PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
November 24, 2008
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, November 24, 2008 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Chairperson, Steve Kerrigan, Clerk, Philip Hodge, Robert Hanson, Edward Coveney and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes November 10, 2008
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes.
CHAIR’S BUSINESS
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
Millham Street
Marlborough Fish & Game
Submittal
Bruce Saluk presented to the Planning Board a proposed ANR plan to carve out 1.01 acres of the Marlborough Fish and Game located at 1 Muddy Lane. Mr. Saluk stated that before any filing of lots with the registry of deeds all back taxes would be paid and conservation would be notified. Mr. Fay asked Mr. Saluk if the new residential lot would be affected by the firing range. Mr. Saluk stated he has an overall map showing the layout of the existing lot and will be bringing the map at the next meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson 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, December 1, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Baldelli stated at this time there are no new developments.
Aspoonant Gardens
Certificate of Performance
Barbara Maurice of Attorney David Gadbois Law office is requesting a Certificate of Performance for Cetrina Drive. The subdivision dates back to July of 1960 and no recorded certificate of performance has been found. In 1995, Attorney Aykianan asked for a blanket certificate of performance, received one signed by Dr. Fenby and it was never recorded with the registry of deeds.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence; to allow Dr. Fenby to endorse certificate of performance and request a proof of recording.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussion
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS/ LDS SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
Marlborough Elms
On behalf of Marlborough, Elms, LLC, Highland Engineering & Development, is requesting to withdraw the Definitive Subdivision of “Marlborough Elms” of 289 & 401 Elm Street without prejudice. The Planning Board is awaiting a signed copy of the withdrawal correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept the withdrawal of the definitive subdivision plans known as “Marlborough Elms” without prejudice.
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Mr. Fay discussed with the rest of the members the possibility of asking the City Council to review a section of the sign ordinance. In the past the Planning Board has been presented with sign variance applications where the sign companies have already manufactured non-conforming signs, and the business owner is left to seek a variance for a sign that has already been erected and/or manufactured. Mr. Fay would like to change the ordinance to allow the Code Enforcement officer to fine both the owner and the sign company, and not to allow any sign permits to be approved for sign companies with outstanding fines.
Mr. Hodge stated that Mr. Fay should write the change to the sign ordinance. The Planning Board would also like to speak with Ms. Wilderman, the City of Marlborough Code Enforcement Officer, regarding this matter at their December 15 meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept all of the items listed under communications and/or correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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