February 13, 2012
7:00 PM
The Planning Board for the City of Marlborough met on Monday, February 13, 2012 in Memorial Hall, 3rd Floor, City Hall 140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. Members present: Barbara Fenby, Sean Fay, Colleen Hughes, Philip Hodge, Clyde Johnson and Edward Coveney. Also present: City Engineer Thomas Cullen.
MINUTES
January 23, 2012
On a motion by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Hodge, it was duly voted, with minor amendments:
To accept and file the meeting minutes.
CHAIRS BUSINESS
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED PLAN
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION PROGRESS REPORTS
City Engineer Update
Mr. Cullen stated that they have approved the as-builds for the West Ridge Subdivision and that the developer still has a few punch-list items that will be completed in the spring. He also discussed Mauro Farm and the conservation issues with water run off. The Conservation Officer has asked for them to provide an independent consultant to review the site and have the developer have a plan in place and completed by March 1, 2012. Ms. Lizotte will forward the email correspondence to the Board.
PENDING SUBDIVISION PLANS: Updates and Discussion
PRELIMINARY/ OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
93 Framingham Road
Discussion of Ownership
Attorney Arthur Bergeron provided the correspondence that he sent to the City Council President regarding the City’s parcel behind his clients proposed subdivision. He stated that if his client is successful in obtaining the special permit for an open space development, then his client will request that the City convey a fee interest in the land behind the Walker Estate. Mr. Bergeron also stated his client will not have an issue asking for an extension of subdivision approval if necessary.
Since this is a special permit application, the Board wants to ask for legal guidance on the following two items; Would the developer need to have the approval in place by the City before the Board can vote on the subdivision and Can the Board grant an extension request on a special permit/open space subdivision.
On a motion by Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Coveney it was duly voted:
To accept and file correspondence, to ask the City Solicitor if the Planning Board can act on a subdivision when land is not owned by the developer or a binder is in place and if the Planning Board can accept extension requests on special permit/open space subdivision.
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSIONS
SIGNS
Mrs. Lizotte will try to locate a copy of the 2007 proposed sign ordinance.
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
637 Sudbury Street
Matt Hamor, of Hancock Associates, came in to discuss a proposed three lot subdivision plan. He presented a concept plan at the January 9, 2012 meeting and received feedback at that time from the Board. Since then they have met with the Engineering Department to go over some details and after that meeting, he has a new plan in which he presented. With this plan he will be asking for 4 waivers, including right of way be only 40 feet, grades on a 50 foot long leveling area, sidewalk on one side of street and a 22 foot roadway width.
Mr. Hamor discussed the easements and is in the process of working with the neighbors to secure the sewer easement, if an agreement cannot be made, then they could put in septic systems. The existing stone wall in front of the existing home will be continued if the current driveway is moved. Also, there was discussion regarding country drainage, Mr. Cullen commented he was not in favor of this type of drainage.
Mr. Fay requested that the developer explore the possibility of connecting to or preserving the ability to connect to nearby walking trails in their final plans. Mr. Hamor will speak to the Conservation Officer to see if that is possible.
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 Ms. Hughes, it was duly voted:
To adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
A TRUE COPY
ATTEST: _____________________________
Colleen Hughes, Clerk
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