PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
December 19, 2005
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, November 7, 2005 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Acting Clerk Philip J. Hodge, Edward Coveney, Robert Hanson, and Clyde L. Johnson. Also present: City Engineer James Arsenault.
MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept the minutes with appropriate changes made of the meeting of Monday, December 5, 2005.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Rezoning of Mauro Property
Rezoning of business zone land to be re-zoned to residence A-3 by extending the adjacent residence A-3 district line to include all of the Mauro’s Property noted as Assessor’s Map 71 Parcel 36.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To set public hearing date for rezoning on February 6, 2005.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Robin Hill Road- ANR
It was a question from the meeting on December 5, 2005 if it would have been possible to create an ANR lot at 660 Robin Hill Road, Map 39 Parcel 1. Tim Collins from Engineering did several concept plans and said it is possible to create separate ANR lots.
Forest Trail
Letter from City Engineer
James Arsenault wrote a letter to the board letting them know of the meeting he and Pricilla Ryder meet with Mr. Carter at 621 Sudbury Street regarding the drainage issues brought to the boards attention from the December 5th meeting. It was determined by Mr. Arsenault that the water damage could possible be leaks and referred this matter over to the water department. Once this has been taken care of, Mr. Arsenault would then request a reduction of the bond when formally asked by the developer.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from the City Engineer.
Request for Bond Reduction
Mr. Mutti asked the board for the release of the roadway bond totaling $1,012,000.00 and for the parcel “B” landscape bond of $36,000.00. There was also a note from Clyde Johnson that the taxes for several lots are going to be in tax title for nonpayment of taxes.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To defer any action until the spring when the landscape has grown and the outstanding real estate taxes have been paid.
Acre Bridge Estates
On a motion by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from Assistant Thomas P. Temple regarding the status of this subdivision and to recommend the reduction of the bond securing the subdivision from $128,000.00 to $85,000.00.
Shaughnessy Estates II
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from Assistant City Engineer Thomas P. Temple regarding the conditions of the roadway being unacceptable for snow and ice removal.
Fay Farm Estates
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from City Solicitor James Agoritas regarding the Street acceptance of the subdivision. The board asked for a recommendation in writing from the City Engineer.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
202 Hosmer Street
A public hearing as been set for January 23, 2005.
SIGNS
Bushell Piano Movers
Pam Wilderman, the Citys Code Enforcement Officer was present to explain to the board that Mr. Bushell was very cooperative in his efforts to get his signage at his store. The Code Enforcement officer will be working with Mr. Bushell in trying to see what kind of signage will be allowed at his site.
Synergy Sign
Mr. Enright from Sign-Right Signs represents Synergy. The Synergy sign was denied by the Building Department for having an excess amount of signage already on their freestanding sign. With the signs being in the downtown sign district the Board suggested that Mr. Enright go back to his clients to discuss the alternatives.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has been holding blood drives at the Masons on Main Street and advertising with “A” frame signs. With the “A” frame signs being of illegal use in the city the Board had asked the American Red Cross if it was possible for any other way to advertise. The Citys Code Enforcement officer suggested the Masons use the their area of grass for a possible freestanding sign.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept all of the items listed under communications and/or correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Acting Clerk Philip J. Hodge
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