February 14, 2011
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, February 14, 2011 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Colleen Hughes, Clerk, Clyde Johnson, Edward Coveney and Sean Fay. Also present: City Engineer Thomas Cullen.
MINUTES
Meeting Minutes January 10, 2011
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Ms. Hughes, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the amended meeting minutes.
CHAIRS BUSINESS
Meeting Schedule
There was no conflict with the proposed schedule.
City Council Correspondence
Zoning Change, Retirement Community
The Planning Board set a date of March 14, 2011 at 7:15pm.
Mr. Fay stepped out of the room due to a conflict of interest.
Shoestring Hill
Informal Discussion
Mr. Robert Moss, the developer and Michael Sullivan, the engineer, brought an informal plan to the Planning Board to discuss an Open Space Concept. Mr. Moss described to the Board a previous meeting with held the City Engineer, DPW Commissioner, Conservation Commissioner, and Planning Board member, Colleen Hughes.
This new plan shows the total parcel of 88 acres with 17 acres of wetlands and 70 acres of upland area. This plan shows buildable dwelling units as 54 using the open space zoning requirements of A1 and 15,000 SF per lot. The overall open space would amount to 61 acres.
Mr. Moss stated that this plan was overall more perceptive of the use of the land. He also stated that the possibility after the final engineering concepts, the total number of lots can be reduced due including removing the lots by the vernal pools and the two lots at the front entrance of the boulevard.
Mr. Cullen stated that he is more comfortable with this plan and it’s moving in the right direction. Mr. Johnson also stated that this plan was more pleasing; however he still has reservations about the amount of wetlands that exist on the property. Mr. Coveney stated he likes this concept better then the previous plan. Ms. Hughes stated that they did a good job on the presentation and that she is interested to see the final concept. Ms. Fenby stated this concept was more likely to “fly” then the previous concepts.
Ms. Fenby asked about the linking of the trail systems. Mr. Moss said it was his desire to have the right of way land on Desimone Drive access to have the residents use that trail system to connect to Jericho Hill.
Mr. Moss stated he was pleased with the informal process and stated that he will continue working on this plan before he returns with an open space special permit.
Mr. Fay returned to the room.
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
108 Kelber Drive
Submittal
Mr. Mark Evangelous resides at 108 Kelber Drive and owns the abutting property Lot10A Labrache Lane. He is looking to carve out a section of the existing lot and create Lot 10B consisting of 5,238 S.F.
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Johnson, 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, February 28, 2011.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
Update from City Engineer
Mr. Cullen stated that he and his staff is working on the last pieces of the Indian Hill Subdivision and the Forest Trail Subdivision. He stated that he has been working with the engineer to make the necessary corrections on the plans. He also stated he was working with Mrs. Lizotte to contact the bank’s attorney for the Shaungnessy Estates subdivision to complete the remaining work. He also stated he has received emails from the developer of Berlin Farms regarding the lighting on the street and its expected date for erection of the light.
Blackhorse Farms (Slocumb Lane)
The Developer’s Attorney, Paul J. Beattie, responded to the Planning Board’s correspondence from their last meeting. In his correspondence, Mr. Beattie stated that is client will continue to plow Slocumb Lane and leave the gate open. He also stated that when the weather permits, his client will do a more detailed inspection on the erosion controls.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence.
Shorter Street
The Planning Board asked the legal department if they could accept the subdivision if the turn around for Shorter Street has not been accepted by the City Council. According to the Assistant City Solicitor, stated in her research that a deed that was purported to grant the easement to the City was recorded in 2003, however it was not presented or ever accepted by the City Council. At the present time, the easement is tin the Public Services Committee of the City Council. It is the Legal Department’s opinion that the Planning Board should recommend to the public Services Committee that the City not accept the easement. She also stated that the remaining bond monies of $1,000.00 should remain in place.
On a motion by Mr. Coveney, seconded by Mr. Johnson it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence, send notification to the City Council Public Services Committee not to accept the turn around easement and keep the remaining bond monies in place.
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 Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Coveney, 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. Coveney, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Colleen Hughes, Clerk
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