PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
August 20, 2007
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, August 20, 2007 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Phil Hodge, Robert Hanson, Clyde Johnson and Sean Fay. Also present: Asst. City Engineer Timothy Collins.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes August 6, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes of August 6, 2007 with the noted changes.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
New Sign Ordiance
Correspondence From Stephen Zeitler
Mr. Stephen Zeitler of Marlboro Wine Square Wine & Spirit, Located at 416 Boston Post Road East, wanted to address several key issues with the City Council regarding the new sign ordinance. He stated that the ten or fewer item of information on any sign does not allow some businesses include important information. He also stated that the sign height limit of 8 feet is “unreasonable”.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan it was duly voted:
To send correspondence to Mr. Zeitler encouraging him to attend the City Councils Public Hearing.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
25-37 Preston Street
Sean Fay excused himself and left the room.
Mr. Collins stated Mr. Cullen did recommend to endorse the ANR plan.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan, it was duly voted:
To accept and endorse a plan of land believed to be Approval Not Required of Charles and Irene Zeh, 897 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. Name of Engineer: Richard C. Nelson, 28 Woodland Way, Stow, MA 01775. Deed of property recorded in South Middlesex Registry of Deeds book 44654, page 437 and Deed book 18843, page 336. Location and description of property: To move the existing lot line located between 25-37 Preston Street shown on Assessors map 55, parcel 168 and map 55 parcel 167.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Collins stated at this time there are no major changes.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussions
Residences of Oak Crest
The Developer is asking for a performance bond to be set for the development.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file and refer the request to the Engineering Department.
Mauro Farm
Engineering Comments
Tom Cullen met with Mr. Smith of Tunison Smith to discuss the extensive list of proposed changes for the subdivision. He suggested to Mr. Smith that they need to complete the revised design and request a time extension.
Tunison Smith Comments
Mr. Smith of Tunison Smith sent correspondence to the Board outlining the meeting they had with Mr. Cullen. In his letter he outlined the changes that included changes to the construction notes, construction management plan and drawings that will be incorporated into the plan set. He stated the changes will result in more attractive and less impact to the abutting properties and resource areas. He also stated that the changes do not alter the layout of the original plan and are not substantial in nature to warrant a new public hearing.
Capital Group Correspondence
Martin Losielle, Jr. of Capital Group Properties is asking the Planning Board for an extension of consideration on the definitive plans until September 28, 2007.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Kerrigan it was duly voted:
To accept and file all correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan and seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from Martin Loiselle, Jr. of Capital Group Properties and to approve an extension of consideration for this project until September 28, 2007.
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SCENIC ROADS
Chris White, Tree Warden, of the City of Marlborough is asking for a Public Hearing for the following trees to be removed:
47 Hager Street, Black Oak 12”, Red Maple 6”
48 Hager Street, Red Maple 12”
(Opposite) 56 Concord Road, Norway Maple 22”
102 West Hill Road, Hickory 22”
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To set a public hearing date of September 10, 2007.
SIGNS
Sorrentos
Mr. Reid, The Building Commissioner, explained that Sorrentos located at 128 Main Street was looking to replace the previous restaurants signs. When the signs were originally applied, they were to be channel lettering on both the front (Main Street) and side façade (Court Street). Only the front façade was approved with a denial for the side façade (Court Street) for not having an eligible façade. A letter was given to the sign contractor, Gemini Signs. Gemini Signs then applied for a different type of sign for the front façade and was granted approval for the front façade only. When Mr. Reid saw that both facades had the signs replaced he sent a fax to Gemini Signs and asked why the sign was placed when he was not granted permission. Mr. Jeff Sorrento was in attendance of the meeting and explained that he was
not aware of the denial of the Court Street façade. He did ask if there was any way of getting a variance to keep his sign. The Planning Board was under order from the City Council to not grant any variances until July 1, 2007. With the date of July 1, 2007 passed the Planning Board can now hear variances.
The Planning Board suggested to Mr. Sorrento to contact his sign contractor and have him apply for a variance for his Court Street sign.
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To ask Mark Evangelous, of Gemini Signs, to come before the board to ask him why it was necessary to disregard the denial of the Court Street sign.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Limited Development Subdivision
At this time this is no further update.
Abutters Literature
At this time no further communication from the City Solicitor.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, 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. Kerrigan, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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