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
Main/Cox Streets
The Committee is in receipt of an email from a concerned citizen regarding the functioning of the lights at this intersection. Chief Braga noted his conversation with the author of the email for the Committee.
The Committee feels that there may only be limited isolated incidents at this intersection. Mr. Marques noted that the location of the stop line was back enough to allow vehicles to stop. He will ask VHB if there are additional remedies to help ease the concerns.
Main Street Business District
Ms. Burke noted that there was a recent ticket issued on Washington Street in front of Clarisse’s Hair Design. The ticket was for the Main Street Business District; however, the regulations only identify Main Street as the restricted area. The Committee agreed that the district extends beyond Main Street. Ms. Burke will review the regulations and bring a proposed new regulation to the next meeting.
Chestnut/Main Streets
The Selectmen asked the ITC to consider installing a stop ahead sign approaching the Chestnut/ Main Street intersection coming from Marlboro. Mr. Marques indicated that that sign used to be in place. He will review the location.
Site Plan Review
256 Washington Street
Present was: Paul Giannetti, Atty. at Law
Matt Smith, Bohler Engineering
Dan Mills, MDM Transportation
Mr. Smith presented the plans to the Committee. The proposal is for a Starbucks with a drive thru. The current plan requires no variances but will need a special permit for outdoor seating. There has been no modification to the driveway access as previously approved. The proposal shows 15 spaces which meets the zoning requirement.
A/Chief Blood noted that the side drive aisle to the north of the Starbucks needs to be 30 feet wide or made one way.
The drive thru width should be 15 feet to be consistent with other approvals.
Mr. Marques recommended adding a hydrant to prevent dirty water from the dead ended water line. A/Chief Blood is comfortable with relocating the approved hydrant to between the buildings.
Mr. Marques also asked if the developer would consider the existing on site well for irrigation purposes. Mr. Smith said he will look at the status of the well.
Mr. Smith noted that they have provided the 10 foot buffer for potential road taking associated with the widening of Rte 85.
Chief Braga asked that there be 24 hour lighting on the proposed ATM kiosk. He also suggested that the lighting be as strong in candle power as allowed. Also that the circuit controlling the lighting be independent of the Starbuck’s facility. Mr. Smith agreed.
Tony Marques, seconded by Richard Braga, made a motion to approve the site plan for 256 Washington Street as drawn by Bohler Engineering with the changes proposed herein and that a plan be circulated for signature no later than September 13, 2007.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
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