Hudson Planning Commission Meeting - February 10, 2020

The Hudson Planning Commission met on February 10, 2020, at 7:30 PM in Town Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM by Chair Thomas Harvie, with five members present (Anglewicz, Chuparkoff, Harvie, Lehman, Nystrom) and two absent (Stolle, Vitale). The primary business was a site plan review for a building addition and parking lot expansion at 1800 Georgetown Road, which was approved with conditions. No public comments were heard on agenda items.

Consent Calendar

• The minutes of the January 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting were approved as submitted by a 5-0 vote (motion by Anglewicz, second by Lehman).

Public Discussion

• Chair Harvie opened the floor for public discussion on non-agenda items; no members of the public spoke.
• Commissioner Lehman inquired about the timeline for the Route 91 road widening project (adding turn lanes from Randy Wayne to Middleton). Staff agreed to follow up with the City Engineer.

Discussion Items

• Site Plan Review – PC 2020-27 (1800 Georgetown Road): The applicant, Jason Kekic of Hejduk-Cox and Associates, represented property owner Nathan Zampelli (Zampelli Family Limited Partnership). The proposal was to add 7,000 square feet to the existing 17,924-square-foot building (total 24,924 sq ft) and expand the parking lot by approximately 60 spaces. The building is occupied by Leaf Filter, which requires additional space. The use (warehousing/office) is permitted by right in District 8 (Industrial/Business Park).
  • Traffic Study: A traffic generation report submitted by TMS indicated only one additional vehicle during peak morning hours. The report was received but had not yet been fully reviewed by the City Engineer. Commissioners expressed curiosity about the methodology, noting the seeming disconnect between the parking expansion and the minimal traffic increase. Staff confirmed the report would be reviewed and accepted as a condition of approval.
  • Stormwater Management: Commissioner Chuparkoff requested more detailed stormwater information in future applications, particularly regarding impervious area calculations and retention pond capacity. The applicant explained that the retention pond was designed to serve the entire business park at full build-out, and that current regulations have been met or exceeded. A color-coded map in the staff report illustrated drainage patterns. The Assistant City Engineer’s preliminary comments were accepted, with final review to occur later.
  • Gas Well Protection: Commissioner Nystrom asked about protection for an existing gas well now located near the expanded parking area. The applicant stated they had met with the Fire Chief, who requested concrete-filled bollards; the applicant agreed to install them.
  • Fire Marshal Approval: The Fire Marshal had given preliminary approval, but the commission added a condition requiring final approval of the site plan by the Fire Marshal.
  • Industrial Design Subcommittee: The subcommittee met before the meeting and approved the architectural design, which matches the existing building.

Key Outcomes

• Motion to Approve: Commissioner Anglewicz moved, seconded by Lehman, to approve the site plan for Case 2020-27 subject to five conditions:
  1. The traffic trip generation report shall be reviewed and accepted by the Assistant City Engineer.
  2. Planning Commission accepts the Design Subcommittee’s recommendation of February 10, 2020, for architectural design.
  3. Comments from Assistant City Engineer Nate Wonsick, per his January 29, 2020 correspondence, must be addressed for final plan approval.
  4. Final site plan approval from the Fire Marshal Shawn Kasson.
  5. Satisfaction of the above conditions prior to scheduling a preconstruction meeting with city officials; no clearing or construction shall commence before issuance of a Zoning Certificate.
• The motion carried 5-0 (all present members voting aye).
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM following a motion by Anglewicz, seconded by Nystrom, passed unanimously.

Staff Update

• City Planner Kris McMaster reported that no cases were confirmed for the March meeting, though the Kilbourne Road case (previously discussed) may return, possibly as a two-lot development.