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
Houghton Street Parking Lot
Ms. Burke noted that the parking lot for South Street Park is almost complete and the regulations should be added to the Traffic Rules. She noted that the Director of Recreation would like the parking lot to have the same rules as the municipal lots on South Street. Chief Braga noted that this would typically be considered a park parking lot and those hours would be different than the municipal lots. The Committee agreed to proceed with the parking lot regulations and see what happens.
On a motion by Tony Marques, seconded by Chief Braga, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the following language be added to the Traffic Regulations:
ARTICLE IV - STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
SECTION 9: All Night Parking
All night parking will be prohibited in the municipal lot on Houghton Street adjacent to the South Street Park between the hours of 2:00 am and 7:00 am commencing November 15 to April 1.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Main Street Business District
Ms. Burke presented the proposed new regulations. The Committee made a couple of minor amendments.
On a motion by Chief Braga, seconded by Tony Marques, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the following language be added to the Traffic Regulations:
ARTICLE IV - STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
SECTION 2: No Parking Zones
Upon the following streets or highways or parts thereof, parking is hereby prohibited:
Church Street
Both sides from Main Street to Railroad Avenue from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Felton Street
Both sides from Main Street to 7 Felton Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Houghton Street
Both sides from Main Street to South Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Houghton Court
Both sides from Main Street to South Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Market Street
Both sides from Main Street to South Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Pope Street
Both sides from Main Street to 18 Pope Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
South Street
Both sides from Washington Street to Main Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
South Street Extension
Both sides to Broad Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Washington Street
Both sides from South Street to Lincoln Street from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
Crosswalk – Brigham Circle
Chief Braga noted that he had spoken with Bob Barrell at the Hudson Housing Authority. Mr. Barrell expressed concern regarding the crosswalk and asked if anything could be done to notify oncoming motorists of pedestrians in the crosswalk. An “Elderly Crossing” sign was suggested. Mr. Marques indicate that he could install the sign.
Cox Street/Main Street/Glendale Road
Mr. Marques stated that he spoke with Kathy Petkauskos after our last meeting. He also reviewed the timing of the signals. He suggested that he install 2 signs. First he will install a “Proceed with Caution” sign on Main Street facing Glendale Road. Second he will install a “Stop Here on Red” sign on Main Street westbound prior to the first set of lights.
Chestnut/Main Streets
Mr. Marques noted that in response to the Board of Selectmen’s concern regarding a stop ahead sign on Chestnut Street before the Main Street intersection, the sign already exists.
Lower Main Street Traffic
Mr. Marques has received a phone call from a Stow resident. The resident expressed concern because several trucks heading toward lower Main Street will assume they are continuing on Rte. 62 and turn up Wilkins Street. When they realize their mistake they then turn around in residential neighborhoods in Stow. The Committee did not feel the incidents were frequent enough to require a response from them.
Don Garcia, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, offered to write a letter to the businesses asking them to let their truck drivers know that lower Main Street is not Rte 62.
Site Plan Review
Crestview Drive
Present was: Jennifer Lewis, Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye
Ms. Lewis presented the plan to the Committee. The proposal is for a 100 foot monopole that allows for 2 additional co locators. There will be 3 BT cabinets and 1 battery backup. Everything will be installed in a 6 foot high chain link fenced in area to the front of the site.
A/Chief Blood stated that he thinks there is additional space on the existing tower. Ms. Lewis stated that the vacant space will not meet the coverage objective. A/Chief Blood noted that the proposed location for the new tower sites right on top of the underground utilities for the site. He also requested space on the tower for a public safety antenna.
Mr. Wood asked that all +/- be eliminated from the plan. He also stated that an as-built certification of the height of the tower will be required. Mr. Wood also questioned section 5.9.3 (4) of the by-law. He interprets that section to mean there should be a two hundred foot setback from the property line.
Mr. Marques would like to see the tower moved to the rear of the property. That will allow for easier maintenance of the property. He also noted that the engineer should have spoken with someone from DPW prior to drawing the plan. Mr. Marques would like to see the RF coverage map that was not provided. He also spoke about gate access to the compound. He would also like to see the access paved if possible.
Ms. Lewis will return on October 26, 2007 with amended plans.
Saratoga Drive
Present was: Jennifer Lewis, Prince, Lobel, Glovsky & Tye
Ms. Lewis presented the plan to the Committee. The proposal is for a 97 foot monopole that allows for 2 additional co locators. There will be 3 BT cabinets and 1 battery backup. Everything will be installed in a 6 foot high stockade fenced in area.
A/Chief Blood requested space on the tower for a public safety antenna.
Mr. Wood repeated his previous comments. He asked that all +/- be eliminated from the plan. He also stated that an as-built certification of the height of the tower will be required. Mr. Wood also questioned section 5.9.3 (4) of the by-law. He interprets that section to mean there should be a two hundred foot setback from the property line.
Mr. Marques noted that there is an existing overflow drain from the tank in the access drive. It should be shown on the plans. He would also like the fence changed from stockade to chain link.
Tony Marques, seconded by Jeff Wood, made a motion to approve the site plan entitled “Saratoga Water Tank” as drawn by Aerial Spectrum, Inc. with the changes proposed herein and that a plan be circulated for signature upon modifications.
Vote: 4-0-0, Unanimous
185-205 Washington Street/RK Plaza
Present was: David Baker, RK Associates
Forrest Lindwall, Mistry Associates
Mr. Baker presented the plan to the Committee. The proposal is for a retail expansion consisting of a 15,000 sf addition and a 9,000 sf addition plus a 5,100 sf out building. He reviewed the storm water management system. He noted that the Conservation Commission determined that a full Notice of Intent will be required. They have already removed trees and doe a clean up of the Purdy land.
Mr. Baker reviewed the status of the design of Washington Street and noted that this plan is considered interim until the reconstruction of Washington Street begins.
A/Chief Blood asked for clarification on the loading dock arrangement behind Hannaford. He also noted that two way travel lanes within the parking lot need to be 30 feet wide.
Mr. Wood asked for the snow storage calculation to be put on the plan as required. He also mentioned the existing parking lot and several violations regarding handicapped spaces. He will send a letter to RK. Mr. Baker stated he would fix the problems.
Mr. Marques asked for a 23 point narrative as required. He noted that the required parking space dimensions is 180 sf. He reviewed several utility concerns with the proponent. He also suggested that the proponent look at infiltration on site to help ease the downstream water problems.
Chief Braga noted that he would recommend the new entrance be right in right out only. Mr. Lindwall stated that they were allowing full access for better internal truck circulation. Ms. Burke noted that the Planning Board has been consistent regarding the right in/right out drives and has been willing to deny a plan over that item.
Chief Braga was pleased to hear that the proposal calls for the elimination of a full drive in front of the Hudson Savings Bank upon widening and signalization of Washington Street and that a right out only will be added.
The proponent will return on October 26, 2007.
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