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: A/Chief John Blood, Chief Richard Braga, Tony Marques, Jeff Wood and Jennifer Burke
Traffic Issues
Deck Hockey Parking
Present was: Linda Ghiloni, Director of Recreation
Matt Evangelous
Ms. Ghiloni distributed a plan showing 42 spaces. The Committee took a minute to review the plan. John Blood expressed concern regarding the ability for large trucks to make the turning movements. Ms. Burke asked about the legality of the handicapped spaces. Mr. Wood would look into the code. Chief Braga would like to see another one-way sign by space 35. Mr. Marques stated that he feels the organization has outgrown the site and that he would not approve anything proposed. Ms. Ghiloni reminded the Committee that all comments should be sent to the Park Commission.
Motorcycle Sign
Ms. Burke presented the Committee with a letter from the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association requesting to erect a sign promoting motorcycle safety. The Committee discussed the sign in general noting that it was quite large and would need to meet all the sign regulations. The only location suitable would be the state owned island on route 85.
Main Street Safety
Chief Blood expressed concern regarding the new temporary S-curve on Main Street. He feels that the barrels and jersey barriers need to be lit. Mr. Marques stated that he spoke with Bill Gould from Hudson Light and Power about lighting the whole area. He is meeting with S & R next week and will address the safety issues with them.
Site Plan Review
3 Highland Park Avenue
Present was: Mark Donohoe, Acton Survey & Engineering
Mr. Donohoe presented the plan to the Committee. The existing house will be razed and a two story building will be built. The applicant is proposing an auto repair/auto body shop on the first floor with offices on the second floor. The building will be 2, 245 square feet. There will be on site septic and town water.
10 parking spaces are proposed for employees and customers and 8 stacked spaces are proposed for storage. Mr. Wood and Chief Braga noted that the spaces for storage would need to be screened.
Chief Blood recommended sprinkling the building. He will require a type 1 fire alarm system and a lock box.
Mr. Wood noted that the applicant would have to request a waiver for the scale. He stated that the snow storage calculations are required on the plan. He said that the front of the building needs to be marked as a fire lane. Finally he asked that the building dimensions be added to the plan.
Mr. Marques stated that the water service needs to be copper. He expressed concern with the amount of snow storage and its location. He expressed concern that there will be run off into the road. Mr. Donohoe said there wouldn’t be any. Mr. Marques would like to see an additional catch basin at the drive. Mr. Marques asked that the dumpster be moved closer to the parking lot. He also noted that the retaining wall should have a fence if there is a 4 foot differential.
Chief Braga asked Chief Blood about access to the Coolidge Street side of the building. Chief noted that he would need access to at least two sides. If he can not access two sides sprinklers will be required in the building.
Mr. Donohoe will return with amended plans on February 23, 2007 at 10:00 am. Ms. Burke asked for a letter requesting a continuation of the Planning Board hearing until March 6, 2007.
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