Board took no action regarding a request from Ashbury Realty for a reduction in the bond. Mr. Fossile is before the Board to discuss the matter.
Atty. Norris explained that the easements have been granted, the electrical conduit has been laid, trees have been planted on four lots and four lots have been issued occupancy permits. Therefore, they are asking for additional monies that they had not previously requested. Ms. Burke explained that she would need to check with Light & Power as well DPW to confirm that all this work has been performed.
Mr. Fossile stated that the grade going down toward the rail trail is much too steep. He is suggesting that the trail be moved one lot over in order to make it safer and decrease the grade. The Board agreed this would be best. Ms. Burke asked if the intention is still to convey it to the Town. Mr. Fossile said yes.
Mr. D’Amelio would like Ms. Burke to go out to the site and look at the change.
Atty. Norris stated that the give lots that were given to Mr. Fossile by the Town are unbuildable. Mr. Fossile is proposing to take the lots and make them into one parcel with some type of restriction on it so he does not have to pay taxes on the land. They are willing to work with the Board to find a resolution they are comfortable with. Mr. D’Amelio noted that these five lots are the ones that have to be on septic. Ms. Burke said there are still four more lots that must be septic.
Atty. Norris explained that the four septic lots will be perced in the next couple of weeks. If all four do not perc then he may opt to combine the some of the area within the five lots to come up with the right amount of septic lots.
Mr. Norris is requesting a new bond for Exeter Road up to Forbes Road. Ms. Burke noted that this would require a new tri-partite agreement.
Ms. Burke will have all of the bond information for the Board’s next meeting on May 7th.
The Board took no action.
Minutes
Tom Collins, seconded by Dirk Underwood, made a motion to accept the minutes of April 2, 2013, as written.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by Dirk Underwood, moved to adjourn at 8:00 PM.
Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous
Document List April 16, 2013
Document |
Location |
Minutes of April 2, 2013 |
Planning Office |
Form A – 1 Walcott Street |
Planning Office |
Bond Reduction Request |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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