The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, May 23, 2011 in Memorial Hall, 3rd floor, City Hall, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Colleen Hughes, Philip Hodge, and Sean Fay. Also present: City Engineer Thomas Cullen.
MINUTES
April 25, 2011
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Ms. Hughes, it was duly voted:
To accept and file the meeting minutes.
May 9, 2011
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Fay, it was duly voted:
To table the meeting minutes for needed amendments.
CHAIRS BUSINESS
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
14 Eager Court
Mr. Thomas Dipersio, Sr. presented to the Planning Board with the ANR plan known as “14 Eager Court”. This plan shows 2 lots, Lot 2A which consists of 12,539.16 Sq Ft with a proposed utility easement and “Parcel A” with 8,439.08 Sq Ft, clearly stating in the notes not to be a buildable lot.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, 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, June 6, 2011.
424 South Street
Mr. Thomas Dipersio, Sr. presented the Planning Board with the ANR known as “424 South Street”. This plan was before the Planning Board in the fall of 2010; however there is a slight change in size of square footage to Lot 5. The two lots consist of “Lot 4” with an area of 8.638 acres and “Lot 5” consists of 2,010.90 Sq Ft.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, 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, June 6, 2011.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
City Engineer Update
Mr. Cullen stated not much has taken place due to the weather.
Forest Trail
42 Mosher Lane
Mr. Greg Aho spoke to the Planning Board regarding the fencing around the detention basin. He explained that the home is for sale and the plain chain link fence for the basin is unattractive site. They are proposing to level out the remaining rear yard and add a retaining wall with a faux wrought iron fence around the basin.
On a motion by Mr. Hodge, seconded by Ms. Hughes, it was duty voted:
To refer the proposal to the City Engineer for his review and recommendation.
Mauro Farms
The developer is asking for the Planning Board to review the Tri-Partite agreement and once agreed upon, to sign the document. They are also asking for release of all lots.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Fay it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence and to refer the tri-party performance bond to the Legal Department for their approval.
Mr. Fay stated that it is not the regular practice of the Planning Board to issue blanket releases of all lots in a subdivision. He suggested that the Planning Board should send a reminder of their policy.
On a motion Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To send the developer a notice notating the Planning Board’s policy on lot releases.
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. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To accept all of the items listed under communications and/or correspondence.
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Colleen Hughes, Clerk
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