PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
March 26, 2007
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Philip Hodge, Clyde Johnson, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: City Engineer Tom Cullen.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes March 12, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes of March 12, 2007.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Appointment of Robert Hanson
The City Council approved the reappointed of Mr. Hanson, a term of 5 years and to expire February 1, 2012.
Maintenance addressStreetAgreement Crowley Drive
The Planning Board received a copy of the maintenance agreement of Crowley Drive which is signed by the Mayor and the owner of the property Jon Delli Priscoli.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
Zoning Change Bolton Street, LLC
Aldo A. Cipriano, attorney for the petitioners, sent correspondence to the Planning Board reporting the status of the petition for the zoning change located at 640 Bolton Street. After the first meeting with the Planning Board and hearing the concerns of the neighbors, the petitioners have created a new plan as well as a plan to exchanging some land with the City of Marlborough. Once all plans have been finalized and reviewed by the DPW Commissioner the petitioners will then come back before the Planning Board.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
Shawmut Ave (re-signing)
The Planning Board was asked by Mr. Doug Rowe, attorney for the owners, to re sign the ANR plan that was approved in August of 2004. The Planning Board questioned who was available at the time to resign the ANR plan. Mrs. Lizotte will research who was able to sign and report at the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Cullen expressed to the board that there are significant icing issues at the Fiddlehead development with sub-drains not being in place. At the present time the subdivision is in Urban Affairs waiting for subdivision approval. Mr. Cullen is sending correspondence to City Council notifying them that no action should be taken until all items are corrected.
Forest Grove
Ms. Brook who resides at 39 Muir Way sent correspondence to the Planning Board asking why their streets were not approved in their subdivision. They are concerned because during the winter months the amount of snow that accumulates in certain areas makes it dangerous for their children who are waiting for the bus. They are asking about the process of getting the streets approved.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence and refer the letter to the City Engineer.
Country Club Estates
Stow Road Taking
Back in September of 2006 the Planning Board refered the proposed bond language for the takings on Stow Road. It was reviewed by the City Solicitor and his comments were sent back to the Planning Board. The Planning Board sent his comments along to Toll Brothers. Toll Brothers has now sent back the final review for approval.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To send the document for a full review by the Legal Department.
Orchard Estates III (Miele Road)
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To remove the motion of tabling from the last meeting.
Since the last meeting the members have viewed the conditions along the front parcels of 19 and 29 Miele Road. Mr. Kerrigan has concerns of the curbing which looks to have sloped down since it was placed. The Board would like to see corrective action taken. However the subdivision is still not approved by the City and the developer has full control of the subdivision. Mr. Cullen would like to see the developer take care of the items that continue to plague the subdivision.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To send correspondence to the developer, Mr. Fossile, asking him to complete the subdivision checklists.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To place Miele Road on the agenda for the next meeting.
Paul DiCarlo
19 Miele Road
Mr. DiCarlo informed the Board that the sink hole has grown in size of 12 feet in diameter since he has moved to the property. He believes that if the City does not act quickly that he may have to take care of the problem.
Greg Breitenfeld
29 Miele Road
Mr. Breitenfeld stated that the ground water is the main issue of the flooding and the cause of the sink holes and icing.
Ms. Fenby explained that there was no guarantee of having any of this solved within a reasonable amount of time but they are willing to let the developer correct the issues before the City steps in and revokes the bond.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
Devonshire at 495 (Boston Post Rd West)
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To table any decision until all members who were present at the time of original acceptance are available to vote.
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
Sudbury Companies of Militia & Minute
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To remove this from the agenda since the board cannot act on any sign variance until the new ordinance is complete.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Limited Development Subdivision
At this time this is no further update.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, 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. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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