PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
July 27, 2009
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, July 27, 2009 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Steven Kerrigan, Philip Hodge, Clyde Johnson, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes June 8, 2009
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2009.
CHAIRS BUSINESS
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2010 Commonwealth Capital Policy
The Governor announced the release of the 2010 Commonwealth Capital Policy plan, an initiative that uses state funding as an incentive for municipalities to work toward achieving consistency with the Commonwealth’s Sustainable Development Principles.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Baldelli provided a status update of the following subdivisions:
· Shaugnessy Estates, man-hole is moving back next to Oak Tree, Engineering will be meeting with the Developer in the next few days.
· Crystal Ridge, Slow progress
· Fiddlehead, all work is completed, expect to finalize paperwork within the next few months
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
Acre Bridge Estate (Blake Circle)
Amendment to Tri-Partite Agreement
Webster Five Cents Savings Bank and Mr. Garofalo would like to make an amendment to the Tri-Partite Agreement. The original agreement stated that “the services and ways shall be completed no later then November 15, 2007.” They would like to extend that date and would like the agreement to state “it is further understood and agreed that all of the above services and ways shall be completed no later than July 14, 2010 unless the date be extended by written amendment by mutual agreement of the Parties hereto”.
Mr. Garofalo informed the Board that this was needed to be signed prior to a closing on the last remaining home on the subdivision. The Board agreed that once it was approved by the City Solicitors’ Office that they would come in to sign the amendment.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept the correspondence, refer the Tri-Partite amendment to the City Solicitor’s office for their review and endorse when approved by the City Solicitor.
Acceptance of Subdivision
Mr. Garofalo is asking the Planning Board for the acceptance of his Subdivision and to reduce the bond to zero since the year maintenance period will end on September 1, 2009.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence; to refer the correspondence to the City Engineer for his review.
Crystal Ridge Estates (Danjou Drive)
Correspondence from the Developer
The Developer sent an update to the Engineering Department stating that the detention basin fence has been repaired. The pavement repairs came to a solution discussed at the site meeting between the Engineering Department and the developer.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
Davis Estates (Bouvin Drive)
Proof of Recording of Amendment
Attorney Cipriano sent notification that the Amended Covenant was recorded with the South Middlesex registry of Deeds.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
Elm Farm Valley Estates (Cleversy Drive)
Correspondence from the Developer
The Developer sent notification to the City Engineer that the following work has been completed:
· Detention basin gate has been repaired.
· Stop line has been painted.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussion
Marlborough Elms
Extension Request
Stephen Campbell, on behalf of Marlborough Elms, LLC, is asking for an extension for review of the definitive subdivision plans until October 4, 2009. They are in the process of continuing the design modifications based on the City Engineers recommendations.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hodge it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence from Stephen Campbell regarding granting an extension for plan review and to extend the time for consideration of this plan until October 4, 2009.
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
Correspondence from Code Enforcement
Sorrento’s (126-128 Main Street)
Ms. Wilderman sent correspondence to the Mr. Samriri explaining that his use of a Flat Screen Television along the Court Street windows to promote his business was prohibited under our sign ordinance. She gave him a citation of $200.00 under the anti-blight ordinance.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
Mrs. Lizotte did inform the Board that the Owner of the establishment did conform to the ordinance.
Hooligans (505 Boston Post Road West)
Ms. Wilderman sent correspondence to the Owner of the building under the anti-blight ordinance. The former occupants of Hooligan’s did not remove their sign upon closing the establishment, alarms are still activating, creating unnecessary emergency responses by police and fire; and the condition of the site is overgrown.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the correspondence.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
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 7:35 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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