The Internal Traffic Committee met in the Selectman’s Hearing Room, Town Hall at 78 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts. At 10:00 the Committee called the meeting to order.
Present: Tony Marques, Chief Frederick Dusseault, Captain David Stephens and Jennifer Burke
Traffic Issues
Causeway Street
Ms. Burke noted that the Board of Selectmen had requested consideration for additional signage and possibly a guardrail along Causeway Street. The Committee noted that signs as posted are based on MassHighway recommendations. Captain Stephens noted that the two most recent accidents on Causeway Street were operated related. He noted that the Police Department is using the speed trailer and enforcing the posted speeds.
At this time the Committee feels that the signage is adequate.
Lots 1 & 2 Coolidge Street
Present was: Steve Poole, Consolidated Design Group
Mr. Poole presented the updated plan based on the comments from the last meeting. The handicapped parking has been moved into the building. The waiver requests have been added to the title sheet. Mr. Marques noted that on the title sheet Elm Street should be Elm Drive. The plan now shows an elevator and loading area as well the bridge detail.
The Fire Chief asked about the emergency access. Mr. Poole indicated that it is 18 feet wide and paved. He stated that it will be plowed in the winter.
The Committee would like handicapped parking note added to the garage sign and the fire lane designated as such. Also the Committee asks that the sidewalk continue down Central Street to Elm Drive.
Tony Marques, seconded by Chief Dusseault, made a motion to approve the site plan for Lots 1 & 2 Coolidge Street subject to the minor modifications identified today.
Vote: 3-0-0 Unanimous
43 Broad Street
Present was: Steve Poole
Mr. Poole presented the corrected plans as approved at the last meeting. He asked the Committee to sign the plans.
400 Main Street
Present was: Steve Poole
Mr. Poole presented plans as approved in May. The property has been sold. The only change on these plans is the new owner. He asked the Committee to sign the new plans. Mr. Marques noted that Framingham is misspelled. Mr. Poole will correct that and circulate the plans for signature.
308 Central Street
Present was: John O’Connell, Windriver Environmental
Mr. O’Connell stated that Windriver is looking to relocate due to problems with the 561 Main Street site.
Chief Dusseault stated the he is concerned with 75,000 gallons of raw sewage. He feels that the BOH and the DEP should be involved in the process. He indicated that he does not feel the site is suited for this operation.
Tony Marques indicated that he wo9uld be happy to see the company move out of the Watershed Protection District. He feels it would be in everybody’s best interests to work with the proponent. He asked if Windriver will buy or lease and if the site will be cleaned up form its current state. He was told the will lease. It is Mr. O’Connell’s understanding that the site will be cleaned up. Mr. Marques indicated that he will be supportive, but the applicant should submit full site plan review documents.
Captain Stephens noted that there would be a reduction in truck traffic on Main Street and the Police Department would like to see Windriver get off Main Street. He does recognize the environmental issues.
Katrina Proctor, Conservation Agent/BOH Administrator, stated the Conservation Commission has an existing Enforcement Order that has not been released yet. She noted that all resource areas should be shown on the plan. The Board of Health is concerned regarding the odor emitted especially in regard to the residential developments in the vicinity. The BOH is also concerned with potential leakage and spillage.
Mr. Marques indicated that those issues will be brought up wherever they locate.
Arthur Gordon, 100 Tower Street, spoke as a concerned citizen and said he would like the company to move out of Town.
Mr. O’Connell indicated he would review the situation and decide how to proceed.
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