PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
September 10, 2007
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, September 10, 2007 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Phil Hodge, Robert Hanson, Ed Coveney and Sean Fay. Also present: Asst. City Engineer Timothy Collins.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes August 20, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes of August 20, 2007.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
219 Forest Street
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To table 219 Forest Street until the Attorney for the ANR plan has arrived.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To remove 219 Forest Street off the table.
Attorney David Gadbois briefly explained the ANR plan was before the board once again because the property owners wanted to change which owner had ownership and which has an easement for shared driveway space. No change was being proposed for improvement locations as compared to the previously prepared plan. With approval of Mr. Hodge, Mr. Gadbois already reviewed the ANR plan with Mr. Cullen, and Mr. Cullen’s recommendations were incorporated. Mr. Collins reviewed the plan at the meeting and gave a verbal recommendation to endorse. The request for review and approval for the minor change was granted in order to allow a closing involving bankruptcy approval.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and endorse a plan of land believed to be Approval Not Required of 219 Forest Street, LLC, 40 Mechanic Street, Marlborough, MA 01752; 165 Forest Street Realty Trust of 1992, 40 Mechanic Street, Marlborough, MA 01752; and 201 Forest Street Realty Trust, 40 Mechanic Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. Name of Engineer: Ronald R. Turchi, 106 Creeper Hill Road, North Grafton, MA 01536. Deed of property recorded in South Middlesex Registry of Deeds book 22791, page 561; book 28039 page 226 and book 22825 page 22. Location and description of property: located at 165 Forest Street shown as Parcel 4 on Assessor’s Map 90, 201 Forest Street shown as Parcel 2-C on Assessor’s Map 90 and 219 Forest Street shown as Parcel 2 on Assessor’s Map 90.
187 Clover Hill Road
Mr. Thomas Dipersio, Jr., of Thomas Land Surveyors, presented the ANR plan to the board. He explained that owners wanted to separate a portion of land to create a new lot that meets the zoning requirements, having frontage along Clover Hill Road.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and refer the proposed plan to the City Engineer for his review and recommendation at the next meeting on Monday September 24, 2007.
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 recommendation from Thomas Temple, Assistant City Engineer, is to set the amount of $108,000.00 to be posted for the release of the lots.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from Assistant City Engineer Thomas Temple and to advise the developer that a bond in the amount of $108,000.00 should be posted to secure the release of lots in the Residences of Oak Crest subdivision.
Mauro Farm
Martin Loiselle, Jr., of Capital Group Properties, sent correspondence to Raymond Scott of 109 Cook Lane informing him that Capital Group Properties will provide up to $5,000.00 worth of landscaping to help screen car headlights leaving the Mauro Farm development.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
Devonshire @ 495
The approved definitive plan mylars were signed for Devonshire @ 495 at the end of the meeting.
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
Sorentos
Correspondence from Mark Evangelous
Mr. Evangelous was asked to discuss the flatwall sign that was placed for Sorentos on Court Street. Mr. Evangelous sent correspondence stating that he was unable to attend the meeting and if there was concern for the flat wall sign that the Planning Board should contact the owner of Sorentos’ since he is ultimately responsible for the sign.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence and send a copy of Mr. Evangelous’ correspondence to Mr. Zamiri.
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To send a letter to Mr. Evangelous to ask him to attend the next Planning Board Meeting to discuss the signs at 128 Main Street and to confirm to Mrs. Lizotte of his attendance.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan it was duly voted:
To send correspondence to Mr. Zamiri and ask him to appear before the Planning Board Meeting on September 24, 2007.
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. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept all of the items listed under communications and/or correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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