PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
September 14, 2009
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, September 14, 2009 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Steven Kerrigan, Edward Coveney, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes August 17, 2009
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2009.
CHAIRS BUSINESS
ANR Amended Language
Back in September of 2008, the Planning Board voted to amend the time table to allow 21 days to determine approval of an ANR plan. Mr. Kerrigan and the City Solicitor have recently agreed on the amended language and the Planning Board can start the next process of a public hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To set a public hearing date of October 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
Toll Brothers
Crowley Drive-Submittal
Arthur Bergeron presented an ANR plan depicting the Assabet Ridge/Metropark property on Crowley Drive. In an agreement with Toll Brothers and the developer of Metropark, if Toll Brothers could not fulfill the private agreement, Toll Brothers would then return the land back to Metropark. This plan shows two lots, with Lot 1 being a total of 606,449 Sq ft (13.922 acres) and Lot 2 being a total of 762,768 Sq ft (17.511 Acres).
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, 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, September 28, 2009.
Pleasant Street/Fitchburg Street
Submittal
On a motion made by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan it was duly voted:
To table this matter until the end of the meeting.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To take this off the table.
Mr. Steen presented the ANR of Pleasant Street/Fitchburg Street to the Planning Board. This new ANR plan shows three lots consisting of Lot 1 (18,007 Sq ft), Lot 2 (18,038 Sq ft) and Lot 3 (24,094 Sq Ft). Mr. Fay posed the question about adequate access to all lots. Mr. Steen stated that there was enough access through “Old Fitchburg Street” and if necessary he would get a road opening through Massachusetts State Highway for access on Fitchburg Street.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, 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, September 28, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
At this time Mr. Baldelli is still awaiting for further reports from the developers.
Forest Trail (Mosher Lane)
Mr. Baldelli stated that he is awaiting written confirmation from the fire and police chiefs regarding the completeness of the subdivision and waiver requests.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussion
Marlborough Elms (Elm Street)
At this time there is still no response from the engineer or the developer.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To send a letter to the proponents that the extension of the definitive subdivision request will be expiring on October 4, 2009 unless further extension requests are requested.
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
Taylor, Event to take place at Ghiloni Park on September 27, 2009
Ms. Taylor is seeking relief from the Planning Board to place her banner for her event on September 27, 2009 for a fundraiser at Ghiloni Park. Through an email provided by her and through the Mayor’s office she has provided some information including the size, location and the date of the event. The Planning Board will need a formal variance application if granted a variance. Mr. Kerrigan sighted the sign ordinance rule 163-6-A (2), which states “other public and non profit events, signs of any type advertising a charitable, religious, cultural, or educational event may be displayed in designated locations for a designated period of time with the approval of the Planning Board”.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To GRANT a variance from the sign ordinance rule 163-6-A (2), “Other public and non profit events”, with intent that the sign will only be placed the morning of September 27, 2009, removed promptly after event at the corner of Concord Road and Boston Post Road East and the wording of non-profit must be displayed on such banner.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Clover Hill, Thomas Dipersio
Mr. Dipersio presented to the Board a concept plan for an Limited Development Subdivision located at 187 Clover Hill Street. Mr. Dipersio showed the current layout, a conventional layout and the layout with the limited development subdivision. The conventional layout shows by right a 5 lot subdivision. The LDS layout shows 4 lots, two conventional parcels and two LDS parcels.
The Planning Board was a little concerned with the LDS layout. The two LDS layout lots were lot 3 of 67,567 Sq ft and lot 4 of 62,152 Sq ft. Lot 1 D consisted of 25,217 Sq Ft Lot 2 D consisted of 23,067 Sq ft conventional lots. Mr. Dipersio believes that this was possible with his understanding of the Limited Development Subdivision Rules and Regulations. It was asked by Mrs. Lizotte if it was possible to do an LDS subdivision then create two conventional lots within the LDS lots. The Planning Board stated that it is either a conventional subdivision or it is a LDS, it was never their intention to have both on the same plan.
Mr. Dipersio is going to speak with his client to see how they would like to proceed.
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 8:15 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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