PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Special Meeting Minutes
August 13, 2008
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752 for a special meeting for two public hearings. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Clyde Johnson, Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7:00 Pm
214 Wilson Street
Limited Development Subdivision
The Planning Board of the City of Marlborough held a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough on the Limited Development Subdivision proposed at 214 Wilson Street. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Clerk Steven Kerrigan, Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
The Chair introduced all of the members of the board including the City Engineer and the Planning Board Secretary. She advised the audience that everyone should direct questions to her and she will direct the questions to the proponent or others.
Mr. Kerrigan read the public hearing notice into record.
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the City of Marlborough will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 7:00 P.M., at Memorial Hall, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA on the following Application for a Special Permit for a Limited Development Subdivision, which proposal is herewith published in compliance with the requirements of the M.G.L. 41, §81T and is hereby set forth as follows:
NAME OF SUBDIVIDER: SMC Realty Trust
P.O. Box 551
Marlborough, MA 01752
NAME OF ENGINEER: Thomas Land Survey
265 Washington Street
Hudson, MA 017149
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 1.92 Acres of land to create a limited development subdivision located at 214 Wilson Street.
A plan of the proposed subdivision is on file in the City Clerk's Office, the Planning Board Office, and the City Engineer's Office and may be seen prior to the public hearing.
Thomas Dipersio, the developer’s engineer, presented to the board the plans for the new limited development subdivision for 214 Wilson Street. Mr. Dipersio explained that the proposed limited development subdivision would be possible since the lots meet the current rules with the newly created lot meets the 2 ½ times requirement for zoning. He presented to the board several different plans, one showing the “Conventional Layout” plan for lot 1 being a single house lot with frontage along Wilson Street and lot 2 being a single house lot coming of a newly created cul-de-sac. He showed another plan being the “limited development layout” with the exiting house being lot 1 with 27,396.93 square feet with and lot 2 being a new lot with 56,293.30 square feet.
The plans have been reviewed by the engineering department as well as through the site plan committee. The plans presented tonight were with the corrections and comments the engineering department suggested. The Site Plan Committee correspondence was in regards to the fire apparatus and would have adequate access in case of emergency.
In Favor
Robert Saragain
200 Wilson Street
Mr. Saragian is the direct property abutter to where the new street. He is questioning if the street would have adequate access for the fire apparatus. Mr. Dipersio stated that he has reviewed the plans with the Site Plan Committee and all members agreed emergency vehicles would have the access with the street. Mr. Saragain also asked if the property sells would a new developer come in with a new set of standards and disregard all the ones in place? Mr. Hodge explained the special permit would remain in place with the land. Mr. Saragain stated he was pleased with the project and that the developer is doing a first class job.
Mary Doherty
229 Wilson Street
Ms. Doherty is concerned about the blasting. Ms. Fenby explained to her that the blasting is in prevue of the Fire Department and that the developer has to follow the guidelines.
Anita Byron
24 Linda Circle
Ms. Byron is also concerned of the blasting that will occur. She is asking if there will be a pre-blast inspection and if her house is damaged by the blasting who will be responsible. Ms. Fenby explained that blasting is in the fire department prevue and will follow the set guidelines for blasting.
Marilyn King
157 Ewald Ave
Ms. King asked if the would be an easement of trees. The developer explained that he is not intending to clear cut the trees. He stated that he is willing to leave a buffer of existing trees.
Joe Andrew
151 Ewald Ave
Mr. Andrew is asking for a buffer zone of trees between the property lines. Mr. Andrews’ property is in an Open Space development where the zoning is different. Mr. Hodge explained the differences of an open space subdivisions and a conventional subdivisions with the restrictions of trees.
Jim King
157 Ewald Ave
Mr. King is concerned about what can be built on that property. The property is zoned A-1 which allows single family residences only. Mr. King also asked for the developer to leave as much of the tree line if possible.
In Opposition
No one spoke in Opposition.
General Comments from the Board
Mr. Hodge asked Mr. Dipersio if they were looking for any special waivers. Mr. Dipersio stated they were looking for a 40 foot driveway waiver even though the plans do show a 50 foot waiver. Mr. Hodge did also state that the plans do not show a conventional subdivision plan. Mr. Dipersio stated that he followed what the limited development rules and regulations called for by showing the lots. Mr. Hodge stated that he would like to see the less dense plan.
Mr. Kerrigan asked Mr. Garofalo if he had any objections to adding any special conditions to his permits (such as trees). Mr. Garofalo stated that he had no objections to adding within reason requests.
The public hearing closed at 7:30PM.
7:30 Pm
Marlboro Elms
289-401 Elm Street
Definitive Development Subdivision
The Planning Board of the City of Marlborough held a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough on the Definitive Development Subdivision proposed at 289-401 Elm Street. Members present: Chairperson Barbara L. Fenby, Clerk Steven Kerrigan, Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
The Chair introduced all of the members of the board including the City Engineer and the Planning Board Secretary. She advised the audience that everyone should direct questions to her and she will direct the questions to the proponent or others.
Mr. Kerrigan read the public hearing notice into record.
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the City of Marlborough will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 7:30 P.M., at Memorial Hall, City Hall, 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA on the following Definitive Subdivision Plan “Marlboro Elms” subdivision which proposal is herewith published in compliance with the requirements of the M.G.L. 41, §81T and is hereby set forth as follows:
NAME OF SUBDIVIDER: Marlboro Elms, Inc.
10 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
NAME OF ENGINEER: Cubellis, Inc.
97 Libbey Industrial Parkway
Weymouth, MA 02189
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Several parcels of land located on the northerly side of Elm Street and adjacent to Interstate Route 495
A plan of the proposed subdivision is on file in the City Clerk's Office, the Planning Board Office, and the City Engineer's Office and may be seen prior to the public hearing.
Cliff Shorer, the owner of the property spoke on the proposed development that is it a fairly large site within the Limited Industrial Zoning that was the old Honeywell site. This site has the MHQ headquarters, the old Macneil Engineering Building and is home to the Marlborough Historical Home of Peter Rice where the Historical Society meets. When he presented the preliminary plan (withdrawn without prejudice) the Planning Board was interested in seeing the street that they proposed connect to Elm Street and not be a cul-de-sac. This plan shows a street that uses existing driveways on Elm Street. His goal and hope is to have all owner occupied buildings.
Sean McCarthy, the developers Engineer, stated that they are proposing to subdivide the four existing properties into five properties. The site is extremely hilly and does have many existing wetlands. There is an existing detention basin which they are keeping and adding two more detention basins. They are proposing new treatment for the stormwater runoffs. They are proposing a side walk on one side of the street. They have already met with the Conservation Commission and are working with the Commission at this time on how to protect the site.
In Favor
Neil Litch
57 West Main Street
Mr. Litch has concerns on the emergency access. Mr. McCarthy explained that the roadway will be standard width and emergency access will adequate.
Bill Murtagh
32 Roosevelt Street
Mr. Murtagh is concerned about the wetlands on this site.
Robert Kane
Marlborough Historical Society
Mr. Kane represents the Marlborough Historical Society. The Society purchased the Peter Rice Homestead; however, they do not own the land where the house sits. They are seeking to possibly purchase the land where the house is located or have Mr. Schror create a lot with an ANR plan to lease the land to them. Mr. Schror stated that they could carve out a legitimate lot for the Society.
Mary Schofield
262 Elm Street
Ms. Schofield is concerned about the traffic. She stated that the traffic coming down the hill is already bad. Ms. Fenby stated that the developers submitted a traffic study at the time of submittal and that the traffic study will be considered when the plans are reviewed.
In Opposition
John Tondaro
37 Roosevelt Street
Mr. Tandoro stated he believes there are more wetlands then what was presented on this plan. Mr. Steve Campbell, the Developers Engineer, stated that they were walking the site with the Conservation Commissioner within the next week and will work out the conservation issues.
General Comments from the Board
Mr. Hanson asked if they were expecting much traffic. Mr. Shorer stated that most traffic from the buildings now generally turn right onto Elm Street to go to Route 495 instead of turning left onto Elm Street.
Mr. Fay stated that the previous preliminary plans showed the road on the Northern part of the parcel would affect the existing wetlands, how does the proposed plan protect the wetlands?
The public hearing closed at 8:00pm.
On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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