PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
March 13, 2006
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, March 13, 2006 in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Robert Hanson, Clyde L. Johnson and Sean N. Fay. Also present: City Engineer James Arsenault.
MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To table the minutes of the meeting of Monday, February 27, 2006 until the next regular meeting when enough board members are available to vote.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Appointment
Mr. Sean N. Fay was appointed as a new Planning Board Member. He was welcomed by the board.
The board also wanted to express their regrets to Ms. Pamela Wilderman on her decision to withdrawal her petition on becoming a planning board member.
Mauro Farm
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from the City Solicitor, Donald Rider regarding the rezoning of Mauro Farm. Mrs. Lizotte received the letter from Mr. Rider during the meeting. It will be mailed to all board members. They should have a recommendation at the next regular meeting.
Correspondence From Councilor Towle
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Councilor Towle regarding the open space development section four which discusses parks in a open space development.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
Boston Scientific Way
Don Meyers from Norwood Engineering did a brief presentation on the ANR plan for Boston Scientific Way/ Sasserville Way. The City Engineer, Jim Arsenault, had some questions on where the public way actually started and ended.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To accept and refer the proposed plan to the City Engineer and to the City Solicitor to make a determination on how far the street has been accepted as a public way.
Slocumb Lane
A review of the plan shows the following:
· That the plan shows a subdivision of land on a plan “Plan of Land in Marlborough”, currently owned by Slocumb Realty, LLC of 290 Eliot Street, Ashland, Ma 01721. Name of engineer: Thomas Land Surveyors & Engineering Consultants, 265 Washington Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
· That Lot 61 has a lot area of 51,571 square feet and 189.01 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· Lot 61 is lot #42 and lot #56 (as noted on the previously submitted ANR plan) combined.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and endorse a plan of land believed to be Approval Not Required of Slocumb Realty, LLC of 290 Eliot Street, Ashland, MA 01721. Name of Engineer: Thomas Land Surveyors & Engineering Consultants of 265 Washington Street, Hudson, MA 01749. Deed of property is recorded in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds book 43031, page 384. Location and description of property: several parcels of land on Slocumb Lane; property shown on Assessors Map 36 Lot 79.
Slocumb Lane
A review of the plan shows the following:
· That the plan shows a subdivision of land on a plan “Plan of Land in Marlborough”, currently owned by Slocumb Realty, LLC of 290 Eliot Street, Ashland, Ma 01721. Name of engineer: Thomas Land Surveyors & Engineering Consultants, 265 Washington Street, Hudson, MA 01749.
· That Lot 42 has a lot area of 48,594 square feet and 180.0 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· That Lot 45A has a lot area of 89,949.59 square feet and 180.33 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· That Lot 46A has a lot area of 122,452.76 square feet and 297.86 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· That Lot 56 has a lot area of 2,977.10 square feet and 9.01 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· That Lot 57 has a lot area of 47,288.57 square feet and 181.66 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· That Lot 58 has a lot area of 51,369.32 square feet and 180.00 feet of frontage on Slocumb Lane.
· Lot 45A is a registered land court lot #59 “Parcel A” combined.
· Lot 46A is a registered land court lot #60 and “Parcel B” combined.
· Lot 56 is to be conveyed to Lot 42
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and endorse a plan of land believed to be Approval Not Required of Slocumb Realty, LLC of 290 Eliot Street, Ashland, MA 01721. Name of Engineer: Thomas Land Surveyors & Engineering Consultants of 265 Washington Street, Hudson, MA 01749. Deed of property is recorded in the Middlesex Registry of Deeds book 43031, page 384. Location and description of property: several parcels of land on Slocumb Lane; property shown on Assessors Map 36 Lot 80.
PUBLIC HEARING
Continuance of White Oak Estates
The Public hearing was opened at 7:45pm
This public hearing was continued from December 5, 2005. At the February 27, 2006 meeting the public hearing was continued by motion of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hanson with all in favor to allow time for the City Solicitor Don Rider to review the files and give his opinion on how the board should be able to proceed on this subdivision.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To continue this meeting until March 27, 2006 to allow the City Solicitor additional time to review the file.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file Mr. Gadbois request to continued the public hearing until the next regular scheduled meeting.
General Comments
Kyle Magner
79 Mosher Lane
Mrs. Magner asked the board if there were any penalties with continuing the process of this public hearing. She also asked if Mr. Arsenault has seen any new plans for this development. He stated he has not.
The Public hearing was continued at 7:45pm
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
The City Engineer informed the board his is still working on his list of subdivisions for the board.
Forest Trail
Bond Reduction
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and table correspondence from Mr. Mutti regarding the bond reduction.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Conservation Commissioner, Priscilla Ryder, regarding the letter she sent to Assistant City Engineer Thomas Temple. Her letter questions the status of the bond reduction and the trees.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson. It was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Richard L. Nahigian, Mr. Muttis Attorney, on his request to extend the subdivision. The Planning Board voted to extend the subdivision to June 12, 2006.
Cider Mill Estates
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 and recommend that the bond securing the subdivision be at $462,000.00.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
Commonwealth Heights
This subdivision is granted by the Chapter 41 section 81U “Failure to Act or Notify Clerk Within 135 Days shall be Deemed Approval”. The Planning Board has not been able to have all members present who are able to approve this plan. However the Planning Board members had no outstanding issues and would have approved said plan.
PRELIMNINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
Hosmer Street
A public hearing date of April 10, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. was set for this Limited Development Subdivision.
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SIGNS
127 and 139 Lakeside Ave
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence from Attorney Arthur Bergeron on behalf of his clients to extend the matter of the freestanding signs until the next regular scheduled meeting on March 27, 2006.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Fay, 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 8:00 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Acting Clerk, Sean N. Fay
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