PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
June 7, 2004
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, June 7, 2004, in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Clerk Colleen M. Hughes, Philip J. Hodge, Edward F. Coveney, Robert Hanson and Clyde L. Johnson. Also present: Acting City Engineer Thomas P. Temple.
MINUTES
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
At accept and file the minutes of the meeting of May 24, 2004, as amended.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Proposed zone change “Limited Development Subdivision”
City Solicitor Agoritsas explained that he had amended the proposal by adding section 8 that states, “The applicant for a Special permit hereunder, shall file with the Planning Board a Preliminary Plan that must clearly demonstrate that the lot which is the subject of said application is capable of subdivision as defined by the rules and regulations, as may be further amended, promulgated by the Planning Board”.
The members of the Board felt that it was a logical addition to the proposal.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To approve the Solicitor’s amended proposal and to present the document to the City Council to begin the process for amending the zoning ordinance.
Resignature of lot release for Goodale Farms
Mrs. Wilderman advised the Board that she received a call from an attorney’s office advising that a title search for a closing at a lot at the Goodale Farms subdivision. The lot was originally released on September 5, 1989 but it appears the documents were either never filed or have been lost at the Registry of Deeds.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To re-sign the submitted lot release for filing.
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update by City Engineer
Most of the report was self-explanatory. Mr. Temple advised the Board that he had met with the lawyer for the Fiddlehead subdivision to review the punch list items (detention basin, streetlights, etc.).
West Ridge Estates/Cider Mill Estates
Mr. Seaberg of Benchmark Engineering gave a brief presentation including a letter from Mass. Highway granting permission for Fafard to utilize state property as a temporary stockpile site and a plan for the relocation.
Mr. Temple asked Mr. Seaberg where the existing condition plans and the current management plans are? The Board was straightforward at the last meeting that they were trying to eliminate the movement of this material unless it was off the site entirely.
Ms. Fenby advised that the Board is sympathetic to problem on site but the amount of material from the site should not have been a surprise to anyone. The issue was raised during the preliminary stages of this subdivision.
Mr. Hanson advised the Board that he is receiving emails from neighbors about the truck traffic and the stockpiles so it is imperative that the piles be removed from the site once and for all instead of piecemeal as is being suggested.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence and plans from Mr. Seaberg and to refer to the City Engineer for his review and recommendation at the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004. It was also requested that Mr. Seaberg provide the Board with the original letter from Mass Highway as is referenced in the recent submittal.
Forest Grove landscaping issues
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To hold over consideration of this matter until the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004, and to notify any homeowners of pending action by the Board in this matter.
Forest Trail
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To confirm that all of the trees have been planted and to set the bond for the trees at the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004.
Fay Farm Estates
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To refer the request for the maintenance period to commence to the City Engineer for his review and recommendation at the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004.
Shaughnessey Estates
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and refer the correspondence regarding an easement abandonment for Kelber Drive to the City Engineer for his review and recommendation at the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004.
O’Leary Landing
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from the developer and to refer his request for an amended bond amount to the City Engineer for his review and recommendation at the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
Definitive Old Orchard Heights
The developer’s engineer is working on the revisions to the project. The consideration was extended until June 30, 2004.
Definitive Acre Bridge Estates
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from the developers engineer. Mr. Temple advised the Board that he is meeting with the engineer on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 and expects to have an approved plan by the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004.
Definitive Eager Court
Mr. DiPersio will meet with Tom before the next meeting on June 21, 2004.
PRELIMINARY/OPEN SPACE SUBMISSION
Old Davis Estate
A public hearing date of Monday, July 26, 2004 is set for this subdivision.
Correspondence from Attorney Bergeron re: Crowley Drive
On a motion by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from Attorney Bergeron regarding the submittal of the preliminary subdivision plan for Crowley Drive.
SIGNS
Adopt a Space Program
Dick Baldelli of the DPW was present to discuss the program that has created a considerable amount of discussion. He presented another draft rendition of the proposed signs.
The Board is happy to see that the signs are getting smaller and there appears to be a consensus that the frames and decorative caps are fine. However, the Board is still concerned that main message should be the “Adopt a Space” program, not the individual or company maintaining the space. Mr. Hodge suggested swapping the proposed fonts so that the name of the program is in larger letters and the sponsor is in a smaller font.
Ms. Hughes asked if the Board, and Mr. Baldelli, would mind if she took a shot at a design. It was determined that Ms. Hughes would email a design for the Board to review and Mr. Baldelli will come back at the next meeting on Monday, June 21, 2004.
Correspondence re: Ferro request for off-premise sign
Mr. Ferro will return at the next meeting with a sign design that is shows a significant reduction in size. The members will view the site in the meantime as well.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Concept Plan 226 Berlin Road
Robert Parente of Central Mass. Engineering & Survey, Inc., on behalf of his clients, Henry Renaud, and Tom and Liz Kehoe, presented a concept plan of a six (6) lot subdivision off of Berlin Road, adjacent to the Padula Estates subdivision. Mr. Parente showed that a conventional subdivision was possible but also provided a plan for an open space subdivision as well for the Board’s review.
There was some discussion regarding the proximity of the proposed roadway to the existing Padula Drive. While it is not the most advantageous situation, communication with the Padula family regarding extending Padula Drive was unsuccessful.
The Board members felt that the open space proposal would be the best and directed Mr. Parente to follow that initiative.
The Board also directed Mrs. Wilderman to check into back records, minutes, etc. to see if there was any mention of the 10’ strip along Padula Drive during any of the hearings.
(***Note: The minutes of the original public hearing do not mention the 10-foot strip along Padula Drive. However, the minutes of the public hearing for the amended subdivision plan (June 14, 1993) reflect a comment by their surveyor, Jack Costedio, that the strip was meant to stop any further development on that side of the street and that was why the developer did not need a sidewalk on that side of the cul-de-sac.)
COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept and file all of the items listed under communication and/or correspondence.
Before convening for the evening, Ms. Hughes asked Mr. Temple to have someone review the new street sign at Hayes Memorial Drive as it appears the street has been renamed “Haynes” Memorial Drive.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: ________________________
Colleen M. Hughes, Clerk
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