The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, September 8, 2003, in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Clerk Colleen M. Hughes, Philip J. Hodge, Raymond R. Peters, Robert Hanson and Clyde L. Johnson. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Thomas P. Temple.
MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the minutes of the meeting on Monday, July 28, 2003.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the minutes of the meeting on Monday, August 25, 2003.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Update by Director of Planning Lima
Mr. Lima was unavailable for this meeting.
Scenic Road Hearing; public hearing date
The Board determined that the hearing will be scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2003.
Letter from Town of Southborough re: Fairfield 40B project
Mrs. Wilderman advised that this document was provided for informational purposes only.
Notification from ZBA re: Second Road 40B project
Mrs. Wilderman advised that this document was provided for informational purposes only.
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update by City Engineer
Mr. Temple explained that his office has prepared follow up letters regarding the outstanding subdivisions. Revised schedules will be required to close up projects for the Fall and Winter months.
Chairperson Fenby asked for an update at the next meeting for those developers who do not respond.
Forbes Avenue; recommendation
Mr. Temple advised the Board that he submitted a preliminary punch list to the developer and is requesting that remedial work be completed prior to the Board making any recommendations.
Slocomb Lane
Mr. Temple advised the Board that the developer has picked up comments from the Engineering office. Mrs. Wilderman informed the Board that Mr. Seaberg of Benchmark Engineering plans to have the amended plans back to the Engineering department in sufficient time for review for the September 22, 2003 meeting.
Fahey Street: request for extension and bond reduction
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from developer Gary White and to forward his request to the Engineering Department for their review and recommendation at the next meeting on September 22, 2003.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
Definitive Shorter Street: revised plan from Central Mass. Engineering
Mr. Parente explained that after a meeting with Mr. Clancy and Mr. Temple after the last Planning Board meeting, he believes the plans meet with the Engineering Department’s request.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section III B (1)(d) – requirement for a comparative impact analysis.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section III B (2)(n) – requirement for hydraulic and hydrologic calculations.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Ms. Hughes, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section III B (2)(o) – requirement for existing tree locations over 12” diameter.
On a motion by Mr. Peters, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section III B (2)(5) – requirements for grading plans.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section IV (2)(e) – requirements for property lines to have radius of 25 feet.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section IV (3)(a) – to allow the roadway width to be forty feet (40’) instead of fifty feet (50’).
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Ms. Hughes, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section IV (5)(b,c) – to allow a dead end street without a cul-de-sac turnaround. This waiver was given on the word of both Fire Chief Kyle and Police Chief Leonard that none were required for emergency vehicles at this site.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section V B (2) – to eliminate the typical road section to allow 24’ of pavement in a 40’ layout.
On a motion by Mr. Peters, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section V D. (1) – requirement for sidewalks.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To grant a waiver from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, Section V. F. (1) – requirement for street trees.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Ms. Hughes, it was duly voted:
To explain that the reason the Board was willing to accept the general design of this subdivision is that this will allow the construction of a single home on a small but adequate lot without impacting the neighbors.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To approve a Definitive Plan of a Subdivision known as Shorter Street. Note that there are ten (10) approved waivers. The Planning Board will endorse the definitive plans after the twenty (20) day appeal period, provided no appeal has been recorded and a covenant has been submitted and approved by the Planning Board. Name of owner: Ronald & Adelle Blum, 58 Hunter Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. Engineer: Central Mass. Engineering & Survey, Inc. 277 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Definitive Old Orchard Heights
Comments have been submitted to the Engineer. We have not received comments back at this time.
Definitive O’Leary’s Landing
Comments have been returned to the Engineering Department from the developer and are still under review.
Definitive Acre Bridge Estates
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Peter, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from the developer and to extend the review time for this subdivision to September 29, 2003.
SIGNS
Exxon Station East Main Street
John Grasso spoke on behalf of the owner. The owner’s wife has started a gourmet donut shop and would like to add a small sign to the existing freestanding sign. The building department denied his request originally as the freestanding sign is at capacity at this time.
Additionally, the sign regulations for gas station and/or service stations state that if the station chooses to advertise their pricing, the pricing must be at least 1/3 of the total sign. The addition of another sign, however small, will put the entire sign out of compliance.
The Board is sympathetic to the owner’s plight and would like to find a way to assist him. However, not all of the current constraints are the Cities. The inclusions of the signs that currently exist on the sign (carwash, mini-mart, etc.) are required by the corporate office.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To forward the matter to both Building Commissioner Reid and Planning Director Lima to see if they have any suggestions that may resolve the issue,
INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS
Hemenway Street
Mrs. Wilderman explained that the homeowner’s architect is working with the engineering office to develop a preliminary plan. They will advise when they are ready to submit to the Board.
COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept and file all items listed under communication and/or correspondence.
Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Johnson asked for a moment to briefly discuss the circumstances of the Shaughnessey Estates subdivision. After a short discussion it was affirmed that Mr. Delli Priscolli was the subdivider on the this project.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Peters, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
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