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Minutes of Meeting – January 20, 2015
The Hudson Planning Board met at the Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts.
At 7:00 PM, Bob D’Amelio called the meeting to order.
Present: Bob D’Amelio, Dirk Underwood, Tom Collins, David Daigneault, and Jennifer Burke, Planning Director.
568 Main Street, Deliberation and Vote
Present were: Stephen O’Connell, Andrews Survey & Engineering
Nelson Santos, Atty. at Law
Robert Collings, Applicant
Ms. Burke explained that all parties were given a copy of proposed conditions for the site plan at 568 Main Street. After both parties worked together they have agreed on the conditions of approval.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to approve the plan entitled “The Collings Foundation Site Development Plan” as drawn by Andrews Survey & Engineering, Inc. of Uxbridge, MA dated October 16, 2014 last revised January 14, 2015 and authorize the Agent to sign 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 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 control of lighting, sound emissions and odor emanating from the site.
And the following conditions:
- A list of 24-hour emergency contact information must be provided to the Planning Director at the pre-construction conference.
- Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No work or operation of machinery may happen before 7:00 AM in accordance with the Town’s noise by-law or after 5:00 PM. Per the Massachusetts General Laws, work on Sundays ad holidays needs 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 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 of 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 Director before construction begins. Weekly erosion control reports shall be submitted to the DPW and the Planning Department no later than noontime on Fridays.
- Upon completion of construction an as-built plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department. The plan shall indicate grading and drainage system BMP’s have 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 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 Police Department and the Fire Department.
- There will be no earth removal from the site.
- On the easterly side of the road, a natural buffer as large as possible will be maintained. The buffer will be a minimum of 40 feet from the berm to the property line. There will be a berm constructed as a noise and visual barrier. The berm will be a maximum height of 10 feet and a minimum height of 8 feet. The berm will be a maximum of 5 feet in width at the top.
- A lockable gate shall be installed at the road entrance per the approval of the Police and Fire Departments.
- Construction in Hudson shall not exceed 3 months.
- Roadside vegetation within the Main Street right of way shall be cleared to provide a minimum sight distance of 445 feet in both directions from the driveway.
- Two-way traffic will be maintained on the driveway at all times.
- Police details shall be at the complete discretion of the Police Chief or his Agent both during construction and when the road is in use for events.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
David Daigneault, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to approve the minutes of December 16, 2014 and the minutes of January 6, 2015, as written.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Dirk Underwood, seconded by David Daigneault, moved to adjourn at 7:20 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Document List January 20, 2015
Documents |
Location |
Conditions for 568 Main Street, Pending Approval |
Planning Office |
Minutes of December 16, 2014 |
Planning Office |
Minutes of January 6, 2015 |
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Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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