Minutes of Meeting – July 21, 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 Teresa Vickery, Clerk.
106 Forest Avenue, Site Plan Review
Present were: Niel Fossile, Applicant
Michael J. Norris, Atty. at Law
Thomas DiPersio, Jr., Engineer
Mr. D’Amelio convened the Public Hearing.
Mr. DiPersio stated that the applicant is proposing to demolish an existing house on the property and construct a steel building with six garage bays and office space at the front. The property which is just under an acre is situated at the corner of Bonnazzoli and Forest Avenue in the M-5 district.
The proposed building is approximately 10,000 square feet. Each of the contractor bays will be 25 feet wide. Three of the bays will be 50 feet deep and the other three will be 75 feet deep. The office space will measure approximately 700 square feet.
The existing driveway for the house is off of Forest Ave. The applicant is proposing to keep this entrance for the office. The Internal Traffic Committee requested a “no trucks” sign at this entrance. A 32 foot wide curb cut will be added on the Bonnazzoli Ave. All the existing trees will remain to serve as screening except for those along the proposed curb cut.
A catch basin will collect storm water at the low part of the parking lot. The system is designed to collect and infiltrate all the run off from the parking lot and half of the building roof area which pitches in that direction. The run off will decrease from its current conditions once the area is developed.
A new oil/water separator will be connected to the sewer service. A new sewer connection will be installed for the sanitary sewer which will direct out to Forest Ave. The existing water service will be retained for the domestic water for the building coming off of Forest Ave. There will be a new tap for fire service installed off of Bonnazzoli Ave.
The lighting on the site will be at the entrances to the building and safety lighting at the back of the building.
Mr. D’Amelio asked if the retaining walls can be built without the need for easements. He stated concern for the rights of the neighbors to not have them encroach on their property line. Mr. DiPersio said that they are five feet away from the line and the wall is five feet high so he figures it would be safe.
Mr. Underwood asked if the building would be sprinkled. Mr. Fossile said yes and noted that the hydrant flow test has already been performed.
Dirk Underwood, seconded by Tom Collins, made a motion to close the public hearing for 106 Forest Avenue.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Tom Collins, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, made a motion to approve the plan entitled “Existing Conditions Plan 106 Forest Ave” as drawn by Thomas DiPersio, Jr. & Associates of Marlboro, MA last revised May 30, 2015 and authorize the Agent to gins with the following 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 all 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 Director 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 pre-construction conference shall be held prior to the commencement of construction, to include, at a minimum, the developer, engineer of record, a member of the Planning Department, a representative of Waterman Design Associates (WDA), the DPW, the Police Department and the Fire Department.
- There will be on-site inspection during installation of the infiltration system “the galley”. The inspections will be performed by the Town’s consultant (WDA) at the developer’s cost. A proposal for said services shall be provided to the Developer for review prior to the commencement of construction and performance of inspectional services.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Chestnut Hill Estates, Bond Release Request
The Board is in receipt of a letter from Atty. Dionisi requesting the termination of the Bond for Sandy Knoll Drive. The remaining four lots are being sold and the new owner does not plan to develop them. An affidavit has been submitted stating that if a building permit is sought for any of the lots than the owner will provide a bond of $5,000 per lot to the Planning Board.
The amount to be released is $22,296.03.
Tom Collins, seconded by Bob D’Amelio, made a motion to release $22,296.03 and terminate the bond for Chestnut Hill Estates.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Minutes
Bob D’Amelio, seconded by David Daigneault, made a motion to accept the minutes of June 16, 2015, as written.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Adjournment
Dirk Underwood, seconded by David Daigneault, moved to adjourn at 7:50 PM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Document List July 21, 2015
Documents |
Location |
Site Plan Application and Plans, 106 Forest Avenue |
Planning Office |
Form J – Chestnut Hill Estates |
Planning Office |
Minutes of June 16, 2015 |
Planning Office |
Cc: Town Clerk
Department of Public Works
Jeff Wood, Building Commissioner
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