PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
December 21, 2009
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, December 21, 2009 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Steven Kerrigan, Philip Hodge, Edward Coveney, Clyde Johnson, Robert Hanson and Sean Fay. Also present: Assistant City Engineer Richard Baldelli.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Hanson it was duly voted:
To accept and file the Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2009.
CHAIRS BUSINESS
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
There is no update at this time.
Forest Trail (Mosher Lane)
Correspondence from Chief Adams
Fire Chief Adams provided an outline to the Board stating that if a gate is needed at this location then the following would be required by the developer:
· Gate with opening should be 20 feet
· Gate shall be designed and constructed to allow ease of operation by one person
· Gate Placement shall not encroach unto vehicle turning radius or interfere with the use of fire protection equipment; i.e. fire hydrants, fire department connections, fire sprinkler valves etc.
· Swinging gates shall swing in the direction of travel and shall not encroach into emergency vehicle turning radius.
Mr. Adams did clarify that if a lock is required it must be provided with e KNOX security padlock.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
Correspondence from Attorney Burger
Attorney Burger is asking for a request to extend the waiver request. He is still continuing his discussions with his client regarding the gate.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To grant an extension until the January 11, 2010 meeting.
Mauro Farm (Cook Lane)
Mr. Kerrigan re-read the disclosure letter from Mayor Stevens regarding Mr. Fay’s participation
Code Enforcement Report
Ms. Wilderman stated that her office has reviewed the site and found no blight.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
Tax Report
Correspondence from Deborah Puleo, the City Collector, shows that there are no tax delinquencies as of December 21, 2009.
On a motion by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
Subdivision Checklist
Mr. Dipietri stated in a letter that depending on the real estate market they would like to start construction between the spring and the fall of 2010. He also stated that initially would install the erosion controls and begin the construction of Nolan Way and Spencer Circle.
Richard Baldelli stated that this was not an acceptable checklist for the subdivision. He stated that he would like the standard from and will forward the paperwork to the developer.
On a motion made by Mr. Kerrigan, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To grant an extension to January 30, 2010.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussion
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SCENIC ROADS
SIGNS
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
On a motion by Mr. Hanson, seconded by Mr. Kerrigan, it was duly voted:
To accept all of the items listed under communications and/or correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. Hanson, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Steven Kerrigan, Clerk
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