PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
January 14, 2008
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, January 14, 2008 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney , Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: City Engineer Thomas Cullen.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
ELECTION OF PLANNING BOARD OFFICERS 2007
The gavel was turned over to Sean Fay to serve as Chairman Pro Tem for the election process.
Barbara Fenby was unanimously re-elected as Chair for the year of 2008.
Steve Kerrigan was unanimously re-elected as Clerk for the year of 2008.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To appoint Barbara L. Fenby as Chairperson and Steve Kerrigan as Clerk for a term to expire on December 31, 2008.
Sean Fay returned the gavel was returned to Chairperson Fenby.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes December 17, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes of December 17, 2007.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
Correspondence from Marlborough Historical Society
Mr. Kane sent a copy of the correspondence to Mr. Schorer, owner of land the Historical Society currently resides. The Historical Society is asking him to entertain a proposal for transferring the land or a long term lease for the property for which the historical home.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
116 Broad Street
Arthur Bergson has asked the planning board to refer the submittal of the ANR plan to the City Engineer via verbal confirmation to the Board Secretary.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Mr. Coveney 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, January 28, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Cullen gave the Planning Board a new update. He now has the funding to finish the Fiddlehead subdivision, has spoken to the Engineers for Sterling Woods and has spoken to the lawyers for Elm Farm Valley for descriptions for the as-builts.
Berlin Farms (Long Drive)
Correspondence from City Engineer
Correspondence from the City Engineer stated there were still some issues that needed to be completed on the plan modifications. The plans still needed a revised drainage report which would reflect the latest changes and plan views need to be addressed.
Amendment to the Covenant
The City Solicitor has revised the covenant to reflect the changes made in the new lotting plan to include the change to the detention basin. He advised the Planning Board to sign the amended covenant.
Modification to subdivision plan
The developer’s attorney provided the Board with the new lotting plan. Mr. Rider, the City Solicitor, did state that the current revised detention basin plan was before the Conservation Commission and they will be making their final comments at their next meeting. Mr. Kerrigan did ask the City Engineer if he has reviewed the new plan. Mr. Cullen has not reviewed the revised plan and did make an appointment with the developers Engineer during the meeting. Mr. Cullen did state he will have a recommendation at the next meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
The newly revised plan did not require a public hearing on the new lot lines created for the detention basin.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and refer the new lotting plan to the City Engineer for his review and comments to be made at the next scheduled meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To table all correspondence until the next regular scheduled meeting.
Blackhorse Farms (Slocumb Lane)
Mr. O’Brien who resides at 29 Slocomb Lane sent correspondence to the Board detailing the blight that exists at the Blackhorse Subdivision. Mr. O’Brien stated that since this summer Fafard Development has only cut the common grass once this summer and fill from a different site was “dumped” into the subdivision where weeds and clover overran into his yard. He also stated that there in no security and children in the neighborhood are using the area as a play area for their dirt bikes. Mr. O’Brien feels that he has been patient and is asking the Planning Board what they are able to do to rectify this issue.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence, send the correspondence to the Code Enforcement Officer and send a letter to Mr. O’Brien thanking him for his patience in this matter.
Ms. Fenby urged the members to survey the subdivision.
Davis Estates (Bouvin Drive)
The Developers Attorney sent correspondence stating that the developer, Robert Valchuis, has no intention of changing the name of the street. The prior independent request of an individual was unwarranted by Mr. Valchuis.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney 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
Mr. Coveney signed the mylar plans at the end of the meeting.
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
419-435 Lakeside Ave
A verbal request was made to Mrs. Lizotte by attorney Bergeron to ask the Planning Board to table any decision until Mr. Reid has a written decision.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To table the sign appeal until the next scheduled meeting.
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. 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 7:45 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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