PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
December 17, 2007
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, December 17, 2007 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney , Clyde Johnson and Sean Fay. Also present: City Engineer Thomas Cullen.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes December 3, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes of December 3, 2007.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Correspondence from Attorney Arthur Bergeron
Mr. Bergeron’s client is looking to build a new home on Map 18 parcels 129 and 130 and he needs a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Although he is looking to do an 81X plan to remove the lot line, Mr. Natale (chairperson of the ZBA) has asked for a Planning Board vote confirming that no approval from the Planning Board is required. Mr. Cullen did send a letter to the ZBA noting that the board should consider having the proponent balance the “final” lots which would require increasing the lot size of parcel 131 and moving the northerly direction.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To send correspondence to the Zoning Board of Appeals notifying them that Planning Board Approval is not required to remove lots lines (81X Plan).
Ms. Fenby did state the Planning Board is not in favor of property owners creating their own hardships.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To move the item 10-A-I (Lakeside Ave Signs) to the portion of the meeting.
419-435 Lakeside Ave
Arthur Bergeron’s client is seeking a variance from the sign ordinance for the denial of a secondary sign on Landry Drive. An 11sq ft sign was approved by the Building Commissioner and in November the owner of the property was denied a larger sign by the Commissioner. Mr. Bergeron argued that his client is entitled to a larger sign since the façade length is 164 feet for both buildings and that would allow 82 feet for both freestanding signs. The freestanding sign located along the frontage of Lakeside Ave is at the maximum of 50 square feet leaving 32 square feet for an additional sign.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To send correspondence to Mr. Reid asking him to attend or send a letter for the next meeting to discuss this matter with the Planning Board.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Cullen stated that the final revision of detention basin plans for Berlin Farms is forthcoming. He is also working on finalizing Orchard Estates III and Sterling Woods.
Davis Estates (Bouvin Drive)
Mr. Gary Brown, the Veterans Agent for the City of Marlborough, did state that the naming of the street is important to the Veterans Family for a place to call their own and for the family.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay, it was duly voted:
To send correspondence to Councilor Katz thanking him for his request, however if the developer does not request the change the Planning Board will not discuss this further.
Orchard Estates III (Balcom & Miele Road)
Correspondence from the Conservation Officer to the developer states that before their request for road acceptance several more items need to be performed for the Conservation Commission to be satisfied. The items include a walking trail for Open Space A and B parking lot, the Open Space parcels need to be deed to the City of Marlborough and a list of order of conditions need to be completed.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
Waters Edge (Worster Drive)
After an extensive review of the subdivision the City Engineer has a list of items that needs to be completed prior to him recommending the approval of the road acceptance.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussion
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
Mauro Farms
Certificate of Organization
Correspondence from the developers stated that Mauro Farms, LLC has been established with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Planning Board can now sign the Covenant and the Definitive Subdivision Plans.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file the Certificate of Organization.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To endorse the Covenant and the Definitive Subdivision Plans.
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
Hooligans
The Building Commissioner sent an update to the Planning Board regarding the Hooligans sign. Mr. Brandt has not attempted to resolve any of the sign issues or has not paid any of the fines issued by the City. At this time there is enforcement actions are pending at the district court level and Mr. Reid has requested if the Planning Board does hear a variance that he is notified so he can attend the meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Limited Development Subdivision
At this time there is not further information.
Abutters Literature
At this time there is not further information.
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 7:50 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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